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Coalition for Family Harmony

EIN 95-3433822 · Oxnard, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ASSIST FAMILIES IN CRISIS SITUATIONS (WITH PRIORITY GIVEN TO WOMEN WHO HAVE SUFFERED DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE) BY PROVIDING TEMPORARY EMERGENCY SHELTER, FOOD, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, COUNSELING, AND LEGAL SERVICES. WE ALSO SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT VENUES TO ENSURE VICTIMS RIGHTS.

Income
$4.2 million
Spending
$4.5 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 79%
Employees
71
Volunteers
26
Highest pay
$209,027, executive dir

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 63% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (12)
  1. $3.5 million spent. PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS1) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM SUPPORT PROGRAMDOMESTIC VIOLENCE EMERGENCY SHELTER: THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EMERGENCY SHELTER IS A 30-DAY EMERGENCY RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM FOR BATTERED VICTIMS AND THEIR CHILDREN. THE SHELTER PROVIDES FOOD, CLOTHING, PERSONAL CARE ITEMS, AND ASSISTANCE WITH MEDICAL AND TRANSPORTATION ISSUES. SHELTER CLIENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS, CHILDREN GROUPS, PARENTING CLASSES, ACCESS TO TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, AFTER SCHOOL RESOURCES AND LEGAL RESOURCES. THE SHELTER ALSO OPERATES A 24-HOUR BILINGUAL CRISIS HOTLINE WITH TRAINED SHELTER STAFF AND/OR VOLUNTEERS WHO OFFER CRISIS INTERVENTION, INFORMATION, REFERRALS AND SHELTER INTAKE. THE HOTLINE PROVIDES A NON-JUDGMENTAL RESPONSE TO CALLERS, INFORMATION ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND INFORMATION ON SAFETY, CRISIS INTERVENTION AND APPROPRIATE REFERRALS.THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER PROVIDED 1,616 BED NIGHTS AND RELATED PROGRAM SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025. SURVIVORS INITIATE SERVICES BY CALLING OUR 24-HOUR BILINGUAL CRISIS HOTLINE, THE ONLY CRISIS LINE IN VENTURA COUNTY STAFFED BY PROFESSIONALS SPECIFICALLY TRAINED IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT INTERVENTION AND ISSUES. ALL CLIENTS ARE PROCESSED BY AN INTAKE PROCEDURE, IN WHICH THE CRISIS LINE OPERATOR WILL VERIFY SAFETY MEASURES, AND EXPECTATIONS, AND PROCESS A GENERAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT. IF THE SHELTER ADVOCATE DEEMS THAT THE CLIENT REQUIRES NEEDS BEYOND WHAT THE SHELTER PROGRAM CAN HELP THEM WITH, ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE TO HOUSE THAT CLIENT AND THEIR CHILDREN IN A SHELTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE WITH AN AGENCY THAT WOULD BETTER FIT THEIR NEEDS.THE FAMILY HARMONY PROGRAM ALSO WORKS TO PREVENT FURTHER VIOLENCE IN THE HOME THROUGH STRENGTHENING AND SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMMING WITH ALL MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY. THESE SERVICES ARE CONDUCTED BY CLINICAL AND PEER COUNSELORS IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH.THE SHELTER SCHEDULE IS A 24/7-A-WEEK OPERATION INCLUDING ALL WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER FOR THE REPORTING PERIOD OF FY 2024/2025:NUMBER OF PERSONS:- REQUESTING HOTLINE CRISIS CALLS = 412- RECEIVING INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING = 696- RECEIVING TEMPORARY HOUSING AND/OR FOOD = 62- RECEIVING MEDICAL ADVOCACY = 19- RECEIVING LEGAL ASSISTANCE = 7- NUMBER OF EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES = 328- NUMBER OF CHILDREN AT THE SHELTER = 34- NUMBER OF SHELTER AND HOTLINE CLIENTS REFERRED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT = 5- NUMBER OF SHELTER AND HOTLINE CLIENTS REFERRED BY SOCIAL SERVICES = 6AT THE COALITION FOR FAMILY HARMONY, WE HAVE TWO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS: THE DVAP (HARMONY SHELTER) AND THE KE (INDIGENOUS SHELTER). THE STATISTICS ABOVE REFLECT THE SERVICES PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR CHILDREN WHO ENTER THE SHELTERS. AS WELL AS THE SUPPORT AND CRISIS COUNSELING PROVIDED TO HOTLINE CALLERS. THESE STATISTICS ARE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2024/2025. CLIENTS RECEIVE SERVICES AND ADVOCACY THROUGHOUT THEIR STAY AT THE SHELTER. BOTH PROGRAMS ARE INTENDED TO HELP, SUPPORT, ADVOCATE, ACCOMPANY, AND PROVIDE COUNSELING TO THOSE WHO CALL THE HOTLINE AND OR ENTER THE SHELTERS. 2) RAPE CRISIS PROGRAMTHE RAPE CRISIS CENTER: THE CENTER IS PRIMARILY FUNDED BY CALOES AND IS THE ONLY SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF VENTURA SERVING VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT WHICH INCLUDES: RAPE, ATTEMPTED RAPE, CHILD MOLESTATIONS, SODOMY, ORAL COPULATION, SEXUAL PENETRATION, INDECENT EXPOSURE, INCEST, LEWD ACTS ON A CHILD UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE, AND SEXUAL ASSAULT AGAINST THE ELDERLY. SEXUAL ASSSAULT ADVOCATES ARE AVAILABLE24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK, AND ARE CONTACTED THROUGH OUR HOTLINE AND THE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES. STAFF IS LOCATED IN THE COALITION'S FACILITY AND THE COUNTY MULTI-DISCIPLINARY INTERVIEW CENTERS DURING BUSINESS HOURS AND ON CALL AFTER NORMAL WORK HOURS.FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025, RAPE CRISIS PROGRAM PROVIDED:- CRISIS INTERVENTION:- CHILDREN AGES 0-17 = 35- ADULTS AGES 18-24 = 41- AGES 25-59 = 95- AGES 60+ = 10RAPE CRISIS PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDED: - IN PERSON CRISIS INTERVENTION = 66- TELEPHONE CRISIS INTERVENTION = 35- ADULTS MOLESTED AS CHILDREN = 80- PROVIDED SHELTER OR SAFE HOUSING = 4FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:- CASH OUTLAYS/VOUCHERS, PURCHASED BY AGENCY FOR FOOD, CLOTHING, HOUSING, AND TRANSPORTATION = 7- ADVISED OF VICTIM COMPENSATION AVAILABILITY OR ASSISTED IN FILING CLAIMS = 101- ASSISTED WITH RESTRAINING ORDER, INJUNCTION OR OTHER PROTECTION ORDER = 0- SEXUAL ASSAULT EXAM ATTENDED BY RAPE CRISIS STAFF OR VOLUNTEER = 60DEMOGRAPHICS SERVED:- WHITE = 65- HISPANIC/LATINA = 87- AFRICAN AMERICAN = 3- ASIAN = 3- HAWAIIAN = 0- OTHER = 13- UNKNOWN = 27RAPE CRISIS PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDED 17 TRAININGS TO OTHER AGENCIES AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS
  2. 2) RAPE CRISIS PROGRAMTHE RAPE CRISIS CENTER: THE CENTER IS PRIMARILY FUNDED BY CALOES AND IS THE ONLY SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF VENTURA SERVING VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT WHICH INCLUDES: RAPE, ATTEMPTED RAPE, CHILD MOLESTATIONS, SODOMY, ORAL COPULATION, SEXUAL PENETRATION, INDECENT EXPOSURE, INCEST, LEWD ACTS ON A CHILD UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE, AND SEXUAL ASSAULT AGAINST THE ELDERLY. SEXUAL ASSSAULT ADVOCATES ARE AVAILABLE24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK, AND ARE CONTACTED THROUGH OUR HOTLINE AND THE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES. STAFF IS LOCATED IN THE COALITION'S FACILITY AND THE COUNTY MULTI-DISCIPLINARY INTERVIEW CENTERS DURING BUSINESS HOURS AND ON CALL AFTER NORMAL WORK HOURS.FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025, RAPE CRISIS PROGRAM PROVIDED:- CRISIS INTERVENTION:- CHILDREN AGES 0-17 = 35- ADULTS AGES 18-24 = 41- AGES 25-59 = 95- AGES 60+ = 10RAPE CRISIS PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDED: - IN PERSON CRISIS INTERVENTION = 66- TELEPHONE CRISIS INTERVENTION = 35- ADULTS MOLESTED AS CHILDREN = 80- PROVIDED SHELTER OR SAFE HOUSING = 4FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:- CASH OUTLAYS/VOUCHERS, PURCHASED BY AGENCY FOR FOOD, CLOTHING, HOUSING, AND TRANSPORTATION = 7- ADVISED OF VICTIM COMPENSATION AVAILABILITY OR ASSISTED IN FILING CLAIMS = 101- ASSISTED WITH RESTRAINING ORDER, INJUNCTION OR OTHER PROTECTION ORDER = 0- SEXUAL ASSAULT EXAM ATTENDED BY RAPE CRISIS STAFF OR VOLUNTEER = 60DEMOGRAPHICS SERVED:- WHITE = 65- HISPANIC/LATINA = 87- AFRICAN AMERICAN = 3- ASIAN = 3- HAWAIIAN = 0- OTHER = 13- UNKNOWN = 27RAPE CRISIS PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDED 17 TRAININGS TO OTHER AGENCIES AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS
  3. 3) CLINICAL/COUNSELING PROGRAMTHE COALITION OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE COUNSELING SERVICES TO SURVIVORS AND PERPETRATORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT. OUR MFT INTERNS AND TRAINEES PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND GROUP COUNSELING SERVICES. WE OFFER SUPPORT GROUPS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, RAPE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND INCEST/MOLESTATION. IN FY 2024/2025, THE COALITION PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING NEW CLIENTS = 158INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SESSIONS = 1,482SUPPORT GROUP HELD = 520TEEN ANGER MANAGEMENT GROUPS HELD = 254FAMILY THERAPY SESSIONS HELD = 350COUPLES' COUNSELING SESSIONS HELD = 76
  4. 4) ROPP ADVOCACY PROGRAMIN THE REPEAT OFFENDER PREVENTION PROGRAM, WE ARE COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING YOUTH AGED 12 TO 16 FROM DIVERSE COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE REGION. OUR EFFORTS PRIMARILY FOCUS ON YOUNG PEOPLE FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, MANY OF WHOM FACE CHALLENGES RELATED TO FAMILY DYSFUNCTION AND LIMITED RESOURCES. THESE CIRCUMSTANCES OFTEN RESTRICT OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN PRO-SOCIAL ACTIVITIES THAT ARE ESSENTIAL FOR HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT.THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS, WE PROVIDE YOUTH WITH THE TOOLS, GUIDANCE, AND SUPPORT NECESSARY TO CULTIVATE POSITIVE ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIORS. THIS INCLUDES ORGANIZED ACTIVITIES AND OUTINGS SUCH AS TRIPS TO MUSEUMS, PROFESSIONAL SPORTS GAMES, LOCAL PARKS, AND MOVIES, GIVING PARTICIPANTS MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES THAT PROMOTE GROWTH, SOCIAL SKILLS, AND RESILIENCE. BY ENGAGING IN THESE ACTIVITIES, YOUTH ARE BETTER EQUIPPED TO NAVIGATE THEIR FORMATIVE YEARS WITH CONFIDENCE, HOPE, AND A SENSE OF POSSIBILITY.THROUGH OUR MENTORING PROGRAM, WE ARE DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING YOUTH WHO FACE SUBSTANCE ABUSE CHALLENGES, LIMITED PARENTAL SUPERVISION, AND MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS, PARTICULARLY IN THE LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES OF VENTURA COUNTY. OUR PROGRAMS PROVIDE A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOUNG PEOPLE CAN ACCESS GUIDANCE, RESOURCES, AND POSITIVE ROLE MODELS. BY FOSTERING A NURTURING AND STRUCTURED SETTING, WE AIM TO EMPOWER PARTICIPANTS TO OVERCOME OBSTACLES, DEVELOP EFFECTIVE COPING STRATEGIES, AND BUILD HEALTHIER, MORE PRODUCTIVE FUTURES. OUR GOAL IS NOT ONLY TO ADDRESS THEIR IMMEDIATE NEEDS BUT ALSO TO INSPIRE LONG-TERM RESILIENCE, CONFIDENCE, AND HOPE FOR SUSTAINED WELL-BEING.OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SERVICES THAT HELP YOUTH NAVIGATE THE CHALLENGES AND STRESSORS THAT CAN CONTRIBUTE TO CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR. THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS, WE FOCUS ON BUILDING RESILIENCE, OFFERING CONSISTENT SUPPORT, AND FOSTERING POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS THAT EMPOWER YOUNG INDIVIDUALS TO MAKE CONSTRUCTIVE CHOICES. BY ADDRESSING THE UNDERLYING ISSUES THEY FACE, WE AIM TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INVOLVEMENT IN CRIME AND PROMOTE A HEALTHIER, MORE PRODUCTIVE PATH FOR THEIR FUTURE. ULTIMATELY, WE STRIVE TO CREATE A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES PERSONAL GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT, AND THE ABILITY TO RESIST NEGATIVE INFLUENCES.THE COUNTY, SPECIFICALLY THROUGH THE VENTURA COUNTY PROBATION AGENCY (VCPA), PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN FUNDING OUR INITIATIVES BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THREE YOUTH ADVOCATES AND A THERAPIST. THIS INVESTMENT IS PART OF A BROADER EFFORT TO REDUCE RECIDIVISM AMONG AT-RISK YOUTH. VCPA FURTHER SUPPORTS OUR PROGRAMS BY SUPPLYING FOOD FOR OUTINGS OUTSIDE THE COUNTY AND COVERING COSTS FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS MOVIE OUTINGS FOR THE YOUTH. THESE CONTRIBUTIONS NOT ONLY ENHANCE THE EXPERIENCES WE OFFER BUT ALSO HELP FOSTER A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND BELONGING AMONG THE PARTICIPANTS, ULTIMATELY GUIDING THEM TOWARD MORE POSITIVE LIFE CHOICES. TO ENCOURAGE OUR YOUTH'S PARTICIPATION, WE FREQUENTLY OFFER GIFT CARDS PROVIDED BY VCPA AS INCENTIVES FOR THOSE WHO ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE OR TAKE PART IN PRO-SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. THIS APPROACH NOT ONLY MOTIVATES THEM TO GET INVOLVED BUT ALSO REWARDS THEIR EFFORTS AND COMMITMENT TO POSITIVE CHANGE. BY PROVIDING THESE INCENTIVES, WE AIM TO FOSTER A SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT AND REINFORCE THE VALUE OF CONTRIBUTING TO THE COMMUNITY. THESE SMALL REWARDS CAN MAKE A SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE IN ENCOURAGING ONGOING ENGAGEMENT AND HELPING OUR YOUTH BUILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE.ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR FY 2024-2025IN OUR COMMITMENT TO SUPPORTING THE YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY WE SERVED 103 CLIENTS DURING FISCAL YEAR 24-25. THIS YEAR, WE INCREASED THE SERVICES PROVIDED LIKE ASSISTING YOUTH TO GET A CALIFORNIA ID, WORK PERMIT, BIRTH CERTIFICATE OR OTHER IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS. YOUTH ADVOCATES WOULD OFTEN ACCOMPANY YOUTH TO THEIR DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENT OR COURT APPEARANCES. WE SUCCESSFULLY COORDINATED 66 PRO-SOCIAL ACTIVITIES TAILORED FOR OUR YOUNG PARTICIPANTS. THESE INITIATIVES PROVIDED VALUABLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT, SKILL DEVELOPMENT, AND POSITIVE INTERACTION. ADDITIONALLY, WE DELIVERED 304 FOOD BOXES TO FAMILIES IN NEED, ENSURING THEY HAVE ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL NOURISHMENT DURING CHALLENGING TIMES. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS, WE STRIVE TO CREATE A SUPPORTIVE NETWORK THAT ADDRESSES BOTH THE SOCIAL AND BASIC NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS.AMONG OUR MANY SUCCESSFUL INITIATIVES, WE TAKE PRIDE IN MAINTAINING AN ANNUAL THANKSGIVING TURKEY DELIVERY FOR AT LEAST 17 FAMILIES, AS WELL AS PROVIDING CHRISTMAS TREES DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. THESE EFFORTS ARE MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE DEDICATION OF OUR YOUTH ADVOCATES, WHO ACTIVELY ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY TO SECURE DONATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, WE RECEIVED PUMPKINS FOR HALLOWEEN, WHICH ALLOWED US TO HOST OUR ANNUAL PUMPKIN CARVING CONTESTS, FOSTERING CREATIVITY AND JOY AMONG THE YOUTH. DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON, WE DISTRIBUTED 20 CHRISTMAS TREES, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE BE UNABLE TO CELEBRATE DUE TO FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS. THIS PAST YEAR, WE ALSO ACHIEVED A SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE BY SECURING OVER 100 BACKPACKS FOR OUR BACK-TO-SCHOOL EVENT, SURPASSING OUR INITIAL GOAL. THESE BACKPACKS NOT ONLY SUPPLY STUDENTS WITH ESSENTIAL SCHOOL MATERIALS BUT ALSO PROMOTE A SENSE OF BELONGING AND READINESS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR. FURTHERMORE, WE HAVE SUPPORTED SEVERAL YOUTHS IN COMPLETING THEIR COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS, ENABLING THEM TO FULFILL PROBATION REQUIREMENTS AND MAKE POSITIVE PROGRESS IN THEIR LIVES. THROUGH THESE INITIATIVES, WE CONTINUE TO STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY AND UPLIFT THE YOUTH WE SERVE.
  5. 5) MFT PROGRAMTHE MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST (MFT) PROGRAM IS A KEY COMPONENT OF THE REPEAT OFFENDER PREVENTION PROGRAM (ROPP), PROVIDING YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH ADDITIONAL AVENUES FOR ENGAGEMENT AND SUPPORT. FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS TWO FULL-TIME MFT POSITIONS. ROPP THERAPISTS MEET INDIVIDUALLY WITH YOUTH FOR PSYCHOTHERAPY SESSIONS, TYPICALLY ONCE A WEEK UNLESS CLINICAL RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGEST OTHERWISE. UTILIZING A COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (CBT) APPROACH, THERAPISTS FOCUS ON PROMOTING COMPLIANCE WITH PROBATION REQUIREMENTS, REDUCING RECIDIVISM, AND ADDRESSING NEGATIVE BEHAVIORS. THERAPY SESSIONS MAY ADDRESS A RANGE OF ISSUES, INCLUDING SOCIAL SKILLS, FAMILY DYNAMICS, SELF-ESTEEM, FAMILY VIOLENCE, SUBSTANCE USE, AND EDUCATIONAL CHALLENGES.THE PROGRAM SERVES YOUTH AGES 1217 WHO ARE UNDER COMMUNITY SUPERVISION. FOR MANY PARTICIPANTS, THESE SESSIONS REPRESENT THEIR ONLY OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE IN THERAPY, PROVIDING A CRITICAL OUTLET FOR SUPPORT, GROWTH, AND POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL CHANGE.THE THERAPIST DEVELOPS AN INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT PLAN IN COLLABORATION WITH EACH YOUTH AND REGULARLY COMMUNICATES PROGRESS WITH THE ROPP TEAM, INCLUDING PROBATION OFFICERS. EACH PLAN ALIGNS WITH ESTABLISHED STANDARDS OF CARE AND INCORPORATES REFERRALS AND COORDINATION WITH VENTURA COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, CALAIM JUSTICE-INVOLVED PATH INITIATIVES, AND OTHER RELEVANT AGENCIES TO ENSURE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT FOR THE YOUTH. ADDITIONALLY, THE THERAPIST ENGAGES WITH THE FAMILY WHENEVER POSSIBLE TO PROVIDE A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO CARE, ADDRESSING BOTH INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILIAL NEEDS.ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR FY 2024-2025DURING THE FISCAL YEAR OF 24-25, OUR THERAPISTS SERVICED A TOTAL OF 58 CLIENTS.
  6. 6) TAM PROGRAMTHE TEEN ANGER MANAGEMENT (TAM) GROUP SERVES YOUTH AGES 1217 WHO HAVE BEEN REFERRED BY THE VENTURA COUNTY PROBATION AGENCY (VCPA). FACILITATED BY A QUALIFIED THERAPIST, THE PROGRAM RUNS FOR A TOTAL OF EIGHT WEEKS AND PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH A STRUCTURED GROUP EXPERIENCE THAT PROMOTES BEHAVIORAL CHANGE AND PERSONAL GROWTH.THE TAM CURRICULUM, MINDFULNESS FOR TEENS (DR. MARK PURCELL, JASON MURPHY), EQUIPS PARTICIPANTS WITH A VARIETY OF TOOLS TO MANAGE AND REDUCE ANGER. YOUTH LEARN TO IDENTIFY THE UNDERLYING CAUSES OF THEIR ANGER, EXAMINE PAST NEGATIVE THOUGHTS AND EMOTIONS, CULTIVATE COMPASSION TOWARD THEMSELVES AND OTHERS, AND DEVELOP POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEERS, FAMILY MEMBERS, AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY. THE GROUP SETTING ENCOURAGES BOTH PRO-SOCIAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY. EACH SESSION OPERATES UNDER A SET OF CLEARLY DEFINED "GROUP RULES," WHICH PARTICIPANTS ARE EXPECTED TO FOLLOW. VIOLATIONS OF THESE RULES NOT ONLY IMPACT THE INDIVIDUAL'S ABILITY TO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM BUT ALSO AFFECT THE OVERALL GROUP DYNAMIC, REINFORCING THE CONCEPT OF INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY WITHIN A COMMUNITY.GRADUATION TAKES PLACE WHEN THE INDIVIDUAL HAS ATTENDED 8 SESSIONS, AND THEY RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE.
  7. 7) JUVENILE FACILITY MENTORING PROGRAM / ARISETHE JUVENILE FACILITY MENTORING PROGRAM SERVES YOUTH HOUSED AT THE OXNARD JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITY THROUGH THE ARISE GANG PREVENTION CURRICULUM. THIS EVIDENCE-BASED, LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO EQUIP PARTICIPANTS WITH PRACTICAL TOOLS TO HELP THEM MAKE POSITIVE CHOICES AND SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY.THE ARISE CURRICULUM IS A 12-WEEK PROGRAM DIVIDED INTO TWO LEVELS, PROVIDING ADDITIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH WHO REMAIN IN CUSTODY FOR EXTENDED PERIODS AND WISH TO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM MORE THAN ONCE.LEVEL ONE TOPICS INCLUDE: SELF-ESTEEM,ANGER MANAGEMENT, VIOLENCE AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION, LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONALISM, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AWARENESS, AND LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONALISMLEVEL TWO TOPICS INCLUDE: TOLERANCE AND PROFILING, GUN CONTROL, TIME MANAGEMENT, STRESS MANAGEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH, RELATIONSHIP AUDITS (FOR FEMALE PARTICIPANTS, FATHERHOOD, AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESSIN ADDITION TO THE ARISE CURRICULUM, THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES A STRONG MENTORSHIP COMPONENT. MENTORS PROVIDE BOTH EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND CONNECTIONS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT ASSIST YOUTH UPON RELEASE. THEY ALSO COORDINATE GUEST PRESENTATIONS, BRINGING IN REAL-LIFE EXPERIENCES FROM THIRD PARTIES TO BROADEN YOUTH PERSPECTIVES.MENTORS ACTIVELY COLLABORATE WITH OTHER AGENCIES WITHIN THE FACILITY TO ORGANIZE HOLIDAY EVENTS AND SPECIAL ACTIVITIES. A DEDICATED TEAM OF FOUR MENTORSTWO FULL-TIME AND TWO PART-TIMELEADS THESE EFFORTS AND DELIVERS THE ARISE PROGRAM.THROUGH THIS COMBINED APPROACH OF EDUCATION, MENTORSHIP, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION, THE PROGRAM AIMS TO REDUCE RECIDIVISM AND HELP YOUTH RECOGNIZE THE REAL CONSEQUENCES OF GANG INVOLVEMENT WHILE EMPOWERING THEM TO CHOOSE HEALTHIER, MORE PRODUCTIVE PATHS.THE GOAL OF THE JUVENILE FACILITY MENTORING PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE YOUTH WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND SUPPORT NEEDED TO MAKE POSITIVE LIFE CHOICES, AVOID GANG INVOLVEMENT, AND SUCCESSFULLY REINTEGRATE INTO THE COMMUNITY. BY COMBINING STRUCTURED EDUCATION, MENTORSHIP, AND REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCES, THE PROGRAM SEEKS TO FOSTER RESILIENCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND LONG-TERM PERSONAL GROWTH AMONG PARTICIPANTS.THIS PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED THROUGH A GRANT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VENTURA COUNTY PROBATION, WHICH PROVIDES FUNDING FOR FOUR MENTOR POSITIONS AS WELL AS ONGOING TRAINING AND TRAINING MATERIALS. THIS COLLABORATION ENSURES THAT MENTORS ARE WELL-EQUIPPED TO DELIVER HIGH-QUALITY SERVICES, MAINTAIN BEST PRACTICES, AND SUPPORT YOUTH IN THEIR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND POSITIVE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR FY 2024-2025CLASSES ARE KEPT AT A MAXIMUM OF 15 CLIENTS. EACH MENTOR IS ASSIGNED TO A TOTAL OF 15 CLIENTS EACH. ALTHOUGH IT VARIES, IT IS KEPT BETWEEN 10 AND 15 YOUTH PER MENTOR. DURING THE YEAR OF 2024-2025 FISCAL, WE HAD 98 ARISE GRADUATES.
  8. 8) DATING MATTERS THE DATING MATTERS CURRICULUM WAS IMPLEMENTED WITHIN THE JUVENILE FACILITY AS A STRUCTURED, TRAUMA-INFORMED PROGRAM AIMED AT PROMOTING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP SKILLS AND REDUCING RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH VIOLENCE. SMALL GROUP SESSIONS WERE CONDUCTED BY TRAINED STAFF AND COVERED KEY TOPICS INCLUDING EMOTIONAL REGULATION, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, RESPECT AND CONSENT, HEALTHY VERSUS UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, PEER INFLUENCE, MEDIA LITERACY, AND DECISION-MAKING SKILLS. PARENT AND CAREGIVER ENGAGEMENT WAS INCORPORATED WHERE FEASIBLE THROUGH TAKE-HOME RESOURCES, WHILE STAFF TRAINING ENSURED CONSISTENT REINFORCEMENT OF PROGRAM PRINCIPLES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FACILITY CLIMATE WAS ENHANCED THROUGH PEER-LED PROJECTS AND POSITIVE MESSAGING, ADAPTING THE PROGRAM'S YOUTH COMMUNICATIONS COMPONENTS FOR THE IN-HOUSE ENVIRONMENT. OVER THE COURSE OF THE PROGRAM, YOUTH PROGRESSED FROM LEARNING FOUNDATIONAL EMOTIONAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS TO APPLYING THESE SKILLS THROUGH ROLEPLAYS AND LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES. THE IMPLEMENTATION CONTRIBUTED TO REDUCTIONS IN AGGRESSION AND CONFLICT WITHIN THE FACILITY AND SUPPORTED YOUTH IN DEVELOPING HEALTHIER RELATIONSHIP PATTERNS AND STRONGER SUPPORT SYSTEMS FOR REENTRY INTO THE COMMUNITY.ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR FY 2024-2025SINCE MARCH 2025, THE DATING MATTERS PROGRAM HAS SERVED 26 PARTICIPANTS.
  9. 9) SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE TEAM (SART)IN FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024, THE SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE TEAM (SART) PROVIDED IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL RESPONSE TO SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN VENTURA COUNTY. SART ADVOCATES RESPOND 24/7 TO RAPE CRISIS AND WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY AGENCIES SUCH AS LAW ENFORCEMENT, FORENSIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS, DISTRIC ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, AND INVESTIGATORS. ADVOCATES PROVIDE THE INITIAL CRISIS INTERVENTION AS WELL AS FOLLOW UP AND REFERRALS TO OUR COUNSELING PROGRAM WHERE THEY RECEIVE 10 FREE SESSIONS OF COUNSELING. THE SART COORDINATOR ALSO PROVIDES TRAINING AND OUTREACH TO THE COMMUNITY TO EDUCATE ABOUT SEXUAL VIOLENCE, CONSENT, AND VICTIM RIGHTS.FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 THE SART PROGRAM RESPONDED TOFORENSIC EXAMS: 35INTERVIEWS: 3CRISIS COUNSELING: 51AGES:0-17: 1918-24: 1125-59: 3560+: 1GENDER:MALE: 8WOMAN: 68OTHER: 2
  10. 10) LGBTQ+ (XC) PROGRAM:THE COALITION FOR FAMILY HARMONY RECOGNIZES THAT LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS ARE AN UNDER-SERVED AND VULNERABLE POPULATION. THE COALITION OFFERS FREE SPECIALIZEDCOUNSELING SERVICES TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND GENERAL COUNSELING TO INDIVIDUALS WHO IDENTIFY AS LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER OR QUESTIONING IN VENTURA COUNTY.THE LGBTQ+ PROGRAM'S STAFF IS COMPRISED OF SKILLED PROFESSIONALS WITH VARIOUS BACKGROUNDS AND AREAS OF EXPERTISE. THE COALITION HAS MARRIAGE AND FAMILYTHERAPISTS WHOSE TRAINING LIES IN MENTAL WELLNESS WITH ATTENTION TO LGBTQ+ ISSUES AND STAFF WITH A RESEARCH BACKGROUND ON THE SYSTEMATIC INEQUALITIES THAT IMPACT THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE FOR MANY LGBTQ+ PEOPLE.IN 2024/2025, 187 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED IN LGBTQ+ COUNSELING.
  11. 11) UNSERVED/UNDERSERVED VICTIM ADVOCACY AND OUTREACH (UV) PROGRAMTHE UV PROGRAM AIMS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE VICTIM SERVICES FOR LGBTQ+ POPULATION IN VENTURA COUNTY AFFECTED BY BULLYING, HATE CRIMES, STALKING, SEXUAL VIOLENCE, AND INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE. THE PROGRM HAS DEDICATED THERAPISTS WHO PROVIDED INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING AND CLINICAL SUPPORT GROUPS TO LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY MEMBERS. A FULL-TIME LGBTQ+ MOBILE ADVOCATE IS AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE IN-PERSON CRISIS COUNSELINGAND ACCOMPANIMENT FOR SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE. THE ADVOCATE WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND PROVIDES OUTREACH IN VENTURA COUNTY ABOUT THE SERVICES.FOR 2024/2025, THE UV PROGRAM PROVIDED CRISIS INTERVENTION:ADUT AGES 18-24 = 3AGES 25-59 = 12AGES 60+ = 0- IN PERSON CRISIS INTERVENTION = 0- ADULTS MOLESTED AS CHILDREN = 12FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:- ADVISED OF VICTIM COMPENSATION VAILABILITY OR ASSISTED IN FILING ONE = 0- ASSISTED WITH RESTRAINING ORDER, INJUNCTION OR OTHER PROTECTION ORDER = 0DEMOGRAPHICS SERVED:- WHITE = 11- HISPANIC/LATINA = 10- AFRICAN AMERICAN = 0- ASIAN = 1- HAWAIIAN = 0- OTHER = 2- UNKNOWN = 0
  12. 12) TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM OUR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TRANSITIONING FROM ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS, OFFERING BOTH SHORT-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND RANGE OF VITAL SERVICES TO FACILITATE LASTING STABILITY. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO EMPOWER SURVIVORS AS THEY REBUILD THEIR LIVES BY PROVIDING SAFE, STABLE HOUSING WHILE CONNECTING THEM TO ESSENTIAL RESOURCES.WE OFFER FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HELP SECURE SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND COVERING RENTAL COSTS FOR UP TO ONE YEAR. ON BEHALF OF THE SURVIVORS WE SPEAK WITH PROPERTY OWNERS, HELPING TO NAVIGATE RENTAL AGREEMENTS AND SECURING SUITABLE HOUSING. SURVIVORS RECEIVE CRISIS COUNSELING AND REFERRALS TO THERAPY SERVICES TAILORED TO THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS. WE PROVIDE ACCESS TO PARENTING CLASSES, BUDGETING WORKSHOPS. AND SUPPORT GROUPS, ALL AIMED AT FOSTERING SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND EMOTIONAL HEALING. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN BUILDING A FOUNDATION FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS, OFFERING THE TIME AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO REGAIN STABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE. BY OFFERING BOTH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND ROBUST NETWORK OF SUPPORT, OUR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM HELPS SURVIVORS FOCUS ON THEIR HEALING WHILE PROVIDING THE SECURITY OF A SAFE AND STABLE ENVIRONMENT.FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025, OUR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDED SERVICES FOR - AGESUNDER 5 = 105-12 = 1013-17 = 818-24 = 325-34 = 635-44 = 445-54 = 155+ = 0- DEMOGRAPHICS WHITE = 6HISPANIC = 36AFICAN AMERICAN = 0ASIAN = 0HAWAIIAN = 0OTHERS = 0- GENDERWOMAN = 25MAN = 17- HOUSEHOLDS SERVED WHO MOVED INTO HOUSINGWITH CHILDREN AND ADULTS = 42WITHOUT CHILDREN = 0ONE OF OUR CLIENTS WAS ACTIVELY ENROLLED IN NURSING SCHOOL WHILE ALSO NAVIGATING SIGNIFICANT FAMILY CHALLENGES. DURING THIS TIME, HER SON BEGAN EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS TRIGGERED BY THE RELEASE OF HIS FATHER FROM JAIL. THE POSSIBILITY OF ENCOUNTERING HIS FATHER CAUSED INTENSE FEAR AND ANXIETY, PREVENTING HIM FROM LEAVING THE HOME AND ULTIMATELY LEADING TO SUICIDAL IDEATION.- TO SUPPORT HER SON, THE CLIENT MADE THE DIFFICULT DECISION TO LEAVE HER JOB SO SHE COULD BE FULLY PRESENT AND COORDINATE CARE. SHE WORKED CLOSELY WITH MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS WHO PROVIDED IN-HOME SERVICES TO STABILIZE HER SON AND ADDRESS HIS IMMEDIATE SAFETY AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS.- THROUGH THE SUPPORT PROVIDED BY OUR PROGRAM, THE CLIENT WAS ABLE TO REMAIN FOCUSED ON HER ROLE AS A PARENT WHILE CONTINUING HER NURSING EDUCATION. OUR ASSISTANCE HELPED REDUCE FINANCIAL AND EMOTIONAL STRESSORS, ALLOWING HER TO PRIORITIZE HER SON'S MENTAL HEALTH WITHOUT HAVING TO ABANDON HER LONG-TERM GOALS. AS A RESULT, HER SON RECEIVED CONSISTENT, SPECIALIZED CARE IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT, AND THE CLIENT CONTINUED PROGRESSING TOWARD A CAREER THAT WILL PROVIDE LONG-TERM STABILITY FOR HER FAMILY.- ONE OF OUR CLIENTS, A MOTHER OF FIVE CHILDREN, EXPERIENCED SIGNIFICANT TRAUMA FOLLOWING A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INCIDENT THAT RESULTED IN POLICE INVOLVEMENT. DURING THE INVESTIGATION,HER OLDEST CHILD DISCLOSED SEXUAL ABUSE BY THE PERPETRATOR, WHO WAS SUBSEQUENTLY ARRESTED. AFTER BEING RELEASED ON BAIL, THE PERPETRATOR FLED AND HAS NOT BEEN SEEN SINCE.- IN THE AFTERMATH, THE CLIENT EXPERIENCED HEIGHTENED FEAR AND ANXIETY WHEN ICE AGENTS BEGAN APPEARING NEAR HER HOME, WHICH SEVERELY LIMITED HER SENSE OF SAFETY AND PREVENTED HER FROM LEAVING THE RESIDENCE. THESE COMPOUNDED STRESSORS HAD A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON HER EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING AND STABILITY.- THROUGH OUR PROGRAM, THE CLIENT RECEIVED RENTAL ASSISTANCE THAT ALLOWED HER TO REMAIN SAFELY HOUSED WHILE ADDRESSING THE TRAUMA AFFECTING HER AND HER CHILDREN. WITH STABLE HOUSING AND ONGOING SUPPORT, SHE WAS ABLE TO FOCUS ON HER MENTAL HEALTH, GRADUALLY REGAIN A SENSE OF SAFETY, AND RE-ENGAGE WITH THE COMMUNITY. AS A RESULT, THE CLIENT IS NOW EMPLOYED AND HAS MADE MEANINGFUL PROGRESS IN REBUILDING STABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE FOR HER FAMILY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1980.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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