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Message AnnualReport2023-2024The Center for Family and Child Enrichment Inc.

Table of ContentsLetter from the CEO..............................................3Letter from the Board Chair.............................4Our Board......................................................................5Agency Overview.....................................................6-7Youth Intervention...................................................8Child Welfare...............................................................9-10Educational Programs...........................................11-12Behavioral Health.....................................................13-14Pediatric & Family Health and Welllness Center...........................15Capital Investments..............................................16Financial Statements............................................17-18Thank You.....................................................................19The Center for Family and Child Enrichment Inc.Page 2Annual Report

The CEOLetterfromEmbedded in each of these pillars aredozens of individualized services designedto meet the unique needs of ourcommunities. Each service arose from aneed identified by our constituents. Wehave never sought grants to developprograms that were not first identified asmeeting a community need.The Center for Family and Child Enrichmentis the very definition of a community basedorganization! We grew of the minds ofpracticing social scientists throughconversations in their living rooms. As weapproach our forty-eighth year ofcontinuous service to Miami-Dade childrenand families, I am buoyed by absoluteknowledge we will reach further heights inbringing our commited professionalservices to our communities and bring lightand life to our mission “helping children andfamilies help themselves to live a better lifeand build a better community!The Center for Family and Child Enrichment Inc.Page 3Annual ReportIt has been my honor and privilege to leadthis great organization for the past thirty-four years. I have had the pleasure ofshepherding some of the most extraordinarygrowth and exponential diversification ofany small nonprofit in Miami Dade County.Our services have touched the lives of tensof thousands of children and familiesthroughout this and nearby counties.None of this could have been accomplishedwithout the ardent support and devotion ofcountless volunteer board members anddedicated employees.CFCE stands now with three major pillarsand many tributaries of service to ourcommunities. Our child welfare division, nowour largest service sector, serving over 1,000children and families annually is responsiblefor care and supervision, of children, throughno fault of their own, come under Statecustody.Our youth intervention services divisionprovides home and community based careand support for children and families inneed of primary and tertiary services, suchas counseling and case management forchildren who are at risk of dependency ordelinquency intervention. Finally, ourbehavioral and medical care division servesfamilies in need of in-depth mental healthand primary medical care for children andadults of ALL ages. T. Delores DunnCEO & President The Center for Family & Child Enrichment, Inc. 1990-2025

The Board ChairLetterfromAs we look back on this successful year, wemust also take a moment to express ourdeepest gratitude to Ms. Delores Dunn, whowill be retiring after decades of exceptionalleadership and unwavering service to theyouth and families of South Florida. Ms.Dunn has been a guiding force—both steadyand visionary—in growing CFCE’s impactand reputation across our community andthe state. Her legacy of care and advocacywill live on in every life we touch.I remain deeply optimistic about CFCE’sfuture. We are building upon a strongfoundation—strengthened by long-standingpartnerships, anchored by an extraordinaryteam, and fueled by a sincere, collectivevision for health, hope, and healing.Together, we will continue advancing thewelfare of our community members andensuring that every child and family has theopportunity to thrive.The Center for Family and Child Enrichment Inc.Page 4Annual ReportDear Friends and Supporters,As Chair of the Board of Directors of theCenter for Family and Child Enrichment(CFCE), it is my great privilege to reflect on ayear of measurable progress, purpose-driven service, and powerful momentumtoward a brighter future for our children andfamilies.The close of Fiscal Year 2024 marked aremarkable milestone—47 years ofcontinuous service to this community.That’s nearly five decades of standing in thegap for those who needed it most. In thattime, CFCE has remained rooted in itsmission and responsive to the ever-evolvingneeds of the families we serve.This year alone, 4,558 clients received carethrough our counseling, support, andhealthcare services. Our legacy of impactgrew even deeper with the launch of our HIVTesting and Prevention Program, whichadministered 232 HIV tests and showed upstrong in 27 community outreach events—ensuring education, prevention, andresources reach those who need them most.Felicia RobinsonChairpersonThe Center for Family & Child Enrichment, Inc.

BoardFelicia RobinsonChairpersonBrittany Lambert-Brown, LMHCSecretaryRev. Fernie JohnsonMemberMykita Cherry-PrimeMemberNelson Alubi, M.D.MemberCheryl Brewster, EdD.MemberAlicia HintonMemberDr. Santarvis BrownMemberDr. Deborah A. FinleyVice-ChairpersonBenson CharlesTreasurerWalkiria GilbertMemberElvis Austin CainesMemberPonda GeeMemberMichael ConwardMemberOurThe Center for Family and Child Enrichment Inc.Page 5Annual ReportTogether, we will continue advancing the welfare ofour community members and ensuring that everychild and family has the opportunity to thrive.- Felicia Robinson, ChairpersonRobin GreeneMemberJohn TurnerMember

Touching thousandsof livesannually5000Each year, our services touchmore than 5000 families,improving the lives of childrenin need throughout Miami-Dade County.Served by Counseling, Supportand Healthcare programs in2023-20244,5581,051Child Welfare / Full CaseManagement clients servedin 2023-2024The Center for Family and Child Enrichment is committed tomaking a difference in the lives of our children. We accomplish thisby focusing on three primary areas: Counseling and Therapy,Family and Community Support Programs and Quality Healthcare.The Center for Family and Child Enrichment Inc.Page 6Annual Report

AgencySummarySNAP Youth Justice Program: To providesupport services, case management,group and family counseling for youth whoare dually adjudicated in Dependency andDelinquency systems. $176,638HRSA CARE Grant: One time award topurchase hurricane supplies andequipment and provide capitalimprovements for emergencypreparedness. $166,308Batchelor Foundation: Educationalsupport for Freedom School summercamp and Peak after school tutoring;Christmas toys for kids. $35,000GrantsThe Center for Family and ChildEnrichment is a private, nonprofit,community-based organization thatserves:Children who have been abused,neglected and/or abandoned;Children with severe emotionaldisturbances and in need of mentalhealth care;Children in the custody of parentsor relatives who are chronicrunaways and/or are ungovernableOUR MISSION Helping children and families helpthemselves to live a better life andbuild a stronger community.The Center for Family and ChildEnrichment is committed to making adifference in the lives of the children andfamilies we serve. We contract with a leadagency to provide community-basedcare services to hundreds of childreneach year.These services include residential groupcare, in-home family counseling, and avariety of other services designed toachieve permanency for children in fostercare. We also offer a wide array ofbehavioral health services for children,adolescents and adults in the community.The Center for Family & Child Enrichment(CFCE) expanded in early 2012 to includea health care center. Our on-site servicesinclude general and sick care for adultsand children, OB/GYN, dental services,nutrition programs, HIV testing andprevention, and a variety of otherpreventive services.The Center for Family and Child Enrichment Inc.Page 7Annual ReportCINS/FINS & SNAP: $176,638United Way: $70,000City of Miami Gardens “Live HealthyMiami Gardens” initiative: $57,262Children’s Trust in support of FreedomSchool summer camp: $29,792; $8,000in-kindHRSA Bridge Grant: $18,780Additional Grants

Youth InterventionSummaryThese programsprovided intensiveservices to 427children and theirfamilies2023-2024 Fiscal YearThese services are designed to intervenein behaviors that, if continued, could leadchildren toward commitment todelinquency, dependency or other moredire consequences.Through counseling, case management,and other support services, the child(ren)and parents or caregivers learn how tomanage behaviors and seek help tomitigate dangerous, harmful, andaggressive situations which, left untreatedmay cause considerable harm for childrenand families. The CINS/FINS Program assists youthfrom ages 6-17 and provides the following Youth Intervention services includeChildren in Need of Services/Familiesin Need of Services (CINS/FINS); StopNow and Plan (SNAP); and DomesticViolence Respite Services (DV-Respite). services at no cost to youth, parents andguardians: Individual and Family Counseling,Mentoring, and Community Connections.SNAP Youth Justice programs for childrenover 12, and SNAP Under 12 programs, areevidence-based, cognitive behavioralmodels built on three decades of research,innovative program development andstringent evaluation by clinicians andresearchers at the Child DevelopmentInstitute (CDI).The Center for Family and Child Enrichment Inc.Page 8Annual Reportintended to help youth and theirfamilies avoid future arrests througheffective communication,identification of emotions, anddeveloping coping mechanisms.The DV Respite Program serves as analternative to secure detention for youth,ages 6-17, who are arrested and chargedwith domestic violence offenses onhousehold members. Services are

Child WelfareSummaryCFCE provides Full Case Management(FCM) services for abused, abandonedand/or neglected children (ages 0-17)and their families. The FCM Programincludes prevention (SafetyManagement), Case Management,Adoption and Independent Living skilldevelopment and training. The primarygoal of our case management staff is tosafely reunify children with theirparents. When that is not possible,CFCE pursues other permanencyoptions including permanentguardianship, adoption, and residentialservices for dependent children (ages 13-17).CFCE maintains two licensedfacilities in the north area ofMiami-Dade County. Amongother things, CFCE providescare and supervision for teenswith challenging behaviors andwho are often deemed hard toplace in traditional fosterhomes. Residential servicesalso include therapy (individualand/or group) and independentliving skills.Residential ServicesGuided by our mission, we strive to givetroubled families the tools that theyneed to help themselves live a betterlife and build a stronger community.CFCE is licensed by the State of Floridaas a substance abuse treatmentprovider, an outpatient mental healthprovider, and a child placing agency. Wehave been a member of the ChildWelfare League of America since 2004and continuously re-accredited by theCouncil on Accreditation of Child andFamily Services since 2006. The Center for Family and ChildEnrichment, Inc. (CFCE) is one of thelargest child welfare organizations inMiami-Dade County.The Center for Family and Child Enrichment Inc.Page 9Annual Report57Residential clientsserved in FY 2023-2024

Child WelfareSummary cont.45 adoptions finalized in FY2023-2024Adoptions 78 reunifications finalized in FY2023-2024ReunificationsSafety Management Services includein-home case management for high-riskfamilies where we seek to prevent themfrom entering the dependency courtsystem. Among their many duties, casemanagers monitor in-home safetyplans, access and coordinate familyservices and resources, and ensure thecontinued safety of children. They dothis by maintaining regular contact withservice providers, observing thechildren and family functioning and/orpractices during in-home, face-to-facevisits.Dependency Case Managers (DCM)ensure the safety and well-being ofchildren who have been removed fromparents or caregivers and help familiesovercome obstacles that led to theremoval. Case management dutiesinclude engaging in efforts to locatepotential relative and/or non-relativecaregivers, completing monthly homevisits, assessing family strengths andneeds, providing referrals for services,linking families to those services, as wellas other needed resources, and somuch more.The Center for Family and Child Enrichment Inc.Page 10Annual ReportWhen reunification is no longer anoption and a child is available foradoption, our Specialized AdoptionUnit is assigned. Upon the filing of aPetition to Terminate Parental Rights,Adoption Specialists meet with theprospective adoptive family to assistwith the adoption application andacquire all necessary documents. Theyactively recruit until an adoptive familyis identified for all available children. Inaddition, Adoption Specialists completeadoption home studies, child studies,and other required reports. They don’trest until each available child is placedwith a forever family.Our Independent Living Specialistshelp to prepare dependent teens foradult life. This program is designed tohelp youth, starting at age 13, obtain lifeskills and education necessary tobecome self-sufficient, liveindependently, and maintainemployment. This is accomplished byproviding youth with targeted, tailored,and individualized assessments andtrainings as mandated by Floridastatute.

Educational ProgramsSummaryThe foray into educational services ledto the development of PEAK orProviding Educational Alternatives forKids. PEAK serves as the Center’sprogrammatic umbrella for developingcreative learning approaches which In keeping with its mission of helpingchildren and families live better livesand build stronger communities, theCenter for Family and ChildEnrichment continues to developinnovative programming to enhancethe lives and build brighter futures forthe children and families that itserves.serve the needs of children whoseeducational needs exist outside of themainstream of traditional educationalenvironments. Freedom School Schools SummerCamp: This six week summer programutilizes the evidence-based NationalCurriculum developed and implementedunder the oversight of the Children’sDefense Fund founded by MarianWright Edelman, an acclaimed civilrights activist and attorney. Childrenparticipating in this program receiveintensive tutoring and literacy trainingled by licensed public school teachers,a variety of learning experiences,The Center for Family and Child Enrichment Inc.Page 11Annual Report60 students enrolled in FY2023-2024 PEAK &Freedom School

Educational ProgramsSummary cont.including music and arts and a strongfocus on cultural enrichment, selfdevelopment, and reading as a basis forlearning. Many of the childrenparticipating in Freedom School wouldnot be served by traditional summercamps. The camp operates July throughAugust under the CDF guidance andserves 30 children.PEAK Year Around AfterschoolTutoring: The afterschool programutilizes some of the same principles ofthe camp, but focuses more intenselyon structured guidance for children whodo fit the mold of traditional tutorialsessions. The Center for Family and Child Enrichment Inc.Page 12Annual ReportThese children typically have behavioralproblems and might be accepted orretained in other tutoring programs.They may benefit from the clinicalassessment and behavioralmanagement support system providedby the program. The program operatesOctober through May and serves 30children.The CFCE was recognized as the2023 “Elevating Communities”Award Recipient by Miami DadeChamber of Commerce and theMiami-Dade EconomicAdvocacy Trust. $500 stipendAwards & Recognitions

Behavioral HealthSummaryThe Center was founded by a group ofpsychologists and social workers whodecried the lack of such services incommunities of color. Due to the lack oflicensed and clinically trainedtherapists, the founders sought to opena therapeutic practice in Carol City(now known as the City of MiamiGardens) where children and familieswere able to receive these services intheir communities. These servicesbegan in 1977 with a small grant fromthe Miami Dade Mental Health Board.Children’s mental health treatmenthas always been a core service of theCenter for Family and ChildEnrichment. Deriving from its success in mentalhealth service delivery, the Center forFamily and Child Enrichment continuedto expand its services in the behavioralhealth field to home and office basedfamily counseling, psychologicalevaluation, play therapy, andsubsequently psychiatric treatment,including evaluation and medicationmanagement by board-certifiedpsychiatrists. Over the ensuing years,the CFCE developed and offeredprograms in children’s mental healthday treatment, psychotherapy, andparenting among other modalities.The Center for Family and Child Enrichment Inc.Page 13Annual ReportOur BehavioralHealth programsprovided targetedservices to 876clients.2023-2024 Fiscal Year

Behavioral HealthSummary cont.Today the CFCE offers a broad array of behavioralhealth services, including prevention services,substance abuse testing and counseling,psychiatric evaluation, pharmacotherapy,psychological evaluation, intensive therapy, aswell as clinical therapy for adults, as well as,children, and intensive assessment, and muchmore. These services are offered under thesupervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker,and many other licensed professionals, as well asthree board certified psychiatrists andexperienced therapists.The Center for Family and Child Enrichment Inc.Page 14Annual ReportThe Parenting Program servescommunity-based and dependencyfamilies using a court-approvedNurturing Parenting Curriculum. Thecomponents covered are thephilosophy of nurturing parenting,loving and praising children, healthyand effective parenting techniquesto improve parenting skills, disciplinewithout spanking and the negativeeffects of the use of substancedependence on families andchildren. Parenting Program164Parents served by ourParenting Program 2023-2024

Pediatric & Family Health and Wellness CenterSummaryFiscal year 2023-24Patients Served 717Dental Patients It has operated since 2013, providingprimary medical care to children,adults, and seniors. Some of itsservices include general medicalcare for children and adults, dentalcare, OB/GYN services, preventive orwell care including a variety ofvaccines for children and adults,laboratory services, and much more.During fiscal year 2023-2024, we The Pediatric and Family Healthand Wellness Center is CFCE’sFederally Qualified Health Center(FQHC).launched an HIV Testing andPrevention department andcompleted 232 HIV tests and 11 PrEPreferrals, while participating in 27community outreach events. The clinic accepts walk ins as well asappointments and is open six days aweek, including half days onSaturday. As a certified DCF Florida AccessPoint, our health center hascounselors to assist clients withenrollment in affordable care actinsurance, Medicaid, Food Stamps(SNAP), Medical Assistance and/orCash Assistance at no cost.The Center for Family and Child Enrichment Inc.Page 15Annual Report232 HIV Tests Provided1,382Medical Patients

CapitalInvestmentsDetailsOutcomeMobile Health ClinicCutting-edgefacility outfittedwith the necessarytechnology andresources to bringour servicesdirectly to thecommunities weserveExpanded our reach Enhanced our services tobetter serve our patientsMaintaining andEnhancing FacilitiesRepainted buildingexterior. Installeddirectional signageon building exterior.Ensured a welcoming andprofessional environmentImproved navigation &accessibilityHurricane ProtectionPurchased andinstalled hurricaneimpact windows forMain Office.Enhanced safetyImproved energy efficiency4891 cents of every dollarThe CFCE spent inFY2023-2024 wentdirectly to programs,with just 9 centssupporting essentialadministrativefunctions.Years the CFCE has been inoperationThe year the CFCE became a fullcase management provider for755 children under a contractwith Our Kids of Miami-Dade /Monroe County2005The Center for Family and Child Enrichment Inc.Page 16Annual Report

Finances$18,821,631TOTAL SUPPORT & REVENUE$48,617TOTAL EXPENSESThe Center for Family and Child Enrichment Inc.Page 17Annual Report$18,049,556Program Services$1,586,586$19,636,142Non-Operating IncomeChange in Assets ($765,894)Statement of Activities FY 2023 - 2024EXPENSES:Support Services,AdministrationWe’re proud to share that for yet another year, our financial statements received an unmodified opinion—the highest level of assurance an independent audit can provide. This means there were no materialweaknesses, no significant deficiencies, and no instances of noncompliance affecting our financialreporting. It's a testament to our team’s diligence, integrity, and commitment to responsible stewardship.While we experienced a slight decrease in revenue this fiscal year, our dedication to the families andcommunities we serve never wavered. We continued to invest heavily in program services—ensuring thatcritical support remained accessible to those who need it most. In fact, 91 cents of every dollar spentwent directly to programs, with just 9 cents supporting essential administrative functions.This kind of efficiency isn’t just good financial practice—it’s a reflection of our heart: always puttingpeople first, even in challenging times.At CFCE, accountability and impact go hand in hand.-Kadeen KellyController, The Center for Family and Child Enrichment, Inc.

FinancesOPERATING REVENUES AND PUBLIC SUPPORT$2,279,086Funding summary Total Operating Revenue & Public Support$18,870,248The Center for Family and Child Enrichment Inc.Page 18Annual Report$368,157Adm Health Trust$1,704,388HRSA GrantsMiami Gardens $57,262Statement of Activities FY 2023 - 2024Medicaid Revenue$689,607DJJ-CINS/FINSNon Res & SNAPCITRUS$12,528,887$70,000$240,875Miami-Dade County$100,917United WayBatchelor Foundation $35,000Nurse Family Partnership$113,452CIFFTAJasmine Project$54,766Donations $39,416Other Operating Revenue $588,436

With gratitudeAnnual ReportThe Center for Family and Child Enrichment Inc.Page 19Your support has helped the Center for Family andChild Enrichment improve the lives of many. Webelieve that every child deserves to grow up in asafe, loving, and healthy environment. For over 45years, we have been a trusted partner to childrenand families in our community, offering criticalbehavioral health, foster care, pediatric, and familywellness services. The Center for Family and ChildEnrichment is thankful for partnersand supporters like you!For more informationTo make a donation, visit The Center for Family and Child Enrichment, Inc. 1825 NW 167th Street, Suite 102 | Miami Gardens, FL 33056 (305) 624-7450 | info@cfceinc.orgcfcecares.org | cfcewellness.org cfcecares.org/give