Organizations Filed Purposes:
CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH EMPOWERS, INSPIRES AND EDUCATES DELAWARE FAMILIES CARING FOR CHILDREN WITH BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS. WE BELIEVE IN THE DIGNITY OF EVERY FAMILY, IN THE IMPORTANCE OF HOPE, AND THE UNIQUE VALUE OF LIVED EXPERIENCE. SUCH PURPOSE INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:* OFFERING CERTIFIED PEER FAMILY SUPPORT PROVIDERS TO FAMILIES IN DELAWARE WHO HAVE A CHILD(REN) WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHALLENGES;* COLLABORATING WITH CRITICAL PARTNERS TO MAXIMIZE MENTAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION;* PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN ORGANIZATIONAL, SYSTEM OF CARE, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY;* DEVELOPING AND PROVIDING TRAINING IN CRITICAL AREAS OF MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS OF CARE, RESILIENCY, PEER TO PEER SUPPORT, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT;* CREATING PATHWAYS OF PEER TO PEER SUPPORT, SHARING, AND LEARNING; AND* ASSISTING ORGANIZATIONS, PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITIES IN DEVELOPING AND FOSTERING LEADERSHIP.
CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH EMPOWERS, INSPIRES AND EDUCATES DELAWARE FAMILIES CARING FOR CHILDREN WITH BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS. WE BELIEVE IN THE DIGNITY OF EVERY FAMILY, IN THE IMPORTANCE OF HOPE, AND THE UNIQUE VALUE OF LIVED EXPERIENCE. WE EMBRACE A RESPECTFUL, PROFESSIONAL, AND EXUBERANT ORGANIZATION CULTURE THAT CULTIVATES FAMILY MEMBERS INTO MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY LEADERS.
FAMILY PEER SUPPORT - BALANCING THE NEEDS OF A FAMILY, FOLLOWING THE SUGGESTIONS OF PROFESSIONALS AND LEARNING HOW TO NAVIGATE THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM CAN MAKE THE DAY-TO-DAY WORK OF A PARENT OF A CHILD OR YOUTH WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS TIRING AND FRUSTRATING. FAMILIES REPORT THAT IT OFTEN HELPS TO HAVE ANOTHER PARENT TO TALK TO AND SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES ALONG THE WAY. A FAMILY SUPPORT PROVIDER (FSP) IS A PARENT OR FAMILY MEMBER OF A CHILD OR YOUTH WITH BEHAVIORAL AND/OR MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS THAT HAS LEADERSHIP AND PARTNERSHIP SKILLS THAT CAN BE HELPFUL TO OTHER FAMILIES AND THE SYSTEM THAT SERVES THEM. A CHAMPION'S FOR CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH FSP WILL: - HELP FAMILIES BETTER UNDERSTAND THE SYSTEM OF CARE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL NEEDS - SERVE AS AN ADVOCATE FOR FAMILIES - HELP FAMILIES DEVELOP SKILLS SO THEY CAN ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES - ATTEND HEALTHCARE, SCHOOL, AND COURT MEETING WITH FAMILIES - SERVE AS AN EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND A POSITIVE ROLE MODEL TO PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS - ASSIST THE SYSTEM IN PROVIDING SERVICES THAT ARE FAMILY DRIVEN AND RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF THOSE IT SERVES - WORK WITH FAMILIES IN SOLVING PROBLEMS RELATED TO THE CARE OF THEIR CHILD OR YOUTH - ASSIST IN IDENTIFYING AND TRAINING NEW LEADERS IN THE ARENA OF FAMILY INVOLVEMENT - BUILD COMMUNITY AWARENESS ABOUT CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH AND OUR SERVICESTHIS PROGRAM SERVED 243 FAMILIES DURING 2020.
FAMILY PARTNERS - FAMILY PARTNERS IS A PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHALLENGES. AFTER DINNER, THE CHILDREN MOVE TO ANOTHER ROOM WHERE THEY ARE SUPERVISED WITH CRAFTS, GAMES, CARDS, BLOCKS, ETC. A FACILITATOR SITS WITH PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS TO DISCUSS ANY CURRENT ISSUES FAMILIES ARE EXPERIENCING. RESOURCES ARE PROVIDED TO FAMILIES FREE OF CHARGE OR HELP IS PROVIDED TO FIND RESOURCES FOR THE SITUATION THEY ARE IN. FAMILY PARTNERS IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND EVERYONE IS WELCOME.DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE FACILIATORS WERE NOT ABLE TO MEET WITH FAMILIES AS THEY WERE PRIOR TO THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC.THIS PROGRAM SERVED 24 FAMILIES DURING 2020.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
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| Barbara Messick | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 37.5 | $93,890 |
| Sonia Songui | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| John Ruffin | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| Janet Taylor | TREASURER & SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
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