Organizations Filed Purposes:
GIO'S GARDEN'S MISSION AS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION IS TO NURTURE AND STRENGTHEN FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS (BIRTH THROUGH 6 YEARS) BY INCREASING THEIR ACCESS TO NEEDED SERVICES.
TO ADMINISTER AND IMPLEMENT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS (CHILDREN WHO REQUIRE MORE SERVICES OR GREATER ASSISTANCE THAN OTHER CHILDREN TO MEET THEIR MEDICAL, COGNITIVE/LEARNING, PSYCHOLOGICAL/MENTAL HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL CHALLENGES) AND THEIR FAMILIES, INCLUDING RESPITE CARE SERVICES.
RESPITE CARE - GIO'S GARDEN IS A CENTER THAT PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TO WORK ON THERAPEUTIC GOALS WHILE THEIR FAMILIES HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A SHORT BREAK. IT'S A PLACE FOR PARENTS TO FIND QUALITY, THERAPEUTIC RESPITE CARE FOR A FEW HOURS A WEEK WHEN THEY NEED IT MOST, WHILE GIO'S GARDEN STAFF PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL, DEVELOPMENTALLY SUPPORTIVE CARE IN A FUN, HOME-LIKE GROUP SETTING THAT ENCOURAGES GROWTH THROUGH PLAY AND SOCIALIZATION. WE PROVIDE A CHILD APPROXIMATELY 24 HOURS OF THERAPY/RESPITE CARE EACH MONTH. IN ADDITION WE ASSIST WITH CONNECTING FAMILIES TO OTHER AGENCIES, NEEDED PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES THROUGHOUT DANE COUNTY. GIO'S GARDEN ALSO OFFERS RESPITE PROGRAMMING OFF ITS MAIN PROPERTY AS RESPITE 2 GO. THIS PROGRAM BRINGS RESPITE TO OTHER COMMUNITIES.
FAMILY SUPPORT - GIO'S GARDEN'S FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM IS A BROAD RANGE OF ACTIVITIES THAT FOCUS ON SUPPORTING PARENTS, SIBLINGS, AND CAREGIVERS. WE HOST PARENT AND CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS AND WE HOST QUARTERLY FAMILY ACTIVITIES AND SOCIAL EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY. WE ALSO FACILITATE PARENT AND CAREGIVER ART THERAPY PROGRAMS WHEN THERE IS A DEMAND FOR THOSE SERVICES. ADDITIONALLY, WE CAN PROVIDE ONE-TO-ONE FAMILY AND CAREGIVER CONSULTING TO OFFER ADVICE AND TRAINING TO BETTER FACILITATE THEIR CHILDREN'S SUCCESS WITH DAILY LIVING SKILLS AT HOME AND IN THE COMMUNITY.
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 |
|---|
| Valerie Madsen | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU OCT) | 40 | $58,037 |
| Kristin Schmidt | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (FROM NOV) | 40 | $39,537 |
| Mary Grundahl | DIRECTOR (THRU MID-DECEMBER) | 1 | $0 |
| Cherie Levy | DIRECTOR (THRU OCTOBER) | 1 | $0 |
| Joanne Landry | DIRECTOR (THRU MID-DECEMBER) | 1 | $0 |
| Emily Schumacher | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| James Carrick | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Mike Gomoll | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Jason Cooper | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Ron Giordan | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Steven Ditullio | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Charlotte Deleste | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Hannah Kimyon | SECRETARY (THRU OCTOBER) | 2 | $0 |
| Marc Mcmerty | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| Hilary Berning | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| Lea Culver | PAST PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| Kristie Maurer | PRESIDENT (BEG MID-DECEMBER) | 2 | $0 |
| Steve Landry | PRESIDENT (THRU MID-DECEMBER) | 2 | $0 |
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