CHILD FOCUS INC

EIN: 208456398 501(c)(3) Human Services

WAYNE, NJ

Total Revenue
$3,759,532
Total Expenses
$3,480,560
Total Assets
$2,240,527
Net Assets
$1,738,067
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
NJ
Principal Officer
JANICE ERZMONEIT
Phone
9738324002
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CHILD FOCUS INC, founded in 2007, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $3.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $3.5M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

Child Focus champions the best interests of children involved with the child welfare, foster care and court systems.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,861,120

The Court Appointed Special Advocates Program recruits, screens, trains, and supervises advocates from the local community who ensure children in the child welfare system are safe and are receiving...

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The Court Appointed Special Advocates Program recruits, screens, trains, and supervises advocates from the local community who ensure children in the child welfare system are safe and are receiving the services they need. These advocates focus on the individual needs of each child and advocate for those interests throughout the legal and child welfare process. This program is affiliated with the Court Appointed Special Advocates of New Jersey, Inc. and the National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

Program 2
Expenses: $930,061

The New Jersey Safe Babies Court Team provides evidence-based and hands-on support to children aged 0-3 and their families in the court system. The Team works to improve outcomes for very young...

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The New Jersey Safe Babies Court Team provides evidence-based and hands-on support to children aged 0-3 and their families in the court system. The Team works to improve outcomes for very young children in foster care or at risk of removal from their parents care. The team is focused on improving outcomes for these infants and toddlers by improving collaboration between the judicial and child welfare systems, working together to support young children and their families. NJSBCT is affiliated with ZERO TO THREE, the National Resource Center for the Infant Toddler Court Program, funded by the US Department of Health and Human Services.

Program 3
Expenses: $199,085

The Open Door Store, previously referred to as the neighborhood assistance program, responds to the needs of vulnerable children and families in our area, ensuring a holistic approach to supporting...

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The Open Door Store, previously referred to as the neighborhood assistance program, responds to the needs of vulnerable children and families in our area, ensuring a holistic approach to supporting children in the CASA Advocacy and Safe Babies Court Team programs. It helps families with necessities like diapers, wipes, formula, clothing, toiletries, school supplies and other essentials to reduce infant/toddler health risks, reduce the risk of child abuse, and lessen the burden of basic necessities on families engaged with the child welfare system.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,448,738
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $36,186
Other Revenue $274,608
TOTAL REVENUE $3,759,532

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,645,463
Fundraising Expenses $220,126
Program Expenses $2,990,266
Other Expenses $835,097
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,480,560

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,759,532 $2,989,037 +0.3%
Expenses $3,480,560 $2,733,736 +0.3%
Net Income $278,972 $255,301 +0.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
34
Volunteers
190

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$215,615
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ERICA FISCHER-KASLANDER Executive Dir. 60.00
Officer
$215,615 $0 $215,615
AILEEN CARPER President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY BARBARY Vice President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA INGERSOLL Secretary 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDSAY JANEL ESQ Trustee 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MOLLY FAGAN Trustee 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH FISCHETTI Treasurer 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES FRAZIER Trustee 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALBERT KAHWATY Trustee 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $3,759,532 $3,480,560 $2,240,527 $278,972
2024 $2,989,037 $2,733,736 $2,093,852 $255,301
2023 $2,375,382 $2,243,505 $1,919,505 $131,877
2022 $2,128,194 $1,808,464 $1,319,293 $319,730
2021 $1,653,385 $1,425,481 $1,117,120 $227,904
2020 $1,207,043 $1,050,109 $749,276 $156,934
2019 $921,338 $725,923 $467,153 $195,415
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