Human Services

National Committee of Grandparents for Childrens Rights Inc

Troy, NY

www.grandparentsforchildren.org

This organization has not appeared on the IRS Business Master File in a number of months. It may have merged with another organization or ceased operations.

This organization's exempt status was automatically revoked by the IRS for failure to file a Form 990, 990-EZ, 990-N, or 990-PF for 3 consecutive years. Further investigation and due diligence are warranted.

Mission

The National Committee of Grandparents for Children's Rights is a nationwide network of grandparents, community members, and professionals working together to provide education and support, advocacy, and thought leadership for children, grandparents, and kinship families. Our vision is all children having healthy and stable relationships with their grandparents and other relatives.

Ruling Year

2003

Principal Officer

Ms. Cathleen Newbanks

Main Address

PO Box 1560

Troy, NY 12181

Keywords

grandparents, kinship care, kincare

EIN

01-0746973

Number

7043011809

Cause Area (NTEE Code)

Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (P01)

Research Institutes and/or Public Policy Analysis (W05)

Foster Care (P32)

IRS Filing Requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Programs + Results

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Our programs

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

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Grandparent Warmline

One of our basic function is to provide both support and information and referral to grandparents and other relatives. We have two toll-free lines, including one that reaches a grandparent 24/7 and one that reaches a Program Associate specializing in kinship information and referral. We also accept inquiries through our website.

Population(s) Served

Aging/Elderly/Senior Citizens

Other Named Groups

Budget

$40,000

Public Policy/Advocacy

We advocate for programs/services that support kinship families, and new/amended legislation to encourage the placement of children into kinship care and opportunity of visitation for grandparents.

Population(s) Served

Aging/Elderly/Senior Citizens

Budget

$35,000

Grandparent Leadership/Mentorship and Support Groups

We offer a grandparent leadership training program to assist grandparents nationwide in supporting fellow grandparent community members.

Population(s) Served

Aging/Elderly/Senior Citizens

Budget

$10,000

Grassroots Network

We offer a membership-based Grassroots Network of organizations nationwide who get together to share information, best practices, and resources and participate in trainings and on an advocacy coalition.

Population(s) Served

Children and Youth (infants - 19 years.)

Budget

$5,000

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Groups

We offer local grandparents raising grandchildren support groups in the Capital District of New York State and on Long Island.

Population(s) Served

Aging/Elderly/Senior Citizens

Budget

$10,000

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Affiliations & Memberships

Child Welfare League - Accredited Member

Financials

National Committee of Grandparents for Childrens Rights Inc

Fiscal year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Board of Directors

as of 6/3/2016

Board Chair

Dr. Anne Strozier President

Florida Kinship Center, University of South Florida School of Social Work

Term: Oct 2011 - Dec 2013

Anne Strozier
President
Florida Kinship Center, University of South Florida School of Social Work

Linda James
SKIP Generations Program

Gail Gallagher
Grandparents Winning

Annie Otto
GRANDPARENTS/grandchildren

Cassaundra Rainey
Child Welfare League of America

Beth Finkel
AARP New York State

Charlene Ingram
Atlantic Coast Child Welfare Implementation Center, University of Maryland School of Social Work

Kerry Littlewood
East Carolina University School of Social Work

Amy Roehl
Wisconsin State Court Operations

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Board Leadership Practices

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BOARD ORIENTATION & EDUCATION

Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations?

Not Applicable

CEO OVERSIGHT

Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year?

Not Applicable

ETHICS & TRANSPARENCY

Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year?

Not Applicable

BOARD COMPOSITION

Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership?

Not Applicable

BOARD PERFORMANCE

Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years?

Not Applicable