MarbleJam Kids, Inc.
Sharing Smiles....
Mission
MarbleJam Kids is dedicated to providing creative arts and educational enrichment to individuals with Autism and Developmental Disabilities, and mental health challenges through adaptive, customized and therapeutically supported programs. We advocate and ensure affordability of programs by supplementing costs through fundraising and community support. Our goal is to optimize opportunities for individuals with special needs by creating optimal environments for (social) learning and inclusion.
Ruling year
2008
President
Anna F Villa-Bager
Main address
214 State Street Suite 204
Hackensack, NJ 07601 USA
EIN
26-0689618
NTEE code
Counseling Support Groups (F60)
Visual Arts Organizations (A40)
Autism (G84)
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
We are actively expanding our services to other NJ communities and seeking affordable space to replicate our current arts center. We are seeking sponsorships and endowments to meet the construction costs and staffing needs to ensure success. At this time, due to the pandemic, our plans are on hold for the Hudson County center. We hope to resume our plan as we get toward the other side of the pandemic and safely explore opportunities of support.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
MarbleJam Kids Creative Arts Therapy Program
This is a 90 minute round robin program of art, music, and dance therapy that is customized to children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders and related developmental disabilities. Each modality is headed by a certified therapist and supported by trained aides. Groups are no more than 6 individuals. The program runs 30 weeks per year.
Peer Vision Program
Inclusive Arts Program for Teens & Adults of all ages.
CAT for Kiddies
Creative Arts Therapy Program for Toddlers and Pre K Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Joey Travolta Short Film Camp-2009-2019
An inclusive film making camp for kids and teens with autism and special needs ran by special educator and film maker Joey Travolta and his team of well trained professionals. Campers learn the art of film making in a non competitive environment and create a short film and public service announcement as the final project. The program helps kids with social skill and teaches all aspects of film making vocation.
This program is no longer available in New Jersey. Contact Inclusion Films for more information on thiere California Summer Program.
MarbleJam Art Works
Creative Arts and Services for Adults with Disabilities with a focus on prevocational skill building in art, music, drama, photography, artisan crafts, and film making.
Multi Arts Program
After School program providing activities and social opportunities including art, fitness, dance, and yoga adapted to the needs of children with and without special needs.
FilmJam Digital Filmmaking Workshop
FilmJam Summer Workshop provides a 2 week filmmaking intensive to a small number of budding filmmakers.
DramaJam Theatrical Troupe
DramaJam is a theater troupe and drama program for adults age 18 and up. The troupe meets weekly for rehearsals and ends the season with an original musical presentation. See website and facebook for updates.
PEERS® Social Skills Program
PEERS® for Teens & Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders is an evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated students who are interested in making and keeping friends and/or developing romantic relationships. Students and social coaches attend 4-week daily group sessions for 3 hrs. per day. Participants are taught social skills through didactic lessons and role-play demonstrations, and practice these skills during group socialization activities. PEERS® is an accredited program.
Where we work
Awards
Cert. of Commendation 2016
County of Bergen
Cert. of Commendation 2017
Board of Chosen Freeholders
Cert. of Commendation 2017
County of Bergen
Cert. of Commendation 2018
County of Bergen
Cert. of Commendation 2019
County of Bergen
Cert. of Commendation 2020
County of Bergen
Affiliations & memberships
Actor's Equity Association 1985
Center for NonProfits 2021
Bergen County Board of Freeholders 2020
Hackensack Chamber of Commerce 2021
Northern NJ Chamber of Commerce 2021
External reviews
Photos
Videos
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Evaluation documents
Download evaluation reportsNumber of accolades/recognition received from third-party organizations
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
People with disabilities, People with intellectual disabilities, People with psychosocial disabilities
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Bergen County Freeholders and Bergen County Dept. of Historic and Cultural Affairs Recognition awards yearly.
Number of multi-year contracts received
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth, Adults
Related Program
MarbleJam Kids Creative Arts Therapy Program
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
District and State contracts received PerformCare NJ, NJ DDD, VVCO
Number of press articles published
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Economically disadvantaged people, People with disabilities, People with intellectual disabilities
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
How Drama Therapy Benefits Children with ASD. MarbleJam Kids Center Moves to Hackensack. Bergen Magazine Health & Life MarbleJam Kids A Center for Creativity and Connectivity for the Community
Number of health outcomes improved
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
People with disabilities, People with intellectual disabilities, Family relationships, People with diseases and illnesses
Related Program
MarbleJam Kids Creative Arts Therapy Program
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
We serve well over 100 individuals with ASDs and Developmental Disabilities and measure outcomes weekly. Date charts are available upon request. Pandemic year 2020 reduced our census significantly.
Number of groups/individuals benefiting from tools/resources/education materials provided
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Family relationships, Health, Ethnic and racial groups, Age groups, Social and economic status
Related Program
MarbleJam Kids Creative Arts Therapy Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
We offer a variety of services focusing on the arts that change the individuals overall learning aptitude and emotional stability. Film, Art, Music, Drama, Fitness, Educational & Cognitive Remediation
Number of multi-year grants received
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Age groups, Family relationships, Social and economic status
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Kessler Foundation George RR Martin Literary Fund Knights of Columbus Lions of Saddle River Bergen County Dept. of Historic & Cultural Affairs Private Foundations Morris & Helen Messing Foundation
Number of participants reporting no relapse 12 months post-program
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Ethnic and racial groups, Family relationships, Health, Social and economic status
Related Program
MarbleJam Kids Creative Arts Therapy Program
Type of Metric
Other - describing something else
Direction of Success
Increasing
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
- Developed, supervise, and organize after school therapeutic enrichment programs designed to support the needs of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Related Developmental Disabilities.
- Ensure affordability by supplementing costs.
- Inspire Public and Private Schools who currently provide specialized educational methodologies to children with ASDs, to support the MarbleJam Kids Creative Arts Therapy Program.
- Created support from local school districts to provide supplemental support for the program
- Employ the needed trained personnel to execute the care. Provide training for therapists, interns, and educators.
- Outreach programming to Special Education Programs maintaining affordability.
- Provide Parent/family support.
- Enroll volunteers from regional high schools to participate.
- Enroll institutions of higher learning to record data and provide anecdotal research.
- Created MarbleJam Enrichment Center which can be modeled elsewhere.
- Became an authorized service provider for the NJ Department of Developmental Disabilities.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Excellent staffing and passionate partnerships have been the foundation of reaching our goals. Understanding of the needs of every individual to explore their creative sentiments and express their feelings is at the hear of our efforts. Our open door policy and willingness to learn from experienced professionals and the families we serve, allows us to make adaptations and adjustments in approach to best meet the individuals needs.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Excellent programs and processes along with fiscal conservatism has allowed the organization to meet its' goals without compromise. Collaborative fundraising and program advocacy through an inclusive philosophy, brings each member of the organization into the fold as having a voice in the outcome of its success.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Creating more service centers. As a small organization, we have accomplished much but the goal to duplicate our model has not been accomplished yet. We also have not secured key staff to assist in fundraising through foundation grant writing or have we secured an endowment. All of our efforts have been or own. With this additional level of support, we could clearly meet this goal in the next few years.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback
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MarbleJam Kids, Inc.
Board of directorsas of 03/29/2022
Anna Villa-Bager
No Affiliation
Anna Villa-Bager
AEA, SAG, AFTRA, ASPEN
Michael Pedulla
CPA
John Stern
Esq.
Nick Mamary, CPA
Englewood Cliffs Chamber of Commerce, Mamary CPAs
Johan Bager
Kathleen Fitzpatrick
Russel Reynolds
Robin Messing Bogdanoff
J.D
Rebecca Stern, J.D.
Pearl Mediation
John Stern, Esq.
Stern Firm, LLC
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
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CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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Equity strategies
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- We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
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