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THE UNICORN CHILDRENS FOUNDATION INC

Boca Raton, FL   |  www.UnicornChildrensFoundation.org

Mission

Unicorn Children's Foundation is dedicated to creating cradle to career pathways for kids and young adults with developmental or learning challenges and helping their families navigate the complex journey. Neurodiversity encompasses a range of neurologically-based disorders such as autism, Asperger’s, ADHD, bipolar, dyslexia, and other learning disorders. We have chosen to view these disorders from a different perspective by seeing each child as uniquely capable and talented with specific strengths and interests that should be cultivated. In essence, every individual, regardless of his/her “disability”, deserves an opportunity to lead a fulfilled and productive life.

Ruling year info

2004

Principal Officer

Sharon Alexander

Main address

99 SE Mizner Blvd., Suite 120

Boca Raton, FL 33432 USA

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Formerly known as

The Friends of the Unicorn, Inc.

EIN

57-1168205

NTEE code info

Developmentally Disabled Services/Centers (P82)

Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (F01)

Youth Development Programs (O50)

IRS filing requirement

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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

Unicorn Village Academy

An innovative high school for students with neurodiverse challenges ages 14-22. This unique program extends education beyond the classroom allowing youth who think, communicate and learn differently to develop life-long personal, social, and career skills based on their own strengths, interests, and preferences and will prepare them to live independently, obtain and sustain employment, pursue continued academic endeavors and participate in the communities in which they live.

Population(s) Served

Our family navigation programs are designed to strengthen and empower families
through support, connection and education to facilitate their success at every stage of
life. Research has demonstrated that early identification and intervention, as well as
high expectations, are the best strategies for future success. These programs are built
around enhancing the social determinants of health, including education, health/ healthcare
access, and social & community context. UCF Family Navigation programs include: specialneedsPBC.info virtual hub, ESDM Parent Coaching Program

Population(s) Served
Health
Age groups
Social and economic status
Family relationships

Where we work

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We demonstrated a willingness to learn more by reviewing resources about feedback practice.
done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • Who are the people you serve with your mission?

    Youth and young adults with developmental or learning disorders. Parents/Caregivers of Individuals with developmental or learning disorders. Service providers who provide resources and supports to individuals with developmental or learning disorders.

  • How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?

    SMS text surveys, Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Paper surveys, Focus groups or interviews (by phone or in person), Community meetings/Town halls,

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, 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, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals,

  • What significant change resulted from feedback?

    We have modified operating hours to best serve our constituents based on survey feedback.

  • With whom is the organization sharing feedback?

    The people we serve, Our staff, Our board, Our funders, Our community partners,

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive,

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection,

Financials

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Operations

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

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THE UNICORN CHILDRENS FOUNDATION INC

Board of directors
as of 10/07/2021
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board co-chair

Angela Fisher


Board co-chair

Phillip DiPonio

Wyndham Boca Raton

Term: 2021 - 2022

Juliette Ezagui

No Affiliation

Valeria Rosenbloom

No Affiliation

Jeannette Stark

Miami SunPost

Michelle Yellin

No Affiliation

William Kruegel

Sunshine State Health Plans

Tony Beall

Patti Chiaia

Larry Melcer

William Schenck

John Sternal

Ryan Ulbrich

Aubrey Zeigler

Adam Ziffer

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and 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? Yes
  • 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

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 7/26/2021
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender (cisgender)
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

No data

Gender identity

 

Sexual orientation

Disability

Equity strategies

Last updated: 07/26/2021

GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more

Data
  • We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
  • We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
  • We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured.
Policies and processes
  • 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 help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
  • We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.