Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
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.
Family Navigation Programs
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
Where we work
External reviews

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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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.
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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
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What significant change resulted from feedback?
We have modified operating hours to best serve our constituents based on survey feedback.
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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
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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 directorsas of 10/07/2021
Angela Fisher
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
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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
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
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Gender identity
Sexual orientation
Disability
Equity strategies
Last updated: 07/26/2021GuideStar 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
- 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.
- 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.