Mission
Empowering children and families to experience the transforming love of Christ through wholistic care.
Ruling year
1942
Principal Officer
Mr. Kitwana McTyer
Main address
51 Children's Way
Enterprise, FL 32725 USA
Formerly known as
Florida Methodist Orphanage
Florida Methodist Children's Home
Florida United Methodist Children's Home, current
EIN
59-0638479
NTEE code
Family Services (P40)
Foster Care (P32)
Children's and Youth Services (P30)
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Florida ranks 40th in the nation for child well-being rating (Annie E. Casey Foundation, 2017). There are 136,000 children removed each year due to abuse, abandonment or neglect. Consequently, we see more children in need of a safe place to grow into whom God intended. The Florida United Methodist Children’s Home provides a loving shelter from drugs, abuse, and broken families. In recent years, a significant issue facing Florida’s children is the growing opioid epidemic. The Children’s Home is poised to address this issue as well. Overall, the Children’s Home is a beacon of Christ’s love for all children in need.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Residential Care
The campus currently provides a variety of holistic services to a diverse group of children ranging from ages 4-17 on two campuses. We utilize a house parent model in the residential group setting. The residents and house parents share meals together which are prepared in the cottage, and are enjoyed in a family- style setting. A qualified dietician prepares the meal plans and the house parents pick up the groceries from our commissary, which is located on campus. The campus programs within residential care include: admissions, education, recreation, clinical services, and health services.
Independent Living
The purpose of the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home Youth Independent Living Services is to provide to residents and foster care youth comprehensive life support services in an environment that imparts knowledge, experience, and assistance designed to teach residents the necessary skills to become responsible and self-reliant as they transition into adulthood. Services include the coordination of case management, therapy, life skills training, emotional development, career development, and a variety of resources to meet each youth’s physical, spiritual, social, and emotional growth.
Foster Care
Foster Care is a ministry of the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home (FUMCH). It is the intent of FUMCH to assure that Florida children have the opportunity to reach their God-given potential. There are children and families in Florida for whom services are not readily accessible. The Children’s Home ability to serve these children is best met through established satellite service locations in underserved communities. The nature and types of services offered are needs-based and within the mission of the Children’s Home.Foster Care Services have been established in Hillsborough, Volusia, Flagler, and Broward Counties.
In As Much Early Care and Education Center
It was one of the pioneer day care/early childhood educational programs in the county. It has licensed capacity of 225 children. Children who are age six weeks to 12 years are cared for on a full-day or part-day basis. We continue to strive to achieve the highest standards of practice and currently hold an accreditations through COA (Council On Accreditation and Gold Seal the highest recognition from the Florida Department of Children and Families.
For many children the Florida United Methodist Children's Home’s Early Care and Education Center, In As Much, will be their first of many steps on the road toward independence, their first experience with the world outside their home and family. This first step is very exciting, and a time of transition for children and parents alike. At the Florida United Methodist Children's Home’s Early Care and Education Center we help encourage each child’s natural tendency toward growth, while at the same time, understanding their need for safety and security.
Where we work
Accreditations
Council on Accreditation (COA) [for Children and Family Services] - Accreditation 2010
Educational Assessment Guidelines Leading Toward Excellence (EAGLE) - Accreditation 2010
Affiliations & memberships
AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) 2013
External reviews
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of clients in residential care
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
We serve children 24/7, 365 days per year through our continuum of services on our campuses and through community based care.
Number of clients living independently
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
40% of children who age out of foster care become homeless due to a lack of support and independence preparation. Our program provides housing as well as independent living training and support.
Number of foster youth who obtained employment
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Independent Living
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
The residents in the Independent Living Program are required to attend higher education and/or work while participating in the program. This is a way to help prepare them for independence.
Number children performing average or above average academically
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Enterprise campus school has been operational since 2015. Numbers herein are based on that tracking. In 2017, the Home had almost 100% at the school. In 2018, we served middle and high school only.
Number of children in foster care who have stable placements
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of children who receive new clothing
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
All children and young adults in our residential, foster care and independent living programs receive clothing.
Number of children served
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
This represents the children served through all our programs, including residential care, foster care, independent living, and early childhood education.
Number of children who received school supplies
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Children in our residential care, foster care and early childhood center as well as those living in our independent living program receive school supplies.
Number of children placed in foster homes
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of children who have access to healthcare
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
All children in our residential care, foster care and independent living programs have access to health care.
Number of children who have the ability to use language for expression and to communicate with Others
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Children and young adults in residential care, foster care, independent living and early childhood education have the ability to use language for expression and communicate with others.
Number of children no longer performing below average academically
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Residential Care
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
2015 - 9/9 improved; 2016 5/11 improved and those not were at off campus school so students were moved on campus; and 1/1 improved in 2017. Legacy Scholars Academy helps children improve performance.
Number of children performing above average academically
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Residential Care
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Reflects GPA 3.0+. 2015 - 33%; 2016 45%; 2017 67%. Noting that almost all children attended Legacy Scholars Academy on Enterprise campus in 2017.
Number of children exceeding 80% school attendance
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
All children in our residential and foster care programs exceed 80% school attendance.
Number of children who have access to education
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
All children in our residential, foster care and early education development center programs as well as the young adults in our independent living program have access to education.
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
It is the intent of the Board to assure that all Florida children have the opportunity to reach their God-given potential. There are children and families in Florida for whom services are not readily accessible. The Children's Home's ability to serve these children can be met through the establishment of satellite locations in underserved communities. The nature and types of services to be offered will be needs-based and within the mission of the Children's Home.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Our Strategic Priorities create a safe haven where all children know they are a beloved child of God through a continuum of services, including residential care on two campuses, foster care, emergency shelter, independent living for young adults, infant and early childhood education, and education for grades 6 through 12. Care is provided by house parents and trained therapists who provide a family-like atmosphere for children in our residential homes on our two campuses where children can grow and blossom.
Mission: Empowering children and families to experience the transforming love of Christ through wholistic care.
The three year strategic plan priorities established in in 2018 include:
1. Growing in Partnership with Florida’s UMCs
2. Growing Resources for Future
3. Growing Human Capital and Resources
4. Growing Strength of Board of Trustees
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
The Florida United Methodist Children’s Home serves children across the State of Florida utilizing a well-qualified staff and partnering with individuals, as well as public and private organizations/agencies. We maintain two campuses, one in Central Florida (Enterprise) and one in North Florida (Pinetta). In addition, we have foster care offices in Broward/Palm Beach, Hillsborough, and Volusia/Flagler Counties. We have loyal donors who support our mission. Last but not least, we have a dedicated Board of Trustees who oversee our mission.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
The Children’s Home started as an orphanage back in 1908. Today, it is a multifaceted organization serving over 500 children each day through the wide array of services that range from early childhood education development, several facets of residential care on two campuses and community based foster care in five counties to independent living support for young adults who have aged out of traditional foster care.
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Florida United Methodist Children's Home, Inc.
Board of directorsas of 04/27/2023
Rev. Rafe Vigil
New Horizons UMC, SW Ranches, FL
Term: 2020 - 2024
Brian Carr
First UMC of Port Saint Lucie
Margaret Ann Cooper
Dianne Davis
Rachel DeLaune
Derrick Hittell
Diane Homrich
Evans Hubbard
Sean Hults
Kevin James, Sr.
Andrew Kim
Doug Krenzer
Madelyn Lozano
July Maltsby
Debbie McLeod
Mary Mitchell
Andrea Reardon
Jayne Rideout
Associate Pastor, Winter Park UMC
Sally Scott
Community Volunteer
Kitwana McTyer
Florida United Methodist Children's Home
Bruce Seidner
Jane Snyder
Community Volunteer
Melissa Stump
Kenneth Carter
Bishop, Florida Conference of the UMC
Wayne Wiatt
District Superintendent, NW District
Bob Bushong
District Superintendent, EC District
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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? Yes
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