Impact Report 2022-2023
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IMPACT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2023 Impact Report
Meet Our President & CEO
Who We Are
Financial Reports Fiscal Year 2023
Scope of Impact
Agency Highlights
Becoming a Foster Parent
Ways to Give
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Our Supporters
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Board Members & Executive Team
Dear Friends,
As I write this, our Five-Year Strategic Plan for FY 2020-2024 is coming to a close and, in that time, we have
seen the culmination of a productive, challenging, and very meaningful chapter for our organization. The past
five years were also a time of much important growth, learning and accomplishment. I am very proud to share
highlights with you while also previewing our next set of goals as a multi-service, team-driven and values-
based organization and look forward to the implementation of our Strategic Plan for FY 2025-2029.
CMCS’ new Plan will extend the progress we made in FY 2023 and throughout the Strategic Plan FY 2020-
2024, including the expansion and development of our continuum of services for children, youth, adults and
families. We were able to develop:
New housing and day programs for young adults with developmental disabilities.
New programming in our Supported Employment-McCloskey Works! Model.
New Culinary Skills and Greenhouse program.
New early childhood education programs, services for pregnant mothers, and children, ages 0-3.
Development of a new Education Center, including Head Start programs and the Cardinal McCloskey
Community Charter School and full implementation of the Charter School into a successful
Kindergarten-5th grade model.
Expansion of mental health services into new school-based clinics in Bronx schools.
Development of citywide services for mental health, substance abuse and complex medical
conditions services.
Implementation of trauma-informed parenting and clinical supports for high-need children and youth.
In order to make this and so much more happen, CMCS supported all with new community partnerships,
enhanced and renovated program sites, and new use of technology, including telehealth capacity. Our
employees worked steadily throughout COVID and, as an organization, we pivoted to strengthen our retention
and recruitment efforts by adding benefits and salary enhancements. We continue to promote the
independence and empowerment of all our employees through: identified professional development supports
and training opportunities; the further development of our Sanctuary practice and re-certification of our
organization; our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging commitment; and our accreditation from the
national Council on Accreditation.
In the coming months, we will be implementing a new Strategic Plan and look
forward to sharing this new vision with all of our constituencies. Until then, it is
important to recognize our incredible, talented and dedicated team members
who work to promote our mission of protecting, empowering and promoting
independence for at-risk children and families and those with developmental
disabilities through quality, community-based services.
Finally, our Board of Directors’ steady governance has facilitated our success
and will continue to be essential. We are so grateful to our Board Chair,
William T. Smith, Ph.D and all of our Board members for their leadership and
support. And, to all of our friends and supporters who invest in CMCS’ mission
and in the children, youth, adults, and families we serve, we thank you all!
Sincerely,
Beth Finnerty
Meet Our
President & CEO
Who We Are
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Our Early Childhood Education programs provide exceptional pre-school education to
children from infancy to age 5, as well as pregnant mothers. We offer a variety of programs
through home-based, center-based and family childcare models. All our programs ensure
that each child receives high-quality education, along with exceptional comprehensive
health, nutritional and social services. Our programs also utilize a two-generational
strengths-based approach to family engagement to address child and family needs and to
support families in achieving their goals.
Click here to learn more about our Early Childhood Education programs
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES
The Developmental Disabilities Services programs we provide are as unique as those we
serve. Our residential and day services for adults with developmental disabilities are
designed to help individuals create the life they want for themselves by helping them gain
necessary skills to become more independent and self-sufficient. We help those who wish
to work, engage more in community life, and to enjoy friendships and relationships. As we do
so, we help each individual achieve the life wished for today, while working toward an even
brighter tomorrow.
Click here to learn more about our Developmental Disabilities Services programs
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
The Children’s Services programs provide intensive support to the most vulnerable children,
adolescents and families in New York City and Westchester County. Our service delivery
model offers a holistic, comprehensive, and wraparound approach that aims to promote and
ensure optimal health and well-being. We work with at-risk children, youth in foster care,
and families in crisis to provide clinical, medical, behavioral and mental health supports. All
of our supports are tailored to focus on each child’s individual needs and goals.
Click here to learn more about our Children’s Services programs
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Financial Report Fiscal Year 2023
OPERATING REVENUES
Government Grants & Services
Appeals, Contributions and Events
Grants from Foundations and Corporations
In-Kind Contribution
Parent, Private & Client Fees
Gain on Extinguishment of Debt
$65,037,272
$164,125
$1,489,282
$2,101,228
$1,049,351
$8,259,841
Total Operating Revenues
$78,101,099
OPERATING EXPENSES
Family Foster Care
Treatment Family Foster Care
Preparing Youth for Adulthood Program
Strategies for Success Program
Adoption Services
Foster Care Services
$9,700,626
13.34%
Drop-In Center
Preventive Services
$4,699,058
6.46%
At-Risk Services
Specialized Clinic
Medical & Clinical Services
$5,145,769
7.08%
Services For Individuals With Developmental Disabilities
$19,441,092
26.74%
Individual Residential Alternatives (IRA)
Day Habilitation Services
Supportive Employment
Early Childhood Education
$25,778,893
35.46%
Federal Head Start Grantee
ACS Family Day Care/Early Learn
Pre K for All/3K
Child and Adult Care Food Program
Administration & Development
$7,933,041
10.91%
Total Operating Expenses
$72,698,480
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SCOPE OF
IMPACT
103 individuals had a safe place to live and enjoy life,
receive services to maintain health and wellness,
pursue personal goals, and build community.
72 individuals learned new skills for growth and
independence through day habilitation services.
22 individuals made strides toward employment, with 8
individuals sustaining employment during the year
42 individuals fulfilled personal goals to be leaders and
organizers, through CMCS’ Self-Advocacy Committee.
100% of families and individuals responding to our survey reported being satisfied with the
team caring for their loved ones in CMCS residential programs, and
100% of individuals responding to our survey reported being satisfied with the team that
supports them in CMCS day programs.
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES
Residential, day habilitation and supported employment programs for adults with developmental
disabilities - young adults through seniors.
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CLINICAL AND COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORTS
Mental and behavioral health treatment, Health Home care-management, and community-based
supports for children, including evidence-based practices, to meet the clinical needs of children in foster
care as well as others residing in the Bronx community.
262 children in foster care were provided with clinical, behavioral and developmental assessments,
and treatment when needed, to support healthy development and recovery from trauma
142 children and youth received mental health treatment in our McCloskey Cares Mental Health
Clinic (Article 31)
522 children, along with their families, were helped with wellness and behavioral supports, and
care coordination for safe and healthy community living, through our community-based
supports and treatment and Health Home Care Management programs.
262 children and youth lived in safe homes with supportive relationships
with foster families.
59 children and youth achieved permanency with families, enabling them
to leave foster care.
97% of children, who returned home to birth families and kinship guardians,
remained with their family at follow-up one year after returning home.
92% of children in foster care remained in a consistent foster home and foster family.
80 of our children and youth participated in our Strategies for Success educational support
program, to stay academically and emotionally stable in school, and 86% of students in public
school met standards for grade promotion.
FOSTER CARE
Family-based foster care, including specialized support for children with
behavioral challenges, serving children in the Bronx and Manhattan.
Family support, counseling and case management to address child protective concerns and support
parents in meeting children’s needs and maintaining family stability. Specialized services for families with
substance abuse and mental health challenges, and families whose children/parents have complex
medical conditions and/or developmental disabilities.
229 families, with 488 children, received support and counseling to help them build family
srength, health, and stability.
96% of families that finalized their cases during FY23 met their goals for the safety
and stability of their family.
93% of families remained safe and stable at follow-up one year after case closure.
PREVENTIVE SERVICES
SCOPE OF IMPACT(cont'd)
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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
A continuum of programs serving children ages 0-5 – Head Start and Early Head Start, Family Child Care,
Universal Pre-K, Home Visiting, and an Expectant Mothers Program – to support healthy child development,
early learning, and kindergarten readiness, through a comprehensive child- and family-focused model.
1,220 young children engaged in classroom or home-based education for a full school year.
299 of four-year-olds completed the school year and successfully transitioned to kindergarten.
Formal assessments of children’s developmental milestones show overall growth through the
school year in all areas, including social emotional, physical, language and cognitive development
325,067 meals were served to children in our family- and center-based programs
(breakfast, lunch, supper and snacks).
Our 15th Annual Cardinal McCloskey Community
Services Golf Outing was one for the books! With
over 100 golfers and dinner guests in attendance,
our donors continued to display their
outstanding commitment to upholding our
mission to protect, empower and promote those
in our care!
Our 75th anniversary Gala was hosted at the
New York Athletic Club, it was a spectacular
evening. We celebrated two of our distinguished
honorees: Mrs. Constance Curran, our long time
donor and friend, and Anatomy IT, a Cardinal
McCloskey Annual Sponsor. The event
commemorated 75 years of services and a
steadfast commitment to at-risk children,
families, adults with developmental disabilities,
and children in early childhood education.
CMCS 75th
Anniversary Gala
With the generous support of our local
communities, churches, schools, Holiday Gift
Drive Committee, staff and volunteers, we were
able to ensure that each and every one of our
at-risk youth, children and families, and adults
with developmental disabilities were able to
open a gift this holiday season.
Holiday Gift Drive
This year, we really “stepped up” for our annual
“Step Up for CMCS” Walkathon! From food and ice
cream trucks to a huge bouncy house in our new
“Kids Fun Zone”, everyone had a blast! Over 300
children, families, donors and staff joined together
to celebrate a fun-filled day! Thank you to all
participants in our greater CMCS community for
your continued support and commitment to help
us maintain and expand our programs and services.
Because of you, we are able to serve all the
children, families and adults with developmental
disabilities in our care!
CMCS 15th Annual Golf
Outing & Dinner
Step Up for CMCS Annual
Walkathon
Agency Highlights
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BECOME
A FOSTER
PARENT
Jamal is a young adult who has been in foster care since he was 10 years old. Jamal has a
relationship with both his parents, but unfortunately, he could not live with either of them
due to their inability to care for him. Since being in foster care, Jamal moved to several
homes until he was moved to Ms. Jacob’s foster home. Jamal finally found a foster mother
and home that provided him with the guidance, nurturing, and structure for him to learn,
grow and succeed. Ms. Jacob’s compassion, understanding, and support provided Jamal's
stability and structure as he was navigating through life and the struggles and traumas
experienced due to being in foster care.
Cardinal McCloskey Community Services is in need of more loving, nurturing, caring adults
like Ms. Jacobs to provide compassion and care to youth in foster care. Our foster parents
provide temporary care to children of all ages, from infants through adolescents, and of
various ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds. Adults who are committed to opening their
hearts and homes to inspire, teach and support children in our foster care programs make
the best foster parents. Our devoted staff will assist you through the process of becoming a
foster parent and continue to support you throughout your foster parent journey of
supporting and nurturing youth in foster care.
Jamal Needs You! Change the Life of
a Child by Becoming a Foster Parent!
For additional information on becoming a foster parent
for children in our Bronx programs, please call 718-993-7700.
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REAL ESTATE: Gifts of personal residence can be made for an immediate income tax
deduction or with a retained life estate, the donor or designee can live in their home for the
rest of their life. After that time, the real estate is owned outright by CMCS, without the
complications of probate proceedings. This gift allows the donor to receive current income
deductions for the discounted value of the property.
STOCKS/MUTUAL FUNDS/SECURITIES: You can avoid capital gains tax on securities held
long-term and provide an income tax deduction equal to the fair market value at the date of
transfer. To plan your gift, please contact Shiemicka Banner, Vice President of Philanthropy at
(914) 640-9042 or sbanner@cmcs.org for further information.
As always, we recommend that you consult a tax
professional with any specific questions. Thank
you in advance for your continued support and
generosity.
In these challenging economic times, Cardinal McCloskey Community Services
(CMCS) is more reliant than ever on private philanthropy. We have several methods
for you to help CMCS continue our life-changing work. You can make your tax-
deductible contribution to CMCS in any of the following ways:
Ways to Give
CHECK: Please make your check payable to Cardinal McCloskey Community Services.
CREDIT CARDS: We accept American Express, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. Please contact
us by phone or visit our secure website: www.cmcs.org.
MATCHING GIFTS: You can double your gift to CMCS if you or your spouse work for an
organization with a Matching Gift Program.
PLANNED GIVING: A Planned Gift is your commitment to the future of CMCS and
demonstrates your lasting legacy to our mission.
BEQUEST: You can leave a bequest to CMCS in your will or trust. A donation through your will
or trust is fully tax-deductible and enables us to provide critical assistance to those in our
care.
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