irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $16.36MTRANSITIONAL AGE YOUTH - FOR YOUNG ADULTS, 18 TO 24, WHO HAVE "AGED OUT" FROM THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM, ASPIRANET HAS TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SERVICE PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT THESE YOUNG ADULTS AS THEY GAIN SELF-SUFFICIENCY. ASPIRANET PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PLACEMENT ("THP"), THP+, AND THP FOSTER CARE FOR 10 COUNTIES OFFERING HUNDREDS OF YOUNG ADULTS WITH EDUCATIONAL, EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
- #2 $12.57MBEHAVIORAL HEALTH - ASPIRANET PROVIDES COUNSELING AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES THAT ADDRESS A WIDE RANGE OF CHILD, YOUTH, AND FAMILY DYNAMICS. ASPIRANET PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SPECIALTY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AT 12 LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES AND THERAPEUTIC BEHAVIORAL SERVICE ("TBS") SITES. THE SERVICE ARRAY INCLUDES CRISIS INTERVENTION AND KATIE A IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES FOR HUNDREDS OF CLIENTS.
named programs · 9 · from sources
what they call their work
Community-Based Family Resources
Offers various resources to families within their communities.
Foster and Foster-Adopt Programs
Provides foster care and foster-to-adopt services for children removed from their families due to abuse or neglect, prioritizing sibling group placements and permanency planning
Intensive Home-Based Care
Provides intensive support services within the home setting.
Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC)
Specialized foster care program for children with behavioral, emotional, developmental, or medical needs, offering enhanced training, 24/7 support, and monthly reimbursement over $2,600
Mental and Behavioral Health Services
Provides mental health support to children, youth, and families involved in the foster care system
REACH Adoption Support Program
Free post-adoption support services available in Fresno, Tulare, Kern, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Mono, and San Benito Counties, as well as statewide adoption services
Residential Group Home Care
Operates residential care facilities for children and youth in the foster care system
Transition Age Youth Services
Supports youth making the transition from foster care to adulthood.
Transitional Support for Youth
Supports youth aging out of foster care as they transition to adulthood
activities · 3
what they do
direct service · 3
- Foster care and adoption support services Foster Care and Adoption ServicesProvides foster care and adoption support to children and youth referred from the California Child Welfare System, primarily aged 5 to 18. Includes placement, respite services, and ongoing support for foster families, including those in the Intensive Services Foster Care program who receive weekly social worker contact, 24/7 on-call support, assistance with medical and therapeutic services, networking opportunities, and monthly reimbursement.
- Residential and community-based care for youth and families Comprehensive Family Support ServicesOperates 44 community-based locations across California, offering residential group home care, mental and behavioral health services, intensive home-based care, and community-based family resources to support 35,000 children, youth, and parents annually.
- Transition support for youth aging out of foster care Youth Workforce Development for Foster AlumniProvides targeted services to support youth transitioning out of foster care, helping them achieve independence and long-term stability.
strategies · 5
how they think
Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.
- Child-centered foster care framework child-centered foster care unique to this orgCenters the needs of the child in foster and foster-adopt programs by ensuring safe and stable home environments, prioritizing reunification when possible, and securing permanent adoption when reunification is not feasible.
- Family connection and reunification support strategy family connection and reunification support unique to this orgStrengthens and maintains relationships between foster children and their biological families through facilitated visits, ongoing contact, and structured communication, promoting emotional continuity and increasing reunification success.
- Family-centered care approach family-centered care unique to this orgSupports children, families, and communities by integrating social services around the family unit, recognizing that child well-being is deeply connected to family and community stability.
- Intensive services foster care model intensive services foster care unique to this orgDelivers specialized foster care for children with behavioral, emotional, or medical challenges by placing them with highly trained foster parents who receive enhanced support and ongoing training to meet complex needs.
- Trauma-informed foster care model trauma-informed foster care unique to this orgProvides safety, stability, and a foundational sense of home for foster children by recognizing and responding to trauma histories, creating healing environments that support emotional and psychological recovery.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
the money
revenue
Total revenue$83.17M
Contributions & grants$82.09M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$792K1%
Other revenue$287K
expenses
Total expenses$80.50M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$51.22M
Grants paid out$4.81M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$28.64M
Cash$9.55M
Investments$5.23M
Liabilities$10.47M
Net assets$18.17M
Liquid reserves2.2 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +3.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 11
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VERNON BROWN | CEO / BOARD MEMBER | 40 | $307K |
| MELEK TOTAH | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $256K |
| GRANT LEE | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER | 40 | $221K |
| LAURIE WALSH | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $214K |
| JEANNIE IMELIO | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $200K |
| MIKE DEROSE | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION DIRECTOR | 40 | $164K |
| SHARON LAWICKI | INTENSIVE HOME-BASED SRVCS DIV DIR | 40 | $164K |
| CHRIS ESSARY | RESIDENTIAL DIV DIR THRU 6/2021 | 40 | $147K |
| JEFF ROSENPLOT | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $140K |
| DIANE WARNE | RESOURCE FAMILY DIVISION DIRECTOR | 40 | $125K |
| LUIS MADRID | TRANSITIONAL-AGED YOUTH DIV DIR | 40 | $122K |
board members · 4
- CAROL RISLEY — TREASURER/SECRETARY
- DENNIS BARRY — BOARD MEMBER
- FRANK RADOSLOVICH — VICE PRESIDENT
- KARI STURGEON — PRESIDENT
relationships · 2
who they work with
- California Child Welfare System Government — Receives referrals of children and youth for foster care placement
- corporate partners Partner — Collaborates with corporate partners to support foster care and family services.