Better Business Bureau Report for
Family Service: Prevention, Education & Counseling

Better Business Bureau Report issued September 2010
Better Business Bureau Report expires September 2012


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Family Service: Prevention, Education & Counseling
Address: 777 Central Avenue, Suite 17
  Highland Park, IL 60035
Phone: 847-432-4981
847-381-4981
Web Address: www.fsslc.org
Also known as:Family Service of Barrington Area
Family Service of South Lake County
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Formerly known as:Family Service of Highland Park
Highland Park Social Service Committee

Year, State Incorporated: 1936, Illinois
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: Family Service seeks to be a leader in providing effective, responsive and innovative programs of human services. Family Service assists individuals, families, and communities in positively adapting to the ever-changing landscape of today's society. It is commited to the people it serves, to advancement of the field of practice and to proactive identification and response to changing societal needs.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

The BBB of Chicago & Northern Illinois requested but did not receive complete information on the organization’s governance and oversight and finances and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following 7Standards for Charity Accountability: 1, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, and 14.
Family Service: Prevention, Education & Counseling meets the remaining 13 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

Family Service is a community organization with a customized approach to delivering proven, high quality counseling and education services to the family, regardless of socio-economic backgrounds.

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, Family Service: Prevention, Education & CounselingFamily Service: Prevention, Education & Counseling 's program expenses were:

  
Senior Services 372,301
Counseling 331,289
Nuestro Center 247,441
Total Program Expenses: $951,031
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Robert Wolf, Executive Director
Compensation*:
 $98,442

Chair of the Board: Jerry Groen
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Retired

Board Size: 17

Paid Staff Size: 23

*Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
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Fund Raising

               

Method(s) Used:

direct mail, invitations to fund raising events, print advertisements, grant proposals, internet
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Tax Status

               

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
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Financial

               

The following information is based on Family Service of South Lake County, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010.

Source of Funds  
Contributions 364,303
United Way 272,544
Fees and Grants Govt. 238,178
Client Fees 164,850
donated materials 45,239
Special Events 38,276
Other income 23,392
Investment income 6,708
Total Income $1,153,490


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

     

Total income   $1,153,490
  Program expenses $0
  Fund raising expenses 0
  Administrative expenses 0
 
Total expenses   $0
  0
Beginning net assets   0
Ending net assets   0
Total liabilities   0
Total assets   $0


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