Kennebec Valley Community Action Program

“The 990 is reviewed by key employees of the agency and the finance committee of the board of directors. If there is no meeting date prior to filing, a copy of the 990 is forwarded to the board treasurer for review.”

“The conflict of interest policy is reviewed annually with the board of directors and each board member reaffirms that conflicts do not exist. Agency employees review the policy at department meetings on an annual basis.”

“The chief executive officer is evaluated on an annual basis by the board of directors. A survey of the ceo's performance is completed by the board and the answers are then compiled. A merit increase of between 2% and 4% is received based on the performance evaluation and as approved by the board effective april 1, 2015.”

“The chief executive officer is evalutated on an annual basis by the board of directors. A survey of the ceo's performance is completed by the board and the answers are then compiled. A merit increase of between 2% and 4% is received based on on the performance evalutation and as approved by the board effective april 1, 2015. The chief financial officer, chief operating officer, director of child & family services, and hr director's performance are evaluated annually by the ceo. A merit increase of between 2% and 4% is received based on the performance evaluation and as approved by the board effective april 1, 2015.”

“Copies of the organization's form 990 are available upon request in the finance office located on the waterville campus, or on the agency website.”

“All governing documents are available for public inspection upon request at the agency's main office in waterville, maine. Our audited financial statements are also available at our finance office on the waterville campus and on our agency website.”

“The organization's mission is to partner with area residents, organizations, and local, state and federal entities, creating solutions to the conditions of poverty in order to strengthen individuals, families, and communities.”

“Employment services that include workready classes and organizing job fairs. The poverty action coalition (pac) was formed in 2014 with the mayor of waterville and other community partners concerned about the growing number of families living in poverty. The pac's primary initiative, community investors, draws on the resources of the larger community to help individuals and families who are facing a crisis that threatens their stability and when no other resources exist. This division also implements the maine families home visiting program and the kennebec/somerset family enrichment council. Maine families works in partnership with expectant parents and parents of children birth to age three, to ensure safe home environments and promote healthy growth and development. The family enrichment council focuses on the prevention of child abuse and neglect and includes such programming as personal body safety classes and baby think it over programs with school aged children. The transportation division has two components: (1) operating public transit services in the augusta, waterville, and skowhegan areas through the kennebec explorer, somerset explorer, and "move more kids" public bus system, and (2) providing door-to-door transportation through a network of over 100 volunteers and several agency vehicles for medical and social service appointments. Some of the rides provided by the somerset explorer during the summer months are free of charge through the "move more kids" program, which extends routes to locations where youth can participate in physical activities and promote a healthy lifestyle.”

“Securing affordable housing. The child & family services program is also participating in the maine shared services alliance, a statewide initiative focused on providing resources to improve the quality and financial stability of family childcare providers. This innovative private partnership pilot is creating an infrastructure to provide access to business and quality supports, while ensuring programs maintain their independent status. The homestart program partners with family day care providers in somerset county who serve children from birth to age 4. Homestart staff provide coaching and access to numerous resources for partner providers who agree to deliver quality services that meet head start performance standards.”

“Units were occupied throughout the year in the gerald senior residence project, which was completed in 2014.”

“Agency services offers programs designed to increase the operations and efficiency of the agency in regards to providing the types of services described above.”

“Fundraising expenses netted with revenue 5,652 fundraising expenses netted with revenues -5,652”