The Center for Grieving Children

“The 990 is reviewed by the executive director and the finance committee and provided to all members of the board for their input prior to filing.”

“No less than annually, directors submit in writing to the president of the board of directors a listing of all potential conflicts of interest. Upon the occurrance of any potential conflict arising during the year the affected director is required to disclose all pertinent information to the board and, if warranted, may be requested to recuse him/herself from any deliberations related to such conflict. Furthermore, the board is active in the budget process and reviews financial reports throughout the year.”

“Upon initial hiring of the executive director, comparability data, input from independent persons and various deliberations occur. Salary increases are dependent upon job performance and responsibilities. Increases for the executive director are determined by the executive committee and are subject to approval by the board of directors.”

“Individual increases for the remainder of the staff are determined by the executive director. Such increases may not exceed the total budgeted allocation for salary adjustments approved by the board of directors.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Outreach and education: staff and trained volunteers take their knowledge and expertise out to local schools and the community to provide professional training, crisis support, and consultation on supporting grieving children and adults. Online resources, including webinars and recorded trainings, are also available. Intercultural and collective grief support: in collaboration with local schools, nonprofit and other community agencies and institutions, this program serves elementary, middle, and high-school aged children whose loss results from a relocation to maine, leaving behind family, friends, community, and culture. Students participate in peer support groups that include collaborative group projects with an emphasis on creative arts and self-expression.”