Boston Casa Inc.

“Part I Line 1 - Organization's Mission - continued. Boston CASA recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers who are appointed by judges to serve as guardians ad litem (GALs) to advocate for children and youth most often in the foster care system. Volunteers have legal standing and ensure that their child or sibling group receive the services they are entitled to. Our volunteers not only zealously advocate for these vulnerable children and youth, but also serve as a safe, consistent, and positive presence during what is a very traumatic time in their lives. Through our Older Youth Advocacy Project, volunteers support youth ages 16 and older who will or have aged out of the foster care system. They provide these youth with ongoing relational support during this critical time and ensure that the youth receive the necessary resources in order to be well positioned for greater independence.”

“Part III Line 4A - Program Service Accomplishments Since becoming an autonomous, nonprofit organization in 2012, Boston CASA has experienced dramatic growth: our volunteer base has tripled in size and the number of children we serve has increased by 200%. The most dramatic growth has been in the number of youth 16 and older receiving advocacy in order to address the often bleak outcomes these youth encounter. Research has shown that children with a CASA volunteer are more likely to receive services while in foster care, have better school attendance and academic performance, and find a safe and positive home. They also are less likely to return to the foster care system. In addition to ensuring that over 90% of the children and youth we served this past year achieved permanency, Boston CASA's volunteers played a critical role in ensuring that children and youth had access to important services and supports such as: A youth opended his first bank account in his own name: A child was placed on the honor roll after changing schools: A child secured funding and completed the paperwork for her citizenship and naturalization certificates; A child enrolled in and completed testing for a learning disability; A child wrote a letter to a judge expressing their wishes for the future; A high school student enrolled in summer classes at a local community college.”

“The Treasurer reviews the Form 990 at a Board Meeting highlighting the details and discussing any questions previous to filing.”

“Each board member is required to file a written Conflict of Interest statement and to notify the board of any changes. Any board member that is aware of a change may bring this to the President or Executive Committee of the Board.”

“A sub-committee of the board and the Executive Committee review the performance and compensation of the Executive Director. Compensation is reviewed among various authoritative sources of compensation information, review of peer organizations compensation for similar positions, and local market conditions. All other employees' compensation is reviewed by the Executive Director and ratified by the board.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public at its office which currently is located at 85 Merrimac Street, Suite 401, Boston, MA 02114. It is advisable for those requesting to view these documents to call in advance to ensure someone is available to show the documents. Also, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General typically posts financial statements and Forms 990 on its website.”

“Director Bryan Ganz is the father in law of Director John James Moriarty III”

“Line 8 amount of $ -12,344 was entered as a prior period adjustment to recognize adjustments in Revenue/Deferred Revenue of $ -12,344 as of Sept 30, 2016/2017. Corrections were made to revenue between the 2 fiscal years.”

“Other office/operating expenses”

“Depreciation, bank & credit fees, meetings”

“payroll processing fees, volunteer training”

“website, travel, supplies, etc.”

“Includes computers net of accumulated depreciation”

“and lease deposit”

“Includes benefit and payroll related liabilities”

“due to carrier and federal/state tax agencies.”