Connecticut Association for Human Services Inc

“The board reviews form 990 and once all questions have been resolved it is approved by the board and recorded in the minutes and filed with the internal revenue service.”

“Annually reviewed by the board of directors”

“Compensation for the executive director was determined and is reviewed annually by the board of directors. The board consists of individuals with strong business experience as well as experience with other non-profits.”

“The organization's governing documents are available upon request at its office”

“To revise allocation of expenses on part lx page 10.”

“The connecticut association for human services, inc. (cahs) improves opportunity and prosperity for connecticut's children and families by shaping policies and programs that significantly and measurably reduce poverty and promote a secure future.”

“Financial education - cahs coordinates the connecticut money school, which provides free financial education for adults, youths and seniors throughout the state. Cahs offers classes through local partner agencies throughout the state, with a focus on major cities, and classes are offered in english and spanish, using a cohort of volunteer instructors, many with financial service experience. Cahs also offers more intensive, one-on-one training to ct. Bureau of rehabilitation service clients; a financial coaching program with one-on-one assistance using volunteer coaches; and on-line financial education program, financial avenue. Targeted to youths and young adults. Cahs coordinates a network of community-based volunteer income tax assistance sites to provide free tax preparation and access to the federal and state earned income tax credits (eitcs) and federal child tax credit. In 2015, cahs coordinated 43 state sites through this internal revenue service program. The sites filed tax returns with 19 million in federal refunds and credits for 13,500 households. The state also provided asset- building services to help families move out of poverty. Access to benefits: cahs coordinates two programs that ensure that low- income children and families have access to public benefits, including snap (fomerly know as food stamps), child care (care 4 kids), wic, and health care (husky and medicaid). Cahs coordinated 35 sites, including community-based organizations and community health centers, whose workers interviewed clients using an on-line screening tool to determine eligibility, and complete and submit applications. A data exchange agreement with the ct department of social services allowed cahs and our partners to determine who has enrolled, who was denied, and the value of benefits. In 2014-15, about 7,000 households were screened for benefits worth about 15 million. These programs help move families from poverty to financial stability.”

“No change from prior year”