Brighter Tomorrows Inc.

“The form 990 will be reviewed by organizations treasurer and the board of directors.”

“Internal controls in place.”

“Brighter tomorrows board of directors holds several rounds of interviews before the executive directors position is filled. Experience in management, finance, program development and domestic violence is assessed. Upon offer of position, salary is based on industry standards. Suffolk county dss has ultimate approval of the salary paid to the executive director.”

“Senior director positions in the agency are interviewed by the executive director with employment offer after approval by suffolk county dss of the salary.”

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST”

“Domestic violence shelter. The houses (2 in total) are in undisclosed locations all secured by monitored security systems in order to ensure the safety of its occupants working toward independent living. Transitional housing provides ongoing case management and counseling services for the women while they work towards obtaining a ged if necessary, higher education, vocational training and procuring permanent employment and housing. Non-residential programs - brighter tomorrows, inc. Provides women in the community who are or may have been involved in an abusive relationship individual and group counseling, legal advocacy, children's witness to domestic violence program, parenting program, information and referrals. Child care and transportation are offered on a limited basis as well. In addition, brighter tomorrows, inc. Has a 24-hour hotline. Brighter tomorrows, inc. Is entering its eighth year in renting office space at touro law school in the william randolph hearst public advocacy center. This satellite office, along with 15 other non-profit agencies, offers victims the opportunity to meet with advocates in a safe environment away from the abuser while filing orders of protections or waiting to appear in court. In addition, staff and clients of brighter tomorrows, inc. Are able to utilize the library, law student interns and volunteers enrolled in at the law school. Women's re-entry program - brighter tomorrows, inc., in collaboration with the suffolk county sheriff's department has created a unique re-entry program. This program facilitates on site education and intervention to the female populace. It also provides therapeutic re-entry residential and non-residential treatment options upon release.”