Family Resource Network Inc

“All board of trustees receives an electronic draft copy of form 990 and appropriate schedules. Any questions or comments are then forwarded to the board treasurer. Once questions are answered and comments have been addressed, board members vote, via email to the board treasurer, their approval of the tax return.”

“The conflict of interest policy is reviewed annually by the entity's chief financial officer. Any conflicts with the board of trustees are discussed at the appropriate board of trustees meeting.”

“The chief executive officer has an annual review with the entity's board president. At this time the board president reviews the chief executive officer's compensation package. All key management employees have an annual review with the chief executive officer. Compensation is discussed with the chief executive officer at this time. If needed, the board president will be consulted.”

“All governing documents and financial statements are available upon request and can be viewed at the administration office.”

“The family resource network (frn) is dedicated to offering individuals and their families with continuing needs the greatest opportunities, resources and services to support a full and happy life. Frn has been providing community-based services and supports throughout new jersey since 1970 and is committed to improving the quality of life of people with special health care needs, chronic conditions and their family caregivers. Operating as a network of 4 statewide charitable organizations; autism family services of new jersey, caregivers of new jersey, and epilepsy services of new jersey, frn touches over 30,000 families annually. For 50 years, frn has provided direct supports including respite and community based supports, case management, employment preparation and assistance, prescription assistance funding, behavioral services, summer camps, health and wellness services, and community inclusion recreation and socialization opportunities for people with disabilities, chronic conditions and their caregivers. Serving approximately 30,000 individuals annually, frn and its affiliates' largest programs as measured by expenses include: edge (employment services), respite (in-home support services), and out-n-about (community-based supports services). The networks' full menu of services include: advocacy; behavioral therapy and supports; education and training; health services; employment services; mobility assistance; support coordination and case management; and support services. Frn continues to ensure that individuals and their families can achieve their most optimal quality of life through the delivery of value-based services and resources. The family resource network's significant programs and activities include: frn employment services: the family resource network provides comprehensive and individualized employment services to people with disabilities who are seeking employment or returning to work. Individuals are referred to the family resource network by, nj commission for the blind and visually impaired, nj division of developmental disabilities, and nj division of vocational rehabilitation services. Frn in-home supports services: the family resource network provides an array of respite support services for the children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The network's respite programs are designed to assist families with the continuous caretaking needs of family member with an intellectual/developmental disability by providing temporary respite care options. The network's respite supports include self-hired respite, agency-hired in-home respite, community-based respite, and temporary overnight respite. Frn community-inclusion support services: the family resource network provides direct support services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their family caregivers through in-home supports and community inclusion programs. Out-n-about, which is a community inclusion program is designed to offer teenagers and adults with disabilities group recreational and socialization opportunities throughout the year. Activities are planned within the local community to promote increased opportunities for inclusion and integration. National caregivers conference: the family resource network hosted its bi-annual conference, the national caregivers conference in november. The national caregivers conference is renowned for its national level speakers, workshops and exhibitors who address both individual and national issues facing the caregiver community. The 2018 national caregivers conference, "health, technology, and the family caregiver," brought innovative solutions to the increasing demand on family caregivers across the nation while showcasing exciting projects that use technology to improve the health and quality of life of caregivers and their loved ones.”

“All board of trustees receive an electronic draft copy of the financial statements and appropriate schedules. Financial statements were presented to the board of trustees by the audit firm and any questions were answered and addressed at that time. The board of trustees then voted to accept the audited financial statements.”