Cambodian Childrens Fund

“Board members Andy and Muffy DiSabatino are husband and wife.ALSO, Board members David and Caroline Ryan are husband and wife.EACH HAS a Board seat, although EACH COUPLE'S combined vote is counted as one vote.”

“The tax return is prepared by an outside accounting firm. After completion of said returns, the organization is sent a draft of the tax returns to be reviewed and examined. The organization makes copies of the returns and distributes to those individuals charged with governance. Those individuals at that time can review and if applicable discuss any line items in the return with the accountant who has prepared the return. If all items are found to be acceptable, an authorization is signed and provided to authorize the outside accounting firm to process, sign and provide copies of the returns to be filed (paper or electronically) with the designated governmental agencies. The tax returns are then signed by the organization, stamped and mailed with certified return receipt or the signed form 8879 is provided to the outside accounting firm allowing electronic filing.”

“Individuals are expected to self-disclose information. All board members receive the conflict of interest policy and sign board member agreements.”

“The Executive Director's salary is voted on by the Board.A committee of three volunteer board members reviews data from Guidestar and the Chronicle of Philanthropy and approves compensation annually.The ED is then responsible for determining fair salary for the top, key staff positions.”

“A committee of three volunteer board members reviews data from Guidestar and the Chronicle of Philanthropy and approves compensation annually.”

“Federal Tax Returns are available at guidestar.org.”

“Governing documents are available for public inspection at the principal place of business.The conflict of interest policy and the organization's financial statements are available directly on the organization's website.”

“Foster Care IS new project. This new project has been developed in response to the commitment of Cambodias MoSVY (ministry of social affairs, veteran, and youth rehabilitation) to increase community-based care.”

“Project Changes in 20161.CCF External ClosedWith a monthly sponsorship fee having been upgraded (from $100 to $150), theres no difference between students enrolled under Comprehensive Education and students enrolled under External Education.2. In-facility ChildcareScaled down (the residential care component)With the new commitment of Cambodias MoSVY (ministry of social affairs, veteran, and youth rehabilitation) to reduce the number of residential children across the nation (reintegrate children from residential care institutions in five provinces by 30 percent by 2018), our CCF in-facility childcare has to be implemented in alignment with that commitment, leading to the scaling down of CCF Residential Care but expanding/embarking on other care alternatives such as kinship care, foster care, group home living, and independent self-living. 3. Mother ClubClosed due to the expansion of Community Education Project.This was a pilot project with less than 50 women beneficiaries trying to form an empowering women group. We expand the Community Education project to target more men in the discussion and actions. 4. Community WashingClosed There has been improvement in personal hygiene for young children and plus the increasing access to clean water, and basic health education provided to the parents, majority of these children got washed at their home.5. New Housing/ World HousingScaled downIn 2017, there is no plan to build more WH homes, but we continued to manage the already-built WH. The management covers the livelihood of the community, sanitations, villagers performance, rental and utilities, etc.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Community OutreachThe CCF Community Centre was set up in order to provide reliable care services and support within and for the Steung Meanchey community (SMC). Impoverished people living in the SMC are provided access to our community services ranging from food, shelter, fresh water, loans, healthcare, childcare, counseling and advocacy, social bonding events, and other necessary provisions. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Vocational TrainingAgeappropriate students and disadvantaged community members are offered a range of vocational pursuits, including baking, and restaurant services, IT services including graphic and web design, administration and social work. In tandem with skills training, CCF also offers general educational courses in English and Khmer. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Child Protection Unit (CPU)Crimes against children including homicide, sexual assault, child trafficking and all forms of serious abuse require a specialized and coordinated response from investigative and support agencies. The CPU is a CCF affiliated program and set up to provide the highest level of service to child victims of abuse or assault regardless of gender, cultural background or impairment. Working in partnership with the Cambodian National Police and supporting organizations the CPU provides investigative resources and support, aftercare, judiciary support, and major crime coordination, to detect offences and prosecute those that commit these horrific crimes against children. The CPUs priority is the protection and care of the most vulnerable of victims; Children. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: LeadershipAn understanding of governance, human rights, gender issues, empathy, community building, communication and the key qualities of leadership are essential factors for generational change. CCF prepares students for their future as leaders in Cambodian society and equips them with the tools, training and knowledge to make a meaningful, positive impact on their community. CCF offers a range of activities within the Leadership Program to help build its young leaders, including trips to rural communities, annual intensive 3 day Youth Leadership Camps, and community support activities such as caring for senior citizens, volunteer as classroom assistants or visiting families to advocate hygienic practices within the home.”