Turning Points for Children

“The affiliation between the organization and phmc creates a "membership model" whereby phmc is the sole member of its affiliates.”

“Per the affiliation agreement between the organization and phmc, phmc has the authority to elect and remove affiliate board members.”

“Per the affiliation agreement between the organization and phmc, phmc has the authority to elect and remove affiliate board members.”

“Tpfc has established an audit committee to assist the board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities related to the financial reporting process. The committee will review and approve organization audit and form 990 tax return. The committee will review with management and independent auditors all matters required to be communicated to the committee under gaas, including audit findings and comments and form 990 concerns, if any. Subsequent to the audit committee review and approval of the form 990, a copy of the approved form 990 is provided to the full board prior to filing.”

“Tpfc has a conflict-of-interest policy to include directors, officers, executive director, president and key management employees. Such individuals, as described above, must disclose actual or potential conflicts of interest by completing an annual conflict of interest statement and disclosure form, and must update the disclosure form on an on-going basis as any new activities or relationship arise. Policy extends to individuals' immediate family members (spouse, partner, siblings, parents and children). Parents and children). Parents and children). Completed disclosure forms are maintained at phmc's corporate office and reviewed by the president and senior phmc management. If an actual or potential conflict arises, the matter is discussed at the appropriate board level. The board or designated committee shall review each conflict within one month to determine if a conflict exists. If a conflict exists, the interested party must abstain from participating in discussion or decision-making on this matter. The minutes of the board shall record the names of the persons who were found to have an actual or potential conflict of interest, the nature of the conflict, follow up, and board's decision as to whether a conflict-of interest in fact existed. The minutes will also record the board vote and persons who abstained and any alternative to the proposed transaction or arrangement. Intentional violation of this policy constitutes cause for termination or removal.”

“Phmc has developed an executive management compensation policy to ensure that phmc and affiliates ceo and top management compensation levels are reasonable and comparable with similar organizations. On a periodic basis, phmc hires an independent executive compensation consultant to assess phmc's pay competitiveness, with the objective that phmc compensation should be at or approaching median salary for comparable nonprofit organizations. This study is reviewed and approved by phmc personnel committee and board of directors, and the review process is included as part of the personnel committee minutes. Phmc maintains a formal compensation program and pay philosophy for affiliates' executive and program directors and other employees. This policy sets salary at approximately the median or 50th percentile of salary levels maintained by other organizations with whom phmc regularly competes. The structure consists of a series of pay grades and salary ranges all defined by a midpoint, minimum and maximum. Phmc staff evaluations are based upon a performance management system which establishes milestones, objectives, competencies, and rates accordingly. In addition, an executive bonus plan was approved by the board personnel committee and applies to phmc managing directors and above. This plan is designed towards both individual and overall performance and is based upon performance criteria which recognize both specific program/component/affiliate goals and overall phmc financial/administrative goals. Phmc staff evaluations are based upon a performance management system which establishes milestones, objectives, competencies, and rates accordingly. In addition, an executive bonus plan was approved by the board personnel committee and applies to phmc managing directors and above. This plan is designed towards both individual and overall performance and is based upon performance criteria which recognize both specific program/component/affiliate goals and overall phmc financial/administrative goals.”

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.”

“Family finding: the family finding program works to locate and engage people who can be lifelong supports for children in placement or at risk of placement. Every child has a family and when they are removed from family to enter the child welfare system, one of the side effects is loneliness. Turning points for children is the sole provider of family finding services in philadelphia. Children reconnect with family members or other significant people in their past with whom they have lost contact or perhaps have never met through this program. This helps a child develop an essential sense of belonging, identity and resilience. Specially trained social workers, with extensive search and engagement skills, work diligently to connect children of all ages with a caring adult family members. Families and wellness nutrition ("fawn"): fawn provides thousands of under-served families across philadelphia with consistent emergency food and resources to regularly keep food on the table. We collaborate with local grocers, food banks, community gardens, volunteers and health promotion advocacy groups to expand access to healthier food choices, budget-friendly meal planning, and meaningful connections to a continuum of other support services. At our emergency food pantry we strive to offer all the choices of a mainstream grocery store with the added support of professional social workers and knowledgeable staff to address the other challenges life has in store. Parenting support service: turning points for children offers parenting and family education/support groups throughout the city of philadelphia. Groups meet weekly for 12 weeks. These groups provide parents with learning tools and strategies to help cope with the challenges of parenting, strengthen family relationships, and promote the healthy development of children. Current groups are offered to: - pregnant and parenting teen mothers in our "time out for teens & tots" program - expectant and teen fathers (additional individual supportive services offered with this program) - adult fathers (additional individual supportive services offered with this program) - adult parents/caregivers/grandparents/foster parents/kinship providers additional individual and group services are offered to pregnant and parenting teens to help them to stay in school and graduate.”

“Change in value of interest in net assets of turning points for children charitable foundation -2,330,803”

“Each year, the organization undergoes an annual audit by an outside independent accountant; however, the audit for the year ending june 30, 2024 is incomplete as of the time of filing this form 990. The audit of the organization is scheduled to be completed subsequent to the filing of form 990.”