Acenda Inc DBA Acenda Integrated Health

“The auditor presents and reviews the audit and form 990 with the finance committee or an ad hoc subcommittee of the finance committee. Following the review, the finance committee of the board and then presents both documents to the entire board of directors.”

“Any proposed business relationship between a board member, officer or any employee and the agency is disclosed to the entire board prior to engagement. As part of their orientation, new board members receive a training manual with agency by-laws and policies, including the board conflict of interest policy. In addition, the conflict of interest policy is reviewed with all board members annually at the regularly scheduled january meeting. At the same meeting, the board members sign off that they understand and are in compliance with the conflict of interest policy. In addition, they are required to disclose any related-party transactions for the prior year to the entire board. Officers and all employees, including key employees, also receive a copy of the employee conflict of interest policy.”

“The ceo's compensation package is reviewed annually in conjunction with the ceo's annual performance appraisal. The basis of the assessment is the job description together with the goals, objectives, and other criteria agreed upon by the president of the board and the chief executive officer. The personnel committee provides a brief summary report on the process and findings to the full board at the completion of their assignment and recommends the compensation of the executive for the ensuing year. The committee bases its recommendation partially on a review of compensation information from a variety of sources, including surveys of proven methodology, the united way, the alliance for children and families, boards and 990's of similar agencies. Although the recommendation of the committee carries significant weight, final determination of the executive's compensation is made by the full board. A copy of the assessment is placed in the executive's personnel file.”

“The board approves the salary ranges for all employees, including officers and key employees, based partially on a review of compensation information from a variety of sources, including surveys of proven methodology, the united way, the alliance for children and families, boards and 990's of similar agencies. Within those guidelines, the chief executive officer determines individual salaries for officers and key employees.”

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“Robins' nest, inc. Will provide its governing documents, its conflict of interest policy and audited financial statements to interested parties upon request.”

“Treatment to girls who have both emotional and behavioral challenges, which may also include substance use disorders. The life link homes and steps towards independence programs provide both life skills and safe, affordable apartments for youth who are homeless or are leaving the child welfare system. In 2016, a total of 245 youth benefitted from the therapeutic environment and stability offered by robins' nest residential living programs. Keeping families together provides supportive housing to 130 families who are being reunified after being separated due to substantiated child abuse and/or neglect. These families are provided with subsidized housing, case management and therapeutic services to help them become stable, safe and healthy.”

“And children dealing with severe maladaptive behaviors or who have suffered an emotional shock that creates significant and lasting damage to the child's mental, physical and emotional growth. In 2016, a total of 3,160 children and their families received in-home and on-site counseling services to help improve their emotional well-being.”

“Child permanency robins' nest has developed a network of successful programs designed to create stability for children in temporary situations. Child permanency planning not only enables children in foster care to maintain a bond with their biological families, it supports family reunification by building parental skills through education. Adoptive, foster and kinship family services offers therapy for adopted children, counseling for foster parents and support for children placed with relatives. In 2016, 1,719 children maintained a relationship with their families and enjoyed support and stability. Crisis response families and children in crisis require specialized support that is sensitive to not only the immediate needs, but also is supportive of maintaining the cohesion of the family unit. Robins' nest offers programs designed to stabilize critical situations before they escalate and result in an out-of-home placement. These programs provide support and encouragement and promote a better sense of permanency and safety for the child and family. In 2016, a total of 2,184 children and families remained stable with the help of robins' nest crisis response programs. Programs for young adults many young people aging out of foster care have secured housing but still need support to negotiate the transition to adulthood. Robins' nest offers these young people life-skills training, mentoring, crisis intervention, juvenile justice counseling, and guidance, all aimed at promoting self- sufficiency and independence. In 2016, 532 young adults were assisted with the transition into adulthood.”

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