Transitional Paths to Independent Living

“Tri-county patriots for independent living contracted with its parent organization, tripil for accounting and managerial services as well as for occupancy. From july 1, 2014 to june 30, 2015 a total of 106,544 was paid by tri-county patriots for independent living to tripil.”

“A copy of form 990 was supplied to all board members for review and discussion prior to signing and submission of the form.”

“The organization enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy through education and communication among the board of any potential conflict and the step needed to address it.”

“Board of directors review the compensation of the executive director and all positions in conjuction with aproving the annual budget. Comparability data of the area and the industry is used.”

“Governing documents made available upon request.”

“Activities of the board, management, staff, and volunteers work to engage the individuals and groups of the local disability community to engage in the sharing of common experiences as the basis of mutual support in accessing opportunities available to citizens and to work together as advocates for change to the systems of our society in order to increase their ability to serve as citizens.”

“Nursing home transition program established to identify and transition individuals from nursing homes resulting in 37 transitions. Services included identification of eligible nursing home residents, community planning with family and support networks, identification and preparation of housing resources, the provision of tanigible assistance services to accomplish the relocation to community, linkage to community support programs, non-medical transportation services, and follow up. Link program is related to the national aging and disability resource centers (adrc) across the country to disseminate accurate and consistent information on long term care services and available funding sources for that type of care. This program functions as the regional coordinator for sw pennsylvania. Intensive counseling on long term care is provided as part of an "options counseling" intiative.”