Childrens Aid Home Programs of Somerset County Inc.

“The IRS Form 990 is a required and integral document of our organization. The annual document is previewed following these steps using guidelines and questions which assist in the review:1. The Form 990 is provided to management and the executive and finance committees of the board for review.2. These directors and officers will then discuss, ask questions, and clarify information contained on the 990.3. Upon safisfaction of their review, the committees will present the 990 to the full board for review, discussion, and vote.4. Upon acceptance by the full board, the Form 990 is made available for public disclosure and filing.”

“A conflict of interest policy has been established and is reviewed annually by the board and top management. As part of the review, members are asked to disclose any conflicts or potential conflicts. A statement is then signed by the member that they have been forthright and will inform/disclose conflicts as they may arise. A mid-year review of the conflict of interest policy will serve to remind members of their responsibility to disclose conflicts or potential conflicts. Conflicts of interest not disclosed are to be reported to the executive committee who will then review the information and make a report and recommendation to the full board.”

“The top management in this organization is one person. The executive director's compensation is reviewed by the personnel committee annually. Information used in this review includes current compensation, statewide comparative compensation, current financial status of the organization, and job performance. A recommendation for compensation is then made to the full board for review, discussion, and a vote.”

“The Organization will make available for public review the IRS Form 990. The IRS Form 990 is also available for review at www.guidestar.org.”

“The Organization will make available for public review any and all information required by law or deemed appropriate for public review and inspection. This information could include but is not limited to: IRS Form 990, current state licensure/certification status, and all documents considered public record. The board will be informed of all requests for information and will review all requests where there is a question. Legal consultation will be sought as needed to assure compliance with appropriate disclosures.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Adoptive Care.The Organization is a licensed adoption agency in the state of Pennsylvania and is an approved affiliate with the Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Options Program.The program provides academic and instruction and behavioral counseling to students whose behaviors are problematic in a public school setting. Behavioral counseling is designed to assist the student in successfully returning to public school. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Day Treatment Program.The program is provided at the Organization's facility and is an elementary education program for children in grades K thru 5 with challenges that prevent them from experiencing educational success in a public school.”

“There was no change in the oversight or selection process.”