Touching Families Inc

“Members of the governing body receive a copy of the form 990 for review prior to filing and forward corrections, if any, to the ceo. If changes need to be made to the form 990, the ceo and controller meet to discuss any changes prior to the filing.”

“Annually, and more frequently in the event such changes in said statement are required, all employees are required to complete a written conflict of interest disclosure statement. Determinations of whether a conflict exists are made by ceo. Actual conflicts are reviewed by the full board, which may at its discretion impose appropiate restrictions on persons with conflicts.”

“The board of directors reviews and approves annually all salary and adjustments for the ceo and other program executives/directors. The last salary adjustment for the ceo was completed during fye june 30, 2013 and is documented in the board minute dated june 27, 2013.”

“The documents are made available, upon request, at the organizations business office.”

“Fact since its inception, touching families inc. Has served an estimated 7,150 families and 16,262 children through the allegheny county department of human services (dhs), office of children, youth, and families (ocyf). The agency is contracted to provide family and community teaming (fact) services to families residing in allegheny county who are non-active with the ocyf. Referrals for services are primarily made through ocyf or are community-based. Fact is a voluntary service that helps families develop a plan based on family strengths and needs. Fact utilizes the department of human services model of conference and teaming. These activities include the use of common assessments tools such as the family and strengths tool (fast), facilitation and support of family conferences and team meetings with the goal of developing a family plan to address the needs of the family; integrating formal and informal support systems; and supporting the use of promising and evidence-based practices as outlined by dhs.”

“Summer food service program the summer food service program (sfsp) was established to ensure that eligible children receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. Free meals, which meet federal nutrition guidelines, are provided to all children at approved sfsp sites. The sfsp operates primarily in the summer months from may through september, and this is based on the site's school district calendar. Touching families, inc. Believes that developing community partnerships is a core foundation for building strong and healthy individuals, children, and families. Through community partnerships, the organization was able to answer a need to be a summer food sponsor that was seen as critical in assisting to meet the nutritional needs of children over the summer across allegheny county. Since starting the summer food program initiative in 2012, touching families, inc. Has grown from serving 5,200 meals to servicing over 61,000 meals to date, and increasing community site partnerships to help meet the nutritional needs of children.”