Nebraska Families Collaborative

“The organization is comprised of four members consisting of Child Saving Institute CSI, Father Flanagans Boys Home FFBH, Heartland Family Service HFS and Omni Behavioral Health OMNI”

“Prior to the resolution to disolve the organization, the Board of Directors consists of thirteen voting members. The voting members are two employees of and appointed by FFBH one employee of and appointed by CSI one employee of and appointed by HFS one employee of and appointed by OMNI one employee of and appointed by the Nebraska Family Support Network NFSN and seven to thirteen community members, selected by the Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee has five members consisting of two employees of FFBH entitled to two votes each, one appointed by CSI with one vote, one appointed by HFS with one vote, and one appointed by OMNI with one vote. As part of the dissoloution plan filed with the state of Nebraska, Judy Rasmussen treasurer is the authorized officer appointed to oversee the cessation of operations, the settlement of all claims and liabilities, the collection of accounts, the giving of required notices, the sale or other disposition of assets, the purchase or maintenance of insurance, the execution of all documents and the distribution of assets.”

“The treasurer reviewed the completed Form 990 and prior to filing.”

“The organization has a conflict of interest policy for the board of directors that is completed by each board member annually. In addition, there is a conflict of interest policy for employees that is signed when the employee is hired, indicating they have read and are aware of the policy.”

“Compensation for all positions is determined by using comparable data for similarly situated organizations. Documentation of the decisions made regarding compensation are maintained.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available to the public upon request.”

“Judy Rasmussen, Jeffrey Fusselman, and Maragaret Vacek provided services to Father Flanagans Boys Home and affiliates, therefore remaining weekly hours are spent in that capacity.”

“In June of 2019, the State of Nebraska did not renew its contract with Nebraska Families Collaborative. This was the sole contract for services of the organziation. Begining in October of 2019, children and families were transitioned to a new case management provider. In January of 2020, the board of directors voted to allow management to wind up operations and file for dissolution when appropriate.”