Doc Wayne Youth Services Inc.

“Management decisions are reserved to the sole member, communities for people, inc.”

“The organization amended its by-laws during fiscal year 2015.”

“Communities for people. Inc. Is the agencys sole member.”

“Communities for people, inc. Has the authority to elect or appoint other members.”

“Governance decisions are reserved to the sole member, communities for people, inc.”

“The board of directors reviews the 990 prior to filing.”

“Conflict of interest forms are completed by both the governing board and the advisory board on an annual basis. Should a conflict arise, the individual is prohibited from participating in deliberations and decisions about the transactions.”

“Compensation paid to executive director and other key staff is reviewed and approved regularly by the finance committee and board of directors which utilize comparable industry data.”

“The organizations governing documents, conflict of interest policy and tax returns are available upon request. The tax returns are also available online through the massachusetts attorney generals office.”

“The following are members of doc wayne youth services, inc. Advisory board: christopher ernest, chairman craig gordon, clerk david cohen, director & executive director kayla harrison, director avi dines, director travis hall, director randy barth, director joseph leavey, director”

“Doc wayne youth services provides proven alternative mental health services by using sports as a way to engage youth in therapy. We work primarily with low-income youth who suffer from a variety of mental health challenges, including victims of neglect, abuse, violent crime and sexual trafficking. Overall, 1 in 5 children under the age of 19 suffers from a mental illness that impairs how they function at home, at school, and with peers, but only 20-34% receive treatment. While massachusetts has the nation's highest rates of children screened for behavioral health issues, doctors and advocates interviewed on the subject in late 2013 by the boston globe reported that many of these children and youth were not receiving appropriate treatment. Obstacles included stigma, transportation, language barriers and reluctance to engage in treatment. Traditional models of treatment that focus on deficits have yielded only modest results. Doc wayne offers programs in school, residential and community settings to effectively reach children who do not have access to or are resistant to therapy. Youth who resist or fail to progress in traditional "talk therapy" settings thrive in doc wayne programs because they appeal to young people as fun and challenging sports activities. Our programs build critical life skills, developed on the field and on the court, that help youth to develop into functional, independent adults. Established as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2010, doc wayne youth services works with over 500 youth each year from greater boston, eastern and central massachusetts through our therapeutic sports program and chalk talk group therapy. The youth we serve are drawn from residential treatment centers and intensive therapy programs as well as low-income housing communities and public schools. They struggle with the burden of traumatic life experiences, behavioral and emotional challenge and with the daily knowledge that very little is expected of them by anyone. In each of our programs, clinicians and therapeutic mentor coaches teach behavioral and social emotional skills in a sports setting. While playing sports, youth practice pro-social behaviors such as positive decision-making and communication skills and impulse control. These life skills increase behavioral health and enable youth to succeed at school, at home, and in their communities.”

“The board of directors assumes responsibility for the oversight of the audit of the financial statements and is involved in selection of an independent auditor.”