Iron Tribe Network Inc.

“The organization's process for review of form 990 by the finance committee and the board of directors will be as follows: the external accounting firm will prepare the form 990 and supplemental schedules as soon as possible after completion of the annual audit, and forward a draft of the return to the executive director for review. Once the executive director has approved form 990 and supplemental schedules the return will be filed to internal revenue service. Form 990 is then made available to the board of directors.”

“A yearly evaluation is written. Board members, led by the chairman of the board meet to discuss whether or not the years goals have been met. Compensation is determined accordingly.”

“A yearly evaluation is written. The executive director leads the salary and review discussions with board members. The executive director obtains comparable salary data and determines if annual employee goals are met when considering salaries of staff.”

“Copies are made available upon written request.”

“Providing a community of belonging where people can be uunderstood and accepted, by providing peer support, housing and family reunification services to individuals and families overcoming pressures and barriers while in transition to leading a life that reflects their values.”

“Itn's family wellness programs provides services strengthening, preserving and reunifying families with the goal of reducing trauma to children who are removed from their families of origin because of reasons of abuse, neglect or other circumstances and to resolve those issues by offering family-focused services starting with initial assessment and extending to after-care services when chidren are returned home. Itn safely and equitably reduces the number of children in the foster care system by reducing the lenghth of stay in foster care, maintaining children safely at home with their parents and reducing the re-referral and reentry rates of families into the child welfare system. During 2018, 64 families were served(82 adults, 56 singles, 13 couples), with 122 children safely reunited with their families, thus avoiding or leaving foster care. Itn staff attended 535 family decision meetings, 205 court hearings, 285 community partner meetings, 56 parole and probation meetings and more than 305 dependency drug court meetings. In addition, itn holds community meetings for persons in recovery, holds activities for youth/young adults of itn families, and holds events with guest speakers sharing lived experiences and building a community of support. There were 51 cases closed in 2018.”

“Itn maintains 12 recovery and wellness homes that serve single men, women and families. This group, alcohol/drug free living environment supports an accountable and familial atmosphere of recovery and wellness. House members abide by housing guidelines and receive peer support from specialists that assess their individual needs. The homes provide necessities such as hygiene products, food, clothing and bedding. Mentors also assist with establishing/gaining identification, social security cards, employment, health insurance, bank accounts, etc. They also provide community events, outreach and recovery meetings to help provide opportunities to connect to natual supports and build relationships that foster accountable change in one's life. During 2018, more than 115 families/individuals were provided with housing and supportive services.”