Beech Brook

“Prior to filing form 990 with the IRS, the following steps will be taken to review form 990: 1. A draft of form 990 is reviewed by the CEO and CFO. 2. The CEO and CFO will then review form 990 with the finance committee and get approval of form 990 from the finance committee. 3. Once approved by the finance committee, form 990 will be sent to the full board via email for review and full approval. Hard copies of form 990 are made available to board members upon request.”

“All employees and board members are required to sign a conflict of interest questionnaire on an annual basis. Human resources reviews the conflict of interest questionnaires. If there is an indication of a possible conflict of interest for a staff member, the corporate compliance officer will review the questionnaire and make a determination. When a conflict of interest exists, the corporate compliance officer develops a plan to ensure that there are protections, such as having the staff member agree to not share client information, and to not work with a client at Beech Brook with whom they might come in contact at the other entity. If there is an indication of a possible conflict of interest for a board member, the board chair will review the questionnaire and make a determination. If a conflict of interest exists, the board member in question will abstain from voting on the issue.”

“The agency conducts a compensation study prepared by an independent consultant on a periodic basis for the CEO. Compensation for these individuals is determined on an annual basis by the Board of Directors.”

“The organization does not make its governing documents, financial statements, or conflict of interest statement available to the public.”

“Miscellaneous: Program service expenses 1,473,600. Management and general expenses 152,938. Fundraising expenses 13,180. Total expenses 1,639,718.”

“Beech Brook... Helping children and families since 1852 In 1852, when Beech Brook opened its doors as Cleveland's first orphanage, it was the beginning of a long legacy of caring for the children of Northeast Ohio. Today, as a leading mental health agency and child welfare agency, Beech Brook's 200 plus-member staff serves more than 15,000 children, teens and families. From prevention and early intervention programs to intensive treatment for the most seriously disturbed youth, Beech Brook helps to heal troubled children and strengthen families through these and other mental health services: Therapeutic Foster Care Beech Brook's Therapeutic Foster Care is a community-based, mental health foster care program built upon the Teaching Family Model - a strength-based, skills-building treatment model. Therapeutic Foster Care admits children/teens who have recently stepped down from or who are at risk of stepping into a higher level of care, e.g., residential treatment or hospitalization. Frequently these children have a history of major problems in their physical health, school adjustment, peer and adult relationships, and emotional stability. Beech Brook also provides specialized and traditional foster care for children and teens whose mental health needs are less severe. Bridges The Bridges Program provides services to young adults who have left foster care and provides guidance and support as they transition to adulthood. School-Based Mental Health Programs Beech Brook provides mental health support and services to children in elementary schools throughout the Cleveland Municipal School District and in several suburban districts. Working hand-in-hand with children, teachers, administrators and families, Beech Brook helps children to overcome the mental health problems that are getting in the way of their success. This program offers both individual and family counseling, support groups, medication somatic services, parent support and education and linkage with community resources. Adoption Since 1852, placing or reuniting children with families has been at the heart of Beech Brook's mission, and the agency has an extensive history of promoting permanency for a wide variety of special needs children, including those with the most intensive treatment needs and with a history of multiple placements. Outpatient Mental Health Services When children or teens are struggling with emotional or behavioral problems, Beech Brook's Outpatient Mental Health Clinic provides a variety of therapy and support services for them and for their families, including individual and parent counseling; mental health assessment; safety and treatment planning; and access to psychiatric services. Family Preservation When a child is at risk of an out-of-home placement because of severe emotional or behavioral problems, Family Preservation provides intensive, short-term in-home therapy and crisis intervention services to stabilize and support the family before and after reunification. Family Preservation staff is available 24 hours a day/ seven days a week for a limited time to provide mental health services as well as linkage to community resources. Family Preservation services are offered in Cuyahoga and Summit Counties. Project STRIDE Project STRIDE (Skill Building, Teaching, Role Modeling, Independence, Development, and Empowerment) matches adult mentors to youth in foster care with a focus on increasing placement stability for at-risk youth through emotional support and establishing long-lasting bonds. ACT Team for Transitional Youth The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) helps troubled teens and young adults, aged 16-22, achieve a healthy transition into independence and adulthood. The only team of its kind serving this age group in Northeast Ohio, the multidisciplinary team works together to provide each individual with the right mix of treatment and support. Most services are provided in the home or community. The ACT Team has had excellent results in”