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

“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: 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 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. 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. REACH Program Beech Brook's REACH program teaches emotionally or behaviorally troubled children and their families important skills to improve their functioning in all settings, including the home, school, and community. Skills can include social skills, improved communication, problem-solving, appropriate decision making, and parental techniques. The program, which is often provided in conjunction with School-Based Mental Health Services, also provides linkages to other programs and services. 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. Bridges The Bridges Program provides services to young adults who have left foster care and provides guidance and support as they transition to adulthood. Childcare Consultation Training and site-based consultation for childcare centers to help identify and refer children with behavioral problems and/or developmental challenges. Comprehensive Sex Education (CSE) Evidence-based, inclusive, medically accurate, age-appropriate curriculum for students in grades 5-12, including skill building and healthy decision making; reproductive health and development; pregnancy and STD prevention; and social and emotional development. Early Childhood Services Home-based therapy and early intervention for children ages 0-5 who are struggling with emotional, behavioral and/or developmental challenges. Family Health Family Health encompasses a wide range of school-based and community-based programs designed to strengthen and support families and children. Among the many programs operating under the umbrella of Family Health are the following: - Comprehensive sex education for students in Cleveland and surrounding school districts; - The Family Drop-In Center provides education, support groups and resources for low-income families. The center is located in the Carl B. Stokes Social Services mall and is operated in partne”