Sunshine Inc. Residential and Support Services

“The sole member of the filing organization is sunshine communities.”

“Per the organization's code of regulations, the sole member may elect and remove directors.”

“Sunshine communities, the parent company, holds reserve powers for sunshine inc. Residential and support services.”

“A copy of the organization's form 990 was provided to the board for review and comments prior to filing.”

“Sunshine inc. Residential & support services regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with its conflict of interest policy by requiring updated conflict of interest policy statements to be reviewed and signed by the board members on an annual basis.”

“Sunshine inc. Residential and support services' director of h.r. Provides salary survey data and performance reviews to the board to determine the president/ceo's salary on an annual basis. Other officer's compensation is determined based on salary survey data and performance reviews.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request.”

“Sunshine communities' finance committee assumes responsibility for the oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of its independent accountant.”

“Sunshine's mission is to create community among people with developmental disabilities, their families, friends and staff. We do this by offering services that enable all of us to build relationships that enhance our lives through mutual caring and growth. To achieve this mission, sunshine inc. Residential and support services (sirss) offers a wide array of services and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The organization touches the lives of over 1000 individuals annually. Among the services offered are residential supports in intermediate care facilities, community group homes or the individuals' own homes depending on their choice. In addition sirss offers respite services so that families with a family member who has developmental disabilities can take a break from caretaking, knowing that their family member is safe and happy. Individuals served often have complicating medical or mental health conditions in addition to a developmental disability. To meet their needs, sirss offers medical and clinical services including nursing care, occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy. These services are offered in a variety of adapted settings including a therapeutic pool and therapeutic riding center. For 20 years sirss has helped families raising children whose developmental disability influences challenging behaviors. By building a system of supports around the families and teaching simple strategies for managing behaviors, many children have been able to remain in their family home rather than growing up in an institutional setting. How this work is done is as critical as what is done. Creating a sense of community is inherent in the work, and the values driving the work are tenderness, mutuality, spirituality, integrity and stewardship.”