Lawrence Hall

“The external accounting firm prepares the Form 990 based on information provided by the organization. The Chief Financial Officer of the Agency completes a thorough review of the Form 990 and approves a draft filing to be distributed to all Trustees for questions and comments. Feedback is required within five days of distribution. Once all inquiries are resolved and any necessary changes are made, the Form 990 is finalized and filed with the Internal Revenue Service.”

“The Agency maintains an Ethical Conduct Policy, which includes provisions specifically addressing Conflicts of Interest. On an annual basis, the President of the Board of Trustees formally presents the Ethical Conduct Policy at a Board of Trustees meeting and distributes the policy to each Trustee along with a disclosure form that the Trustee must sign and return disclosing any conflicts of interest. In addition, the Personnel Committee and the Review Committee of the Board, both charged with Excess Benefit Transaction Review, meet annually to review Trustee conflict of interest statements and to disclose Agency operations with executive management to ensure that any such activities are being appropriately reported and approved. The Conflict of Interest policy as described here applies to all Board members. Any person with a conflict of interest is prohibited from participating in deliberations or actions surrounding any applicable transactions.”

“The Review Committee, composed of the Chairman, President, and President-elect of the Board of Trustees of the Agency and the Chairman of the Personnel Committee, will review and approve the compensation arrangements for disqualified persons (voting members of LH'S Board of Trustees, Chief Executive Officer, Executive Vice President-Program, Executive Vice President-Finance, Executive Vice President-Administration, any individual/entity that contributes in excess of 2% of the organization's annual contribution (significant contributor)) on an annual basis in conjunction with annual salary adjustments or more frequently, as needed, in conjunction with any other proposed compensation transactions. Such review and approval will be conducted in advance of implementation of the compensation adjustment. Such review and approval will be based on comparable compensation data relevant to the disqualified person's position and function with the Agency. Such review and approval will be appropriately documented as a matter of record in the minutes for the Review Committee meeting at which the review takes place.”

“The organization currently makes its annual financial statements available to the public by posting on the Agency's website. Governing documents and the Conflict of Interest policy are not posted on the website but would be provided upon request. All documents are made available pursuant to the disclosure requirements of section 6104(d).”

“Lawrence Hall is a not-for-profit child welfare agency established to assist, through a seamless delivery of Services, at-risk youth and their families, to develop the self-worth, knowledge, and skills they need to lead independent and productive lives.”

“In FY18 the Lawrence Hall continuum of care offered results-oriented treatment and therapeutic services to over 425 youth and 250 families throughout the Foster Care, Residential Treatment and Older Adolescent Programs. Youth and their families access evidence-based results-oriented treatment programs and supportive services including mental and behavioral health care, medical and wellness services, therapeutic recreation and expressive therapies (art, music, pet therapy, and horticulture) services, family therapy and case management, civic engagement and volunteerism, LGBT support services, and spiritual development. Our service model offered in a stable and caring environment, addresses trauma, promotes attachment and bonding, and supports the family connection while teaching youth the self-management skills necessary in order to life successful, independent lives.”

“In FY18 Lawrence Hall Therapeutic Day School (Chicago Campus) educated nearly 97 students with emotional challenges, behavioral disorders and learning disabilities that inhibit success in their local public school settings. A rigorous curriculum aligned with the Illinois Common Core Standards, combined with the Classroom Community Model (an evidence-based affective education program) allows students to achieve academic progress while learning the self-regulation and pro-skills they need to be successful beyond the school walls. In FY18 there was a 69% attendance rate and a 100% graduation rate. All Therapeutic Day School Teachers hold special education certification and over 60% have a master's degree. For the sixth consecutive year the National Association of Special Education Teachers recognized LH Therapeutic School as a School of Excellence for its exceptional dedication, commitment and achievement in the field of special education.”

“In FY18 the Workforce Development Program Vocational Services programming continued to grow its efforts to prepare young adults to enter the workforce, providing them with job readiness skill-building, career readiness training, job coaching, mentoring, internships and supported job placement. The MYTIME Workforce Development Program piloted in FY12 with more than 60 older youth, continued into FY18 with a contract to serve 120 youth. Youth received employment assessments, career training, job coaching and mentoring, and supported job placement. This year, in addition to, One Summer Chicago, Right Turn, Summer Youth Employment Program, R.I.S.E. and After School Matters we added, Mayors Mentoring Initiative and Community Youth Employment Program through a variety of City, State and Federal Grants. The Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant (CB-VIP) through the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority allows Lawrence Hall to provide case management, expungement services and therapy to young adults involved in the justice system. Additionally, Lawrence Hall hosts a community based anti-violence coalition through this program.”

“Pension-Related Changes 698,873. Increase in Value of Beneficial Interest 334,079. Idle Property Expenses -21,073.”