Solid Ground

“Form 990 is posted for the board's review for one week prior to filing to allow time for questions and comments. The board treasurer will sign form 990 following the comment period.”

“Directors and officers annually sign a statement that certifies their adherence to the agency's conflict of interest policy.”

“The executive director is reviewed annually by the entire board of directors via written survey. The board chair is responsible for overseeing the process, compiling the surveys and writing the final evaluation. The executive director also completes a written self-assessment; supporting documents include the prior year audited financial statements and year-end report. The executive committee (chair, vice chair, treasurer and secretary)then meet with the executive director to review the evaluation and determine compensation. Compensation guidelines are set using the minnesota council of nonprofits salary survey.”

“Key employees are reviewed annually by the employee's supervisor (the executive director). The employee is asked to complete a written self- assessment as part of the process. Compensation guidelines are determined using the minnesota council of nonprofits salary survey.”

“Financial statements and other documents can be found on the agency's own website as well as the websites of the charities review council and guidestar. Copies are also made available upon request.”

“Place residents typically have significant mental, chemical and/or physical health issues, histories of domestic violence and other trauma. Residents are partnered with a family advocate who serves as a case manager and helps coordinate and access services for the family, such as food assistance, health services, application/advocacy for benefits, and other basic needs. A parenting & youth coordinator helps assess and coordinate services for children and youth and provides parenting support and education. The program provides employment readiness classes to help residents build appropriate "soft skills- and better understand the world of work, as well as learn to successfully complete job applications, create resumes and interview for positions. Residents also attend dialectical behavior therapy (dbt) skills training, which is designed to help them better manage their emotions and make healthy life choices. Other groups that contribute to developing residents' self-efficacy include parenting, budgeting and tenant training. Students in grades k-8 also participate in the learning & enrichment program, an after-school tutoring program that provides one-on- one tutoring using community volunteers. East metro place houses about 200 adults and children annually.”

“Benefits, and other basic needs. The family advocate also acts as a liaison with landlords, to help mediate any problems and model appropriate tenant behavior for program participants. A part-time employment coordinator also works with parents to help them find employment or increase their earnings so that they will be able to afford full market rent within 12-18 months. Homesafe is a "turn-key housing" model, meaning that participants remain in their housing once done in the program, providing greater stability for both children and parents, alike.”

“Tenant behavior for program participants. A part-time employment coordinator also works with parents to help them increase their earnings so that they will be able to afford full market rent within 6 months. Home again is also a "turn-key housing" model, meaning that participants remain in their housing once done in the program, providing greater stability for both children and parents, alike.”