Family Self Help Center Inc

“A detailed review of form 990 is completed by the board treasurer. The treasurer then reports in summary the findings of the 990 to the finance committee of the board of directors. The committee makes a motion to approve the 990 as completed or requires that the report be amended. A record of the committee's action is recorded and maintained with the corporate records. Finance members receive a copy, and it is made available to all other board members.”

“Lafayette house has a written conflict of interest policy. The board of directors are required to review the policy, sign that they agree to comply and submit in writing potential conflicts, at least annually. As part of our written corporate compliance plan, the corporate compliance officer is responsible for monitoring risk areas and to ensure ongoing conformance with this policy.”

“Generally annually, the president of the board of directors appoints a personnel committee to conduct an evaluation of the executive director's performance for the past year. The personnel committee reviews salary and benefit trends for similar executive staff at similar organizations in southwest missouri. Following the review, the committee reviews the evaluation with the full board of directors and recommends compensation for the executive directors for the coming year. Compensation for other key employees is established by the executive director and submitted to the full board of directors for final review and approval.”

“Lafayette house makes all governing documents, conflicts of interest policy and financial statements available to anyone by request. The executive director or designees will assist any person requesting access to these documents by appointment. In addition, certain documents are regularly submitted to outside monitoring or oversight organizations including: governing documents are reviewed semi-annually by monitors from the missouri department of mental health in conjunction with their certification review; policies including conflict of interest are distributed to all employees at their initial orientation session and annually at their performance evaluation. Annual independent audits and financial reports are filed with approximately 18 external funding entities (local, state, and national).”

“Lafayette house's mission is to be a safe sanctuary, offering compassionate and empowering services to heal the effect of domestic violence, sexual assualt and substance use disorders. The organization is committed to meeting the needs of families affected by domestic violence, sexual assault and chemical dependency. We provide comprehensive services including prevention, shelter, recovery, case management, daycare, advocacy and social support.”