Embrace Families Solutions Inc.

“The organization has a management agreement with its controlling organization cbc of central florida - holding, inc. To receive management and administrative services.”

“Resolutions were approved and adopted by the board of directors during fiscal year ended june 30, 2017: * bank resolution giving ceo and cfo authorization to open bank accounts on behalf of community initiatives, inc., and to conduct business for the organization. * contracts resolution by the board of directors authorizing the following officers of community initiative, inc. To execute contracts as necessary to fulfill the mission of the organization: - glen casel, president/ceo - cathy macina, cfo - michael bryant, coo”

“The subcommittees of the organization bring information to the board to be voted on. They do not have the authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“A copy of the form 990 is emailed to the board of directors for review prior to filing the return.”

“If a conflict of interest arises while employed by the organization, the employee is required to disclose this conflict to their supervisor. The supervisor and/or management will make adjustments to work activities, provided adjustment needs to be made.”

“Compensation is reviewed and voted upon annually by the board of directors. The board hires a consultant to do a study and uses external factors such as comparable compensation for similarly qualified persons in functionally comparable positions, as well as internal performance to determine compensation.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request for the same period of disclosure as set forth in section 6104(d).”

“Children's advocacy center osceola: provides coordinated response to child physical and sexual, providing the child and non-offending family access to assessment, advocacy and treatment in a safe, child-friendly setting. The cac osceola model is evidence-based, and is accredited by the national children's alliance. In fy16-17, cac osceola provided services to 670 children, including 136 forensic interviews and 329 forensic medical evaluations by highly qualified, specialized personnel. Primary goals of cac osceola are 1) enhance the community response to suspected child abuse; 2) reduce the trauma experienced by children after abuse is reported; 3) improve child well-being and stability outcomes long-term. First star central florida academy: year-round initiative focused on providing child-welfare involved students with the tools to maximize their high school years to become college ready. The academy is offered to 20+ students in partnership with university of central florida and first star, inc. In fy16-17, the academy included a four-week summer immersion experience on the campus of ucf and multiple sessions during the academic year focused on psychosocial and life skill development. Long-term goals of the academy are for participants to 1) achieve college completion/career training at the same rate as their peers; 2) become economically self-sufficient and contributing members to the community. High school high tech: targets youth in foster care, particularly those residing in group homes, to encourage exploration of stem-focused careers through site visits, guest speakers and job shadowing. Additionally, students receive monthly soft skills training to improve job readiness. In fy16-17, hsht served 156 youth total, including 45 youth in foster care on a multi-visit basis, and provided 26 structured learning opportunities including job shadows to local businesses. Hsht enjoyed a 0% high school drop-out rate among all participant students. Primary goals of hsht are 1) increase high school graduation rate; 2) increase enrollment in post-secondary institutions; 3) improve participation in educational, vocational and employment-related activities in stem-related fields. Pathways to home: works to end child homelessness by providing case management and supports to families with children who are homeless and/or precariously housed. Pth achieves housing stability for families through rapid re-housing, permanent supportive housing, and eviction prevention models. Families participate in strengths-based case management, financial literacy training, and are connected to resources which will improve their long-term self-sufficiency and decrease their need for outside support. In fy16-17, pth expanded its capacity from one county to three, tripling its capacity to serve the region's most vulnerable families and children. As a housing program, pth is uniquely focused on child safety and stability. Long-term goals of pth are 1) prevent and end child and family homelessness; 2) improve child well-being and stability. Public allies central florida: provides career and leadership development for youth and young adults formerly in foster care and those from disadvantaged backgrounds, including first-generation college students, experience being homeless, low income, and of minority race/ethnicity. Service is offered in partnership with public allies, a national americorps program. In fy16-17, pacf placed 27 young adults as apprentices in local non-profit and civic organizations with goals to increase local capacity to serve people in need. After the close of the program year, 87% of participants had secured full-time employment or were enrolled in post-secondary programs full-time. The long-term goal of pacf is to inspire social and systemic change by engaging and activating the leadership potential of young people. Seminole county children's mental health initiative: four-year project to expand the system of care for transition-aged youth”

“The organization has a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit and selection of an independent accountant.”