Onward Hope Incorporated

“The form 990 is reviewed and approved by the president. It is then distributed to the board and allowed a comment period prior to being filed.”

“Each covered person (director, officer, and key employee)is required to disclose in good faith and in writing to the board of directors all material facts related to conflicts of interests, or the appearance of a conflict of interest, pertaining to any proposed transaction or other arrangement. Disclosures should be made in advance, before any action is taken on the matter. Each current director, officer, or key employee of the organization, as well as nominees for director (prior to initial election), must submit to the secretary of the organization at least once per year (and updated as appropriate) a conflict of interest questionairre. The board of directors will review all conflicts of interest and determine whether to approve or ratify any such matters. The board of directors may on approve the underlying matter if it determines that such matter, under the terms and within the circumstances and conditions presented, is fair, reasonable, and in the best interests of the organization at the time of such determination. Persons with any interest in any matter under review by the board are not permitted to be present at or participate in any deliberations or voting by the board with respect to the matter giving rise to potential conflict, and must not attempt to influence improperly the deliberation or voting on such matter. In appropriate circumstances, any such person may be called upon to provide information relevant to the determination prior to the commencement of deliberations or voting related thereto.”

“All governing documents, conflicts of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public year round, upon request.”

“In the year 2024, our foster care and adoption services program continued its unwavering commitment to transforming the lives of vulnerable youth and families in arizona. Throughout the year we extended our reach and impact through a range of strategic initiatives and heartfelt engagements. 1. Comprehensive training and support: serving multiple families over several training sessions, our objective was to equip families with the essential knowledge and skills needed to provide a nurturing and stable environment for arizona's most vulnerable youth. By offering specialized training and ongoing support, we aimed to strengthen family bonds and promote healthier outcomes for children in the foster care system. Long term goals: our long-term goal revolves around building a robust community of empowered caregivers who are capable of fostering positive change in the lives of children. By ensuring that families recieve the guidance they need, we aim to create a sustainable support network that extends far beyond their immediate engagement with our organization. 2. Successful reunifications and adoptions: with hundreds of individuals served, dozens of fostered children, and several families reunified and children adopted, we have remained dedicated to achieving stable and loving homes for children by facilitating reunifications and adoptions. Our specialized approach allowed us to successfully reunify multiple families, reuniting children with their biological family whenever possible. Additionally, we have had several successful adoptions completed, providing permanent and secure families for children who had experienced uncertainty. Long term goal: our overarching goal is to significantly contribute to reducing the number of children in the foster care system by facilitating successful reunifications and adoptions. By focusing on individualized plans with extensive support, we strive to minimize the time children spend in foster care and maximize the opportunities for lifelong stability. 3. Community engagement events. Over the course of several events with hundreds of youth beneficiaries, we aimed to raise awareness about foster care and adoption while celebrating the resilience of children and families in our program. Our long term goal is to foster a culture of community engagement and support for children and families involved in the foster care and adoption journey. By hosting annual events, we seek to increase public understanding of the challenges faced by these families and generate greater empathy and involvement from the broader community. In 2025 we continued to stand as a beacon of hope for children and families, striving to create lasting positive impacts through our foster care and adoption services program. Through comprehensive training, successful reunification and adoptions, and community engagement, we move closer to achieving our vision of a brighter future for all involved.”