Lineage Project Inc

“Prior to each year's filing, Lineage Project's Form 990 is presented by its auditor to: the members of the Board of Director's Finance and Audit Committee, including the Board Treasurer; the Executive Director(s); and the Director of Finance and Administration-each of whom have time to review the Form 990 in detail and ask questions of the auditor. Additionally, prior to filing, the Form 990 is circulated to the full Board of Directors for review.”

“Yes, Lineage Project has a written conflict of interest policy. All board members review and sign the written policy on an annual basis, and new board members review and sign the policy as part of their orientation to board service. The Board Chair, the board's Executive Committee, and the Executive Director(s) are primarily responsible for the first steps in assessing any potential conflicts of interest among board members and enforcing compliance. Should a perceived or actual conflict require additional attention beyond these parties, it would be raised with the entire Board of Directors and, if warranted, outside counsel.”

“Lineage Project's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements were made available to the public by request during the tax year.”

“The Executive Director is hired by the board of directors who reviews resumes, interviews candidates and establishes/approves the rate of pay.”

“Mission statement Lineage teaches trauma-sensitive mindfulness to young people (12 - 24 years old) and adult staff inside NYC's court, foster care, education, shelter, immigration, psychiatric, and suspension systems. Our programs break down race/class barriers to mindfulness education so that young people-especially Black and brown young people inside of/impacted by systems-can: 1) access beneficial mindfulness tools to support their wellbeing; and 2) feel seen and supported through meaningful connection to peers/adult staff in the midst of challenging situations. Our programs for young people nourish inner/collective wellbeing, joy, reflection, and connection. We teach using a three-part model that fosters embodied awareness through movement (e.g., yoga/qi gong), thematic discussions, and guided meditation. Our staff work introduces concrete practices to foster cultures of collective care and provides trauma/nervous system education to mitigate secondary trauma and staff burnout.”

“Below are service accomplishments from our three largest 2021 program areas: 1) Community-based programs; 2) Programs for court-involved/incarcerated young people; and 3) Mindfulness-based professional development training for adult staff who work with young people inside/impacted by NYC systems. Community-Based Programs In 2021, we taught young people at community-based NYC organizations that work with young people inside/impacted by systems and their caregivers. A critical new focus of our work is offering mindfulness programs in Spanish. We launched our first-ever Spanish language program, in partnership with Terra Firma at Montefiore (a nationally-recognized medical-legal partnership promoting the well-being of immigrant children through direct services and advocacy). This program was for teenagers who came to the U.S. as unaccompanied minors, mostly from Central America. We also continued our partnership with Boys Club of New York through virtual programs-teaching young people, 12-15 years old, mindfulness, yoga, and qi gong practices to help them manage the stress, anxiety, and uncertainty of the pandemic. Additionally, we taught a virtual mindfulness program for young people and their caregivers in partnership with the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development-providing participants with opportunities to learn short, simple mindfulness practices to support their wellbeing. These programs were integrated into family game nights that were available, free of charge, to families across all five boroughs. Programs for Court-Involved Young People In 2021, we taught our first hybrid (virtual + in-person) mindfulness program for young people incarcerated in a "Close to Home" facility in Brooklyn, operated by the human services agency Rising Ground. We supported young people navigating the compounded challenges of being incarcerated during the pandemic-teaching them simple, concrete mindfulness-based strategies to help them cope with and manage the stress and uncertainty of court appearances and their transitions back into the community. All participants were given certificates of completion for their time spent in our program. Additionally, these certificates were included in young peoples' administrative documentation, and could be shared with their lawyers and judges during subsequent court appearances. Professional Trainings In 2021, we offered mindfulness-based professional development (PD) trainings to participants across New York State. (Our transition to virtual programming during the pandemic made it possible for us to expand our programs' geographic reach). We trained adults who work homeless youth and families across New York State (NYS TEACHS), classroom teachers and administrators in charter schools for middle schoolers and highschoolers (New Visions for Public Education), and mindfulness teachers-in-training seeking specialized techniques for working with young people (Interdependence Project). Participants learned how to: 1) make more skillful, empathic, and intentional decisions about how they conduct their high-stakes relational work with young people experiencing disproportionately high levels of interpersonal trauma; and 2) how and when to employ concrete, practical, and specialized tools/supports that can help staff sustain themselves amidst the stress, vicarious trauma, and immense emotional toll of working inside systems serving system involved/impacted young people. Across our virtual sites, staff reported learning valuable coping skills for managing stress, and an increase in their sense of connection to others during an acutely uncertain and isolating time. One educator who participated in a three-part training for principals and teachers commented: "The topics and tools covered were relevant to my work. We learned quick regulation techniques that can be used for ourselves and our students."”

“Description:other professional fees total fees:91750”