Mommies in Need Inc.

“The organization emails the full 990 to the board for review and discuss. The board approves the draft for submission to the irs.”

“Each year we have the board members fill out a confilict of interest form. These forms are then reviewed by the board to find potential conflicts of interest.”

“The organization has a written employee contract, yearly review and performance goals and the board approves the salary of all key employees annually.”

“Upon request the organization makes all governing documents available to the general public.”

“See form 990, part iii, line 4a explanation below”

“See form 990, part iii, line 4a explanation below”

“Mommies in need - description of programs mission: caring for kids so families can access healthcare 1. Mommies in need mommies in need is a nonprofit organization that supports families by providing safe, loving childcare from expert staff so family members can get the medical care they need. 2. In-home community through our in-home program, mommies in need sends specially trained, background-checked, cpr-certified nannies into the homes of families to care for the children and create a community of support, all at no cost to families. This program is unique because the nannies are trauma-informed childcare professionals who understand the ways in which these families' circumstances differentiate them from typical childcare needs. Our nannies are also employees of mommies in need. This allows us to send the same nanny to the same family for the duration of their contract and means that the moms and children are able to form strong bonds with their nannies, making their care much more meaningful and consistent. This program is funded by individual donations and grants. 3. Virtual community (sponsored by comerica) the virtual community program provides an online forum to connect families that are dealing with a medical issue by creating a safe space where families can share experiences, ask questions and support each other. While a family is part of the virtual community, they can request a one-time shipment of books, educational toys, and arts and craft supplies to complete at their leisure. Families that are interested can also apply to have a dedicated nanny assigned to their family for virtual videoconference activities. Virtual community nannies get to know each child through video calls and engage them in scheduled activities each week. The goal of these extra services is to give the parents or guardians a chance to rest while the children are busy engaging with their nanny online and completing educational, entertaining projects. There is no cost to families. This program is funded by comerica bank. 4. Annie's place annie's place is a newly constructed, bright, beautiful, licensed childcare center located on the parkland hospital campus. Once a family is enrolled, children can attend the program while their parents or legal guardians attend their own medical appointments. There is no cost to families. Annie's place provides childcare for children ages 0 - 6 years old with some spots available for older children. Our specially trained, bilingual teachers and staff, including social workers and play therapists, understand the unique circumstances involved with a health crisis in the family and are there to give the children a safe, fun, fulfilling experience so the parents or guardians can focus on their health. We offer a comprehensive, research-based curriculum in both english and spanish. We have four classrooms, customized by age, and an indoor play area. We provide healthy snacks and a hot lunch every day. Diapers, wipes, formula, and bottles are provided. If needed, breast milk can be stored on site. This program is funded by grants and individual donations. Annie's place also provides complimentary respite and emergency backup childcare to first responders on the front lines of the covid-19 crisis. 5. Play therapy (sponsored by crystal charity ball) our play therapy program supports parents who are experiencing a health crisis. We know one of the ways we can best support parents is to support their kids because a diagnosis is stressful for everyone in the family. Our licensed play therapist will support a parent by sharing the developmentally appropriate way to tell a child about a medical condition, how to discipline children with anxiety, depression, aggression, adhd and other internalizing and externalizing behaviors, and help navigate a "new normal". Once a family is enrolled, we can offer children ages 3-12 years old 10 free sessions. Our play therapist will help children learn to express emotions and modify be”

“Committee's oversight and selection process the organization has a committee that assumes responsibility of the oversight of the audit and selection of an independent accountant. There was no change to the process during the tax year.”