Safehome Inc.

“Prior to filing, the form 990 is provided to the finance committee for its review and approval. Once the finance committee has approved the form 990, it is provided to the board of directors for its review and approval with the recommendation of approval by the finance committee. Once the board of directors has approved the form 990, it is filed.”

“Members of the board of directors review, discuss, and sign the conflict of interest policy on an annual basis. Any apparent or potential conflicts of interest are identified, discussed and resolved by the board. Historically, the agency has not had conflict of interest issues.”

“Executive compensation undergoes an annual review by the board of directors and executive committee. A salaries and benefits survey of nonprofit organizations of greater kansas city is used for benchmarking purposes. Executive compensation was last reviewed in 2021.”

“Other officers and key employees compensation is reviewed annually as part of the annual budget process by the president/ceo and finance committee of the board of directors. Other officers and key employees compensation was last reviewed in 2021.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financials statements available to the general public upon request. The financial statements and audit report are filed with the federal audit clearinghouse.”

“Shelter: in 2021, the organization provided 131 adults and 120 children with 13,081 bed nights of safe refuge in its 24 room emergency shelter. The organization's shelter includes a crisis hotline, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to provide help with immediate safety planning and connect victims with the organization's or other community resources they need to escape domestic violence situations. In 2021, the organization responded to 2,797 hotline calls. The organization also provides rent assistance and supportive services to families who transition to independent living. In 2021, the organization assisted 39 adults and 59 children to obtain their own independent housing.”

“Outreach and advocacy healthcare advocacy - healthcare advocates offer help to victims of domestic violence in healthcare settings such as hospitals and medical clinics. Through its healthcare advocacy program, the organization educated 733 individuals and trained 1,201 medical professionals in 2021 to recognize and respond to victims of domestic violence. Community education - the organization educates victims and the community at large about domestic violence issues. Economic advocates assist clients with budgeting and financial management education individually and in structured classes. In 2021, the organization reached 12,241 individuals through its community education programs. Court and legal services advocacy - the organization provides assistance to victims at the district court. The organization is the only domestic violence agency in the kansas city metro area or in the state of kansas to have a full-time attorney on staff. In 2021, the organization assisted 140 individuals with legal services directly from its full-time attorney, and assisted 782 victims with learning about domestic violence protection from abuse orders and the legal process in district court through its legal advocacy services.”

“Children's services: children receive supportive services for school, health care, and daily needs. The organization's licensed child and family therapists are skilled in working with children exposed to or affected by domestic violence. Safehome also provides a staffed children's center for clients' children to utilize during clients' therapy sessions, legal counsel and court appearances. A summer program, with a summer camp counselor, provides extracurricular summer activities to children and their families.”