Baptist Childrens Homes of North Carolina Incorporated

“CEO, CFO, Sr. Vice President and Executive committee review the 990 in draft before being signed by Sr. Vice President.”

“Baptist Children's Homes of NC maintains a Conflict of Interest Policy for its employees, trustees, consultants, volunteers, etc. Each of these groups is required to disclose to Baptist Children's Homes of NC any relationship they have with providers for goods and services being offered to Baptist Children's Homes of NC. The CEO, CFO and other management staff monitor employee relationships with outside vendors, consultants, etc. to make sure there are no conflicts of interest. No family members of employees receive preferential treatment when applying for services. These are strictly monitored by management.Trustees, consultants and members of volunteer committees are eligible to provide services as long as they go through a bid process and it is determined they offer the lowest price available for their product or services. Trustees are also asked to sign a statement saying they have no conflict of interest with Baptist Children's Homes of NC in serving their trustee role. A signed statement also states that their family members are not involved in a conflict of interest with products or services offered to Baptist Children's Homes of NC. If a matter should come before the Board of Trustees that involves trustees business or organization, he/she would recluse himself/herself from any decision-making process.”

“Process for determining compensation to CEO is done by the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees. The Executive Committee is considered the compensation committee for the CEO. The Executive Committee seeks outside sources for preparing the CEO's compensation such as other like organizations, Baptist Retirement Homes, colleges and universities and the Baptist State Convention. There is no written employment contract. Baptist Children's Homes of NC also participates in the compensation survey done by the North Carolina Center for Non-Profits and the Executive Committee also has access to that survey and uses it also as a compensation guide. The Executive Committee has the authority to approve compensation and benefits changes for the CEO based on bylaws.”

“Available upon request.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: The North Carolina Baptist Aging Ministry (NCBAM) - NCBAM is a non-residential program providing information and resources to North Carolina's aging population. The ministry helps them maintain their independence and a quality life by connecting aging adults and their families with resources to meet needs, and on coordinating practical ministries. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Emergency Care - Emergency Care is provided for children during a family crisis. Safe, immediate care is given to the child while the family is helped to de-escalate the crisis and to develop an immediate plan. The maximum length of stay is 60 days. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Scholarships - All children in care meeting the established criteria for eligibility receive scholarships and/or loans. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: Residential Wilderness Camping programs - Baptist Children's Homes' offers residential wilderness camps for school-aged boys and girls. Cameron Boys Camp is located in Cameron, NC near Southern Pines. Camp Duncan for Girls is based in Aberdeen close to Pinehurst. Camp provides behavioral change for children in a highly structured, wilderness environment. Three staff members called Chiefs supervise each group of ten children. The well-balanced, licensed alternative education program teaches discipline and self-worth. The program provides children and their families an opportunity to work out problems. From arrival at camp through follow-up visits in the home, social workers focus on all family members. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: Family Care residential services - Family Care offers supportive group homes for single mothers and their children. The transitional program provides a goal-focused living environment within a cottage setting. Family Care is specifically structured to help mothers transition to a successful, independent living situation. Mothers learn the skills needed to obtain and maintain a stable home, job and income. Baptist Children's Homes' counselor and live-in residential manager assist the mother in setting and achieving family goals, developing parenting and job skills, budgeting, and resolving transportation needs.”