Group Homes of Forsyth Inc

“Form 990 is provided to each board member by e-mail for review prior to filing. The organization's certified public accountant is invited to attend the next board meeting to discuss the 990 if there are any unclear issues.”

“Each member of the board of directors signs a conflict of interest policy annually pursuant to the bylaws. Board members are required each year to disclose any conflict of interest and sign a disclosure and confidentiality agreement.”

“The board of directors reviews all salaries of upper management. A performance evaluation is completed for each individual, and the board follows a compensation plan for implementing increases. The organization also participates in a national survey for review of changes in the salary market to remain competitive.”

“All documents are in the board of director's handbook; copies are available upon request. The quality improvement/ quality assurance committee is responsible for the annual review.”

“Springwell network, inc. Has been serving intellectual/developmental disabled adults since 1974. It is our belief that individuals who have developmental disabilities have the inherent right to strive to fulfill their potential as human beings. We believe that many from this population have the cognitive ability to learn the skills necessary to obtain self-sufficiency and eventually be able to live independently. Springwell network, inc.'s experience in this field with this target population is an internal accelerator. Our staff is familiar with the barriers this population faces as they are equipped with the knowledge and ability to teach and assist these individuals to travel the road to becoming self-sufficient. The agency has experience with writing pcp plans and developing targeted goals to increase skill building, confidence, and satisfaction. Springwell network, inc. Is a private, nonprofit corporation established in 1974 which serves the area of forsyth, stokes, and davie county. Primary population consists of diagnosis of intellectual developmental disabilities or dual diagnosis. Springwell network, inc. Operates seven (7) group homes, six in forsyth county and one in stokes county. Residents of the community homes receive on-site, 24-hour direct supervision and support. The primary focus is to integrate individuals into the community. Individuals who choose supported living may live in an apartment or home that they lease or own or in an apartment or home leased by a third party. The agency offers four adult basic education classrooms in collaboration with forsyth technical community college. The classes are arranged according to levels of cognitive ability and preference. The program offers an art/theater curriculum, continuing education, independent skill building, employment training and senior service curriculum. In addition to housing and education, the agency provides nc innovations waiver. At the present time springwell network, inc. Serves 38 individuals in the residential program, 40 individuals in the compensatory program and 122 individuals in the community guide program. Currently, the agency is licensed for day activity through the department of mental health licensure and maintains carf accreditation and contract with cardinal innovations healthcare and partners behavioral health. Onsite trainer for cpr, first aid, nci, clients rights, confidentiality, osha, food safety, documentation data and collection, licensed rn and pharmacist monitoring. 200 individuals served in all 4 programs. In 2018-2019, there was a total of 3 vacancies. Our goal is to create a meaningful and effective return of previously institutionalized residents into the community; and to prevent unnecessary institutionalization of the residents of our community who have developmental disabilities. This is accomplished by admission into our community residential programs where people are provided with life-skills training and afforded an opportunity for full development and maximum independence. All consumers are below the poverty line of income and do not have resources to make it on their own. Consumers are provided periodic physical and dental examinations. Other medical needs, such as speech and physical therapy or psychological and psychiatric treatment are addressed as needed through community services. The primary responsibilities of springwell network, inc. Are to ensure the basic needs of all are available and protected to encourage individualized development. The program plan is reinforced by training in the home and community. Staff shall ensure that activities are suitable for the ages, interests, and treatment/habilitation needs of the clients and clients shall participate in the planning or determining of activities which are of interest to the consumer. The agency prides itself on helping individuals to become self-reliant, contributing members of their community built on recognition of self-respect, hope, and the ability”