Chris Kids Inc

“Chris 180 provides a copy of the form 990 to the audit & finance committee and board of directors for review, prior to filing.”

“Chris 180 is committed to avoiding both conflicts of interest and the appearance of conflicts of interest. When someone (employee or board member) feels there is a conflict of interest they may consult with the ceo directly. If they are uncomfortable discussing with the ceo, chris 180 has contracted with a third party (the network) that provides an 800 number for anyone to report an ethics or conflict of interest report. The caller does not have to identify themselves to protect their anonymity. The interviewer relays the information to senior management or the board of directors based on the nature of the issue. All allegations are investigated. Monthly reports are received from the network, reviewed by a member of senior management and retained for further needs.”

“Chris 180 utilized a 3rd party study as well as a comparative study with similar organizations with comparable complexity, size and services.”

“Chris 180 utilized a 3rd party study as well as a comparative study with similar organizations with comparable complexity, size and services.”

“Financial statements are listed on the organization's website; governing documents and conflict of interest policies are made available to the public upon reasonable request.”

“In May 2020, the Organization obtained a Small Business Administration ("SBA") loan under the Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") totaling $2,600,149. The PPP loan bears interest at 1.00% and may require repayment under certain circumstances. Under the terms of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Securities Act (the "Cares Act"), the Organization may apply with the lending institution for PPP loan proceeds used within a specified time period to be forgiven, provided the proceeds are used to cover certain payroll and other expenses as defined by the Cares Act. The Organization intends for the loan to be forgiven and has treated the loan as a conditional grant, recording revenue as qualifying expenses are incurred. As of December 31, 2020, the Organization has utilized all PPP funding on qualifying expenses and accordingly has recorded as a contribution within the statement of activities and changes in net assets for the full amount. The Organization intends on applying for complete loan forgiveness in 2021 and expects the PPP funds to be forgiven in full.”

“The CHRIS Training Institute: The CHRIS Training Institute provides high quality training with a focus on trauma informed care, child abuse prevention, diversity and inclusion. Training is provided with the intent of exponentially expanding impact in the areas of clinical professional services, human services, child welfare, juvenile justice, and family welfare, while promoting prevention and increasing awareness of the importance of treating trauma, mental health and addiction as wise investments in the future. During 2020, 3,825 unduplicated external individuals attended trainings. Trauma STARs is CHRIS 180's signature trauma training program utilizing the evidence- based Attachment, Regulation and Competency framework. CHRIS 180 adapted to the pandemic and offered most trainings virtually including trauma training provided for 1,395 school personnel and secondary trauma trainings which were provided to employees of non-profits, schools and service providers, (such as the YMCA, Goodwill, NAMI, KIPP Schools) and the Georgia Department of Family and Children Services. Youth/Adult Mental Health First Aid and clinical professional courses such as Motivational Interviewing, Ethics, EMDR (a trauma therapy), Play Therapy, Trauma Assessments, and Comprehensive Child and Family Assessment Trainings were provided over the course of 2020 to both internal and external participants. Specialized training was provided to 653 staff participants as well as 3,825 external participants in areas ranging from trauma informed practice, professional clinical services, secondary trauma, self-care, grief and loss, cultural diversity, working with emerging adults, working with LGBTQ+ youth, and sexually exploited youth, the prevention of child sexual abuse, bullying and understanding diversity. Management training was also provided to 45 middle managers at CHRIS 180 and virtual courses in Edutainment are helping all CHRIS 180 departments and programs develop and conduct effective virtual meetings. The Institute for Spiritual Health and Wellness began operating as a part of the CHRIS Training Institute on January 1st adding a spiritual care component to our training, to our behavioral health services and to our work in the community. Through a contract with Northside Hospital, CHRIS 180 recruits, supervises, and trains Chaplaincy Residents who serve their residencies at Northside Hospital in Atlanta and Northside-Gwinnett Hospital. Interns also work in the hospital and community. The Institute for Spiritual Health and Wellness prepares individuals for certification as chaplains who provide spiritual care in medical settings and in community settings. In October, accreditation examiners highlighted the excellent job that Northside Hospital and CHRIS 180 did in pivoting to ensure quality training and supervision for both residents and interns during the pandemic. The Institute was re-accredited by the ACPE, the national accrediting body for Spiritual Care. During 2020, 28 Chaplaincy residents provided invaluable services for patients in both hospitals and four interns provided invaluable support for clients and staff in four CHRIS 180 programs.”