California Autism Foundation DBA a Better Chance School

“The board of directors reviews a copy of form 990 before it is submitted.”

“The conflict of interest policy is discussed and monitored during board meeting.”

“The board of directors determines compensation for the Organization's officers and key employees based on a review of the salaries at comparable sized non-profit agencies in the bay area and comparable market rate salaries. Compensdation is included in the annual budget and approved by the Board of Directors.”

“The audited financial statements are available upon request.”

“We are currently discussing any changes to existing governing documents during financial committe meetings and disclosure such changes at our routine board meeting. Anytime a conflict of interest is identified, parties involved are notified and mitigating steps are discussed. Financial statements are periodically requested for school board sepla meetings; most are budget requests rather than historical statements.”

“A Better Chance School ("ABC School") (continued) ABC School utilizes Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), TEACCH structured teaching methodologies, Pivotal Response Training, and Community Based Instruction (CBI). ABC School specializes in behavior management, offering a positive behavior support approach to maladaptive behaviors that prevent the student from being successful in a less restricted environment. Utilizing a team approach, students are regularly assessed to determine skill acquisition and maintenance in accordance with the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals. ABC provides 1:2 staff to student support unless otherwise specified in a student's IEP.”

“A Better Chance Adult Day Programs (Age 18+) ("Innovative Choices Day Program") (continued) The overarching goal of the Innovative Choices Day Program is to assist people to live active, interesting lives by providing training and support, so they can: -Explore employment options and/or volunteer work that interests them. -Access their community and participate safely in the activities and events they enjoy. -Develop meaningful relationships. -Increase their ability to make personal choices, advocate and communicate for themself. -Build new skills and experiences so they can become as independent as possible in their daily life and/or advance in their career. Innovative Choices Day Program is a 100% community-based program. Individuals will participate in community events and activities that interest them. Skills targeted for instruction will be based on each individual's needs, person centered planning, and abilities and interests. Skills addressed will typically focus in three general areas which include the following: -Employment and Volunteerism: those who wish to explore employment and volunteerism will go through a person-centered discovery process which includes identifying vocational strengths and goals, pre-employment foundational skills training, volunteer experiences and other exploration opportunities based on the expressed interests of individuals served. -Community: Based on personal interest and abilities, skills will be taught on an individualized basis, in the natural environment. Opportunities to explore and access community resources and facilities, learn public transportation, engage in interactions with the general public, community safety and job exploration will build skills and enrich experiences. -Self-Advocacy/Social Skills: Based on individual abilities, choices and interests, skills areas could include appropriate social behavior, making friends, initiating social interactions, advocating for oneself, learning to make informed choices and decisions.”

“A Better Chance Supported Living Services ("ABC Supported Living Services") (continued) ABC Supported Living provides individuals the opportunity to live in their own house or apartment and experience greater independence than is possible in a licensed, residential home environment. Individuals are provided necessary support and assistance while promoting autonomy, independence, inclusion, and empowerment. The services, goals and support are collaboratively planned and developed with each individual and based on their specific needs and desires. Additionally, ABC Supported Living Services teaches individuals how to build healthy, sustainable relationships across many sectors that extend into the community, thus providing them with the emotional, spiritual, physical and service support needed for success. ABC Supported Living Services provides individuals the opportunity to live a fully engage lifestyle within the community and provides information and access to resources including, but not limited to: -Locating and securing affordable housing -Budgeting -Time management/scheduling of medical and dental appointments -Assistance with medication -Routine household chores, personal laundry and hygiene -Grocery shopping, meal preparation, dietary needs -Public transportation -Access to 24-hour Emergency Support System”