Communuity Action Inc. of Central Texas

“The 990 is reviewed by the fiscal officer and executive director and then it is presented to the board of directors at the next scheduled meeting following receipt of the 990 from the preparer.”

“Conflicts of interest are monitored and discussed as they arise.”

“Annually the human resources director performs a wage comparison study. The study compares salaries of executive directors within the same geographic area and who manage similar annual agency budgets. The findings of this study is presented to the board of directors who determine the annual salary of the executive director.”

“The executive director will manage the day to day operations of the corporation, including the hiring, supervision, and termination of employment of agency staff and consultants as set forth in the agency personnel manual that has been approved by the board of directors.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request. Anyone appearing in person at the offices of the organization during normal working hours and making a request to inspect the forms will be granted access to file copies of the forms. Additionally, written requests for copies of the forms are accepted. The organization does require prepayment of all copying and shipping charges and will provide all requested copies within 30 days of receipt of payment.”

“Community action, inc. Of central texas' mission is to develop opportunities for people and communities to realize their potential by providing resources and comprehensive services to empower central texans of all ages to become self-sufficient.”

“The early childhood education (head start/early head start, and texas home visiting) head start program provides continuous, intensive and comprehensive child development and family support services to economically disadvantaged families with children between the ages of birth-to-five years and pregnant women. The head start program supports children's growth and development in a positive learning environment through a variety of services that include early learning, health and nutrition services, and child and family well-being. Annually, community action serves 488 children ages birth-to-five years and pregnant women at 12 head start program child development centers in hays and caldwell counties. The texas home-visiting program provides intensive and comprehensive child development and family support homebased services to families with children between the ages of birth-to-five years. Annually, community action serves 160 families and children in home-based programs in hays county.”

“Community health services provides a variety of services that include reproductive health services; breast cancer awareness and breast cancer case management services; primary health care; prescription assistance; and hiv/aids awareness, testing and case management. Reproductive health care for men and women include a wide variety of birth control methods. Other services include well woman exams; pregnancy testing; sexually transmitted infections testing & treatment. Fees are based on a sliding fee scale and we accept medicaid and healthy texas women. Primary health care provides health care services for adults who do not have any other type of health insurance and meet income guidelines. The breast cancer program includes screening for breast cancer. Case management is provided if diagnosed with cancer. Hiv/aids services includes case management for hiv positive individuals in the eight counties surrounding travis co. Case management includes transportation to medical appointments and other support services.”

“The community services program provides a variety of services that include energy assistance programs to help low-income households with energy costs; comprehensive case management services for families working toward self- sufficiency; and a senior citizen center. The energy assistance programs utilize local and state resources to provide funding for households with the highest energy needs in hays, caldwell, and blanco counties. Comprehensive case management is a unique program that works closely with individuals and families working towards becoming self-sufficient by providing a variety of support that enables them to succeed in obtaining a living wage job, and money management skills. The san marcos senior citizen center provides fellowship, activities, and congregate meals to enhance the quality of life, support, independence and to encourage continued involvement in and with the community.”

“Contractual services 1,463,648 44,539 0 data processing 50,388 29,917 0 payroll processing 0 1,422 0 case managment costs 85,722 0 0 childplus 11,209 0 0 total 1,610,967 75,878 0”