Community Connections Inc.

“The 990 is reviewed by the CFO and the CEO. Once the CFO and CEO agree that the 990 is ready to be filed, the 990 will be reviewed by the Board. After the Board reviews the 990, the 990 is filed with the IRS. The board Chairperson is given a copy of the 990 and all other board members are notified that the 990 has been filed with the IRS.”

“The Organization educates the Board of Directors on the conflict of interest policy annually. Board members pledge that they will not engage in any activity that will create a conflict of interest.”

“Compensation paid to the CEO and other top management is compared to other Colorado Center Boards and the economy. At the end of this fiscal year the Organization used the 2012 Colorado Nonprofit Salary & Benefits Survey by the Colorado Nonprofit Association as a guide.”

“The Organizations Board of Directors reviews and approves key employees compensation.”

“Documents are provided upon request.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Children's extensive supports provide needed services and supports to eligible children under the age of eighteen years in order for the child to remain or return to the family home. This program is a deeming waiver meaning only the child's income is considered in determining eligibility. Waiver services are targeted to children having extensive support needs, which require constant line-of-sight supervision due to significantly challenging behaviors and/or coexisting medical conditions. Available services include personal assistance, household modifications, specialized medical equipment and supplies, professional service, and community connections services. There were 6 persons served. Expenses $24,970. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Family support services provide an array of supportive services to the person with a development disability and his/her family when the person remains within the family home, thereby preventing or delaying the need for out-of-home placement that is unwanted by the person or the family. There were 34 persons served. Expenses $113,796. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Case management includes the determination of eligibility for services and supports, service and support coordination, and the monitoring of all services and supports delivered pursuant to an individual Service Plan, and the evaluation of results identified in the individual Service Plan. There were 468 persons served. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: Other program services include programs that provide funding for a school year activity program in Durango and provide additional support to children and families. There were 52 persons served. Expenses $32,169. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: Adult supported living services (Medicaid funded) augment already available supports for those adults who either can live independently with limited support or who, if they need extensive support, are getting that support from other sources, such as family. Services provided may include a combination of life-long or extended duration supervision, training, and/or support such as Day Habilitation Services and Supported Employment. The Center has no responsibility for the living arrangement in the community. There were 46 persons served.”