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.”

“Community connections has a conflict of interest policy which includes having all new board and committee members sign an acknowledgement they have read and understood the policy. All board and committee members are required annually and in writing to disclose all businesses or other organizations of which the member or leader, or a member of his family, is an officer, member, owner, or employee; or for which the member or leader, or a member of his family, acts as an agent; or from which the member or leader, or a member of his family, receives compensation or remuneration of any sort, with which community connections competes or with which community connections has, or might reasonably in the future enter into, a relationship or a transaction. Community connections also has a policy directing the board chair and other board members on how to disclose a potential conflict of interest when issues are discussed or voted on, which includes disclosure and the party removing themselves from the meeting during discussion and vote. The policy directs the board or committee to seek alternates to the proposed transaction so as not producing a conflict of interest unless a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably possible.”

“Review of the executive director's compensation is conducted by the board executive committee generally annually. The committee does an annual comparative survey of salaries of organizations similar in size and nature. The review and comparative study are documented.”

“Community connections does not have any compensated officers or key employees that are not the ceo or top management.”

“Community connections provides access to many important documents on its website at www.communityconnectionsco.org. Documents that may be accessed on the website include the 990 form, the annual financial audit, minutes and agendas from the board of directors meetings, contracts with the state of colorado and any other pertinent documents that may promote transparency and educate stakeholders and the public about our organization. These documents may also be provided upcon request at our administrative office, 281 sawyer dr., ste 200, durango, co 81303 or [email protected].”

“Of southwest colorado. Each year, community connections directly serves over 300 individuals and families.”

“And participating in valued roles in the community (such as jobs and voluteering). Individuals in services set personal goals for community living and select appropriate support services to reach those goals through supervision, training, and physical assistance when needed. There were 56 individuals served.”

“Early intervention is a program for children from birth through age two offering infants and toddlers and their families services and supports to enhance child development in the areas of cognition, speech, communication, physical, motor, vision, hearing, social-emotional developmental, and self-help skills, parent-child, or family interactions, and early identification, screening, and assessment services. There were 146 persons served for the year ended june 30, 2020. 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 44 persons served for the year ended june 30, 2020. Children's extensive supports provide services similar to support living services. The target population for this program are children under 18 with idd who are living with family and require frequent and intensive support due to medical condition or behavioral needs. Services provided though the ces program are intended to supplement the supports provided by the family and ensure successful continued care in the family home, thereby reducing risk of damaging and costly out-of-home placements. Services may include personal care, respite, home modifications, assistive technology, and professional services. Eight children were served for the year ended june 30, 2020. The other program services include contractual employment opportunities for clients in the community. There were approximately 16 persons served for the year ended june 30, 2020.”

“Description:professional fees - host home total fees:1739740”

“Description:other professional fees total fees:222205”