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 to produce 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 PROVIDES ACCESS TO MANY IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS ON ITS WEBSITE AT WWW.COMMUNITYCONNECTIONSCO.ORG. DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE ACCESSED ON THE WEBSITE INCLUDE THE form 990, 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 UPON 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.”

“(ADULT COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES (RESIDENTIAL), continued) AND PARTICIPATING IN VALUED ROLES IN THE COMMUNITY (SUCH AS JOBS AND VOLUNTEERING). 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.”

“(SINGLE ENTRY POINT (SEP) PROGRAM, continued) Home Care Allowance is a financial assistance program for elderly, low-income, and/or disabled Colorado residents. It is intended to help program participants avoid placement in a nursing home by paying for unskilled home care services, which allow them to continue living independently.”

“Other program services (case management and other) - case management services often begin with information and referral and determination of eligibility for idd services and supports. Case managers assist individuals and families with developing goals, selecting appropriate services and supports, coordination services and monitoring to ensure the effectiveness of the services in place in reaching the desired outcomes.”

“Description:host home service total fees:1499876”

“Description:consulting total fees:162608”

“Description:residential contracting total fees:35940”

“Description:respite care total fees:15149”

“Description:vision assistance total fees:13308”

“Description:behavioral service total fees:51453”

“Description:other total fees:20059”

“Description:hr & payroll processing fees total fees:12879”