East Texas Child Advocates Inc

“Form 990 is reviewed by the executive director before submission.”

“Conflict of interest only arises as new cases come in or board members are added. The organization has a policy in place that close relatives of current employees or board members may not serve as an employee or a board member. As cases come in, case managers are to report to the executive director any conflict of interest that may arise.”

“No board members are compensated. Annual compensation for all employees is determined in the annual budgeting process, and the annual budget is approved by the board of directors. The executive director may adjust individual employee compensation during the course of a budget year as long as the adjustment does not increase the original overall approved budget amount for personnel cost. The board of directors specifically establishes compensation for the organization's executive director.”

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST”

“East texas casa recruits, trains, & supports volunteers to advocate for abused & neglected children in gregg, rusk, & upshur counties that have been removed from their homes & placed into the foster care system. Our volunteers amplify the voices in the court system for the children they serve & ensure that every child's educational, psychological, physical, & social needs are being met during their time in foster care. East texas casa's mission is to provide an advocate for every child removed from their home & placed into care. As we strive to attain this outcome, we are also focusing on the need for highly effective advocacy by empowering our volunteers with continuing education resources, speakers, & training programs so that they are equipped every time they walk into a courtroom or into a child's placement. Casa is working to implement collaborative family engagement in our area that puts a round table approach to family sessions and encourages families to think outside the box for placement options & to reach a child's permanency. East texas casa served 315 children in fy24.”

“Fundraising expenses netted against revenue 44,760 loss on asset disposition 297 fundraising expenses netted against revenue -44,760 loss on asset disposition -297”