Central Valley Childrens Services Network

“The Audit Committee will review a draft copy of the Form 990 as a group, then hold a discussion on issues noted, if any. As authorized by the Board of Directors, the Audit Committee will approve the Form 990, with any noted changes. Once the Form 990 has been approved, final forms are printed and submitted to the Organization for signature and filing. A copy of the return is available, upon request.”

“The Board ensures that anyone involved in a motion has no conflict of interest or perceived conflict of interest. If a conflict of interest exists, that member would be asked to abstain from the vote. A conflict of interest disclosure statement is also filled out and signed by Board members on an annual basis.”

“The Board HR Committee evaluates the Executive Director using the same scale as is used for Organization employees. The scale is based on market analysis and is reviewed at least once every three years.”

“The Board HR Committee researches & submits the compensation scale used for other officers or key employees. The scale is based on market analysis and is reviewed at least once every three years.”

“The Executive Director maintains a binder in her office with the governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements which are available to be reviewed at any time during normal office hours.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Child protective services provides child care for families where children are at risk of abuse or neglect. Expenses- $242,872; Revenue - $9,072. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Migrant Programs provide child care to children of low-income families in rural Fresno County. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Proposition 10 is a program developed as part of a service delivery strategy to take child care and early childhood education, parent support and physical and mental health related services into Fresno County. Expenses - $1,198,966. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: Cal Works program provides funds for child care to children of low income families making the transition from welfare to employment. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: Initiative Project involves recruitment, licensing, training and continuing education of family child care providers. Expenses - $52,505. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 9: Other one-time grants are a variety of grants that enable the organization to provide child care education, information and technical assistance to parents, community professionals and child care providers. Expenses - $219,596. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 10: California State Preschool Program provides both part-day and full-day services that provide a core class curriculum that is developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate for the children served. The program also provides meals and snacks to children, parent education, referrals to health and social services for families, and staff development opportunities to employees. Expenses - $613,317; revenue - $18,068. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 11: Children's waiting room program provides funds for child care at the courthouse to children of all parents or legal guardians who have a court appearance. Expenses - $131,084. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 12: Other general programs that enable the organization to provide child care education, information and technical assistance to parents, community professionals and child care providers. Revenue - $31,596”

“The organization's primary source of revenue is grants. The organization generated minimal contributions. The organization had two fund-raising events during the fiscal year. Walk/Run: Fundraising expenses of $2,350 were incurred for the event and have been reflected in Part VIII, as direct expenses for the event. Gingerbread House: This is a community relations event, resulting in minimal contributions. Fundraising expenses of $25,889 were incurred for the event and have been reflected in Part VIII, as direct expenses for the event.The organization incurred no other fund-raising expenses during the year.”