Bright Future Foundation for Eagle County

“The form 990 is presented to the finance committee for review and approval before filing.”

“The policy is discussed annually at a board meeting, and directors are asked to disclose any conflicts.”

“Compensation for the executive director is recommended by the board chair and approved by the executive committee. A formal review occurs once a year. Comparable salary data for salary range and compensation was obtained from mountain states employers council and the colorado non-profit association salary and benefits survey.”

“We consider requests on a case-by-case basis.”

“Volunteers at the organization are: --trained as advocates to answer the 24/7 hotline; --mentors to at-risk youth; --administrative and program interns working directly with program participants; --special events staff volunteers;”

“Advocate to determine plans following their stay at freedom ranch. Shelter services are also available to male victims of violence through our safe nights program. This program provides short-term safe housing through cooperative agreements with local hotels. --counseling: bright future provides therapeutic services for individuals and families affected by violence, including teens and children. All counseling services are free and confidential. Counseling services deliver the psychological tools necessary to process trauma and initiate recovery. In fact, counseling is bright future's most requested area of service. --legal advocacy and representation: victims are often overwhelmed by complex court and legal proceedings. Bright future's legal advocates guide clients through the maze of the civil and criminal justice system. Legal advocacy is provided to all impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault. Additionally, bright future provides legal representation to qualifying low-income individuals and families impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. --case management: bright future case managers focus on long-term recovery with the goal of self-sufficiency and self-efficacy. Essentially, our services support clients throughout the transition from "victim" to "survivor." we embrace a holistic view of recovery, which addresses the psychological, economic, medical, and legal implications of abuse. This approach streamlines our process, and consequently reduces the potential for unnecessary distress among clients. --transitional housing: this federally-funded program allows us to provide a limited number of families with low rent, temporary housing for up to two years after leaving the safehouse. Program participants also have access to case management, advocacy, counseling, community referrals, life skills workshops, childcare assistance and legal services. At the completion of this intensive program, families have the tools to be financially self- sufficient. --buddy mentors: based on the national big brothers/big sisters model of mentorship, buddy mentors strives to inspire and foster youth through building consistent and trusting relationships. Caring, responsible adults are matched with a child between the ages of 6 and 16, committing to meet 2-3 hours per week for a period of one year. Youth involved with a mentor show increased confidence in academic work and increased success in relationships with family members.”