Abrazos Family Support Services

“The president and executive director review form 990 and financial statements, then it is presented to the board for approval. All members of the board receive a complete copy of the form 990 prior to filing.”

“The policy is reviewed and updated annually at board meeting.”

“A report including comparative data is provided to the board for review when determining compensation of the executive director. The independent board then reviews and approves the agreed upon compensation package. Contemporaneous minutes of the deliberation and decision are maintained.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available upon request.”

“Family living - this new service for the agency began in february and is described under the line 4c program service accomplishments.”

“Family infant and toddler: early intervention - served 614 families with infants, age range of birth to three years of age, who have a developmental disability, delay, or are at risk for a delay. Services offered help parents help their children reach their potential and take part in family, school and community activities. Services include developmental services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, counseling, service coordination, screening, assessment, and evaluation.”

“Respite: these programs provide family-centered services that utilize the insights and experiences of family members. These programs serve infants, children, and adults who meet eligibility requirements. This program provides two models: provider model respite - this model is short-term temporary care by a trained respite provider either in the home of the family, the provider's home, or in the community. This is a flexible service and the individual served and the family choose when and how to use the services. The number of individuals served was 874. Recreational respite - this model is short-term care with trained staff to deliver opportunities for recreational sports activities to provide a break from caregiving to their families and also provide social skill opportunities for the child. The number of individuals served was 36.”

“Family living: family living is a home-based service in which caregivers, natural or surrogate, support the needs of an individual over the age of 18, with developmental disabilities year-round. The caregivers are responsible for all activities of daily living like, hygiene, medication, food, and any other need the individual may have. The number of individuals served was 2.”

“Therapists: program service expenses 359,451. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 359,451. Respite providers: program service expenses 167,697. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 167,697. Family living providers: program service expenses 11,508. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 11,508.”

“There has been no change in either the oversight process or the selection process during the tax year.”