Kings Community Action Organization Inc

“The completed 990 is provided to the board of directors prior to being filed.”

“Officers are required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts. The organization does regularly monitor their written conflict of interest policy.”

“Compensation of the executive director is determined by the board of directors through an evaluation process.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available on another's website and are available upon request.”

“Intervention, prevention, and supportive services: crisis support services is a department that is comprised of three essential programs to kings county residents who may find themselves in need of immediate intervention and support to assist them in dealing with past abuse, stopping current abuse and preventing future abuse. Crisis support services provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, as well as families at risk of child abuse as identified by agencies such as the courts, school districts and child protective services. Crisis support services team staff members are all fluent in delivering services based on the family unity model which recognizes strengths over deficits in crisis situations. As such, programs are operated with an emphasis on person empowerment through the use of existing personal strengths and resources as well as acquiring additional information and skills. Other programs and services such as the youth service program integrate systems of care that support and assist eligible pregnant and parenting adolescents and their children. The cal learn program provides resources to assist young men and women in becoming responsible parents and prevent further unplanned pregnancies.”

“Nutrition education:the nutrition education and hunger prevention department consists of programs categorized into three domains: supplemental nutrition assistance program-education (snap-ed), child and adult care food program (cacfp), and summer food service program (sfsp). The snap-ed program provides physical activity and nutritional education to qualifying families and community-based organizations/centers. The program also strives to work with work sites, schools and community centers to create a healthy environment which supports fruit and vegetable consumption as well as daily physical activity. Cacfp supports local child care programs that provide nutritious meals to children. The organization assists child care providers in receiving reimbursements, preparing menus and increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables as part of a healthy diet. Over 40 local child care providers are able to enhance their services through this program. The sfsp provides free healthy foods to children who are low-income and under the age of 18. The free meals meet the federal nutrition guidelines, which are typically served in the summer months from june to august. Meal sites are located in different areas throughout kings county.energy and housing and emergency services:this program assists low and fixed income residents in dealing with high energy costs. Weatherization and home energy assistance programs equip residents with a variety of energy conservation resources and education.this program also provides utility assistance to kings county residents, and usda commodities to individuals meeting geographical and income guidelines.”