Caminar

“The form 990 is reviewed by the board for accuracy and completeness. All questions arising during this review process are resolved prior to the filing of the form.”

“The conflict of interest policy is reviewed by the new board members during initial orientation with annual updates. Each officer and board member is required to complete a written disclosure annually. The officer or board member who is determined to have a conflict of interest with regards to a particular transaction is not allowed to vote upon related matters.”

“The process for determining compensation of the organization's ceo:the compensation of the executive director is determined based on the comparable market rates in the same geographic area (wage and benefit surveys), approved by the board and documented in the minutes.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. The financial statements and conflict of interest policy are also available through the organization's website.”

“Form 990, Part III, Line 4A, Program Service Accomplishments: Caminar (the Organization"), headquartered in San Mateo, California, is a nonprofit public benefit corporation with over 50 years of experience providing community based support services for transition age youth, adults, and older adults with mental health, physical, and developmental disabilities. Its mission is to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities by providing opportunities to live in the community with dignity and independence. The Organization is committed to developing and providing innovative programs and services that enable people with disabilities to live, work, and pursue an education in their communities based on their choices and abilities. The Organization's clients are primarily referred from county agencies and local hospitals that are generally not equipped to handle the specialized treatment which they require to fully and effectively integrate into the community. The majority of clients come from low and very low income households, and a majority of the Organization's clients are homeless at the time of their referral. In addition, most clients face multiple barriers and stressors that co-occur with, and/or are a result of, their mental illnesses including alcohol and/or drug dependence, serious medical problems, legal problems, lack of income and resources, lack of health coverage, and inadequate or non-existent social supports. The number of people the Organization serves annually has grown from 41 individuals in 1964 to over 2,000 today. The Organization offers a wide variety of specialized programs and supports in San Mateo, Solano, Butte and San Francisco counties and has plans to expand services. The Organization also seeks to address the social and community barriers to wellness by organizing public events and symposia focused on reducing the social stigma of mental illness and promoting and highlighting the efforts and accomplishments of researchers in the field. The Organization is accredited by CARF (The Commission for the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities). CARF is an international accrediting body with over 50 years of experience in helping service providers consistently strive to offer the highest quality services. Caminar, as an accredited service provider, has demonstrated a high level of accountability and conformance to internationally accepted standards that promote excellence. Caminar has achieved this accreditation in a broad range of services/programs: Assertive Community Treatment Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Case Management/Services Coordination, Crisis Stabilization, Community Integration, Community Employment Services (Job Development, Employment Supports and Planning Services). On January 1, 2017, the Organization entered into an Agreement of Merger (the "Agreement") with Family & Children Services of Silicon Valley ("FCS"), a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, for the combining of operations with the Organization being the surviving corporation (see Note 3, Business Combination). Effective January 1, 2017 and through June 30, 2017, the Organization recorded all business transactions of FCS as part of these financial statements. Family & Children Services of Silicon Valley ("FCS") FCS has been advancing the health and well-being of children, teens, and adults since 1948. FCS's portfolio of programs furthers the mission of building strong, safe, and self-sufficient individuals, families, and communities. FCS was incorporated in the State of California on September 8, 1948. Formed in response to the need for accessible, community-based mental health services for World War II veterans and their family members, FCS's scope of work has expanded over the decades to serve emerging community needs. Based in San Jose and Palo Alto, FCS clinicians bring services to dozens of community-based venues convenient to where clients live, work, or attend school, including K-12 schools, community”

“San Mateo County The Organization provides San Mateo County residents with supportive and community-based therapeutic and social rehabilitation programs for young adults and adults with mental illness, including crisis and transitional residential treatment, intensive case management, supported employment and education, a medication clinic, a community food pantry, and permanent housing. Offering a full spectrum of inter-related programs and services, clients are supported in their recovery by moving from one program component to another targeted to their particular needs and challenges. The Organization offers five supported case management programs and three residential programs that provide a holistic strengths-based approach to recovery, health, and wellness. The case management programs are FSP (Full Service Partnership), REACH (Recovery, Empowerment and Community Housing), New Ventures, YAIL (Young Adult Independent Living), and WRAPP (Wellness, Recovery and Partnership Program). The residential programs are Redwood House (Crisis Residential), Hawthorne House (Adult Transitional Residential) and Eucalyptus House (Adult, Transition Age Youth, and Young Adult Transitional Residential). Depending on the level of client functioning and the amount and types of supports needed, clients are assigned to programs that assist them in meeting their basic needs wherever they are on the spectrum of health. Clients may transition to more intensive services or graduate to less intensive services depending on their level of need and the course of their illness. Programs in San Mateo also provide supportive services to people with co-occurring disorders. The staff is trained in substance abuse and mental health recovery and is dedicated to each individual's unique recovery journey. During the year ended June 30, 2017, the Organization started a new intensive Case Management program: Assisted Outpatient Treatment Full Service Partnership. Implemented under Laura's Law, the program focuses on individuals with serious mental illness who are coming out of the justice system. The program is the first of its kind in San Mateo County. The Organization in San Mateo County also offers several foundation-funded programs which are consistent with the Organization's mission and goals as described above. These include Bridges to Wellness, a clinic-based health and wellness adjunct, providing vital health and nutrition education and monitoring, and, an art therapy program which provides regular opportunities for creative self-expression to a vulnerable population that often struggles to find a medium for effective communication. The Organization's Olivos is a private-pay, ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) program offering mental health services to individuals in their homes and community. The program, which is now in its fourth year of operation, offers psychiatric assessment and care, individualized care plans and case management, medication management, vocational and education goal planning and assistance, as well as coordination with family and other care providers. The Organization's social enterprise, 240 Linden Street, is a 38-unit apartment building housing both tenants from the market at large and individuals who receive rent assistance from the San Mateo Housing Authority and the Organization's case management and FSP programs. The Organization contracts with a professional property management company who employs a full time, live-in building manager to oversee the safe and efficient management of the property. Some among those receiving rent assistance are provided case management services by the Organization as well as other mental health providers. This social enterprise offers independent community living to individuals who experience mental illness. Caminar of San Mateo County serves approximately 1,100 clients annually in all of its program components. Solano County: The Organization's Solano County programs include a Wellness and Rec”

“Mental Health Program FCS's Mental Health Program addresses the needs of children, teens, and adults with moderate to high severity behavioral health concerns. Through individualized therapy, case management, and psychiatric services, FCS's clinicians assist clients who are coping with one or more mental health needs (e.g., bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, anxiety, trauma), so clients may achieve greater self-sufficiency and improved health, while reducing the likelihood of placement in more restrictive treatment environments. Within the Mental Health Program, FCS offers specialized, culturally-competent services for (1) children and adults who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing and their family members, (2) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning ("LGBTQ") youth and young adults, and (3) adults with open cases in the Mental Health Court. In addition to mental health care, the LGBTQ Youth Space offers leadership development opportunities, peer group support groups, a speaker's bureau, community advocacy and education, and drop-in center services. FCS is the primary provider of mental health services for Santa Clara County children and adults who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing ("Deaf/HOH") and their family members. FCS complements its individual and family counseling services with on-campus student support groups, resource and referral, coaching on parenting topics, and community outreach and education, including cultural competency workshops. FCS also operates the first Ethnic and Cultural Community Advisory Committee for LGBTQ communities in the county. Known as LGBTQ Wellness, this program is designed to increase awareness of issues affecting the health and well-being of LGBTQ communities, provide education and technical assistance to expand the availability of culturally-competent services, and offer peer support and linkages to appropriate resources. FCS's Clinical Intern Training Program trains interns seeking licensure in the fields of Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, and Social Work. Independent Living Program (Foster Youth Services) FCS partners with current and former foster youth in Santa Clara County as they transition from the foster care system to independent adulthood. Independent Living Program ("ILP") services are open to youth and young adults who are 16 to 21 years old and have been or currently are in foster care. Through individualized counseling and case management services, life skills instruction and coaching, leadership development opportunities, and connections with supportive services, young people receive consistent, reliable support and skills they need to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency and to accomplish their goals. Areas of focus include education, employment, housing, health and wellness, youth development, and building lifelong connections, including assistance with finding family. FCS, which is the sole provider of ILP services in Santa Clara County, also partners with the County of Santa Clara to operate The Hub, a community center led by and for current and former foster youth. FCS's specialized Mental Health Program for current and former foster youth provides complementary youth-focused counseling services to assist with diverse emotional and mental health needs, including the effects of trauma. School-Based Services FCS's School-Based Services Program fosters the social and emotional development of children and youth. Services are designed to address emotional, social, and mental health issues that may affect a student's ability to access learning and function effectively in the school setting. FCS has been a partner to K-12 schools for more than 20 years. Students served through FCS's on-campus counseling services are typically referred to or seek counseling due to trauma, self-harming behavior, depression, stress, anxiety, suicidal feelings, gang or other peer issues, or family and peer concerns. Students benefit from individual, group, and family counseling.”

“PENALTY FEES -15,457. Excess of Fair Value of Assets Acquired in Excess of Liabilities Assumed 9,752,032.”

“No changes were made to the oversight process or selection process during the tax year.”