Ala Costa Centers

“After the form 990 is reviewed by staff, the document is sent to the Board of Directors for review and comment, before it is filed.”

“Board members are annually asked to disclose any potential conflicts of interest.”

“Executive director and key employees' compensation are approved by the Board using the comparison with salary or similar position at comparable sized non-profit agencies in the bay area.”

“The Organization has made its documents available on Guidestar and upon request.”

“Financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

“The program curriculum targets independent living skills, mobility skill training, community access, fine art, expressive/receptive language skills, social skills, and self-determination/self-advocacy. The Organization provides students individualized help with schoolwork, opportunities to follow their own interests, exposure to learning about the importance of nutrition and exercise, and to establish connections with peers and adults in an environment of safety. In addition, parents and family members are given support and training in dealing with the far-ranging and complex issues that impact a child with developmental disabilities and navigating the system of special education. The After-School Program serves students ages 5-22 with developmental disabilities such as Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Intellectual Disability, etc. Program hours are after-school from 2-6pm and from 9am-6pm on school closure days (i.e. holidays, professional development days) and school breaks - winter, spring, summer. The Organization serve Alameda and Contra Costa Counties; sites are located in Alameda and Berkeley.”

“The program curriculum targets independent living skills, mobility skill training, community access, fine art, expressive/receptive language skills, social skills, and self-determination/self-advocacy. The Organization provides students individualized help with schoolwork, opportunities to follow their own interests, exposure to learning about the importance of nutrition and exercise, and to establish connections with peers and adults in an environment of safety. In addition, parents and family members are given support and training in dealing with the far-ranging and complex issues that impact a child with developmental disabilities and navigating the system of special education. The After-School Program serves students ages 5-22 with developmental disabilities such as Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Intellectual Disability, etc. Program hours are after-school from 2-6pm and from 9am-6pm on school closure days (i.e. holidays, professional development days) and school breaks - winter, spring, summer. The Organization serve Alameda and Contra Costa Counties; sites are located in Alameda and Berkeley.”

“The Adult Transition (ACAT) program empowers students through a process of measurable, evidence-based instruction immersed within community-based experiences which provide opportunities for individuals to practice skills, gain experience, and live a more self-determined life. ACAT is a person-centered program guided by individual choice and interests, and the presumption of competence. ACAT provides a safe space to try new experiences with confidence and success. The Adult Community Training (ACT) program serves adult participants over the age of 22 with intellectual and developmental disabilities as typically referred from Regional Center of the East Bay. ACT is a person-centered, community-based program which focuses on self-determination skills, vocational skills, and community integration. The ACT program seeks to build participant skill and growth through a process of measurable, evidence-based instruction embedded within real-time community-based experiences which provide opportunities for those served to practice skills, gain experience, and live in a more self-determined life of their choosing. ACT is a person-centered program guided by individual choice, personal interests, and the presumption of competence. In 2024, Ala Costa Centers Adult Programs added a service under the ACT program called Tailored Day Services (TDS). TDS are individualized support programs for adults with developmental disabilities that focus on customized community activities instead of traditional day programs to help achieve goals related to employment, volunteering, post-secondary education or social integration, offering flexibility in hours and intensity.”

“The Organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit and selection of indepedent accountant.”