Child Action Inc

“The Executive Director and the Dir. of Finance review the completed Form 990. Once finalized, a meeting is held with the auditor, Executive Director, CFO and at least one member of the Board of Directors where the Form 990 is reviewed. The Form 990 is then electronically sent to all the Board members before the Form 990 is filed.”

“Child Action, Inc. requires all employees, Officers and Directors to complete and sign a conflict interest of policy on an annual basis. The Officers review any conflict of interests reported and follow procedureS and policies based on the type of conflict.”

“The Board of Directors approved the hiring of the Executive Director. They also approve annually the salary schedule and benefits paid to all employees, including top management. The Human Resources Department periodically compares compensation with like organizations in comparable cities to determine if any salary schedules need to be revised.”

“The Board of Directors approved annually the salary schedule and benefits paid to all employees, including top management. The Human Resources Department periodically compares compensation with like organizations in comparable cities to determine if any salary schedules need to be revised.”

“All governing documents, policies and financial statements are located at the Administration Office. All major grantors are given a copy of the financial statements and supplementary information and the independent auditors' report. Any requests from the public regarding our Form 990 or financial statements are referred to the Administration Office where the requestor is given an option to view the Form 990 on the Guidestar website, come to our office to view the document, or have a copy sent to them.”

“Alternative Payment Program: This program receives its funding from contracts with the California Department of Social Services, which administers both state and federal monies. The program's purpose is to provide child care subsidies toincome-eligible families who are employed, in training, actively seeking employment, or whose children are referred for protective services.Child Action, Inc. served 8,528 families and 15,735 children from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.Other Alternative Payment Programs:1. Single Point of Entry The program enrolls the Stage 1 providers for the Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance. This provides for a streamlined process for the provider to attend one orientation for both the County Stage 1 program and Stage 2 program, ensuring a seamless transition for the parentand provider.2. Provider Stipends This program is funded by the California Department of Social Services ARPA funds for Alternative Payment Programs to issue one-time stipends to childcare providers caring for children on the APP subsidy program. These stipends are to assist childcare providers with the added costs.Total program expenses were $143,310,975. Total program revenues were $73,768.”

“Child Care Resource & Referral Program: In 2023/2024, Child Action, Inc. provided 14,278 instances of childcare referrals to families to support finding care for 13,468 children. Thirty-four percent (34%) of callers needed child care for infants, forty-six percent (46%) needed care for preschool age children, and twenty-two percent (20%) were seeking care for school-age children. Seventy-three percent (73%) of all children needing care needed full time care and eighteen percent (18%) required care during non-traditional hours in the evening, weekend or overnight. Sixty-five percent (65%) of the families needed child care because they were working, thirteen percent (13%) were looking for work and eleven percent (11%) were in school or training. The remaining eleven percent (11%) needed care for other parental needs, including Child Protective Services and alternate/back-up care. In addition to traditional childcare referrals, staff provided childcare navigation and enhanced childcare referrals for families with children with special needs, families at high risk, and foster resource families. These enhanced referrals involve the staff person reaching out to potential childcare providers, verifying vacancy, and providing a facilitated handoff to the family. During FY 23/24, 166 foster resource families and former foster youth who are parenting were provided with supports in navigating the childcare process and provided with emergency childcare vouchers. Childcare providers that enrolled children placed with foster families received trauma informed care coaching and training opportunities. Resource and referral department programs provided technical assistance to 13,937 clients to support understanding of childcare licensing, child development, quality childcare choices, connections to community services, inclusion, behavioral challenges, health and safety, business practices, and professional growth. Fifty-two percent (52%) of those interactions provided guidance on understand and navigating the process of child care licensure, leading to the opening of 214 family childcare home programs and one childcare center program. This increased the childcare spaces available in Sacramento County by 1,755. Clients participating received resources, materials, and stipends to support the successful operation of their business. Resource and referral programs also provided 214 trainings to the Sacramento childcare community. The trainings were offered in 5 different languages to meet the needs of the community; 50% of the trainings were in English, 6% were in Arabic, 29% were in Farsi, 8% were in Russian, and 4% were in Spanish. The trainings were attended by 1,491 unique childcare providers during FY 23/24. In addition to training, resource and referral provided education on services and quality childcare at partner agencies, community fairs, markets, and other outreach events. Child Action, Inc hosted and/or attended 31 events reaching over 1,400 families, providers, and community partners.Total program expenses were $4,334,393.”

“Child Action, Inc. is a private, nonprofit corporation founded in 1976 to promote the education and social welfare of children and families and to advocate on their behalf. Our programs include resource and referral services for families seeking child care, child care subsidies for qualifying families, recruitment and professional development of the child care workforce, and family education and support.Our goal is to partner with families and assist them in the care and education of their children and to advocate beside them in support of their concerns.”