Homeless Prenatal Program Inc.

“Tax returns are prepared by the outside cpa,reviewed by the finance director and then presented to the executive director and board treasurer for review and presentation to the board of directors. The executive director then approves the tax returns for signature and submission.”

“Each board member, officer, staff member and volunteer discloses interests that could give rise to conflicts at the beginning of his/her term of service or employment and each year thereafter. The forms are monitored and maintained by the development manager, office manager and volunteer coordinator.”

“This year a committee of board members reviewed the ed's salary and compared it to other ed salaries at social service nonprofits in the northern california region. This was based on a 2012 compensation and salary survey conducted by nonprofit compensation associates as well as salaries of other eds funded by a regional foundation.”

“Applicable documents are available for review at the corporate offices during normal business hours.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Housing Assistance Program HPP provides limited, short-time financial assistance (rental deposits and bill assistance) that helps families obtain and retain safe and permanent housing. Weekly workshops educate clients on the rights and responsibilities of renters. The agency also provides limited long-term subsidies for a select number of high-need families. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Wellness Center HPP offers prenatal classes, post-partum support groups, doula (birth coach) support, alternative health services (e.g., massage, yoga, and acupuncture), parenting workshops, group prenatal care and family planning counseling designed to help women deliver and raise healthy babies. The Wellness Center also offers family planning education and support. New Beginnings, a program within the Wellness Center, is an intensive outreach project targeting pregnant women at-risk of difficult pregnancies and birth complications, due to a variety factors including but not limited to substance abuse, mental health issues, homelessness and other factors. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Auxiliary ServicesAs a family resource center, HPP provides integrated services that help families achieve long-term success. Case managers anchor HPPs service delivery and build relationships with clients. Case managers work with clients to resolve crisis situations so that goals related to long-term self-sufficiency can be met. Other HPP support services include: The Childcare Center provides quality childcare for children while their parents participate in services. Trained in child development, Childcare Center staff facilitates age-appropriate activities for participants, with a recent emphasis on preparing younger children to be school ready. The Childcare Center also assists HPP clients with applications to the San Francisco Child Care Connection (SFC3) list for free high-quality pre-schools and subsidized day care.The Family Economic Success program offers free tax preparation services, education in the U.S. Tax Code, and assistance with IRS initiated tax issues; assistance in obtaining public benefits to which clients are entitled (e.g., food stamps, health care); and financial education that covers banking, budgeting, credit building, credit reports and responsible credit use, and an introduction to loans and home ownership. The Community Technology Center (CTC) provides clients the opportunity to learn computer usage and literacy, establish email accounts, attend classes on Microsoft Office applications, conduct job and housing searches, and participate in online social networks, news, and media. HPP volunteers provide one-on-one and group tutoring; help with job searches and assistance in preparing resumes.Mental Health Services provide clients with individual, couples, dyadic (parent/child), family and group psychotherapy, as well as clinical consultation for staff. Mental Health staff also lead various child development activities for parents and children. Fatherhood Support services provide group and one-on-one support specially designed for fathers. Enrichment Classes such as sewing, knitting, ESL (English as a Second Language) and art classes help clients learn valuable, therapeutic skills while their group format encourages community-building.Referrals and linkages to dozens of other social service agencies for services HPP is unable to provide (e.g., substance abuse treatment programs, legal services). Case managers coordinate these referrals for clients as part of their overall plan for self-sufficiency. These agencies refer their clients to HPP to maximize the value of the services clients receive.”

“Donated program expenses = -$475759”