Foundation for Early Childhood

“The Executive Director and Fiscal Officer review the 990 tax returns to make sure the narrative and Schedule O are updated to accurately reflect program fiscal status, and that the revenues and expenditures stated in Form 990 align to those stated in the audit report. Then, the Fiscal Officer presents the tax returns to the Parent Policy Committee for review and to the Board of Directors for their approval, prior to filing the tax returns.”

“No officer, board member, employee, or agent of Foundation shall participate in the selection or administration of a vendor if a real or apparent conflict of interest is present. Such a conflict would arise if an officer, board member, employee or agent, or any member of his/her immediate family, his/her spouse/partner, or an organization that employs or is about to employ any of the parties indicated herein, has a financial or other interest in the vendor selected. Officers, board members, employees and agents of Foundation shall neither solicit nor accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from vendors or parties to sub-agreements. However, unsolicited gifts of a nominal value ($50 or less) may be accepted and the Executive Director should be notified of such receipt of the gift.”

“The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) provides around 81% of thefunding to Foundation. The annual funding application to LACOE includes these keypositions to be budgeted in accordance with the salary benchmark determined byLACOE. The Board of Directors reviews the funding application prior to submission toLACOE, who approves the application that includes the salaries for these positions.”

“The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) provides around 81% of thefunding to Foundation. The annual funding application to LACOE includes these keypositions to be budgeted in accordance with the salary benchmark determined byLACOE. The Board of Directors reviews the funding application prior to submission toLACOE, who approves the application that includes the salaries for these positions.”

“All documents, returns, statements, etc. are available for public inspection uponwritten request.”

“Foundation for Early Childhood Education was started in 1965 to provide earlyeducation and family support services to at-risk and low income families in LosAngeles. The Foundation for ECE is supported by government fundings, from Head Start/ Early Head Start and CDE / State Preschool. The purpose is to providecomprehensive services to the child and family, in an effort to bridge the gap forfamilies in poverty, so they enter kindergarten healthy and ready for school.”

“The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) funded through the CDSS provides meals to children at school. This no cost program provides breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack at school each day. Healthy heating supports their overall develop and promotes the establishment of healthy eating habits at a young age. Meals are typically served in a family style setting, with children and adults sitting around the table. The program provides daily meals that are, high in nutrients, low in fats, salt and sugar. Meals are individualized for children with allergies and other medically indicated needs. Meals are served family style, encourage children to try new foods, and allow children to serve themselves, selecting healthy foods and enjoying a social experience with their peers and Teachers. Meals are specially prepared for children with dietary restrictions including allergies or religious practices. A vendor is used to prepare all meals and they are delivered to sites daily.Total program expenses were $726,531.”