Community Research Foundation Inc.

“The draft form 990 is circulated by mail or email to executive management for review and comment. The completed 990 is circulated by mail to the board of directors for review before filing.”

“The conflict of interest policy is reviewed by each member of the board of directors at the annual meeting. A conflict of interest disclosure form is required to be completed by all current board members and by new board members when appointed. The conflict of interest policy is reviewed annually by key employees, who complete the conflict of interest disclosure form at the time of hire, promotion, and/or salary increase.”

“Crf uses a documented compensation philosophy, embedded in the board manual, which charges the board to administer consistent, objective, and documented administration of the total compensation program of its officers and executives. The board conducts annual performance and compensation reviews to document the basis for compensation decisions and actions. The compensation committee is formed of board members without conflict of interest. Periodically, the board authorizes an independent review of the total compensation program for officers to ensure its comprehensiveness and consistency with established executive compensation philosophy. Review and input by senior management is involved for key personnel compensation.”

“The organizations governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and audited financial statements are made available to contributors, the public, and granting agencies upon request.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES:CRF operates a variety of other behavioral healthcare programs including the Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (PERT). This program provides emergency psychiatric services through a collaboration with local law enforcement agencies. PERT clinicians ride along with law enforcement officers to provide crisis intervention, emergency and limited follow-up services to persons who have been reported to be experiencing problems related to a mental disorder. PERT team members, along with law enforcement personnel, work onsite to de-escalate and stabilize potentially dangerous or life-threatening situations related to behavioral or mental health disorders. The PERT program staff also provide training and education on mental health issues for law enforcement personnel. The training and education provided assists law enforcement personnel recognizing the signs and symptoms of mental illness and how to more effectively intervene with individuals living with mental disorders. In addition, CRF operates six CalWORKs Step Forward Programs. These programs provide outpatient mental health services to participants in the CalWORKs Welfare-to-Work program. We serve those families who are struggling with issues such as domestic violence, mental illness, and poverty and guide them to self-sufficiency as they transition from the welfare system to gainful employment. CRF also operates a Transitional Residential Full Service Partnership program designed to provide comprehensive, psycho-social rehabilitation and recovery for voluntary adults with chronic and persistent mental illness and dual diagnosis. The program provides a schedule of daily classes to promote recovery and independent living. Services also include Case Management for the Public Conservator's Office, payeeship, individual therapy, medication support, psychiatry, vocational services, and peer support. Clients are welcomed into a warm, homelike atmosphere where emphasis is placed on identifying individual motivating factors and goals toward recovery. CRF also runs three Clubhouse programs which operate on the work ordered day model where activities related to the operation of the program are utilized as opportunities for member participation, training, and recovery. The program is member directed and membership is life-long. All staff are dedicated to the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation and actively partnering with the members to achieve their personal goals.”