The Educare Foundation

“Board member and organization president, stuart semigran, and board member, candace semigran, have a family relationship.”

“Two board members, one of whom is typically organization president, stuart semigran, review the 990 prior to filing. The entire board of directors receives a copy of the 990 after it has been filed.”

“Each educare officer and board member reviews and signs conflicts of interest form at the beginning of her/her service to educare. The conflict of interest form is kept in the organization's central files.”

“Educare's board of directors has a subcommittee, the compensation committee, which reviews and approves the compensation for educare's president and other senior management. The compensation committee utilizes specific criteria when conducting salary reviews such as 1) the general economic climate of the nation / region; 2) the economic health and forecasted health of the non-profit; 3) job performance; and 4) salaries compared to other non-profits doing similar work, of similar size, and in a similar geographic region.”

“Governing documents, financial statements and conflict of interest policies are available to educare's senior management and board of directors. The organization provides the general public access to these documents upon request.”

“Educare's case management services include one-on-one sessions throughout the school year with a case manager that tracks academic progress and school attendance, and provides mentoring, guidance, and support. Case managers address individual student needs and issues that can range from homelessness, child abuse, immigration status and poverty. Case managers work with counselors, teachers, and parents to connect students with resources and support in the school and community to address those needs. Educare's educator institute includes the heartset education 1-year certification course, professional development workshops for educators and youth service providers, and parent and family skills development workshops. Heartset education 1-year certification course the primary goal of educare's 1-year certification course in heartset education is to provide school leaders, teachers and afterschool practitioners with practical skills for developing successful learning environments infused with caring, connectivity, and proven social-emotional learning practices. Participants learn and practice heart-centered strategies for teaching students self-awareness, emotional self-management, relationship-building and wise decision-making skills. Additionally participants gain the knowledge and peer support to effectively facilitate small groups (students, teachers and parents); promote and implement social-emotional learning; and establish school culture and climate initiatives in their respective organizations, schools and communities. Professional development workshops professional development workshops enable administrators, teachers, and school personnel as well as youth service providers to replicate educare's successful youth development strategies, resulting in safe and caring environments that foster tolerance, creativity, and improved student learning. Parent and family skills development workshops through our parent and family skills development workshops, parents learn and develop the skills to create a nurturing environment and strong foundation to support their child's goals. The workshops empower parents with strategies for parenting with greater confidence and effectiveness. Educare's vision is that love is the foundation of education. Adults and young people together are creating compassionate learning communities that promote self-discovery, and serve youth in achieving success in school and in life.”