Easter Seals Hawaii

“The form 990 will be provided to the board of directors prior to submission with the irs.”

“The easterseals hawaii board of directors, officers, employees, and representatives of easterseals hawaii are expected to follow the conflict of interests policy and to use good judgement, adhere to high ethical standards, and to conduct their affairs in such a manner as to avoid any actual or potential conflict between their personal interest and those of easterseals hawaii.”

“Easterseals hawaii is a member of a family of companies including the catalight foundation, the bhpn, easterseals northern california and xolv technology solutions llc and the executive compensation committee of the catalight foundation's board of directors is authorized to conduct an annual performance and compensation review of the ceo of catalight, esh's ceo and top management who report to the ceo of catalight foundation who conducts a market analysis with the people & performance department to determine compensation.”

“The compensation evaluation process for key employees is similar to the executive compensation evaluation mentioned above in question 15a.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Easterseals hawaii (esh) is creating a more equitable world so people with developmental disabilities can choose their path. We do this by reimagining how care and support can be better connected to fill gaps in human services across an individual's lifespan. Easterseals hawaii (esh) continued adhering to its purpose of providing high quality services, maintaining excellent client satisfaction and expanding access to treatment through its new diagnostic evaluations service line. The person-centered philosophy of care esh upholds ensures clinical programs and services that focus on empowerment while addressing the unique needs and goals of each individual and family receiving our care throughout the state. Our commitment to employee engagement and wellbeing was reflected by our growth in staff, with esh proudly closing the year with more than 200 highly skilled and dedicated people delivering and supporting care; we anticipate that number to continue growing in 2025. Throughout this past year, we served over 2,000 individuals and families, achieved a cumulative 4.5 out of 5 client satisfaction score and delivered over 285,000 hours of care. As part of esh's expansion of services, we introduced diagnostic evaluations as a new offering in august. This allows individuals and families across the state to contact us to request an evaluation to determine a diagnosis of intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as autism. Fielded by our autism services team, we saw 11 requests for evaluations come through in just 4 short months. Easterseals hawaii is a member of a family of companies including catalight, catalight care services and easterseals northern california. Across the four companies, there are over 800 employees working together in support of our shared purpose, which is to create a more equitable world where people with developmental disabilities can choose their path.”

“During the 2024 year, esh's adult home and community-based services, a statewide program that supports individuals with disabilities age 18 and beyond, continued to offer both 1:1 and group services, along with community outings and volunteerism that, while fun and exciting, also fosters skills development and socialization in support of participant goals. Throughout 2024, esh provided services to 218 participants with 243,639 total service hours delivered. The employment services program saw 7 participants secure jobs in 2024, which is on par from 2023. In november, 4 participants from honolulu performed hula for the guests at esh's art for all event, demonstrating how creativity and self-expression are fundamental human experiences while celebrating hawaiian culture and tradition. Critical programs for adults with i/dd like the ones we provide offer participants vital opportunities for socialization while focusing on increasing and improving skills and independence. Getting participants actively engaged with their peers and out in the community is a key component of our person-centered care philosophy, and celebrates the unique goals and aspirations of neurodivergent and neurotypical citizens alike.”

“Easterseals hawaii's early intervention (ei) program, one of the state's largest providers of ei services, continued to deliver care and support for the 1,600 children and families enrolled in the ei program. Throughout the year, esh ensured children aged 0-3 years across the state could receive family-guided and routines-based treatment plans that address delays in overall development, motor skills and language. Additionally, our early interventionists continued to support families through education and coaching, as well as consulting with schools, childcare agencies and other service providers. Another achievement of our ei program was the introduction of 3 inclusive pre-school programs in kapolei held throughout the year, which welcomed children 4-6 years of age with or without intellectual or developmental disabilities (i/dd) for day camp-style sessions that provided educational enrichment, socialization and natural exploration. These programs offered families in the kapolei area opportunities to receive affordable childcare during typical school breaks, and have their children participate in activities that foster inclusion.”

“The autism services program at esh continued to provide therapeutic services to 118 families and delivered over 20,000 hours of care. Our applied behavior analysis (aba) therapies were offered at our centers, in client homes and in the community. Our kapolei clinic, which had been part of our expansion in 2023, had a grand opening of a new treatment space. Designed to host group services, such as social skills groups (a service line that groups children and teens by age and interest to foster socialization and educational enrichment) and morning circle time for children, the space has been well received by client families. Since launching the diagnostic evaluation service in august 2024, 11 evaluations were completed by year's end, which reflects the growing need for services, resources and education about intellectual and developmental disabilities among families in our state. By supporting individuals from diagnosis through treatment, esh is working to reduce gaps in service, offer compassionate support, and pave the way for improved outcomes for families in hawaii.”