Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| NEW PROGRAM SERVICES | FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 | IN MARCH OF 2011 THE CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE IN COOPERATION WITH THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT ENTERED INTO A MULTI-YEAR GRANT FUNDED PROJECT TO PROVIDE TRAINING TO FOSTER PARENTS AND FOSTER YOUTH ON DECISION MAKING AND HEALTHY LIFE CHOICES. THIS GRANT USES STATE MONEY TO MATCH AND DRAW FUNDING FOR THE PROJECT FROM THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. ALSO DURING 2011 THE CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE WAS GIVEN A GRANT THROUGH THE OFFICE OF JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION. THIS GRANT WILL DEVELOP CURRICULUM FOR THE COURT PROCESS FOR FOSTER FAMILIES. |
| CHANGES IN PROGRAM SERVICES | FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3 | DURING 2011 CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE LOST THEIR LARGEST GRANT, THE FAMILY RESOURCE PROJECT. THE ALLIANCE CONTINUES TO OPERATE OTHER TRAINING PROGRAMS AS THEY HAVE IN PREVIOUS YEARS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 | THE ORGANIZATION ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING UNDER ARTICLE III OF THE BY-LAWS:"AGENCIES THAT HAVE A CONTRACT WITH THE CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE TO PROVIDE SERVICES CAN ALSO BE CONSIDERED FOR MEMBERSHIP". ADDITIONALLY, SECTION 7 WAS CHANGED TO "THE VICE-PRESIDENT SHALL CHAIR THE AUDIT COMMITTEE". | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | THE CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE IS AN ASSOCIATION OF PRIVATE CHILD WELFARE AGENCIES. EACH AGENCY HAS ONE VOTING MEMBER ON THE BOARD. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B | EACH VOTING MEMBER AGENCY SHALL DESIGNATE A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD THAT CAN EXERCISE AUTHORITY ON THE PART OF THAT VOTING MEMBER AGENCY WITH REGARD TO ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE ALLIANCE. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | A DRAFT OF THE 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD FOR DISCUSSION AT THE FEBRUARY 3,2012 BOARD MEETING. UPON REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD, THE RETURN WILL BE FILED. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | THE WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS PRESENTED TO THE VOTING BOARD MEMBERS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS AND THEY ARE ASKED TO READ, SIGN AND RETURN IT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A | THE COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE ALLIANCE OFFICE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. | |
| PART XII, LINE 2C | NO CHANGE FROM PRIOR YEAR. |
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