Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

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OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2011 and ending 06-30-2012
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
HANDS OF WYOMING COUNTY
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
41 PHILADELPHIA AVE
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
TUNKHANNOCK, PA18657
D Employer identification number

20-3192736
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 256,564
F Name and address of principal officer:
 
 
 
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WYOMINGCOUNTYFAMILYRESOURCECENTER.COM
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affiliates?
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K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation:  
M State of legal domicile: PA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: H.A.N.D.S. OF WYOMING COUNTY (COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT GROUP FOR WYOMING COUNTY) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY.H.A.N.D.S.(HELPING AREA NEEDS (FOR) DIVERSE (EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION) SERVICES) OF WYOMING COUNTY HAS BEEN FULFILLING ITS MISSION FOR THE PAST NINE YEARS THROUGH A VARIETY OF MEANS. FIRST WOULD BE THE ESTABLISHMENT AND RUNNING OF THE WYOMING COUNTY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER. THE CENTER IS HOME TO THE H.A.N.D.S. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S OFFICE, THE PARENTS AS TEACHERS EDUCATORS AND THE COMMUNITIES THAT CARE PROGRAM. THE CENTER PROVIDES PARENTS AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS WITH A LENDING AND LEARNING LIBRARY OF EDUCATION MATERIALS TO HELP IMPROVE YOUNG CHILDREN'S SKILLS FOR ENTERING KINDERGARTEN. THE LIBRARY HOUSES OVER 2,000 EDUCATIONAL ITEMS FROM INFANT TO 2ND GRADE LEVELS. THE LIBRARY WORKS SIMILAR TO THE PUBLIC LIBRARY WHERE ITEMS CAN BE CHECKED OUT FOR TWO WEEKS AT A TIME, RETURNED AND NEW ITEMS
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a)..... 3 28
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 3
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 5
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 200
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b  
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 255,474 256,381
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 25 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 303 183
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 213 0
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 256,015 256,564
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...   4,025
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 140,455 175,101
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).....   0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet485    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 56,974 96,846
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 197,429 275,972
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 58,586 -19,408
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 140,452 121,061
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 3,537 3,554
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 136,915 117,507
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III .........
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Briefly describe the organization’s mission: H.A.N.D.S. OF WYOMING COUNTY (COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT GROUP FOR WYOMING COUNTY) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY.H.A.N.D.S.(HELPING AREA NEEDS (FOR) DIVERSE (EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION) SERVICES) OF WYOMING COUNTY HAS BEEN FULFILLING ITS MISSION FOR THE PAST NINE YEARS THROUGH A VARIETY OF MEANS. FIRST WOULD BE THE ESTABLISHMENT AND RUNNING OF THE WYOMING COUNTY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER. THE CENTER IS HOME TO THE H.A.N.D.S. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S OFFICE, THE PARENTS AS TEACHERS EDUCATORS AND THE COMMUNITIES THAT CARE PROGRAM. THE CENTER PROVIDES PARENTS AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS WITH A LENDING AND LEARNING LIBRARY OF EDUCATION MATERIALS TO HELP IMPROVE YOUNG CHILDREN'S SKILLS FOR ENTERING KINDERGARTEN. THE LIBRARY HOUSES OVER 2,000 EDUCATIONAL ITEMS FROM INFANT TO 2ND GRADE LEVELS. THE LIBRARY WORKS SIMILAR TO THE PUBLIC LIBRARY WHERE ITEMS CAN BE CHECKED OUT FOR TWO WEEKS AT A TIME, RETURNED AND NEW ITEMS
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Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
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Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
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Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 120,202 including grants of $ 104,246 ) (Revenue $   )
H.A.N.D.S. OF WYOMING COUNTY IMPLEMENTS THE PARENTS AS TEACHERS (PAT) USING THE BORN TO LEARN CURRICULUM FOR BIRTH TO FIVE YEAR OLDS. THE PARENTS AS TEACHERS CURRICULUM TRANSLATES THE LATEST NEUROSCIENCE FINDINGS ON EARLY LEARNING INTO CONCRETE "WHEN", "WHAT", "HOW", AND "WHY" ADVICE FOR PARENTS. PAT HAS FOUR COMPONENTS OF SERVICE DELIVERY: PERSONAL VISITS BY A PARENT EDUCATOR, CENTER BASED GROUP MEETINGS, DEVELOPMENTAL, HEARING AND VISION SCREENINGS OF CHILDREN AND LINKAGE OF FAMILIES WITH OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES. PAT PROGRAMS WORK WITH CHILDREN AND PARENTS TO PROVIDE THE INFORMATION, SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT PARENTS NEED TO HELP THEIR CHILDREN DEVELOP OPTIMALLY DURING THE CRUCIAL EARLY YEARS OF LIFE. THE CORE VALUE OF THE PAT PROGRAM IS THAT PARENTS ARE THEIR CHILDREN'S FIRST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL TEACHERS. THE FOUR MAIN GOALS OF PARENTS AS TEACHERS ARE: 1. INCREASE PARENT KNOWLEDGE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT THEREBY IMPROVING PARENTING PRACTICES; 2. PROVIDE EARLY DETECTION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS AND HEALTH ISSUES; 3. PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT; AND 4. INCREASE CHILDREN'S SCHOOL READINESS AND SCHOOL SUCCESS. THE PROGRAM MEETS THE NEEDS OF BROADLY DIVERSE FAMILIES, INCLUDING TWO-PARENT, SINGLE-PARENT, AND MULTI-GENERATIONAL FAMILIES AND LOW-LITERATE FAMILIES FROM ALL ECONOMIC, EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS. THERE ARE NO INCOME GUIDELINES THAT MAY RESTRICT PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM. SPECIAL POPULATIONS SUCH AS TEEN PARENTS, PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, FAMILIES FACING CRITICAL ISSUES AND FAMILIES FROM VARYING CULTURES CAN BENEFIT FROM THE INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT OF PARENTS AS TEACHERS. THE HOME-VISITING COMPONENT OF PAT IS ESPECIALLY NEEDED IN WYOMING COUNTY BECAUSE IT ALLOWS STAFF TO REACH FAMILIES IN RURAL, OUTLYING AREAS OF THE COUNTY WHO MAY LACK TRANSPORTATION. THE CENTER-BASED COMPONENT UTILIZES THE WYOMING COUNTY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER, ALLOWING PARENTS ACCESS TO A WIDE VARIETY OF SUPPORTING MATERIALS AND SERVICES. PARENTS AS TEACHERS FAMILIES IN NEED CAN RECEIVE SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD FROM THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS FOOD BANK, CLOTHING, SHOES AND WINTER COATS, DIAPERS AND WIPES. THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER IS ALSO A TOYS FOR TOTS SITE FOR WYOMING COUNTY. MANY OF THE PAT PROGRAM FAMILIES PARTICIPATED LAST YEAR AND ALSO RECEIVED HAMS AND OTHER HOLIDAY DINNER FOOD ITEMS. USING THE BORN TO LEARN CURRICULUM, PARENTS AS TEACHERS EDUCATORS PROVIDE PARENTS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS OF AGE-APPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES AND BEHAVIORS, INFORMATION ABOUT PARENTING TOPICS (E.G. DISCIPLINE, SIBLING RELATIONSHIPS, TOILET LEARNING), AND WAYS THAT PARENTS CAN SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING. PAT PARENT EDUCATORS WORK CLOSELY WITH FAMILIES TO ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF STRONG PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS BY PROVIDING INFORMATION TO FAMILIES ABOUT PARENTING SKILLS, PARENT-CHILD INTERACTION AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT. PARENT EDUCATORS MODEL, CONSULT AND COACH PARENTING PRACTICES, AND ENGAGE FAMILIES IN PARENT-CHILD ACTIVITIES. THIS APPROACH FOSTERS PARENT-CHILD BONDING AND RESULTS IN CLIENTS BEING MORE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND POSITIVE CHILD-REARING PRACTICES, THEREBY REDUCING THE RISK FACTORS LINKED TO CHILD MALTREATMENT. PARENTS ALSO ENGAGE IN MORE LANGUAGE AND LITERACY PROMOTING BEHAVIORS WITH THEIR CHILDREN AND THEY ARE MORE INVOLVED IN THEIR CHILDREN'S SCHOOLING.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 50,028 including grants of $ 52,500 ) (Revenue $   )
OUR GOAL AT THE WYOMING COUNTY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER IS TO STRENGTHEN THE LIVES OF FAMILIES AND CHILDREN FOR THE FUTURE OF THE COMMUNITY. FAMILY CENTERS ARE DESIGNED TO MEET FIVE KEY PRIORITIES: 1) TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT THROUGH EFFECTIVE PARENTING, EARLY INTERVENTION AND OUTREACH SERVICES. 2) TO SUPPORT AND PRESERVE THE FAMILY UNIT AS THE FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS FOR CHILDREN. 3) TO ASSURE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN. 4) TO PROVIDE SEAMLESS, COMPREHENSIVE, AND EASILY ACCESSED NETWORK OF SERVICES FOR FAMILIES. ONE OF THE WAYS IN WHICH WE ACHIEVE OUR GOAL OF SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES AND EDUCATOR IS TO MAINTAIN A LENDING AND LEARNING LIBRARY. THE CENTER CURRENTLY HAS OVER A 1000 EDUCATIONAL ITEMS THAT CAN BE BORROWED AND USED JUST LIKE A PUBLIC LIBRARY. THE LENDING AND LEARNING LIBRARY IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC INCLUDING PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AGENCIES THAT WORK WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, HOMESCHOOLERS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER ALSO PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH SUPPORT GROUPS ON A VARIETY OF LEVELS. PARENTING CLASSES WITH A LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER ARE HELD TWICE A WEEK. A "PARENTING WITH PRIDE" SUPPORT GROUP THAT MEETS THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PARENTS TO GET TOGETHER IN A CASUAL SETTING AND TALK ABOUT THE CHALLENGES OF PARENTING IN THIS NEW SOCIETY. FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN FACE THEIR OWN CHALLENGES AND SO ONCE A MONTH THEY GATHER TO SHARE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT EACH OTHER THROUGH THE PROCESS OF MEDICAL, SCHOOL AND RELATIONSHIP ISSUES. A COMMUNITY ROOM IS USED BY ORGANIZATION THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY TO HOLD TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS AND PROGRAMS. ORGANIZATION FROM LUZERNE AND LACKAWANNA COUNTY WHO SHARE SERVICES IN WYOMING COUNTY FIND THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER TO BE A GREAT SOURCE FOR OUTREACH TO THE COMMUNITY AND FOR HOLDING PROGRAMS FOR CLIENTS. THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER ALSO HAS A CHILDREN'S ROOM WHERE PARENTS AND CHILDREN CAN COME TO RELAX, PLAY AND PARTICIPATE IN ORGANIZED ACTIVITIES SUCH AS A STORY HOUR EACH FRIDAY FROM 9:30-10:30. PLAYGROUPS ARE VERY POPULAR IN WHICH PARENTS CAN VISIT WHILE THE CHILDREN PLAY. WE ARE MOST PROUD TO BE ABLE TO OFFER A HOME VISITING PROGRAM, FREE OF CHARGE, TO FAMILIES ACROSS THE COUNTY. THE PARENTS AS TEACHERS PROGRAM IS A PARENT EDUCATION AND FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM. CONVENIENT HOME VISITS BEGIN AT ANY TIME FROM BIRTH UNTIL THE CHILD ENTERS KINDERGARTEN. SPECIALLY TRAINED PARENT EDUCATORS TRANSLATE THE LATEST INFORMATION ON EARLY BRAIN DEVELOPMENT INTO UNDERSTANDABLE EXPECTATION FOR PARENTS OF EACH STAGE OF A CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT. BY UNDERSTANDING WHAT TO EXPECT YOU CAN CAPTURE THE TEACHABLE MOMENTS IN EVERYDAY LIFE. PARENT EDUCATORS DO DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS ALONG THE WAY AND MEASURE CHILDREN'S HEALTH, VISION, HEARING, PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATION, PROBLEM SOLVING AND SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT. PARENTS APPRECIATE THE SUPPORT, COMPANY AND REASSURANCE THEY ARE DOING A GOOD JOB AS A PARENT. THERE IS NEVER A QUIET DAY AT THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER. PEOPLE COME ALL DAY LONG TO USE ONE OR ANOTHER FACET OF THE CENTER. WE HAVE SEEN STEADY GROWTH OVER THE YEARS AND HAVE GAINED SUPPORT FROM MANY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER IS COMPLETELY FUNDED BY GRANTS, DONATIONS, VOLUNTEERISM AND THE KINDNESS OF STRANGERS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 5,124 including grants of $ 7,000 ) (Revenue $   )
H.A.N.D.S. HAS PUT INTO PLACE A TRANSITION PROGRAM TO INCREASE THE SUCCESS OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES MOVING FROM PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING/HOME TO KINDERGARTEN. PREPARATION FOR KINDERGARTEN IN THE PAST HAS TYPICALLY NOT BEGUN UNTIL A WEEK BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS. RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT TRANSITION TO KINDERGARTEN IS A PROCESS THAT IS MOST SUCCESSFUL WHEN IT IS CAREFULLY PLANNED OUT OVER THE ENTIRE PRE-KINDERGARTEN YEAR. WHETHER A CHILD IS IN PRESCHOOL, CHILD CARE OR SPENDING TIME WITH PARENTS OR CAREGIVERS AT HOME, THE TRANSITION TO KINDERGARTEN CAN BE A STRESSFUL TIME FOR PARENTS, EDUCATORS AND CHILDREN. SCHOOLS AND THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION COMMUNITY ARE INCREASINGLY TAKING NOTICE IN A FORMAL WAY OF THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS PROCESS IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT CHILDREN WHO ARE BETTER PREPARED TO ENTER KINDERGARTEN HAVE A MORE SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION THAT RESULTS IN LONG TERM POSITIVE ATTITUDES RELATED TO SCHOOL. CHILDREN SCORE HIGHER ON PSSA TESTING, HIGH SCHOOL DROP-OUT RATES ARE LOWER AND THERE IS A HIGHER RATE OF STUDENTS WHO GO ON THE SECONDARY EDUCATION. FAMILIES WHO ARE INVOLVED IN TRANSITION ACTIVITIES TEND TO REMAIN ACTIVELY CONNECTED TO THE SCHOOL AND TEACHERS OVER THEIR CHILD'S EDUCATIONAL YEARS. IN RESPONSE TO RESEARCH AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEED, THE TRANSITION PROGRAM PROPOSES TO IMPLEMENT A SERIES OF TRANSITION ACTIVITIES: ACTIVITY 1: KINDERCLUB 6 WEEKS - 16 SESSIONS FOCUSED ON PARENT INVOLVEMENT, CHILD READINESS AND TEACHER CONNECTIONS. A.INTRODUCTION: AN EXPLANATION OF THE FOCUS OF THE SESSION TO PARENTS AND CHILDREN. B.PARENT-CHILD ACTIVITY: ENCOURAGES QUALITY PARENT-CHILD INTERACTIONS AND MODELS ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE SCHOOL READINESS. FOCUS IS ON MATH, READING, SENSORY AWARENESS, SCIENCE, ART AND IMAGINARY PLAY. C.PARENT ACTIVITY: FOCUSES ON HOW TO WORK WITH CHILD TO HELP BETTER PREPARE THEM FOR THE TRANSITION TO KINDERGARTEN. TOPICS INCLUDE CHILD GUIDANCE, MEDIA, TEMPERAMENT, READING AND CHILDREN, NUTRITION, PARENTING STYLES, AND OTHER ISSUES. D.CHILD ACTIVITY: EXPOSE CHILDREN TO THE KINDS OF EXPERIENCES AND EXPECTATIONS THEY'LL ENCOUNTER IN KINDERGARTEN. UNDER DIRECTION OF A PRESCHOOL FACILITATOR CHILDREN WILL WORK ON GETTING ALONG WITH OTHERS, LISTENING, TAKING TURNS, RESPONSIBILITY, AND LITERACY SKILLS. E.READ ALOUD: DEMONSTRATES HOW TO PROMOTE CHILDREN'S LOVE FOR BOOKS, CONTENT KNOWLEDGE AND VOCABULARY THROUGH STORIES. F.TAKE HOME ACTIVITY: ENCOURAGES PARENTS TO CONTINUE AND PRACTICE WHAT WAS DISCUSSED AT HOME. THE SESSIONS WILL UTILIZE A RESEARCH-BASED CURRICULUM AND DELIVERY MODEL THROUGH THE BETTER KID CARE PENN STATE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION PROGRAM. THE CURRICULUM IS CALLED GEARING UP FOR KINDERGARTEN AND IS A RESEARCH-BASED CURRICULUM AND DELIVERY MODEL FOR THE PARENTING EDUCATION (BIRTH TO 8 YEARS OLD) STATE PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM WILL BE CONDUCTED AS A JOINT EFFORT BETWEEN THE PENN STATE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OFFICE, KEYSTONE COLLEGE, TUNKHANNOCK AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT AND H.A.N.D.S. OF WYOMING COUNTY. KAREN BRACEY, PENN STATE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION COORDINATOR, HAS OFFERED HER EXPERTISE TO OVERSEE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM IN CONJUNCTION WITH A RETIRED KINDERGARTEN TEACHER, AND KEYSTONE COLLEGE EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDENTS. ACTIVITY 2: KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FAIR TUNKHANNOCK AREA AND LACKAWANNA TRAIL SCHOOL DISTRICTS HOLD KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION IN THE SPRING PRECEDING ENROLLMENT IN THEIR KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS. IN THE PAST, THESE DAYS HAVE BEEN A WHIRLWIND OF INFORMATION, EYE EXAMS, HEARING AND SPEECH SCREENINGS, A BRIEF VISIT WITH A KINDERGARTEN TEACHER AND LEARNING ABOUT BUS INFORMATION. ALTHOUGH H.A.N.D.S. RECOGNIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF ALL OF THESE ACTIVITIES TO ENSURE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES RECEIVE ALL THE INFORMATION THEY NEED TO START SCHOOL, WE ALSO RECOGNIZED THAT IT WAS A BIT OVERWHELMING AND NOT A LOT OF FUN FOR THE CHILDREN. FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TUNKHANNOCK AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION, H.A.N.D.S. HAS CONDUCTED A "KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FAIR" TO HELP CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BUILD ENTHUSIASM AND REDUCE ANXIETY FOR THE NEW JOURNEY THEY ARE ABOUT TO BEGIN IN SCHOOL. H.A.N.D.S. INVITED REPRESENTATIVES FROM AREA AGENCIES WHO WORK WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO SET-UP TABLES OF INFORMATION AND CONDUCT SOME TYPE OF FUN ACTIVITY FOR THE CHILDREN TO DO. FOR EXAMPLE, THE DIETRICH THEATER SET-UP A LARGE BLANK CANVAS FRAME AND CHILDREN WERE ABLE TO PAINT ON THE CANVAS ANYTHING THEIR HEARTS DESIRED. THE RESULT WAS A WONDERFUL PAINTING THAT HANGS IN OUR FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER CHILDREN'S ROOM. OTHER ORGANIZATIONS CONDUCTED BEAN BAG TOSS GAMES, NUTRITION ACTIVITIES, FACE PAINTING AND ART PROJECTS. IN ADDITION, A SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR WAS HELD SO PARENTS COULD PURCHASE BOOKS AND PARENTS WERE GIVEN INFORMATION ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF READING TO THEIR CHILD THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER PRIOR TO SCHOOL BEGINNING. H.A.N.D.S. ALSO PROVIDED EACH CHILD WITH A FREE STORY BOOK TO TAKE HOME. PARENTS WERE GIVEN INFORMATION ABOUT THE PARENT LENDING AND LEARNING LIBRARY LOCATED IN THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO LOOK THROUGH THE OVER 2000 ITEMS THAT CAN BE BORROWED AND USED JUST LIKE A PUBLIC LIBRARY. PARTICIPANTS CHECK OUT THE ITEMS, WHICH ALL REVOLVE AROUND SCHOOL PREPAREDNESS, FOR A TWO WEEK PERIOD, RETURN THE ITEMS AND CHECK OUT MORE RESOURCES. ACTIVITY 3: PRE-SCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN TEACHER IN-SERVICE A PRE-K/KINDERGARTEN IN-SERVICE DAY WILL BE HELD IN FEBRUARY 2012 WITH TUNKHANNOCK AREA AND LACKAWANNA TRAIL SCHOOL DISTRICT KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF AND PRE-SCHOOL TEACHERS. A SPEAKER WILL BE SCHEDULED TO PROVIDE CURRENT INFORMATION ABOUT THE LATEST TRANSITION PRACTICES AND HOW TO ENGAGE PARENTS AND CHILDREN IN THE TRANSITION PROCESS. THE IN-SERVICE DAY WILL ALSO INCLUDE THE DISTRIBUTION OF COPIES OF THE NEW PRE-K /K STANDARDS AND DISCUSSION ABOUT THEIR USAGE. A PRESENTATION WILL BE MADE ON THE MOST CURRENT REQUIREMENTS DESIGNATED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN COMPLETING KINDERGARTEN. THIS INFORMATION WILL HELP PRE-SCHOOL TEACHERS FORMULATE THEIR LESSON PLANS SO THAT THEY CAN BETTER PREPARE THEIR STUDENTS FOR THE TRANSITION TO KINDERGARTEN. TIME WILL ALSO BE ALLOTTED FOR PRE-K AND K TEACHERS TO DISCUSS COMMON CONCERNS, DISCUSS EACH OTHER'S EXPECTATION FOR THE SMOOTH TRANSITION OF CHILDREN AND SHARE CLASSROOM IDEAS THAT CAN BE USED AT BOTH THE PRE-SCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN LEVEL. ACTIVITY 4: FAMILY FUN NIGHTS H.A.N.D.S., IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TUNKHANNOCK AREA AND LACKAWANNA TRAIL SCHOOL DISTRICTS, HAS CONDUCTED FAMILY FUN NIGHTS AT EACH OF THE TITLE 1 ELEMENTARY BUILDINGS AND TRAIL ELEMENTARY CENTER FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS. THE PURPOSE OF THE EVENING IS TO INTRODUCE PARENTS AND CHILDREN TO THEIR NEW SCHOOL BUILDING AND TO MEET SOME OF THE STAFF WHO WILL WORK DIRECTLY WITH CHILDREN IN KINDERGARTEN. THE FAMILY FUN NIGHTS ARE HELD IN THE SPRING SO THAT PARENTS AND CHILDREN CAN FEEL MORE COMFORTABLE WITH THE TRANSITION TO SCHOOL AND RELIEVE ANXIETIES THEY MAY BE HAVING WELL BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS. THE EVENINGS START OUT WITH A MEAL IN THE CAFETERIA WHERE CHILDREN CAN LEARN HOW TO GET THEIR TRAY, TAKE THEIR FOOD AND PRACTICE USING THEIR PIN NUMBER (SYSTEM FOR WHICH THEY WILL PAY FOR THEIR MEALS ONCE IN SCHOOL). PARENTS FOLLOW THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH THE CAFETERIA LINE SO THEY CAN ALSO EXPERIENCE WHAT THEIR CHILD WILL BE DOING EACH DAY FOR BREAKFAST AND LUNCH. AFTER THE MEAL, SCHOOL STAFF WILL BE INTRODUCED INCLUDING THE CAFETERIA STAFF, OFFICE STAFF, NURSE, KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS, SPECIALS TEACHERS, GUIDANCE COUNSELOR AND PRINCIPAL. A SCAVENGER HUNT TOUR OF THE BUILDING IS THEN CONDUCTED WITH GUIDANCE FROM THE PTO REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE SCHOOL SO CHILDREN AND PARENTS CAN GET TO KNOW THE LAYOUT OF THE BUILDING. A SCHOOL BUS SITS ON SITE FOR CHILDREN TO GET ON AND LEARN ALL ABOUT THE RULES ON THE BUS. THE BUS WILL THEN TAKE THEM FOR A SHORT RIDE AROUND THE BLOCK. PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ACCOMPANY THEIR CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE EVENING'S EVENTS SO THAT CHILDREN DO NOT EXPERIENCE ANY UNDO ANXIETY. THE EVENING IS CONCLUDED WITH A SPECIAL ACTIVITY FOR THE CHILDREN SUCH AS A STORY READER OR PUPPETEER. THROUGHOUT THE EVENING COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES ARE AVAILABLE WITH INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES. IT IS A GREAT RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES TO LEARN ABOUT DIFFERENT AGENCIES THAT SERVE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. STUDENTS RECEIVE A COPY OF "MY BUDDY BOOK", (SEE BELOW) A BOOK CREATED BY KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS AND THEIR STUDENTS THAT WALKS CHILDREN THROUGH A DAY OF KINDERGARTEN. IT IS A GREAT BOOK TO READ TO CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER TO HELP PREPARE THEM FOR KINDERGARTEN. TEACHERS FELT FAMILY FUN NIGHTS WERE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO MEET FAMILIES AND CHILDREN. FAMILIES EXPRESSED RELIEF THAT MANY CONCERNS THEY HAD ABOUT THE START OF SCHOOL WERE ADDRESSED EARLY, "ONE LESS THING TO WORRY ABOUT" AS STATED BY A PARENT. ON AVERAGE OVER 75% OF FAMILIES, WHO REGISTERED FOR KI
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 66,032 including grants of $ 17,338 ) (Revenue $   )
TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND EARLY LEARNING EXPERIENCES.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 66,032 including grants of $ 17,338 ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 241,386
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
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Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
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Yes
 
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Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? ........
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No
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Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
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No
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Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
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Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment....................
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No
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Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
 
No
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II..........
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statement to this return? Note. All Form 990 filers that operated one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements.
20b
 
 
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III.....
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................
23
 
No
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II.........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule MClick to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............ Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1.....................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V .........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
5
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
5
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
No
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
5
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
 
No
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
No
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
No
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
No
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
No
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
No
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
No
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 6
Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI .........
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
If the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
1a
28
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
3
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? .................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ............
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ..........
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
 
No
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
 
No
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes," to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
HANDS OF WYOMING COUNTY
41 PHILADELPHIA AVENUE
TUNKHANNOCK,PA18657
(570) 836-2350
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII .........
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) ANNETTE SMITH
EXECUTIVE DI
 35.00     X       39,624 0 0
(2) MICHELE CARPENTER
EMPLOYEE
 40.00     X       32,571 0 0
(3) TERRY WERTMAN
EMPLOYEE
 40.00     X       28,080 0 0
(4) MARTHA WHITE
EMPLOYEE
 36.00     X       23,329 0 0
(5) REBECCA CORBY
EMPLOYEE
 36.00     X       23,261 0 0
(6) WILLIAM EGGLESTON
TREASURER
 1.00     X       0 0 0
(7) JESSICA FASAULA
SECRETARY
 1.00     X       0 0 0
(8) REBECCA REESE
PRESIDENT
 1.00     X       0 0 0


















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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;


























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 146,865    
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet  
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
 
No
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet  
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Form 990 (2011)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 58,085
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 487
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 166,206
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		31,603
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 27,910
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 256,381
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet  
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 183     183
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties............MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses    
c Gain or (loss)    
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet        
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 256,564     183
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX. .........
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 4,025 4,025
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 120,557 120,557    
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 35,370 20,139 15,231  
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....        
9 Other employee benefits ....... 6,009 6,009    
10 Payroll taxes ........... 13,165 6,582 6,583  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 21,443 13,987 7,456  
b Legal .........        
c Accounting ........... 9,355 9,355    
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other .......... 4,779 4,779    
12 Advertising and promotion .... 3,144 2,330 814  
13 Office expenses ....... 17,435 16,242 708 485
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ...........        
17 Travel ............ 8,261 6,463 1,798  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 451 427 24  
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .....        
23 Insurance .............. 2,087 1,399 688  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24f. If line 24f amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24f expenses on Schedule O.)
a DONATED USE OF FACILITIES 20,360 20,360    
b TELEPHONE 3,091 2,577 514  
c DONATED EQUIPMENT 2,160 2,160    
d MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 1,233 1,233    
e
f All other expenses 3,047 2,762 285  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 275,972 241,386 34,101 485
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 30,762 1 31,687
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 27,234 2 27,417
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 81,456 3 60,957
4 Accounts receivable, net .........   4  
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............   9  
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a  
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b     10c  
11 Investments—publicly traded securities ..........   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ......   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 1,000 15 1,000
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 140,452 16 121,061
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 3,537 17 3,554
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue ..........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.....   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 3,537 26 3,554
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 104,992 27 101,540
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 31,923 28 15,967
29 Permanently restricted net assets .....   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 136,915 33 117,507
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 140,452 34 121,061
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI .........
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ...
1
256,564
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ....
2
275,972
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ...
3
-19,408
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
136,915
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...
5
 
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) ....
6
117,507
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII .........
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?....
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O. ...........................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
 
 
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
HANDS OF WYOMING COUNTY
 
Employer identification number

20-3192736
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(i)
Name of supported organization 		(ii)
EIN 		(iii)
Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) 		(iv)
Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? 		(v)
Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? 		(vi)
Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? 		(vii)
Amount of support?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3..            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..            
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).            
12
12
 
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 129,189 155,562 194,072 255,474 256,381 990,678
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..   650 1,095 238 2 1,985
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 129,189 156,212 195,167 255,712 256,383 992,663
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)           992,663
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 129,189 156,212 195,167 255,712 256,383 992,663
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 249 205 83 303 183 1,023
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 249 205 83 303 183 1,023
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)            
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.). 129,438 156,417 195,250 256,015 256,566 993,686
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
99.900 %
16
16
99.500 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
0 %
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
HANDS OF WYOMING COUNTY
 
Employer identification number

20-3192736
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance ....        
b Contributions ........        
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses ...        
d Grants or scholarships .....        
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		       
f Administrative expenses ....        
g End of year balance ......        
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance (line 1g) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
No
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................        
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet  
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Book value
Federal Income Taxes  








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

Schedule D (Form 990) 2011
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 256,564
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 275,972
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 -19,408
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4  
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ................................. 8  
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 through 8 ......................... 9  
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 -19,408
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 284,474
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 27,910
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 27,910
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 256,564
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 256,564
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 303,882
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 27,910
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 27,910
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 275,972
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 275,972
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
NonCash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
HANDS OF WYOMING COUNTY
 
Employer identification number

20-3192736
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of Contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded .        
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image (   ) X 3 27,910  
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it
must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
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No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
 
No
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ............................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report revenues in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Schedule M (Form 990) 2011
Schedule M (Form 990) 2011
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
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Name of the organization
HANDS OF WYOMING COUNTY
 
Employer identification number

20-3192736
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ORGANIZATION'S MISSION FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION H.A.N.D.S. OF WYOMING COUNTY (COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT GROUP FOR WYOMING COUNTY) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY.H.A.N.D.S.(HELPING AREA NEEDS (FOR) DIVERSE (EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION) SERVICES) OF WYOMING COUNTY HAS BEEN FULFILLING ITS MISSION FOR THE PAST NINE YEARS THROUGH A VARIETY OF MEANS. FIRST WOULD BE THE ESTABLISHMENT AND RUNNING OF THE WYOMING COUNTY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER. THE CENTER IS HOME TO THE H.A.N.D.S. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S OFFICE, THE PARENTS AS TEACHERS EDUCATORS AND THE COMMUNITIES THAT CARE PROGRAM. THE CENTER PROVIDES PARENTS AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS WITH A LENDING AND LEARNING LIBRARY OF EDUCATION MATERIALS TO HELP IMPROVE YOUNG CHILDREN'S SKILLS FOR ENTERING KINDERGARTEN. THE LIBRARY HOUSES OVER 2,000 EDUCATIONAL ITEMS FROM INFANT TO 2ND GRADE LEVELS. THE LIBRARY WORKS SIMILAR TO THE PUBLIC LIBRARY WHERE ITEMS CAN BE CHECKED OUT FOR TWO WEEKS AT A TIME, RETURNED AND NEW ITEMS CAN THEN BE CHECKED OUT. THE LENDING AND LEARNING LIBRARY ALSO CONTAINS A RESOURCE LIBRARY WITH BOOKS ON PARENTING, CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT, CREATING SMOOTH TRANSITIONS, DVD'S VIDEOS AND CLASSROOM MUSIC CD'S. THE CENTER HAS RESOURCE INFORMATION FOR REFERRALS TO AGENCIES AROUND THE COUNTY THAT WORK WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. SEVERAL PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS ARE HELD IN THE CENTER'S COMMUNITY ROOM. THERE IS A PARENT SUPPORT GROUP CALLED PARENTING WITH PRIDE, A SPECIAL NEEDS PARENTING GROUP WHICH IS ESPECIALLY FOR DISCUSSING SOME OF THE DIFFICULT ISSUES PARENTS OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN MAY FACE AND PARENTING CLASSES OFFERED THROUGH CHILDREN & YOUTH. THE COMMUNITY ROOM IS OPEN FREE OF CHARGE TO ANYONE IN THE COMMUNITY WHO NEEDS SPACE FOR A MEETING, TRAINING OR WORKSHOP. PRESENTATION MATERIALS SUCH AS A PROJECTOR, SCREEN, TV WITH DVD PLAYER AND EASEL ARE AVAILABLE FOR USE. THE CENTER ALSO HOLDS A STORY HOUR EACH FRIDAY MORNING FROM 9:30-11:00. CHILDREN CAN SOCIALIZE WITH OTHER CHILDREN, LISTEN TO A STORY, DO A CRAFT AND HAVE A SMALL SNACK. PARENTS FIND THIS VERY HELPFUL NOT ONLY FOR THE CHILDREN BUT TO GIVE THEM SOME TIME TO SOCIALIZE WITH OTHER PARENTS. THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER ALSO HOUSES A SMALL FOOD BANK FOR PARENTS WHO UTILIZE THE CENTER AND FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE PARENTS AS TEACHERS PROGRAM. H.A.N.D.S. FACILITATES THE PARENTS AS TEACHERS (PAT) PROGRAM, A HOME VISITING PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF BIRTH AND 5 YEARS OLD. FORMED IN 1981, PARENTS AS TEACHERS TODAY HOLDS TO ITS ORIGINAL VISION - THAT ALL CHILDREN WILL LEARN,GROW, AND DEVELOP TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, AND PARENTS ARE CHILDREN'S EARLIEST AND BEST TEACHERS. PARENTS AS TEACHERS EDUCATOR'S DO A DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE ACTIVITY WITH PARENTS DURING THEIR VISIT, GIVE PARENTS HANDOUTS ON A VARIETY OF SUBJECTS, AND LEAVE MATERIALS AND INFORMATION FOR THE PARENTS TO FOLLOW-UP WITH BETWEEN PAT VISITS. BIRTH TO FIVE IS INCREASINGLY RECOGNIZED AS A PERIOD WHEN INVESTMENTS IN HEALTY DEVELOPMENT AND PREVENTION OF MALTREATMENT PAY HIGH DIVIDENDS IN TERMS OF CHILDREN'S READINESS TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND LIFE. H.A.N.D.S. ADMINISTRATES A HIGH QUALITY PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM CALLED PRE-K COUNTS WITH THE TUNKHANNOCK AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT. H.A.N.D.S. PARTNERS WITH TWO WYOMING COUNTY CHILD CARE FACILITIES WHO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY PRE-K COUNTS PROGRAMMING WHICH BETTER PREPARES FOUR AND FIVE YEAR OLDS FOR KINDERGARTEN. H.A.N.D.S. ALSO SUPPORTS CHILDREN TRANSITIONING FROM PRE-SCHOOL/HOME TO KINDERGARTEN BY PROVIDING TRANSITIONING PROGRAMS FOR TUNKHANNOCK AREA AND LACKAWANNA TRAIL SCHOOL DISTRICT AIMED AT EDUCATING PARENTS AND HELPING TO EASE THE ANXIETY OF CHILDREN. PROGRAMS SUCH AS "KINDERGARTEN CLUB", FAMILY FUN NIGHTS, KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FAIRS AND SUMMER "KINDERCAMP" ALL LEND THEMSELVES TO EDUCATE PARENTS AND SUPPORT CHILDREN IN THEIR TRANSITION TO KINDERGARTEN. H.A.N.D.S. OF WYOMING COUNTY DOES A VAST AMOUNT OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH WHICH SERVES TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT BECOMING STRONG ADVOCATES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMMING. H.A.N.D.S. PROVIDES THE PUBLIC WITH THE LATEST UPDATES FROM ACROSS THE STATE AND GOVERNMENT THAT AFFECTS THE OVERALL GOAL OF CREATING QUALITY EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN. ONE SUCH PROGRAM IS THE KEYSTONE STARS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM WHICH RATES EARLY CHILDHOOD FACILITIES FROM A STAR 1 TO STAR 4 LEVEL, EACH LEVEL REFLECTING A N INCREASE IN THE QUALITY OF CARE PROVIDED THROUGH MORE STAFF EDUCATION, QUALITY MATERIALS AVAILABLE, SAFE ENVIRONMENTS, HEALTH AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS AND STAFF/CHILD APPROPRIATE INTERACTIONS. RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT IN THE FIRST FIVE YEARS OF A CHILD'S LIFE 90% OF BRAIN DEVELOP OCCURS. H.A.N.D.S. ADVOCATED TO MAKE SURE CHILDREN ARE GETTING THE BEST CARE POSSIBLE SO THAT CHILDREN FROM WYOMING COUNTY WILL GROW TO BE SUCCESSFUL, CONTRIUBUTING YOUNG ADULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A THE CORE VALUE OF THE PAT PROGRAM IS THAT PARENTS ARE THEIR CHILDREN'S FIRST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL TEACHERS. THE FOUR MAIN GOALS OF PARENTS AS TEACHERS ARE: 1. INCREASE PARENT KNOWLEDGE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT THEREBY IMPROVING PARENTING PRACTICES; 2. PROVIDE EARLY DETECTION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS AND HEALTH ISSUES; 3. PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT; AND 4. INCREASE CHILDREN'S SCHOOL READINESS AND SCHOOL SUCCESS. THE PROGRAM MEETS THE NEEDS OF BROADLY DIVERSE FAMILIES, INCLUDING TWO-PARENT, SINGLE-PARENT, AND MULTI-GENERATIONAL FAMILIES AND LOW-LITERATE FAMILIES FROM ALL ECONOMIC, EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS. THERE ARE NO INCOME GUIDELINES THAT MAY RESTRICT PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM. SPECIAL POPULATIONS SUCH AS TEEN PARENTS, PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, FAMILIES FACING CRITICAL ISSUES AND FAMILIES FROM VARYING CULTURES CAN BENEFIT FROM THE INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT OF PARENTS AS TEACHERS. THE HOME-VISITING COMPONENT OF PAT IS ESPECIALLY NEEDED IN WYOMING COUNTY BECAUSE IT ALLOWS STAFF TO REACH FAMILIES IN RURAL, OUTLYING AREAS OF THE COUNTY WHO MAY LACK TRANSPORTATION. THE CENTER-BASED COMPONENT UTILIZES THE WYOMING COUNTY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER, ALLOWING PARENTS ACCESS TO A WIDE VARIETY OF SUPPORTING MATERIALS AND SERVICES. PARENTS AS TEACHERS FAMILIES IN NEED CAN RECEIVE SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD FROM THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS FOOD BANK, CLOTHING, SHOES AND WINTER COATS, DIAPERS AND WIPES. THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER IS ALSO A TOYS FOR TOTS SITE FOR WYOMING COUNTY. MANY OF THE PAT PROGRAM FAMILIES PARTICIPATED LAST YEAR AND ALSO RECEIVED HAMS AND OTHER HOLIDAY DINNER FOOD ITEMS. USING THE BORN TO LEARN CURRICULUM, PARENTS AS TEACHERS EDUCATORS PROVIDE PARENTS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS OF AGE-APPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES AND BEHAVIORS, INFORMATION ABOUT PARENTING TOPICS (E.G. DISCIPLINE, SIBLING RELATIONSHIPS, TOILET LEARNING), AND WAYS THAT PARENTS CAN SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING. PAT PARENT EDUCATORS WORK CLOSELY WITH FAMILIES TO ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF STRONG PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS BY PROVIDING INFORMATION TO FAMILIES ABOUT PARENTING SKILLS, PARENT-CHILD INTERACTION AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT. PARENT EDUCATORS MODEL, CONSULT AND COACH PARENTING PRACTICES, AND ENGAGE FAMILIES IN PARENT-CHILD ACTIVITIES. THIS APPROACH FOSTERS PARENT-CHILD BONDING AND RESULTS IN CLIENTS BEING MORE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND POSITIVE CHILD-REARING PRACTICES, THEREBY REDUCING THE RISK FACTORS LINKED TO CHILD MALTREATMENT. PARENTS ALSO ENGAGE IN MORE LANGUAGE AND LITERACY PROMOTING BEHAVIORS WITH THEIR CHILDREN AND THEY ARE MORE INVOLVED IN THEIR CHILDREN'S SCHOOLING.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B ONE OF THE WAYS IN WHICH WE ACHIEVE OUR GOAL OF SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES AND EDUCATOR IS TO MAINTAIN A LENDING AND LEARNING LIBRARY. THE CENTER CURRENTLY HAS OVER A 1000 EDUCATIONAL ITEMS THAT CAN BE BORROWED AND USED JUST LIKE A PUBLIC LIBRARY. THE LENDING AND LEARNING LIBRARY IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC INCLUDING PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AGENCIES THAT WORK WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, HOMESCHOOLERS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER ALSO PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH SUPPORT GROUPS ON A VARIETY OF LEVELS. PARENTING CLASSES WITH A LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER ARE HELD TWICE A WEEK. A "PARENTING WITH PRIDE" SUPPORT GROUP THAT MEETS THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PARENTS TO GET TOGETHER IN A CASUAL SETTING AND TALK ABOUT THE CHALLENGES OF PARENTING IN THIS NEW SOCIETY. FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN FACE THEIR OWN CHALLENGES AND SO ONCE A MONTH THEY GATHER TO SHARE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT EACH OTHER THROUGH THE PROCESS OF MEDICAL, SCHOOL AND RELATIONSHIP ISSUES. A COMMUNITY ROOM IS USED BY ORGANIZATION THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY TO HOLD TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS AND PROGRAMS. ORGANIZATION FROM LUZERNE AND LACKAWANNA COUNTY WHO SHARE SERVICES IN WYOMING COUNTY FIND THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER TO BE A GREAT SOURCE FOR OUTREACH TO THE COMMUNITY AND FOR HOLDING PROGRAMS FOR CLIENTS. THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER ALSO HAS A CHILDREN'S ROOM WHERE PARENTS AND CHILDREN CAN COME TO RELAX, PLAY AND PARTICIPATE IN ORGANIZED ACTIVITIES SUCH AS A STORY HOUR EACH FRIDAY FROM 9:30-10:30. PLAYGROUPS ARE VERY POPULAR IN WHICH PARENTS CAN VISIT WHILE THE CHILDREN PLAY. WE ARE MOST PROUD TO BE ABLE TO OFFER A HOME VISITING PROGRAM, FREE OF CHARGE, TO FAMILIES ACROSS THE COUNTY. THE PARENTS AS TEACHERS PROGRAM IS A PARENT EDUCATION AND FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM. CONVENIENT HOME VISITS BEGIN AT ANY TIME FROM BIRTH UNTIL THE CHILD ENTERS KINDERGARTEN. SPECIALLY TRAINED PARENT EDUCATORS TRANSLATE THE LATEST INFORMATION ON EARLY BRAIN DEVELOPMENT INTO UNDERSTANDABLE EXPECTATION FOR PARENTS OF EACH STAGE OF A CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT. BY UNDERSTANDING WHAT TO EXPECT YOU CAN CAPTURE THE TEACHABLE MOMENTS IN EVERYDAY LIFE. PARENT EDUCATORS DO DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS ALONG THE WAY AND MEASURE CHILDREN'S HEALTH, VISION, HEARING, PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATION, PROBLEM SOLVING AND SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT. PARENTS APPRECIATE THE SUPPORT, COMPANY AND REASSURANCE THEY ARE DOING A GOOD JOB AS A PARENT. THERE IS NEVER A QUIET DAY AT THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER. PEOPLE COME ALL DAY LONG TO USE ONE OR ANOTHER FACET OF THE CENTER. WE HAVE SEEN STEADY GROWTH OVER THE YEARS AND HAVE GAINED SUPPORT FROM MANY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER IS COMPLETELY FUNDED BY GRANTS, DONATIONS, VOLUNTEERISM AND THE KINDNESS OF STRANGERS.
THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT CHILDREN WHO ARE BETTER PREPARED TO ENTER KINDERGARTEN HAVE A MORE SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION THAT RESULTS IN LONG TERM POSITIVE ATTITUDES RELATED TO SCHOOL. CHILDREN SCORE HIGHER ON PSSA TESTING, HIGH SCHOOL DROP-OUT RATES ARE LOWER AND THERE IS A HIGHER RATE OF STUDENTS WHO GO ON THE SECONDARY EDUCATION. FAMILIES WHO ARE INVOLVED IN TRANSITION ACTIVITIES TEND TO REMAIN ACTIVELY CONNECTED TO THE SCHOOL AND TEACHERS OVER THEIR CHILD'S EDUCATIONAL YEARS. IN RESPONSE TO RESEARCH AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEED, THE TRANSITION PROGRAM PROPOSES TO IMPLEMENT A SERIES OF TRANSITION ACTIVITIES: ACTIVITY 1: KINDERCLUB 6 WEEKS - 16 SESSIONS FOCUSED ON PARENT INVOLVEMENT, CHILD READINESS AND TEACHER CONNECTIONS. A.INTRODUCTION: AN EXPLANATION OF THE FOCUS OF THE SESSION TO PARENTS AND CHILDREN. B.PARENT-CHILD ACTIVITY: ENCOURAGES QUALITY PARENT-CHILD INTERACTIONS AND MODELS ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE SCHOOL READINESS. FOCUS IS ON MATH, READING, SENSORY AWARENESS, SCIENCE, ART AND IMAGINARY PLAY. C.PARENT ACTIVITY: FOCUSES ON HOW TO WORK WITH CHILD TO HELP BETTER PREPARE THEM FOR THE TRANSITION TO KINDERGARTEN. TOPICS INCLUDE CHILD GUIDANCE, MEDIA, TEMPERAMENT, READING AND CHILDREN, NUTRITION, PARENTING STYLES, AND OTHER ISSUES. D.CHILD ACTIVITY: EXPOSE CHILDREN TO THE KINDS OF EXPERIENCES AND EXPECTATIONS THEY'LL ENCOUNTER IN KINDERGARTEN. UNDER DIRECTION OF A PRESCHOOL FACILITATOR CHILDREN WILL WORK ON GETTING ALONG WITH OTHERS, LISTENING, TAKING TURNS, RESPONSIBILITY, AND LITERACY SKILLS. E.READ ALOUD: DEMONSTRATES HOW TO PROMOTE CHILDREN'S LOVE FOR BOOKS, CONTENT KNOWLEDGE AND VOCABULARY THROUGH STORIES. F.TAKE HOME ACTIVITY: ENCOURAGES PARENTS TO CONTINUE AND PRACTICE WHAT WAS DISCUSSED AT HOME. THE SESSIONS WILL UTILIZE A RESEARCH-BASED CURRICULUM AND DELIVERY MODEL THROUGH THE BETTER KID CARE PENN STATE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION PROGRAM. THE CURRICULUM IS CALLED GEARING UP FOR KINDERGARTEN AND IS A RESEARCH-BASED CURRICULUM AND DELIVERY MODEL FOR THE PARENTING EDUCATION (BIRTH TO 8 YEARS OLD) STATE PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM WILL BE CONDUCTED AS A JOINT EFFORT BETWEEN THE PENN STATE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OFFICE, KEYSTONE COLLEGE, TUNKHANNOCK AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT AND H.A.N.D.S. OF WYOMING COUNTY. KAREN BRACEY, PENN STATE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION COORDINATOR, HAS OFFERED HER EXPERTISE TO OVERSEE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM IN CONJUNCTION WITH A RETIRED KINDERGARTEN TEACHER, AND KEYSTONE COLLEGE EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDENTS. ACTIVITY 2: KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FAIR TUNKHANNOCK AREA AND LACKAWANNA TRAIL SCHOOL DISTRICTS HOLD KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION IN THE SPRING PRECEDING ENROLLMENT IN THEIR KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS. IN THE PAST, THESE DAYS HAVE BEEN A WHIRLWIND OF INFORMATION, EYE EXAMS, HEARING AND SPEECH SCREENINGS, A BRIEF VISIT WITH A KINDERGARTEN TEACHER AND LEARNING ABOUT BUS INFORMATION. ALTHOUGH H.A.N.D.S. RECOGNIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF ALL OF THESE ACTIVITIES TO ENSURE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES RECEIVE ALL THE INFORMATION THEY NEED TO START SCHOOL, WE ALSO RECOGNIZED THAT IT WAS A BIT OVERWHELMING AND NOT A LOT OF FUN FOR THE CHILDREN. FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TUNKHANNOCK AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION, H.A.N.D.S. HAS CONDUCTED A "KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FAIR" TO HELP CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BUILD ENTHUSIASM AND REDUCE ANXIETY FOR THE NEW JOURNEY THEY ARE ABOUT TO BEGIN IN SCHOOL. H.A.N.D.S. INVITED REPRESENTATIVES FROM AREA AGENCIES WHO WORK WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO SET-UP TABLES OF INFORMATION AND CONDUCT SOME TYPE OF FUN ACTIVITY FOR THE CHILDREN TO DO. FOR EXAMPLE, THE DIETRICH THEATER SET-UP A LARGE BLANK CANVAS FRAME AND CHILDREN WERE ABLE TO PAINT ON THE CANVAS ANYTHING THEIR HEARTS DESIRED. THE RESULT WAS A WONDERFUL PAINTING THAT HANGS IN OUR FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER CHILDREN'S ROOM. OTHER ORGANIZATIONS CONDUCTED BEAN BAG TOSS GAMES, NUTRITION ACTIVITIES, FACE PAINTING AND ART PROJECTS. IN ADDITION, A SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR WAS HELD SO PARENTS COULD PURCHASE BOOKS AND PARENTS WERE GIVEN INFORMATION ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF READING TO THEIR CHILD THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER PRIOR TO SCHOOL BEGINNING. H.A.N.D.S. ALSO PROVIDED EACH CHILD WITH A FREE STORY BOOK TO TAKE HOME. PARENTS WERE GIVEN INFORMATION ABOUT THE PARENT LENDING AND LEARNING LIBRARY LOCATED IN THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO LOOK THROUGH THE OVER 2000 ITEMS THAT CAN BE BORROWED AND USED JUST LIKE A PUBLIC LIBRARY. PARTICIPANTS CHECK OUT THE ITEMS, WHICH ALL REVOLVE AROUND SCHOOL PREPAREDNESS, FOR A TWO WEEK PERIOD, RETURN THE ITEMS AND CHECK OUT MORE RESOURCES. ACTIVITY 3: PRE-SCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN TEACHER IN-SERVICE A PRE-K/KINDERGARTEN IN-SERVICE DAY WILL BE HELD IN FEBRUARY 2012 WITH TUNKHANNOCK AREA AND LACKAWANNA TRAIL SCHOOL DISTRICT KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF AND PRE-SCHOOL TEACHERS. A SPEAKER WILL BE SCHEDULED TO PROVIDE CURRENT INFORMATION ABOUT THE LATEST TRANSITION PRACTICES AND HOW TO ENGAGE PARENTS AND CHILDREN IN THE TRANSITION PROCESS. THE IN-SERVICE DAY WILL ALSO INCLUDE THE DISTRIBUTION OF COPIES OF THE NEW PRE-K /K STANDARDS AND DISCUSSION ABOUT THEIR USAGE. A PRESENTATION WILL BE MADE ON THE MOST CURRENT REQUIREMENTS DESIGNATED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN COMPLETING KINDERGARTEN. THIS INFORMATION WILL HELP PRE-SCHOOL TEACHERS FORMULATE THEIR LESSON PLANS SO THAT THEY CAN BETTER PREPARE THEIR STUDENTS FOR THE TRANSITION TO KINDERGARTEN. TIME WILL ALSO BE ALLOTTED FOR PRE-K AND K TEACHERS TO DISCUSS COMMON CONCERNS, DISCUSS EACH OTHER'S EXPECTATION FOR THE SMOOTH TRANSITION OF CHILDREN AND SHARE CLASSROOM IDEAS THAT CAN BE USED AT BOTH THE PRE-SCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN LEVEL. ACTIVITY 4: FAMILY FUN NIGHTS H.A.N.D.S., IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TUNKHANNOCK AREA AND LACKAWANNA TRAIL SCHOOL DISTRICTS, HAS CONDUCTED FAMILY FUN NIGHTS AT EACH OF THE TITLE 1 ELEMENTARY BUILDINGS AND TRAIL ELEMENTARY CENTER FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS. THE PURPOSE OF THE EVENING IS TO INTRODUCE PARENTS AND CHILDREN TO THEIR NEW SCHOOL BUILDING AND TO MEET SOME OF THE STAFF WHO WILL WORK DIRECTLY WITH CHILDREN IN KINDERGARTEN. THE FAMILY FUN NIGHTS ARE HELD IN THE SPRING SO THAT PARENTS AND CHILDREN CAN FEEL MORE COMFORTABLE WITH THE TRANSITION TO SCHOOL AND RELIEVE ANXIETIES THEY MAY BE HAVING WELL BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS. THE EVENINGS START OUT WITH A MEAL IN THE CAFETERIA WHERE CHILDREN CAN LEARN HOW TO GET THEIR TRAY, TAKE THEIR FOOD AND PRACTICE USING THEIR PIN NUMBER (SYSTEM FOR WHICH THEY WILL PAY FOR THEIR MEALS ONCE IN SCHOOL). PARENTS FOLLOW THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH THE CAFETERIA LINE SO THEY CAN ALSO EXPERIENCE WHAT THEIR CHILD WILL BE DOING EACH DAY FOR BREAKFAST AND LUNCH. AFTER THE MEAL, SCHOOL STAFF WILL BE INTRODUCED INCLUDING THE CAFETERIA STAFF, OFFICE STAFF, NURSE, KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS, SPECIALS TEACHERS, GUIDANCE COUNSELOR AND PRINCIPAL. A SCAVENGER HUNT TOUR OF THE BUILDING IS THEN CONDUCTED WITH GUIDANCE FROM THE PTO REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE SCHOOL SO CHILDREN AND PARENTS CAN GET TO KNOW THE LAYOUT OF THE BUILDING. A SCHOOL BUS SITS ON SITE FOR CHILDREN TO GET ON AND LEARN ALL ABOUT THE RULES ON THE BUS. THE BUS WILL THEN TAKE THEM FOR A SHORT RIDE AROUND THE BLOCK. PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ACCOMPANY THEIR CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE EVENING'S EVENTS SO THAT CHILDREN DO NOT EXPERIENCE ANY UNDO ANXIETY. THE EVENING IS CONCLUDED WITH A SPECIAL ACTIVITY FOR THE CHILDREN SUCH AS A STORY READER OR PUPPETEER. THROUGHOUT THE EVENING COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES ARE AVAILABLE WITH INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES. IT IS A GREAT RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES TO LEARN ABOUT DIFFERENT AGENCIES THAT SERVE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. STUDENTS RECEIVE A COPY OF "MY BUDDY BOOK", (SEE BELOW) A BOOK CREATED BY KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS AND THEIR STUDENTS THAT WALKS CHILDREN THROUGH A DAY OF KINDERGARTEN. IT IS A GREAT BOOK TO READ TO CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER TO HELP PREPARE THEM FOR KINDERGARTEN. TEACHERS FELT FAMILY FUN NIGHTS WERE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO MEET FAMILIES AND CHILDREN. FAMILIES EXPRESSED RELIEF THAT MANY CONCERNS THEY HAD ABOUT THE START OF SCHOOL WERE ADDRESSED EARLY, "ONE LESS THING TO WORRY ABOUT" AS STATED BY A PARENT. ON AVERAGE OVER 75% OF FAMILIES, WHO REGISTERED FOR KINDERGARTEN PARTICIPATED IN THE FAMILY FUN NIGHT EVENTS. ACTIVITY 5: "MY BUDDY BOOK" PROJECT TWO YEARS AGO, A BOOK WAS CREATED TO HELP CHILDREN LEARN WHAT A TYPICAL DAY OF KINDERGARTEN WAS LIKE. THE BOOK DEPICTS WHAT A DAY WOULD BE LIKE FROM A KINDERGARTEN CHILD'S VIEW. "KID WRITING", A PRE-READING/PRE-WRITING PROGRAM USED IN KINDERGARTEN WAS USED TO CREATE THE BOOK. STUDENTS DREW PICTURES AND USED "KID WRITING" TO DESCRIBE THEIR FAVORITE PART OF THE DAY, WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE DAY LIKE GYM, ART, LIBRARY ETC., AND WHAT THEY FELT IT WAS IMPORTANT FOR A "NEW FRIEND" TO KNOW ABOUT COMING TO SCHOOL. THE BOOK, 32 FULL COLOR PAGES, (A SAMPLE IS INCLUDED IN THE ATTACHMENTS) INCLUDES OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND HAS BEEN DISTRIBUTED AT FAMILY FUN NIGHTS FOR THE PAST
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND EARLY LEARNING EXPERIENCES.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990 FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B MUST SUPPLY EACH BOARD MEMBER WITH A COPY
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C YES
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A YES
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B YES
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 UPON REQUEST
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