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.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
LA PLATA YOUTH SERVICES INC
Employer identification number
84-1265550
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
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(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 supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(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 monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
242,956
225,412
217,923
199,851
198,828
1,084,970
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..
21,763
21,600
21,600
21,600
21,600
108,163
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
264,719
247,012
239,523
221,451
220,428
1,193,133
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.
1,193,133
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
264,719
247,012
239,523
221,451
220,428
1,193,133
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
337
134
159
158
129
917
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
1,194,050
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
8,088
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
99.920 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
56.960 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
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..
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.
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.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
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.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
LA PLATA YOUTH SERVICES INC
Employer identification number
84-1265550
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
TO PREVENT YOUTH FROM ENTERING AND FURTHER PENETRATING THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM, WHILE HOLDING PARAMOUNT THE SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC. WE BUILD ON THE UNIQUE STRENGTHS OF EACH ADOLESCENT AND FOCUS ON POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT.
EXPLANATION ON VOLUNTEERS AND TYPES OF SERVICES OR BENEFITS
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6
OUR VOLUNTEERS PERFORM MEDIATION BETWEEN BOTH VICTIMS OF CRIME AND CHILDREN WHO HAVE COMMITTED THOSE CRIMES AS WELL AS COMMUNITY CONFERENCES TO RESOLVE COMMUNITY ISSUES. WE ALSO UTILIZE VOLUNTEERS TO CONDUCT TUTORING, GED PREPARATION, AND ONLINE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE. THE LPYS BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS ALSO A VOLUNTARY BOARD THAT REVIEWS THE FINANCIALS, PROGRAM POLICY, AND PROVIDES OVERSIGHT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
COUNTY. YOUTH ARE REFERRED TO LPYS BY THE COURTS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND THE SCHOOLS IN LIEU OF HAVING CRIMINAL CHARGES FILED AGAINST THEM FOR MISDEMEANORS, PETTY OFFENSES, AND HABITUAL TRUANCY. A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT IS PUT IN PLACE ONCE AN INTAKE ASSESSMENT IS COMPLETED AND AN INDIVIDUALIZED PLAN IS DEVELOPED. CASE MANAGERS (ALSO REFERRED TO AS YOUTH ADVOCATES) PROVIDE ASSESSMENT, SUPERVISION, USEFUL PUBLIC SERVICE SUPPORT, SCHOOL AND HOME VISITS, CRISIS MANAGEMENT, AS WELL AS REFERRAL AND RESOURCE NETWORKING. YOUTH ARE ASKED TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES INCLUDING LIFE-SKILL BUILDING, PARENT COACHING, COUNSELING, AND TUTORING AS PART OF THEIR CONTRACT. IN ADDITION, RESTORATIVE JUSTICE CAN BE SUGGESTED, WHICH INCLUDES FAMILY AND VICTIM-OFFENDER MEDIATION, RESTITUTION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. REFERRALS TO OTHER COMMUNITY AGENCIES ARE MADE AS APPROPRIATE. PROGRAM SERVICES FOR EACH YOUTH USUALLY LAST FROM THREE TO SIX MONTHS. LPYS' PROGRAMS FOCUS ON THE INTERESTS, STRENGTHS, RISK FACTORS, AND INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF EACH ADOLESCENT TO INSTILL A SENSE OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND SELF-WORTH. WE BELIEVE IN RESTORING A YOUTH'S COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS THROUGH MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY SERVICE, STRUCTURED FAMILY SUPPORT, AND COLLABORATION WITH VOLUNTEERS AND LIKE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS IN LA PLATA COUNTY. PROFESSIONAL STAFF PROVIDES SERVICES TO YOUTH WHILE WORKING CLOSELY WITH THEIR FAMILIES, SCHOOL EMPLOYEES, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND VICTIMS WHEN APPROPRIATE. IN FISCAL YEAR 2013, LPYS SERVED 130 YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 7 TO 17 AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO PROVIDED OVER 900 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE AND RELATED ACTIVITIES. LPYS PROGRAM SUCCESS RATE IS DEFINED AS COMPLETION OF ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CLIENT CONTRACT. OF THE 130 NEW YOUTH SERVED THIS YEAR, 110 (OR 85%) OF THEM MET ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR CONTRACTS. THIS IS NEARLY A 100% INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF NEW YOUTH SERVED IN COMPARISON TO THE PRIOR YEAR, AND IS THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED BY OUR AGENCY IN THE LAST 6 YEARS. THIS INCREASE IN YOUTH SERVED IS THE RESULT OF NEW TARGETED EFFORTS TO RECRUIT AND INVOLVE AREA YOUTH IN ALTERNATIVE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2013, LPYS FORMED NEW PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE DURANGO MUNICIPAL AND CITY COURTS AND WITH DURANGO SCHOOL DISTRICT 9-R. LPYS NOW WORKS WITH THE DURANGO MUNICIPAL COURT TO SERVE AS THEIR PRIMARY REFERRAL SOURCE FOR YOUTH INVOLVED IN MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS THAT ARE NOT TRAFFIC RELATED AND PARTNERS WITH THE CITY COURT TO WORK WITH YOUTH IN EXCHANGE FOR DIFFERED PROSECUTIONS. IF YOUTH ARE SUCCESSFUL IN COMPLETING THEIR CONTRACTS AT LPYS, THEY CAN BE RELIEVED FROM FORMAL COURT PROCESSES. ALSO, LPYS WORKS CLOSELY WITH DURANGO SCHOOL DISTRICT 9-R TO INCREASE SERVICES TO STUDENTS AT RISK OF SCHOOL FAILURE. THIS HAS MEANT A SUBSTANTIAL INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF YOUTH REFERRED WITH SCHOOL-RELATED ATTENDANCE AND BEHAVIOR ISSUES. ASSESSMENT: LPYS' PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE DRIVEN BY AND MONITORED THROUGH OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS. EVERY LPYS CLIENT PARTICIPATES IN THE ASSESSMENT. LPYS USES THE "INSIGHT TO IMPACT 360" ASSESSMENT TOOL, CREATED BY YOUTH ZONE IN COLORADO SPRINGS, TO ASSESS RISK AND THEN GUIDE POSITIVE GROWTH IN FIVE AREAS: ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUGS; OPTIMISM AND PROBLEM SOLVING; SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT; DELINQUENCY AND AGGRESSION; AND SELF- DEPRECATION. THE "INSIGHT TO IMPACT" ASSESSMENT IS A THREE PART PROCESS: INTAKE, PROGRESS, AND COMPLETION. "INTAKE" IS THE INITIAL ASSESSMENT OF RISK AREAS, RELATIONSHIPS, PERSONALITY, HOBBIES, ETC. THE "PROGRESS ASSESSMENT" IS CONTINUOUS ON HOW THEY PROGRESS ON THE PROGRAMS AND OBLIGATIONS AS LAID OUT IN THEIR CONTRACT. THE "COMPLETION ASSESSMENT" INDICATES THE OVERALL ACHIEVEMENT OF COMPLETING THEIR CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS, AND SHOWS ANY IMPROVEMENTS IN THE DEFINED RISK AREAS. THE CONTRACT DEVELOPED BETWEEN THE YOUTH AND CASE MANAGER INCLUDES A CLIENT- SPECIFIC PLAN TO GUIDE POSITIVE GROWTH IN EACH RISK AREA. THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WE OFFER TO YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES AS PART OF THEIR CONTRACT INCLUDE: 1. ADVOCACY PROGRAM: OUR MENTORSHIP PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR YOUTH WE SERVE AND COLLEGE STUDENTS AT FORT LEWIS COLLEGE. LPYS MATCHES ADVOCATES AND YOUTH BASED ON SHARED INTERESTS OR BACKGROUNDS. ADVOCATES PROVIDE SUPPORT IN SOCIAL AND ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH TUTORING, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY SERVICE, EATING LUNCH TOGETHER OR EVEN JUST HANGING OUT. OUR GOAL WITH THE MENTORING PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT AND RELATIONSHIPS TO YOUTH IN NEED. THESE PRO-SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS HELP YOUTH OVERCOME NEGATIVE FORCES AND PROMOTE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT. OFTEN YOUTH WHO GET INVOLVED IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM OR CRIME DO NOT HAVE HEALTHY FAMILY, COMMUNITY OR ADULT RELATIONSHIPS. YOUTH ARE INCREASINGLY BECOMING INVOLVED WITH DRUGS/ALCOHOL, CRIME, RISKY BEHAVIOR, AND GANGS. DATA SHOW THAT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE LESS LIKELY TO DROP OUT OF SCHOOL IF THEY HAVE AN ADVOCATE. 2. BULLYING AWARENESS GROUP: THE LPYS BULLYING AWARENESS GROUP IS DESIGNED TO HELP YOUTH IN LA PLATA COUNTY UNDERSTAND REASONS WHY BULLYING IS SUCH A PERVASIVE ISSUE AND DEVELOP THE TOOLS TO COMBAT BULLYING IN A CONSTRUCTIVE NON-VIOLENT WAY. MUCH OF THE RESEARCH ON BULLYING PREVENTION EMPHASIZES PEER SUPPORT AS AN INTEGRAL PART TO BULLYING PREVENTION. BY EQUIPPING YOUTH WITH THE KNOWLEDGE NEEDED TO CHALLENGE BULLYING PREJUDICE AND OPPRESSION, WE CAN INCREASE THE OVERALL SAFETY OF SCHOOLS AND YOUTH ENVIRONMENTS AS A WHOLE. 3. GETTING REAL ABOUT MARIJUANA (GRAM): GRAM IS AN EVIDENCE BASED PROGRAM THAT IS PART EDUCATIONAL AND PART COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (CBT). GRAM CONSISTS OF FIVE SEPARATE GROUP SESSIONS THAT ARE NINETY MINUTES EACH FOLLOWED BY ONE TO TWO INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS OF MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING (MI). THIS GROUP IS BASED ON HARM REDUCTION RATHER THAN ABSTINENCE FROM MARIJUANA USE. CONTENT COVERED INCLUDES AMENDMENT 64 AND MEDICAL MARIJUANA, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL EFFECTS, PERCEIVED USE BY TEENS COMPARED TO ACTUAL USE, CRAVINGS, PEER PRESSURE, PROBLEM SOLVING, EMOTIONAL AWARENESS AND ENHANCING SOCIAL SUPPORT. 4. PARENTING GROUPS: LA PLATA YOUTH SERVICES IS BUILDING THE CAPACITY TO ASSIST PARENTS OF AT-RISK YOUTH. WE CURRENTLY WORK WITH A PARENTING COACH AND PLAY THERAPIST TO ASSIST WITH PARENT SUPPORT. WE DIRECTLY REFER PARENTS FOR ANY CONCERNS THEY MAY HAVE WITH THEIR CHILDREN OR WITH PARENTING. THERE IS CURRENTLY A FREE PARENTING GROUP THAT MEETS ONCE A MONTH. THIS GROUP IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AMONG PARENTS ON ANY ASPECT OF PARENTING AND IS NOT EXCLUSIVE TO PARENTS WORKING WITH LA PLATA YOUTH SERVICES. 5. RESTORATIVE JUSTICE (RJ): LPYS' RESTORATIVE JUSTICE (RJ) PROGRAM IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN YOUTH AND COMMUNITY BY REPAIRING HARM FROM CONFLICT SITUATIONS. LPYS FACILITATES RJ CONFERENCES AND CIRCLES WHICH WHEN SUCCESSFUL RESULT IN A RESTITUTION CONTRACT AGREED UPON BY ALL PARTIES AND, UPON COMPLETION, RESULTS IN VICTIMS SATISFIED WITH THE OUTCOME. RJ CAN SIGNIFICANTLY AID IN THE HEALING PROCESS, LEAD TO RESTITUTION FOR THE VICTIM, AND IMPROVE COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND COHESION. RJ MUST BE NAVIGATED PROPERLY AND WITH DEVOTED TIME TO THE CONFLICT AND INSIGHT INTO THE ROOTS OF THE PROBLEM. WHEN THE NEEDS OF ALL PEOPLE INVOLVED (VICTIM, COMMUNITY, AND OFFENDER) ARE ADDRESSED AND DISCUSSED, THEN GOALS ARE MADE TO MEET THOSE NEEDS WITH A CORRESPONDING EFFORT TO COMMENCE RESTITUTION. 6. TRUANCY: LPYS COLLABORATES WITH DURANGO SCHOOL DISTRICT 9-R TO HELP YOUTH WITH HABITUAL TRUANCY ISSUES BY LEADING THE COUNTY-WIDE COMMUNITY MULTI-AGENCY REVIEW TEAM OR SMART TO PROVIDE WRAP-AROUND CARE TO COMPLEX NEED YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES AND ADDRESS THE UNDERLYING FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO SCHOOL ATTENDANCE ISSUES. 7. TUTORING: FOR YOUTH WHO HAVE INDICATED CHALLENGES AT SCHOOL OR WITH ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, LPYS OFFERS FREE ACADEMIC TUTORING TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT. TUTORS ARE AVAILABLE TO WORK WITH YOU IN THE AREAS OF MATH, SCIENCE AND READING FOR YOUTH IN NEED. 8. USEFUL PUBLIC SERVICE: OFTEN, WHEN A YOUTH IS ASKED, "HOW CAN YOU MAKE THINGS RIGHT?" THE ANSWER IS SOME FORM OF USEFUL PUBLIC SERVICE. THIS LEVEL OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IS A POWERFUL OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH TO GAIN LIFE SKILLS AND FEEL EMPOWERED TO IMPROVE THEMSELVES AND THEIR SURROUNDINGS. IN PLACEMENT, WE STRIVE TO KNOW WHAT EACH YOUTH LIKES TO DO, WHAT THEY WANT TO DO, AND HOW THEY CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMUNITY IN A WAY THAT IS MEANINGFUL TO BOTH THE YOUTH AND THE SERVICE SITE. EXAMPLES OF SERVICES PROVIDED BY YOUTH INCLUDE DOING ARTS AND CRAFTS WITH ELDERS AT A LOCAL NURSING HOME, PLAYING WITH PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN IN HEAD START, HELPING AT THE HUMANE SOCIETY, CARING FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN IN RESPITE CARE, COOKING MEALS FOR HOMELESS PEOPLE, AND WORKING WITH HORSES IN A THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH PRIOR TO FILING, THE LPYS FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE FORM 990 AND MAKES EDITS AND SUGGESTIONS TO THE INCLUDED INFORMATION FOR MODIFICATION. THE REVISED DRAFT IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE LPYS BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW BEFORE FILING. COMMENTS AND CORRECTIONS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY REQUIRES OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES TO ANNUALLY DISCLOSE INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS. THE POLICY AND DISCLOSURE FORM IS DISTRIBUTED TO AND COLLECTED FROM ALL NEW STAFF AT TIME OF HIRE. POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
A COPY OF THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TO LA PLATA YOUTH SERVICES, 2301 MAIN, DURANGO COLORADO, 81301.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.