Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description | OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: ACCREDITATIONMEMBERS OF THE CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE ARE REQUIRED TO MEET THE STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE CALLED FOR IN THE MEMBERSHIP MANUAL OF THE CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES OR BY RECOGNIZED NATIONAL ACCREDITING ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING THE COUNCIL ON ACCREDITATION, THE JOINT ACCREDITING COMMISSION FOR HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS AND THE COMMISSION FOR ACCREDITATION OF RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES.CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE ACCREDITATION IS A TOTAL EVALUATION OF AN AGENCY'S OPERATING SYSTEMS. EVERY FOUR YEARS, EACH MEMBER AGENCY IS REVIEWED BY A TEAM THAT INCLUDES EXECUTIVES FROM OTHER MEMBER AGENCIES, TRAINED CONSULTANTS, OR SPECIALIZED ALLIANCE STAFF, WHO ARE GUIDED BY STANDARDS IN THE AREAS OF GOVERNING BODY, FINANCES, PERSONNEL, PHYSICAL PLANT/EQUIPMENT, AND PROGRAM. ALLIANCE ACCREDITATION REQUIRES REVIEW OF ALL PROGRAMS REPRESENTED BY THE ALLIANCE ADVOCACY EFFORTS INCLUDING ADOPTIONS, FOSTER FAMILY AGENCY, RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM, EDUCATION, MENTAL HEALTH AND FAMILY BASED SERVICES.THE ALLIANCE ACCREDITATION STANDARDS ARE BASED ON SOUND THEORY AND PRACTICE, AND FOCUS ON THE SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES THAT ARE THE ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF A HEALTHY ORGANIZATION. THE STANDARDS ARE DEVELOPED AND UPDATED BY PROFESSIONALS WITH FORMAL EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND DIRECT FIELD EXPERIENCE IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAMS FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN, YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder | THE MEMBERSHIP CONSISTS OF APPROXIMATELY 112 NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) AGENCIES. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body | Annual Meeting. An annual meeting of the Corporation shall be held at a time and place designated by the Board of Directors. The Vice President, one Member-at-Large, the required number of members of the Nominating Committee, and the required number of members of the Membership Committee shall be elected annually by mail, email or fax, as determined by the Board of Directors or its designee, the Nominating Committee. The Secretary shall ratify the results of the election at the annual meeting.Nomination/Election. The Vice President/President Elect, members-at-large, members of the Nominating and membership committees and the regional representatives shall be nominated by the Nominating Committee and elected by the membership annually by mail, email or fax vote of the members of the corporation prior to the annual meeting, as determined by the Board of Directors or its designee, The Nominating Committee. The Secretary and Treasurer shall be nominated by the directors, from among the directors having served more than one year on the Board of Directors, and elected by the directors at the first meeting of the Board of Directors after the annual meeting. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders | EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBPARAGRAPH (A) OF BYLAWS, THE BYLAWS MAY ONLY BE ADOPTED, AMENDED OR REPEALED BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF TWO-THIRDS (2/3) OF THE MEMBERS' VOTE REPRESENTED AND VOTING AT A DULY HELD MEETING AT WHICH A QUORUM IS PRESENT OR BY WRITTEN BALLOT. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process | THE FINANCE MANAGER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TIMELY CHECKLIST SUBMITTAL OF FORM 990 TO THE ALLIANCE CPA FIRM. THE COMPLETED FORM 990 WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SUFFICIENTLY IN ADVANCE OF THE FILING DEADLINE TO ENABLE A DETAILED AND CONSCIENTIOUS REVIEW BY THE COMMITTEE. ALL QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, ETC. OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS WILL BE ADDRESSED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ALLIANCE AND INCORPORATED INTO THE FORM 990 AS APPROPRIATE. ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL BE INVITED TO REVIEW THE COMPLETED FORM 990 IN ADVANCE OF THE FILING DEADLINE. ALL QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, ETC. OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL BE ADDRESSED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND INCORPORATED INTO THE FORM 990 AS APPROPRIATE. AFTER ALL OF THE INPUT FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS BEEN APPROPRIATELY ADDRESSED, THE FINANCE MANAGER WILL FILE THE FINAL FORM 990 AS REQUIRED. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts | EACH DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS SUCH PERSON: HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY, HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY, AND UNDERSTANDS THE ALLIANCE IS CHARITABLE AND IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management | THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS REVIEWED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE GOVERNING BODY. COMPENSATION CHANGES ARE DISCUSSED AND RECOMMENDED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees | BASED ON THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DISCUSSES AND DETERMINES ANY COMPENSATION CHANGES FOR KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (GOVERNING BODY) APPROVES THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE'S DECISION. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available | THE ANNUAL AUDIT IS AVAILABLE ON THE ASSOCIATION'S WEBSITE, AND AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE ANNUAL AUDIT IS ALSO PRESENTED IN PERSON AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ASSOCIATION. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE REVIEWED ON AN ONGOING BASIS DURING THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S CALENDARED MEETINGS AND AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
| PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT | PRIOR YEAR OPENING BALANCE OF NET ASSETS INCLUDED $81,371 OF NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO RELATED FOUNDATIONS, CONSOLIDATED FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT PURPOSES BUT NOT FOR TAX PURPOSES. THIS ADJUSTMENT IS BEING MADE TO CORRECT OPENING NET ASSETS TO PRESENT ONLY NET ASSETS OF THE CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES. SEE SCHEDULE R FOR INFORMATION ON RELATED FOUNDATIONS. |
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