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. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES
Employer identification number
94-1167408
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
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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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
724,893
871,104
740,358
658,834
815,184
3,810,373
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
724,893
871,104
740,358
658,834
815,184
3,810,373
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)..
687,935
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
3,122,438
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
724,893
871,104
740,358
658,834
815,184
3,810,373
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
20,154
11,969
5,234
12,044
26,480
75,881
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.)..
19,919
14,692
12,412
9,824
11,065
67,912
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
3,954,166
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
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 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
78.970 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
69.060 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
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—2012.
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—2013.
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—2012.
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
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—2012.
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
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) 2013
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES
Employer identification number
94-1167408
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 - ORGANIZATION MISSION
THE MISSION OF FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES (FCS) IS TO BUILD STRONG, SAFE, AND SELF-SUFFICIENT INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES. FCS HAS BEEN CHANGING LIVES IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES SINCE 1948. WE COUNSEL TEENS AT RISK OF SUICIDE, PREPARE FOSTER YOUTH FOR SUCCESS IN LIFE, ASSIST VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND HELP FAMILIES HEAL FROM VIOLENCE, ABUSE, AND ADDICTION. OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR, MORE THAN 11,000 INDIVIDUALS LIVING THROUGHOUT SILICON VALLEY PARTICIPATED IN FCS'S PROGRAM SERVICES. TO INCREASE ACCESS TO CARE, FCS BRINGS SERVICES TO DOZENS OF COMMUNITY LOCATIONS CONVENIENT TO WHERE PEOPLE IN NEED LIVE, WORK, OR ATTEND SCHOOL. OUR HOST LOCATIONS INCLUDE K-12 SCHOOLS, FOSTER YOUTH GROUP HOMES, FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS, REENTRY CENTERS, AND CLIENT HOMES. TO ENSURE CULTURALLY-COMPETENT SUPPORT FOR OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY, OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY STAFF MEMBERS WHO ARE FLUENT IN THE CULTURE AND LANGUAGE OF MULTIPLE COMMUNITIES. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE IN MORE THAN FIVE LANGUAGES, INCLUDING ENGLISH, SPANISH, VIETNAMESE, AND AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL). HIGHLY COLLABORATIVE, FCS PARTNERS WITH A HOST OF SERVICE PROVIDERS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND SCHOOLS IN ORDER TO STRENGTHEN THE NETWORK OF SUPPORT FOR LOCAL INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AND TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF OUR NEIGHBORHOODS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A - PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
MENTAL HEALTH FCS'S MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS WITH HIGH SEVERITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS, SUCH AS BIPOLAR DISORDER, SEVERE DEPRESSION, SCHIZOPHRENIA, SUICIDAL FEELINGS, OR TRAUMA. WE ALSO HAVE EXPERTISE PROVIDING CLINICAL COUNSELING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH A DUAL DIAGNOSIS OF BOTH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER AND MENTAL ILLNESS. PSYCHIATRIC CARE IS AVAILABLE. OUR MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS INCLUDE SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR UNDER-SERVED POPULATIONS INCLUDING: - CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD-OF-HEARING AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS; - ADULTS WITH SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS WHO ARE MONOLINGUAL IN VIETNAMESE; - ADULTS WITH OPEN CASES IN THE MENTAL HEALTH COURT; - CURRENT AND FORMER FOSTER YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18 AND 21 WHO HAVE A DIAGNOSIS OF MENTAL ILLNESS; AND - YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS (13 TO 25 YEARS OLD) WHO ARE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, OR QUESTIONING (LGBTQ). IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING MENTAL HEALTH CARE, THE LGBTQ YOUTH SPACE PROVIDES A DROP-IN CENTER, SPEAKERS BUREAU, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, PEER SUPPORT GROUPS, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION SERVICES. DURING THE SUMMER OF 2012, THE LGBTQ YOUTH SPACE MOVED TO A NEW LOCATION IN DOWNTOWN SAN JOSE. THE NEW LOCATION FACILITATED THE EXPANSION OF DROP-IN CENTER PROGRAMMING. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014, MORE THAN 4,170 YOUTH AND ADULTS WERE REACHED THROUGH LGBTQ YOUTH SPACE DROP-IN CENTER, PEER SUPPORT, COUNSELING, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERVICES.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C - PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
SCHOOL SERVICES FCS'S SCHOOL-BASED SERVICES PROGRAM FOSTERS THE HEALTHY SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND TRANSITION AGE YOUTH. SERVICES PARTICULARLY ADDRESS EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, MENTAL HEALTH, AND BEHAVIORAL ISSUES WHICH AFFECT STUDENTS' ABILITY TO ACCESS LEARNING. PROGRAMS ARE DELIVERED IN ACADEMIC SETTINGS THROUGHOUT SILICON VALLEY AT NO COST TO STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. FCS HAS PARTNERED WITH SCHOOLS FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS. STUDENTS SERVED THROUGH OUR ON-CAMPUS COUNSELING SERVICES ARE TYPICALLY REFERRED TO OR SEEK COUNSELING DUE TO SELF-HARMING BEHAVIOR, DEPRESSION, STRESS, ANXIETY, GANG OR OTHER PEER ISSUES, SUICIDAL FEELINGS, OR FAMILY AND PEER RELATIONSHIP CONCERNS. OUR SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR STUDENTS INCLUDE: - INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING: SHORT- AND LONG-TERM CLINICAL COUNSELING SERVICES FOR STUDENTS COPING WITH EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS, INCLUDING GRIEF, LOSS, DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, STRESS, AND HOME LIFE SITUATIONS. - ON-SITE MENTAL HEALTH CARE AND CASE MANAGEMENT FOR K-12 STUDENTS IN SPECIAL DAY PROGRAMS: STUDENTS TYPICALLY HAVE ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER (ADD), ATTENTION HYPER-ACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD), AN ASSESSMENT ON THE AUTISTIC SPECTRUM, OR OTHER EMOTIONAL HEALTH CONDITIONS WHICH AFFECT LEARNING AND CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR. - TEEN FAMILIES AND SCHOOLS TOGETHER (FAST) PROGRAM: OUR FAMILY-FOCUSED PROGRAM REACHES HIGH-RISK TEENS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS USING A NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED, EVIDENCE-BASED MODEL CURRICULUM. FAMILIES PARTICIPATE IN AN 8-WEEK PROGRAM THAT IS DESIGNED TO BUILD NETWORKS OF SUPPORT, STRENGTHEN FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS, AND IMPROVE COMMUNICATION, WHILE SAFEGUARDING AGAINST SUBSTANCE ABUSE, FAMILY VIOLENCE, GANG INVOLVEMENT, TRUANCY, AND OTHER RISK FACTORS. FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF THE 9-WEEK PROGRAM, FAMILIES RECEIVE TWO YEARS OF AFTER-CARE SERVICES. - MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS: COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENTS OF A CHILD'S EDUCATIONALLY-RELATED MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS DESIGNED TO INFORM SCHOOL AND FAMILY PLANNING. DURING THE 2013-2014 FISCAL YEAR, CLOSE TO 600 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN SCHOOL-BASED SERVICES.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D - OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES DESCRIPTION
INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM (FOSTER YOUTH SERVICES) FCS'S INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM (ILP) SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO EMPOWER YOUTH TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT, ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS, AND FIND THEIR VOICES AS LEADERS IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE HAVE PROVIDED ILP SERVICES FOR YOUTH IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY SINCE 1988. SINCE 2009, FCS HAS BEEN THE SOLE PROVIDER OF ILP SERVICES FOR ALL ELIGIBLE YOUTH IN THE COUNTY. SINCE 2011, FCS HAS COLLABORATED WITH THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA TO OPERATE THE HUB, A COMMUNITY CENTER LED BY AND FOR CURRENT AND FORMER FOSTER YOUTH. KEY AREAS OF FOCUS FOR OUR FOSTER YOUTH SERVICES INCLUDE: - EDUCATION: RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO ENCOURAGE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION, ASSISTANCE ACCESSING FINANCIAL SUPPORT, COMPLETING APPLICATIONS, AND PLANNING FOR COLLEGE OR JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS. - EMPLOYMENT: ASSISTANCE FINDING AND KEEPING A JOB, CAREER EXPLORATION AND PLANNING, WORKPLACE TOURS AND PANELS. - HOUSING: ASSISTANCE FINDING AND MAINTAINING SAFE AND STABLE HOUSING. - ESSENTIAL LIVING SKILLS: HELP WITH MONEY MANAGEMENT, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, AND GOAL-SETTING. ALSO LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. - CONNECTIONS: LINKING YOUTH WITH LOCAL RESOURCES AND GUIDING YOUTH IN BUILDING CIRCLES OF SUPPORT. DURING THE 2013-2014 FISCAL YEAR, MORE THAN 600 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN ILP SERVICES. POSITIVE SOLUTIONS THROUGH FCS'S POSITIVE SOLUTIONS PROGRAM, WE STRIVE TO END THE CYCLE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, AND TO HELP FAMILIES ESTABLISH HEALTHY, NURTURING RELATIONSHIPS. FCS HAS MORE THAN 15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE SUPPORTING PARENTS AND PARTNERS IN LEARNING POSITIVE RELATIONSHIP STRATEGIES. OUR POSITIVE SOLUTIONS PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE: - CONFLICT ACCOUNTABILITY GROUPS WHICH GUIDE ADULTS IN LEARNING TO EXPRESS THEIR ANGER APPROPRIATELY, UNDERSTAND THEIR EMOTIONS AND THE EFFECTS OF THEIR ANGER ON OTHERS, AND TAKE RESPONSIBIILTY FOR THEIR ACTIONS; - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENDER PROGRAM GROUPS DESIGNED TO HELP ADULTS IMPROVE THEIR COMMUNICATION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION SKILLS, UNDERSTAND THE EFFECTS OF VIOLENCE AND THE ROLE OF POWER AND CONTROL, AND DEVELOP HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP SKILLS AND PRACTICES; - PARENTING WITHOUT VIOLENCE AND CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION GROUPS DESIGNED TO END PATTERNS OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT AND GIVE PARENTS KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND TOOLS TO NURTURE THEIR CHILDREN, IMPROVE THEIR COMMUNICATION, MANAGE STRESS AND ANGER; AND - INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COGNITIVE BEHAVIOR TREATMENT TO SUPPORT PROBATION-REFERRED ADULTS IN CREATING A POSITIVE AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THAT BENEFITS THE INDIVIDUAL AND HIS OR HER FAMILY. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014, MORE THAN 1,110 TEENS AND ADULTS LEARNED HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP SKILLS, HELPING TO END CYCLES OF VIOLENCE AND ABUSE. CLINICAL COUNSELING PROGRAM FCS HAS PROVIDED CLINICAL COUNSELING SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND ADULTS IN SILICON VALLEY FOR 65 YEARS. OUR SERVICES ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH SHORT- AND LONG-TERM EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS, SUCH AS DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, STRESS, PARENTING, LOSS, MENTAL ILLNESS, DIVORCE, SEPARATION, AND SUICIDAL FEELINGS. DONATIONS MAKE POSSIBLE OUR LOW- OR NO-COST SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE UNINSURED OR UNDERINSURED. WE ALSO OFFER CLINICAL COUNSELING AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014, MORE THAN 2,080 CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS RECEIVED EVIDENCE-BASED CLINICAL COUNSELING SERVICES. DEAF/HARD-OF-HEARING PROGRAM FCS IS THE PRIMARY PROVIDER OF MENTAL HEALTH AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE DEAF & HARD-OF-HEARING COMMUNITY IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY. IN ADDITION TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE (PLEASE SEE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES), FCS PROVIDES INTENSIVE SERVICES FOR PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN, TEACHING THEM HOW TO PROMOTE THEIR CHILD'S HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT, CONNECTING THEM WITH LOCAL RESOURCES, PROVIDING CLINICAL COUNSELING AND CASE MANAGEMENT, AND TEACHING PARENTS TO ADVOCATE FOR THEIR CHILDREN'S NEEDS. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014, MORE THAN 580 CHILDREN AND ADULTS WERE SERVED THROUGH DEAF/HARD-OF-HEARING PROGRAM SERVICES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE TAXPAYER'S ACCOUNTING FIRM FORWARDED THE FORM 990 TO THE CFO AND CONTROLLER. THE CFO AND CONTROLLER REVIEWED THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING. THE FORM 990 WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE GOVERNING BODY AFTER THE APPROVAL OF THE CFO.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ANNUALLY, EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECEIVES THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND AFFIRMS AGREEMENT TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY. SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE MONITOR ALL AGENCY TRANSACTIONS DAILY AND TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION WHENEVER NEEDED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
DIRECTORS RECEIVE NO COMPENSATION OR BENEFITS FROM THE AGENCY; THEY SERVE SOLELY AS VOLUNTEERS. THE CEO'S COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE AGENCY CONDUCTS A PERIODIC REVIEW OF STAFF COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS, UTILIZING A REGIONAL NONPROFIT SALARY SURVEY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.