Community Action Council of Howard County Md Inc.
Community Action Council of Howard County Md Inc.
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More about this organization
Mission
The Community Action Council of Howard County is Howard County’s designated non-profit anti-poverty organization, whose mission is to diminish poverty, enable self-sufficiency, and advocate for low-income families and individuals through services such as early childhood education, food assistance, housing assistance, energy assistance, and weatherization services.[1][4]
About
CAC PROVIDES FULL DAY - FULL YEAR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMMING TO 322 THREE AND FOUR YEAR OLD CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM CONSISTING OF HEAD START AND PRE-K PROVIDES ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL / EMOTIONAL SKILLS TO PREPARE THE CHILDREN TO ENTER KINDERGARTEN READY TO LEARN AND SUCCEED. CHILDREN RECEIVE HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH AS WELL AS SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPEUTIC SERVICES AS NEEDED.CAC USES A 2 GENERATIONAL APPROACH WHICH FOCUSES BOTH ON THE CHILDREN AND FAMILY IN A HOLISTIC MANNER PAIRING ACCESS TO QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE FAMILY TO FOCUS ON LONG TERM SELF SUFFICIENCY GOALS INCLUDING EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT. CAC FACILITATES ITS RESOURCES AND SUPPORTS THE FAMILY USING A COACHING APPROACH TO GENERATE POSITIVE OUTCOMES IN THE SELF SUFFICIENCY OF THE FAMILY. CHILDREN IN THE PROGRAM RECEIVE BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND SNACK ON A DAILY BASIS. TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THREE OF THE HEAD START SITES IS AVAILABLE. THE PROGRAM IS ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND BY THE MARYLAND STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AS WELL AS LICENSED BY THE HOWARD COUNTY CHILD CARE LICENSING. ALL CENTERS HOLD THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF MARYLAND EXCELS RATING.THE MARYLAND PROGRAM HAS THE HIGHEST QUALITY RATING OFFERED BY THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONS MARYLAND PROGRAM. IN FY 2019, ONLY 14 OF THE 180 TOTAL CHILD CARE CENTERS IN HOWARD COUNTY WERE RATED AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL. ALL FOUR OF CACS HEAD START CENTERS ARE AMONG THE 14 THAT RECEIVED THE HIGHEST RANKING.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “To end multi-generational poverty and improve quality of life for individuals in need by giving them a hand up and empowering them to become self-sufficient.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “To end multi-generational poverty and improve quality of life for individuals in need by giving them a hand up and empowering them to become self-sufficient.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as MD.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 151 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $119,017.
- The CEO's salary plan within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 15 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1965.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $5,619,180 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $91,657 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.