Connections For Children
Connections For Children
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About this organization
Mission
Connections for Children works to build a stronger future for children, families, and communities through quality child care resources, education, and guidance. Our goal is to make sure that all children receive early care and education that supports them to attain their full potential and prepares them for success. Serving the Westside and South Bay communities of Los Angeles County since 1976, Connections for Children fosters quality early learning with the belief that well cared for children benefit the entire community. With over 40 years of knowledge and experience, we have increased the quality of child care by influencing public policy, providing referral services for families, and offering professional development to early childhood educators.
About
SUBSIDY PROGRAMS - CONNECTIONS FOR CHILDREN ADMINISTERS SUBSIDY PROGRAMS TO ASSIST LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING THOSE MOVING FROM WELFARE TO WORK, TO ACHIEVE FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE. PARTIAL OR FULL PAYMENT TOWARDS CHILD CARE ENABLES PARENTS TO WORK, ATTEND SCHOOL OR RECEIVE JOB TRAINING WITH THE ASSURANCE THAT THEIR CHILDREN, UP TO AGE 12, ARE IN THE CHILD CARE ARRANGEMENT THAT BEST SUITS THEIR FAMILY NEEDS. PARENTS MAY CHOOSE CARE IN LICENSED CENTERS, FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES, OR WITH RELATIVES, FRIENDS, OR NEIGHBORS. OUR PROGRAM SPECIALISTS WORK WITH EACH FAMILY TO CERTIFY ELIGIBILITY AND MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO PAY CHILDCARE PROVIDERS FOR THEIR SERVICES. 1,071 FAMILIES (1,589 CHILDREN) RECEIVED ASSISTANCE FOR CHILD CARE COSTS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “Connections for childrens mission is to build a stronger future for children, families, and communities through quality child care resources, education, and guidance.”.
When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “Connections for childrens mission is to build a stronger future for children, families, and communities through quality child care resources, education, and guidance.”.
- According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as CA.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 44 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 $173,551.
- The CEO compensation scheme within the organization is based on a review and endorsement process by a neutral entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 10 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1976.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $2,252,831 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $30,320 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- 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.
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