2022-11-16T09:52:55-05:00 2021-12-31 990 2021-01-01 911017868 CASCADE CONNECTIONS % George Beanblossom CASC 3607149355 PO BOX 3174 FERNDALE WA 98248 George Beanblossom Executive Director 2022-11-16 false 2021 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z X George Beanblossom PO BOX 3174 FERNDALE WA 98248 12000989 false X cascadeconnections.org X 1977 WA Cascade Connections empowers the developmentally disabled with an array of services to support them in living life as independently as possible and exercising their human rights. This is done through services of Residential Living Vocational Services and Training. 6 6 354 0 0 0 1507767 55559 11154544 11917457 36320 23134 10427 4839 12709058 12000989 0 0 0 0 9086724 9700606 0 0 5653 1161148 1355808 10247872 11056414 2461186 944575 5215092 6409252 838229 936772 4376863 5472480 Cascade Connections' mission is empowering individuals with developmental disabilities to enhance their quality of life. The mission is achieved through its Statement of Values which includes Service Excellence Integrity Empowerment Competence and Christian Leadership Servant Leadership Equal Opportunity Individualized Services and Community. false false 8050328 2370 9222609 Residential and Home Care Services - Cascade Connections Residential Services provide a wide range of services from a few hours per week to 24-hour care. Supports include Daily Living Skills Personal Care Shopping Medical Appointments Respite Services and more as the individual requires. Customers are referred to Cascade Connections through the Developmental Disabilities Administration as well as the Aging and Adult Services both are sub-departments of the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. Cascade Connections also accepts individuals on a Private Pay basis. Customers range greatly in age as well as requirements for service. 2605980 659 2681902 Vocational Services - Cascade Connections Vocational Department serves a range of individuals from Transitioning Students coming out of High School aged 21 years to those approaching retirement some of whom are over 70 years. The Customers of Cascade Connections are referred to us through the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Developmental Disabilities Administration Department of Services for the Blind all of which fall under the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. Additionally many are referred to us from foundational community support service groups. Cascade Connections serves a wide variety of individuals who have a variety of skills and abilities as well as support needs. Cascade Connections works with hundreds of local businesses throughout Whatcom County assisting them to increase the diversity in their workforce. Cascade Connections offers information to employers sets up informational and working interviews negotiates reasonable accommodations when needed and provide on-site training. 64926 5 17595 Training Services - Cascade Connections Training Department created in 2012 offers many classes to Cascade Connections staff other organizations community members and families. Classes include orientation and safety CPR First Aid Right Response Developmental Disabilities Core population-specific training and Continuing Educations Courses for professionals. Additionally the Cascade Connections Training site serves as a Prometrics Home Care Aide testing site on specifically designated testing days. Cascade Connections have been able to create customized training including Online Training to meet the needs of our customers and our community. 0 0 0 10721234 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false 0 0 true 354 true false false false false false false false 0 false true false false false 6 6 false false false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true true true false WA X George Beanblossom 3607149355 PO BOX 3174 FERNDALE WA 98248 X George Beanblossom Executive Director 40.00 0.00 X X X 116140 0 23608 Joe Tejeda President 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Michael Adams Treasurer Secratary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Suzanne Hansen Vicar 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Rebecca Kirkland Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Larry Stegink Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mark Hildebrand Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 116140 0 23608 1 false false false 1 0 0 0 0 0 55559 0 55559 Residential Care 623210 9222609 9222609 0 0 Vocational Services 624310 2681902 2681902 0 0 Training Services 611519 12946 12946 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11917457 23134 0 0 23134 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 191 0 191 191 0 0 Test Center Fees 611710 4648 4648 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4648 12000989 11922296 0 23134 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 139748 0 134158 5320 0 0 0 0 7944368 7647746 296622 0 126351 108125 18226 0 684485 617217 67268 0 805654 772195 33126 333 128122 0 128122 0 3488 0 3488 0 29800 0 29800 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 167020 164469 2551 0 3520 0 3520 0 79721 63341 16380 0 77489 11078 66411 0 0 0 0 0 343818 292968 50850 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 43726 42604 1122 0 4369 0 4369 0 0 0 0 0 51787 50827 960 0 39842 22264 17578 0 Program Supplies 188949 188949 0 0 Auto Expenses 128827 124854 3973 0 Business and Property Tax 21491 21491 0 0 Dues and Subscriptions 21273 11912 9361 0 22566 7226 15340 0 11056414 10147266 903225 5653 0 0 0 0 129070 125000 2887476 2691044 29619 0 1145063 1146388 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 44149 63798 1320012 1078030 282244 241982 691879 2136996 0 0 0 0 0 3840 5592 204 5215092 6409252 838229 936772 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 838229 936772 X 4376863 5472480 0 0 4376863 5472480 5215092 6409252 944575 151042 0 0 0 0 X false true true false X 66319 62981 78161 1507767 55559 1770787 66319 62981 78161 1507767 55559 1770787 59852 1710935 3899 8850 15108 36320 22195 86372 0 0 0 0 0 0 8810 13393 13656 10427 5654 51940 1909099 46925219 0.90 0 X Part II - Line 10 | Year:, Amount:, Description:| 2017, 8810.0000, | 2018, 13393| 2019, 13656| 2020, 10427| 2021, 5654| RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 47069 0 47069 771206 667783 103423 59834 17807 42027 441902 392439 49463 241982 12000989 0 0 0 0 0 12000989 0 0 0 12000989 11056414 0 0 0 0 0 11056414 0 0 0 11056414 Part VI, Line 6 Any person desiring to achieve the purpose of the corporation including persons with disabilities their families and supporting communities and organizations shall be eligible for membership in the corporation. The membership is known as the Stakeholders. No membership dues are required. Proposed bylaw amendments or repeals shall be subject to the approval of a majority of the Board of Directors before notice or submission to the Stakeholders for adoption or rejection. Part VI, Line 7a Stakeholders may at any time suggest suitable persons to the Board of Directors for possible nomination to the Board. The President of the Board of Directors shall appoint a committee consisting of two 2 current Board members and the Executive Director of the corporation to interview the proposed nominees. Upon finding the residence religious persuasion interest and membership of the nominees to be satisfactory the committee shall present the nominees to the full Board of Directors for consideration for election to its membership. Part VI, Line 7b Proposed bylaw amendments or repeals shall be subject to the approval of a majority of the Board of Directors before notice or submission to the Stakeholders for adoption or rejection. Part VI, Line 12c The organization regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with the Conflict-of-Interest policy. All employees and Board Members are required upon initial hire involvement with the agency to sign the Conflict-of-Interest Statement. Whenever any business is conducted with an outside firm the Board Members are asked if they have any relationships that could be construed as being conflicts of interest. If they do they are required not to be involved with the bidding process or involved with the process that determines who will get the job. Part VI, Line 15 The process for determining compensation for the management staff excluding the Executive Director is set according to an agency pay scale. This pay scale is determined by looking at the position descriptions and finding out what the market rate range is. Other factors are included in this determination including what the Agency is being paid in the contracts to provide the services and what fringe benefits are offered in terms of comparing total compensation to like agencies. The pay scale is approved by the Board. The Executive Director's pay is determined by a like position and job description comparison performed by the Board of Directors. Any changes to the Executive Director's pay and or benefits are discussed and voted on by the full Board of Directors. It is agency procedure that no changes to the Executive Director's pay may be made without written approval from the Board.