2020-10-13T17:02:32-05:00 2020-06-30 860558065 HEINFELD MEECH & CO PC 3033 N CENTRAL AVE STE 300 PHOENIX AZ 85012 990 2019-07-01 273182999 Homeless Youth Connection Inc HOME 6233743747 9950 W Van Buren Street No 114 Avondale AZ 85323 Dawn Bogart Chief Executive Officer 6233743747 2020-10-13 1 JILL A SHAW CPA P01613163 6022779449 68.228.63.203 2020-10-13 17:02:27 MS P DA39A3EE5E6B4B0D3255BFEF95601890AFD80709 E5816A6559351188DC9EFE7FDE0965020019F2A9 2019 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Dawn Bogart 9950 W Van Buren Street No 114 Avondale AZ 85323 1827098 0 X www.hycaz.org X 2010 AZ Homeless Youth Connection's (HYC) mission is to eliminate barriers to graduation for homeless youth and create lasting solutions for a successful future through community support and increased awareness. 12 12 21 200 0 0 1545965 1827083 0 0 16 15 0 0 1545981 1827098 355711 440778 0 0 617758 854014 0 0 140929 209410 311941 1182879 1606733 363102 220365 533800 854740 22964 123539 510836 731201 X Homeless Youth Connection's (HYC) mission is to eliminate barriers to graduation for homeless youth and create lasting solutions for a successful future through community support and increased awareness. 0 0 1356954 440778 In the 2019-2020 school year, HYC served 444 students, a lower number than previous years; we will share why below. Of the youth served, there were 70 freshman, 90 sophomores, 80 juniors and 164 seniors and 38 alumni. In May, there were 115 seniors actively participating in the program. Of those, 77 graduated, and 31 will be attending summer school or another year of high school to make up classes. HYC helped 108 (or 94%) of seniors stay in school and complete their education. This is a 3% increase for our 2018-19 school year.This past year, HYC experienced unexpected events that lead to a lower than expected number of youth served. We had anticipated serving approximately 800 youth which was on trend from previous years. As mentioned above HYC served 444 youth this past year, this lower number was a result from:1. Fewer youth being identified and referred to HYC from several high school districts. 2. COVID-19, schools closed mid-March and went to online education. This also slowed down the identification process for homeless youth. As a result, HYC spent considerable time meeting with all the districts to address concerns and challenges they experienced in referring students. The greatest challenge for some districts was that HYC is required to use a client database system due to federal funding HYC receives. There were concerns with how the information in the new database system was being used. These concerns have been addressed and we believe the issue has been resolved. Interestingly, the lower number of students provided HYC a fresh perspective and an opportunity to look at our service model and make some changes to have a stronger impact with the youth we serve. The impact of COVID-19 is something our entire community has been managing. We are working closely with our school representatives to be prepared to serve youth in the upcoming year considering all possible learning situations remote, hybrid or in-person. HYC is committed to providing essential services while maintaining safety for the youth we serve, our community partners and our staff. Host Family programThis year, HYC provided safe and stable housing to 18 unaccompanied youth through the Host Family program. Of those youth, nine of the ten seniors graduated from high school. Four students were last year's graduates that HYC continued to support during their first year of college. Three were juniors who will continue with HYC this coming school year to complete their senior year.All nine graduates completed their Plan for the Future, including completing their FAFSA. Seven of the nine are enrolling in college, and the other two are pursuing full time employment. Five are currently employed. Eight of the youth have their birth certificate and social security card, and all are working on securing their state ID card. Of the 18 youth who have participated in the Host Family Program this year, 12 received counseling, 11 received transportation assistance, two received assistance with identifying a primary care and dental provider and assistance with insurance, and three received assistance with securing identification documents and vital records. Aftercare ServicesThis past year, HYC completed its first year of Aftercare Services for 46 youth who have completed the HYC program. Upon exiting the program, aftercare services are offered by case managers to include a monthly check-in with youth to ensure they have continued their housing sustainability, access to services and any assistance they may need. Employment after High School Pilot programOver the past two years, we have seen a growing trend with HYC graduates who are interested in gaining employment after high school rather than attending secondary education. It was important for HYC to offer access to employers who could provide a sustainable wage, benefits and an opportunity for training and ongoing employment. In January 2020, HYC partnered with Trinity Opportunity Youth to provide youth with companies that foster a positive and all-inclusive opportunity for employment including Fry's Food Stores and Amazon. Both companies presented employment and career opportunities to HYC, and how we could best prepare youth for interviews. Since the partnerships began, more than 20 high school seniors have been hired and continue to be employed. It is our hope to expand these partnerships to secure tracks for a variety of specialties in the fields of technology, automotive, banking, and restaurant services. School Resource Pantries Pilot programAfter months of planning, this past year HYC teamed up with Phoenix Union High School District and Carl T. Hayden High School and community partners from across Maricopa County to help create the Falcon Family and Community Resource Center. The Resource Center offers clothing, hygiene items and school supplies as well as some household items to students and families in need of resources. This center allows youth to have quicker access and the ability to make their own selections instead of having their case manager make choices for them. This center is open during school hours and on select Saturdays throughout the year.2019-20 ConclusionThis past year has been challenging and exciting and eye-opening and opportunity filled. We are proud of our work and the impact we made despite some obstacles we did not anticipate. This upcoming year will look different as we navigate making plans and keeping safe with the Coronavirus and collaborating with our school districts response. We are energized with our plans for the upcoming year and are excited to share with you. 1356954 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 0 1 21 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 12 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X X X Dawn Bogart 6233743747 9950 W Van Buren Street No 114 Avondale AZ 85323 Ginny Solis-Wright Board President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Cyndi Tercero Board Vice President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Ryan Lantz Board Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Amanda Silva Board Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Corinne Cookson Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Matt Parker Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kate Hopeman Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Shannon Weber Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mike Kriley Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Allyson Knappenberger Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Howard Simon Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Deb Charlesworth Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dawn Bogart Chief Executive Director 50.00 X 85000 0 4812 Dana Bailey Chief Operating Officer 50.00 X 95000 0 4812 180000 0 9624 0 0 0 0 0 250828 1576255 369742 1827083 15 15 1827098 0 0 15 440778 440778 180000 90000 36000 54000 538526 477636 21482 39408 80705 63758 6456 10491 54783 43278 4383 7122 25285 25285 4597 3677 460 460 30594 24474 3060 3060 24464 20795 2446 1223 61151 48309 4892 7950 7974 7974 1948 390 974 584 465 465 21316 18119 3197 Youth empowerment 114032 114032 20115 11708 2947 5460 1606733 1356954 108850 140929 316842 756513 11627 49274 122250 12500 76099 27613 2426 2423 2326 465 0 1861 4556 4556 533800 854740 22964 41826 0 81713 22964 123539 X 419942 658701 90894 72500 510836 731201 533800 854740 220365 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 540220 621611 1094541 1545965 1827083 5629420 540220 621611 1094541 1545965 1827083 5629420 262227 5367193 21 53 16 15 105 5629525 0.95340 0.97640 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 2326 465 1861 1861 Refundable advance 81713 81713 1827098 0 1827098 0 1827098 1606733 0 1606733 0 1606733 1 Clothing, school supplies, bedding, hygiene kits 444 393919 Average FMV In-kind donations Gift cards 444 24309 Face value Cards for food, school needs, etc. Monthly stipends to homeless students 22 22550 Part I, Line 2: HYC maintains a student database. In addition to recording demographic and school information, we also record whatever assistance a student receives, including clothing, hygiene items, school supplies, gift cards, counseling, stipends, transportation, etc. Each time a student receives an item or service, it is recorded in the student's file and there is a receipt, a copy goes in the student file and the second copy goes to the office manager to record in the student database. Chance Bogart Family of CEO 23940 Community Engagement Manager 0 X 347515 Other NGOs, averages X Gift Cards 889 22227 Face Value 0 1 0 Part I, Column (b): Amount on Part I, Column B represents the number of items received. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The document will be prepared by the auditors. Once the document is complete it will be reviewed by the Finance Committee, chaired by the Treasurer and recommended to the board of directors for approval. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The board members and staff annually review and sign the conflict of interest policy. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The CEO and COO researched salary ranges for all staff positions based on organization size, budget, and job responsibilities. The increases were presented to the board for approval. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request to the public.