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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other revenues included on Form 990 (Part XI, line 4b)</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>NONCASH ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES. THE CENTER PROVIDES GRANTS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO OTHER INDIVIDUALS. THE CENTER PROVIDES CHARITABLE MOTOR TRAINING SERVICES TO LOW INCOME AND/OR UNDERINSURED CHILDREN. IN 2016 THE CENTER PROVIDED $757,214 IN CHARITABLE THERAPY SERVICES TO 112 FAMILIES.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other expenses included on Form 990 (Part XII, line 4b)</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>NONCASH ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES. THE CENTER PROVIDES GRANTS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS: THE CENTER PROVIDES CHARITABLE MOTOR TRAINING SERVICES TO LOW INCOME AND/OR UNDERINSURED CHILDREN. IN 2016 THE CENTER PROVIDED $757,214 IN CHARITABLE THERAPY SERVICES TO 114 FAMILIES.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS MARRIED TO A BOARD MEMBER, CHARLES HERBST</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN AND DATE A BOARD MEMBER CODE OF ETHICS ANNUALLY WHICH REQUIRES DISCLOSURE OF ANY INTEREST THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO A CONFILCT OF INTEREST. IN ADDITION TO THE SIGNED BOARD MEMBER CODE OF ETHICS BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY COMPLETE A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT - ALONG WITH A PLEDGE TO IMMEDIATELY DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS IMMEDIATELY AND TO REMOVE THEMSELVES FROM ALL DISCUSSIONS AND DECISIONS ON MATTERS IN WHICH A CONFLICT MAY EXIST.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE INCLUDED IN ANNUAL NEWSLETTER MAILED TO ALL DONORS. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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