2017-08-15T15:35:03-05:00 2016-09-30 HAN GROUP LLC 1020 19TH STREET NW SUITE 800 WASHINGTON DC 20036 990 2015-10-01 521989809 ADVOCATES FOR JUSTICE AND EDUCATION INC ADVO 2026788060 25 E STREET NW 3RD FLOOR WASHINGTON DC 20001 ROCHANDA HILIGH-THOMAS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2026788060 2017-08-15 1 JENNIFER S HAN P00633304 2022937000 2017-08-15 2015 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z ROCHANDA HILIGH-THOMAS 25 E STREET NW 3RD FLOOR WASHINGTON DC 20001 540699 0 X WWW.AJE-DC.ORG X 1997 DC TO EDUCATE PARENTS, YOUTH, AND THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE LAWS GOVERNING PUBLIC EDUCATION, SPECIFICALLY FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. 6 5 25 30 0 0 1024204 501500 666537 0 8 10 1266 39189 1692015 540699 0 0 0 0 797895 502871 0 0 17940 638982 392172 1436877 895043 255138 -354344 465619 69449 110295 68469 355324 980 X THE MISSION OF ADVOCATES FOR JUSTICE AND EDUCATION (AJE) IS TO EDUCATE PARENTS, YOUTH, AND THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE LAWS GOVERNING PUBLIC EDUCATION, SPECIFICALLY FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. WE SEEK TO EMPOWER YOUTH AND PARENTS TO BE EFFECTIVE ADVOCATES AND YOUTH TO SELF ADVOCATE TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN RECEIVE AN APPROPRIATE EDUCATION. IT IS ALSO OUR MISSION TO MAKE THE PUBLIC AWARE OF THE CONSEQUENCES OF INSTITUTIONAL NEGLIGENCE OF CHILDREN WITH OR WITHOUT DISABILITIES AND TO PROMOTE SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY. 0 0 219711 LEGAL SERVICES- SCHOOL DISCIPLINE PROJECT: AJE PROVIDES LEGAL SERVICES TO FAMILIES IN THE AREA OF SPECIAL EDUCATION, SCHOOL DISCIPLINE AND SCHOOL PUSH-OUT ISSUES. LEGAL SERVICES IS PROVIDED IN THE FORM OF ADVICE AND COUNSEL, BRIEF SERVICES AND EXTENDED REPRESENTATION. WE ALSO PROVIDE TRAINING TO PARENTS, YOUTH, PROFESSIONALS ABOUT THE LAWS GOVERNING SCHOOL DISCIPLINE AND EXPULSIONS. 213521 PARENT TRAINING AND INFORMATION CENTER (PTI): THE PARENT TRAINING AND INFORMATION CENTER IS A COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCE LIBRARY AND TRAINING CENTER. THE CENTER OFFERS PARENTS INFORMATION ON THE LAWS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION, SPECIFIC DISABILITIES, THE LATEST RESEARCH ON TREATMENT AND INTERVENTIONS, AND ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY. THIS RESOURCE CENTER IS ESPECIALLY CRITICAL TO OUR WORK, AS IT IS ACCESSIBLE TO FAMILIES THAT TRADITIONALLY WOULD NOT HAVE HAD ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. OUR TRAINING AND ADVOCACY SESSIONS ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO: CLARIFY LEGAL OBLIGATIONS AND RIGHTS; ASSIST PARENTS AND ADVOCATES IN THE PREPARING FOR EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES; AND TO ORIENT THE INDIVIDUAL ON THE VARIOUS SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. AN IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF OUR MISSION AT AJE IS TO EMPOWER PARENTS TO BE EFFECTIVE ADVOCATES FOR THEIR CHILDREN. IN ADDITION TO OFFERING A COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCE LIBRARY AND OPERATING A TRAINING CENTER, THE PTI ALSO PROVIDES ONE-ON-ONE ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, OFFERS ADVANCE LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR PARENTS AND PROVIDES A SUPPORTIVE NETWORK THROUGH PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES. 87880 FAMILY-TO-FAMILY PROGRAM (F TO F): THE FAMILY-TO-FAMILY PROGRAM THROUGH THE D.C. HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER (DC HIC) PROVIDES SUPPORT, INFORMATION, RESOURCES, AND TRAINING TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS AND THE PROFESSIONALS THAT SERVE THEM. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS FAMILIES AN OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO BE MORE EFFECTIVE PARENT ADVOCATES AND TO BE ABLE TO PROVIDE INFORMATIONAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO OTHER FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS. 64096 COMMITTED ADOLESCENTS BEING RESPONSIBLE AND EMPOWERED (CARE) TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION PROGRAM: THE COMMITTED ADOLESCENTS BEING RESPONSIBLE AND EMPOWERED (CARE) TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SEXUALITY EDUCATION TOR TEENS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND INCREASES ACCESS TO RESOURCES, CONTRACEPTIVE COUNSELING AND SCREENING SERVICES.SPECIFICALLY, THE CARE TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION PROGRAM PROVIDES TEENS, AGES 12 THROUGH 19, WITH THE FOLLOWING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS:- SEXUALITY EDUCATION THROUGH MONTHLY WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS;- CLINICAL REFERRALS TO ACCESS COUNSELING, SCREENING AND CONTRACEPTIVE SERVICES; AND- PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT THROUGH MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS FOR YOUTH TO PROBLEM-SOLVE AND ADDRESS ISSUES RELATING TO PUBERTY, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND PERSONAL SAFETY.THIS PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES TRAININGS TO PROFESSIONALS AND PARENTS/CAREGIVERS TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATION WITH YOUTH TO PROMOTE HEALTHY SEXUALITY. 61706 CONNECTING FAMILIES TO MEANINGFUL RESOURCES PROJECT: THROUGH THE "CONNECTING FAMILIES TO MEANINGFUL RESOURCES" PROJECT, AJE ENSURES THAT FAMILIES OF YOUNG CHILDREN (BIRTH - AGE 5) HAVE ACCESS TO SERVICES AND RESOURCES TO IMPROVE OVERALL FAMILY FUNCTIONING AND DECREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. THIS PROJECT SPECIFICALLY SERVES YOUNG FAMILIES RESIDING IN WARD 4 IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.SERVICES AND SUPPORTS INCLUDE:- TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS TO INCREASE PARENTAL KNOWLEDGE OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND PARENTING PRACTICES;- EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FOR YOUNG PARENTS TO IMPROVE SOCIAL CONNECTIONS;- ASSISTANCE WITH NAVIGATING EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS; AND- REFERRALS AND LINKAGES TO SUPPORT YOUNG PARENTS WITH OBTAINING FAMILY PRESERVATION SUPPORTS. 17288 BEHAVIORAL ACCESS PROJECT: THE D.C. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ACCESS PROJECT (DC BHAP) IS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT EARLY INTERVENTION STRATEGIES ARE EMPLOYED IN RESPONSE TO MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS AND BEHAVIOR ISSUES IN CHILDREN; AND TO ENSURE THAT COMMUNITY BASED SUPPORTS ARE IN PLACE TO SUPPORT HEALTHY INTEGRATION INTO THE COMMUNITY, AND DIRECT ADVOCACY FOR SERVICES ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES IN AN EFFORT TO IMPROVE PARENT ENGAGEMENT AND CHILDREN'S ACCESS TO APPROPRIATE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.THE DC BHAP SEEKS TO::- PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT, TRAINING, AND INFORMATION TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DISORDERS THAT PREPARES THEM FOR AND SUPPORTS THEM IN AN EFFORT TO ENSURE THEY ARE INFORMED DECISION-MAKERS IN THEIR CARE;- IMPROVE THE OVERALL SYSTEM OF CARE FOR CYSHCN BY IMPROVING ACCESS THROUGH PARENT AND YOUTH ENGAGEMENT;- ASSIST FAMILIES IN MAKING INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT HEALTHCARE WHICH PROMOTES GOOD TREATMENT OPTIONS, EFFICACY, AND OUTCOMES;- CONDUCT OUTREACH ACTIVITIES TO FAMILIES, HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, SCHOOLS AND OTHER APPROPRIATE SOCIAL AGENCIES TO PROMOTE THE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS; AND- PROVIDE TRAINING AND GUIDANCE REGARDING THE CARE AND SUPPORT OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL HEALTHCARE NEEDS TO FAMILIES, HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, SCHOOLS AND SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCIES. 5268 TRANSITION ADVOCACY PROJECT: THE TRANSITION ADVOCACY PROJECT PROVIDES YOUTH AGES 13 - 26 AND THEIR PARENTS WITH SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, INFORMATION, AND TRAINING IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THEIR INVOLVEMENT IN THEIR EDUCATIONAL PLANNING. TAP FOCUSES ITS ATTENTION ON SERVING AND PROVIDING RESOURCES TO AT-RISK YOUTH AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT TRAINING AND GUIDANCE IN AN EFFORT TO EFFECT SCHOOL REFORM AND SECURE APPROPRIATE TRANSITION SERVICES.THE TAP PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH VARIOUS SCHOOLS AND YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO PREPARE YOUTH BE EFFECTIVE SELF-ADVOCATES AND TO LEAD THEIR EDUCATIONAL PLANNING. SOME OF OUR TAP PARTNERS HAVE INCLUDED ANACOSTIA HIGH SCHOOL, MAMIE D. LEE, OPTIONS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, SHARPE HEALTH SCHOOL AND SASHA BRUCE YOUTHWORK.TAP PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR A LIFE ENRICHMENT AWARDS PROGRAM (LEAP).THE PURPOSE OF THE LEAP IS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AND CHRONIC ILLNESSES IN THE EXPANDED WASHINGTON, DC METROPOLITAN AREA. LEAP PROVIDES GOODS AND SERVICES THAT ARE DIRECTLY LINKED TO YOUTH TRANSITION PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION THAT ARE USUALLY NOT AVAILABLE FROM PUBLIC SERVICE AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. EXAMPLES OF LEAP AWARDS ARE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES, GED PREP COURSE, CLOTHES FOR EMPLOYMENT OR JOB INTERVIEWS, AND BOOKS AND SUPPLIES FOR VOCATIONAL PROGRAM OR COLLEGE. 173053 OTHER GENERAL PROGRAMS: IN ADDITION TO ITS CORE PROGRAMS, AJE IMPLEMENTS VARIOUS RESOURCE AND EMPOWERMENT PROJECTS INCLUDING MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PARENTS AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, AND A COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCE LIBRARY FOR PARENTS TO QUALITY AND RELEVANT INFORMATION ON VARIOUS DISABILITIES, TREATMENTS AND INTERVENTIONS, AND ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY. 321411 842523 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 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 1 0 0 1 25 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X THE ORGANIZATION 2026788060 25 E STREET NW 3RD FLOOR WASHINGTON DC 20001 TRACEY DAVIS CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JANE M BROWN TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 TARA S EMORY MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 TONIA M DANSBY MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 NIKE O OPADIRAN MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 JANAY QUEEN MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 WEADE WALLACE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 115837 0 5407 ROCHANDA HILIGH-THOMAS INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 88075 0 8209 203912 0 13616 1 0 0 0 0 288025 213475 501500 10 10 GAIN FROM LEASE RENEGO 900099 42497 42497 OTHER INCOME 900099 8716 8716 LOSS FROM DISPOSAL OF 900099 -12024 -12024 39189 540699 0 0 39199 186054 172716 7583 5755 248448 245202 2932 314 1676 1676 22603 20022 2581 44090 42530 1010 550 40658 39425 790 443 59254 42165 8989 8100 37896 36703 803 390 117477 113756 2446 1275 9497 7088 2382 27 52053 50595 972 486 7333 7213 78 42 EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND MA 28045 27200 565 280 DUES AND LICENSES 6800 6590 168 42 PRINTING AND REPRODUCTI 1521 1463 39 19 STAFF DEVELOPMENT 890 860 30 30748 27319 3242 187 895043 842523 34580 17940 107798 11174 254461 15399 33497 37090 189020 183234 69863 5786 465619 69449 67798 26792 0 0 41677 42497 110295 68469 X 141420 -46851 213904 47831 355324 980 465619 69449 -354344 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 560667 716301 744387 1024204 501500 3547059 560667 716301 744387 1024204 501500 3547059 956343 2590716 3 8 10 21 9163 8068 580 1266 39489 58566 3605646 3535006 0.71850 0.58240 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 675 271 404 188345 182963 5382 5786 X 540699 0 540699 0 540699 895043 0 895043 0 895043 PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS THE AUTHORITATIVE GUIDANCE RELATING TO ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES INCLUDED IN ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION TOPIC 740-10, INCOME TAXES. THESE PROVISIONS PROVIDE CONSISTENT GUIDANCE FOR THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES RECOGNIZED IN AN ENTITY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND PRESCRIBE A THRESHOLD OF "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" FOR RECOGNITION AND DERECOGNITION OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. THE ORGANIZATION PERFORMED AN EVALUATION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 AND 2015, AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE NO MATTERS THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR THAT MAY HAVE ANY EFFECT ON ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2016, THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR TAX YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 THROUGH 2015 REMAINS OPEN WITH THE U.S. FEDERAL JURISDICTION OR THE VARIOUS STATES AND LOCAL JURISDICTIONS IN WHICH THE ORGANIZATION FILES TAX RETURNS. IT IS THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICY TO RECOGNIZE INTEREST AND/OR PENALTIES RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS, IF ANY, IN INCOME TAX EXPENSES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANTS PREPARE FORM 990 BASED ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE MANAGEMENT AND FORM 990 IS SUBSEQUENTLY REVIEWED BY THE MANAGEMENT. THE DRAFT 990 IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE SUBMISSION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C IN THE EVENT OF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST AT THE BOARD LEVEL, THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY REQUIRES THE INTERESTED BOARD MEMBER TO CALL TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OR ANY RELEVENT COMMITTEE, AND SUCH PERSON IS NOT TO VOTE ON THE MATTER. IF APPROPRIATE, SUCH DIRECTOR IS REQUIRED ALSO TO EXCUSE HIM/HERSELF FROM THE DISCUSSION OF THE MATTER. AT THE STAFF LEVEL, THE POLICY REQUIRES THAT STAFF MEMBERS DISCUSS ANY SITUATIONS WHICH GIVE RISE TO A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH THEIR SUPERVISOR, WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING AND ENFORCING THE POLICY. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS REQUIRED TO DISCUSS ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WITH THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE COMPENSATIONS FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS PART OF THE ORGANIZATIONAL BUDGET. THESE DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED CONTEMPORANEOUSLY IN THE BOARD MEETING MINUTES. COMPENSATION DECISIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ARE MADE USING COMPARABILITY DATA FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS IN COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THIS INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE OVERSIGHT OR SELECTION PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEAR.