2017-05-15T07:41:20-07:00 2016-06-30 CINDRICH & COMPANY 1368 MARSH ST SAN LUIS OBISPO CA 934013316 990 2015-07-01 770316227 COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY INC COUR 8055416542 PO BOX 1168 SAN LUIS OBISPO CA 93406 TERESA TARDIFF Executive Director 2017-05-15 true KRISTJAN J CINDRICH CPA P00044432 8055435800 2015 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z TERESA TARDIFF PO BOX 1168 SAN LUIS OBISPO CA 93406 793999 false false X WWW.SLOCASA.ORG X 1993 CA CASA ADVOCATES FOR THE BEST INTEREST OF ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN WITHIN THE COURT SYSTEM. CASA RECRUITS, TRAINS AND SUPERVISES VOLUNTEERS WHO ADVOCATE FOR THIS VULNERABLE POPULATION WITH THE GOAL OF ENSURING THAT EACH CHILD GROWS UP IN A SAFE, NURTURING AND PERMANENT HOME. 14 14 14 231 0 396328 511127 29977 31938 1479 1665 155078 159369 582862 704099 0 0 418011 443083 0 93350 154787 165136 572798 608219 10064 95880 355220 429246 61448 39594 293772 389652 CASA ADVOCATES FOR THE BEST INTEREST OF ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN WITHIN THE COURT SYSTEM. CASA RECRUITS, TRAINS AND SUPERVISES VOLUNTEERS WHO ADVOCATE FOR THIS VULNERABLE POPULATION WITH THE GOAL OF ENSURING THAT EACH CHILD GROWS UP IN A SAFE, NURTURING AND PERMANENT HOME. false false 372131 31938 During this fiscal year CASA of San Luis Obispo County held five thirty hour training sessions for new volunteers. Training subjects included mandated reporter training, the effects of drug and alcohol abuse and violence on children and families, dependency law, child development, understanding diverse cultures, and writing court reports. Fifty-three volunteers were trained and sworn in by the Juvenile Court Judge. Thirty-seven took their first case during this period as well. Our volunteers donated more than 18,000 hours and drove more than 100,000 miles to fulfill their CASA duties. Each volunteer was assigned to an Advocate Supervisor who supervises no more than 30 volunteers. The volunteers review all information concerning their assigned child including reports from social workers as well as medical and school records. The CASA volunteer is assigned to that child until the case is resolved in court, which averages 1.3 years on our caseload. The volunteer prepares a court report prior to each hearing. This report contains objective, relevant information and makes recommendations on the childs best interests including reunification with parents, placement and plan for permanency, medical needs, mental health issues and educational concerns. The Juvenile Court Judge reviews the CASA reports and may ask the advocate for additional information and set additional review dates for receipt of that information. The CASA volunteer often provides information not otherwise available to the court, for example observations on relationships, academic performance, behavior that may warrant mental health services or counseling. The volunteer identifies services that are needed. This enables the judge to have more complete data. The CASA volunteer provides an unbiased extra set of eyes on the child in an overburdened system.Children require more than safety and shelter while they are in foster care. Their needs are often quite complicated, with issues ranging from the trauma inherent in abuse and neglect, remedial education needs and overlooked health concerns. CASA advocacy helps ensure access to appropriate health, mental health and dental services. Additionally, CASA volunteers are excellent role models for the children. With numerous studies documenting the positive impact that mentoring has on reducing negative behaviors such as substance abuse, violence, school failure and absenteeism, gang involvement and delinquency, the CASA volunteers positive and close relationship to the child is essential. Through weekly visits, volunteers provide a consistent adult friend that influences the childs ability to make good choices, to form positive and trusting relationships, and behave responsibly. CASA volunteers interaction helps to empower the child to overcome the negative consequences of their abuse and neglect. CASA helps to ensure that children do not get lost in the system and brings childrens needs and circumstances to the attention of the juvenile court so that needed services are ordered. Advocating in the court and the community for the childs best interest, volunteers help create a safe, stable life for the child until the case is resolved in court, while also acting as a friend and mentor. During this tax year 153 volunteer advocates provided advocacy services as described above for 229 children in San Luis Obispo County. 372131 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true true true false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true 10 0 true 14 true false false false false false false true true false 0 false false false true false false false false false false X 14 14 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false CA X TERESA TARDIFF 8055416542 PO BOX 1168 SAN LUIS OBISPO CA 93406 AMY DAANE Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JULIETTE DUKE PAST PRESIDENT 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 STEPHANIE MEYER Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ANDI CUMMINS Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CHRIS SMITH EX COMM. 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Management has analyzed the tax positions taken, and has concluded that as of June 30, 2016, there are no uncertain positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition of a liability (or asset) or disclosure in the financial statements. X X X X X X false RENDEZVOUS 159296 32329 126967 32329 11503 648 12405 ANNUAL APPEAL 41347 41347 1199 3 61350 3210 58140 3210 5279 3593 8801 261993 35539 226454 35539 16782 4241 22405 78967 147487 false false 16128 4246 true 1.00000 16128 4246 4246 11882 CA true false true false 1.00000 TERESA TARDIFF PO BOX 1168 SAN LUIS OBISPO CA 93406 false false X 2 4535 FMV X 3 6686 STOCK MARKET X AUCTION ITEMS 95 35539 FMV false false false Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process TREASURER PROVIDES COPY OF DRAFT RETURN TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT. SUGGESTED CHANGES ARE DISCUSSED AT A REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING. IF ANY CHANGES ARE DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE TREASURER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR INCORPORATING THEM INTO THE TAX RETURN. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE REQUIRED TO BE DISCLOSED AND BOARD ACTION IS TAKEN WHEN NECESSARY. WHEN THERE IS DOUBT AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS, THE MATTER SHALL BE RESOLVED BY VOTE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EXCLUDING THE PERSON(S) INVOLVED IN THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS SET BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AFTER CONSIDERATION OF EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS, AND IS EVALUATED AGAINST SIMILARLY SIZED ORGANIZATIONS IN A SIMILAR FIELD AND SIMILAR REGION. 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