2015-06-15T13:09:45-05:00 2014-12-31 911125800 SHANNON & ASSOCIATES LLP 1851 CENTRAL PLACE SOUTH SUITE 225 KENT WA 980307507 990 2014-01-01 916063183 VALLEY CITIES COUNSELING AND CONSULTATION VALL 2532777459 325 WEST GOWE STREET KENT WA 98032 SHEKH ALI CFO 2532777459 2015-06-12 true LINDA SHUPACK P01688194 2538528500 2015-06-15 2014 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z KEN TAYLOR 325 WEST GOWE STREET KENT WA 98032 21251701 false X WWW.VALLEYCITIES.ORG X 1965 WA STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE DELIVERY OF HOLISTIC, INTEGRATED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES THAT PROMOTE HOPE, RECOVERY, AND IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE. 9 9 282 21 -54506 -42564 871391 612370 15181722 20549949 3106 3006 -62385 -54506 15993834 21110819 0 0 11649182 12896222 0 192479 4598464 4979020 16247646 17875242 -253812 3235577 19916582 23225769 11993359 12066969 7923223 11158800 X STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE DELIVERY OF HOLISTIC, INTEGRATED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES THAT PROMOTE HOPE, RECOVERY, AND IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE. false false 4345287 5918497 AUBURN: VALLEY CITIES COUNSELING AND CONSULTATION (VALLEY CITIES), A NOT-FOR-PROFIT COMMUNITY BEHAVIOR HEALTH CENTER, HAS BEEN THE LOCAL SOURCE FOR QUALITY BEHAVIOR HEALTH COUNSELING AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY SINCE 1965. IT HAS BEEN A UNITED WAY AGENCY SINCE 1967 AND HAS BEEN ACCREDITED BY THE JOINT COMMISSION ON THE ACCREDITATION OF HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS (JCAHO). THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES FOR VICTIMS AND PERPETRATORS; OUTREACH SERVICES AND HOUSING PROGRAMS FOR THE HOMELESS; FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS OFFERING YOUTH AND FAMILY ACTIVITIES; AND SPECIALIZED VETERANS SERVICES THAT DELIVER COUNSELING AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. A DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CARRIES OUT FUNDRAISING, MARKETING, PUBLIC RELATIONS, GRANT WRITING, AND PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY. THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT OVERSEES PERSONNEL, STAFF TRAINING, STUDENT INTERN, AND VOLUNTEER FUNCTIONS, AND ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE DEPARTMENTS OVERSEES ALL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, SUPPORT STAFF, ACCOUNTING AND PAYROLL OPERATIONS. VALLEY CITIES CONTINUES TO INTEGRATE TRAINED AND CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS INTO ALL PROGRAMS, ALLOWING THEIR OWN RECOVERY, AND MOTIVATING OTHERS TO FIND HOPE AND GROWTH IN THEIR RECOVERY PROCESS. VALLEY CITIES LOCATIONS IN AUBURN OFFER A UNIQUE MODEL OF CARE, CARE COORDINATION. ALL CLIENTS ARE ASSIGNED TO A CARE COORDINATOR WHO THEN ASSISTS THE CLIENTS IN CONNECTING TO RESOURCES IN THE AGENCY AND IN THE COMMUNITY. CLINICIANS ARE TRAINED IN EVIDENCED BASED TREATMENT MODALITIES INCLUDING CBT+ (TRAUMA FOCUSED COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY FOR CHILDREN) AND LOVE AND LOGIC PARENTING SKILLS. THROUGH CARE COORDINATION, AT EACH LOCATION, VALLEY CITIES STILL TREATS CHILDREN, ADULTS AND OLDER ADULTS, BUT AS A TEAM APPROACH SO EACH INDIVIDUAL GETS THE FOCUS THAT THEY NEED. 3161332 4239375 FEDERAL WAY: VALLEY CITIES COUNSELING AND CONSULTATION (VALLEY CITIES), A NOT-FOR-PROFIT COMMUNITY BEHAVIOR HEALTH CENTER, HAS BEEN THE LOCAL SOURCE FOR QUALITY BEHAVIOR HEALTH COUNSELING AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY SINCE 1965. IT HAS BEEN A UNITED WAY AGENCY SINCE 1967 AND HAS BEEN ACCREDITED BY THE JOINT COMMISSION ON THE ACCREDITATION OF HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS (JCAHO). THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES FOR VICTIMS AND PERPETRATORS; OUTREACH SERVICES AND HOUSING PROGRAMS FOR THE HOMELESS; FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS OFFERING YOUTH AND FAMILY ACTIVITIES; AND SPECIALIZED VETERANS SERVICES THAT DELIVER COUNSELING AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. A DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CARRIES OUT FUNDRAISING, MARKETING, PUBLIC RELATIONS, GRANT WRITING, AND PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY. THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT OVERSEES PERSONNEL, STAFF TRAINING, STUDENT INTERN, AND VOLUNTEER FUNCTIONS, AND ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE DEPARTMENTS OVERSEES ALL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, SUPPORT STAFF, ACCOUNTING AND PAYROLL OPERATIONS. VALLEY CITIES CONTINUES TO INTEGRATE TRAINED AND CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS INTO ALL PROGRAMS, ALLOWING THEIR OWN RECOVERY, AND MOTIVATING OTHERS TO FIND HOPE AND GROWTH IN THEIR RECOVERY PROCESS. VALLEY CITIES LOCATIONS IN FEDERAL WAY OFFER A UNIQUE MODEL OF CARE, CARE COORDINATION. ALL CLIENTS ARE ASSIGNED TO A CARE COORDINATOR WHO THEN ASSISTS THE CLIENTS IN CONNECTING TO RESOURCES IN THE AGENCY AND IN THE COMMUNITY. CLINICIANS ARE TRAINED IN EVIDENCED BASED TREATMENT MODALITIES INCLUDING CBT+ (TRAUMA FOCUSED COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY FOR CHILDREN) AND LOVE AND LOGIC PARENTING SKILLS. THROUGH CARE COORDINATION, AT EACH LOCATION, VALLEY CITIES STILL TREATS CHILDREN, ADULTS AND OLDER ADULTS, BUT AS A TEAM APPROACH SO EACH INDIVIDUAL GETS THE FOCUS THAT THEY NEED. 3070750 3277448 HOMELESS/HOUSING/SPECIALTY SERVICES: HOMELESS FAMILY SERVICES PROVIDES MOBILE HEALTH OUTREACH TEAMS THAT DELIVER BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE TO HOMELESS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS DURING THE PERIOD OF THEIR HOMELESSNESS IN SHELTERS, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAMS, AND ON THE STREETS. HOUSING SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDES SUBSIDIZED HOUSING COMBINED WITH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO PROMOTE HOUSING STABILITY FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH HISTORIES OF HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING INSTABILITY. THIS INCLUDES VALLEY CITIES LANDING, A 24-UNIT PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROJECT COMPLETED IN SEPTEMBER 2010 DEDICATED TO SERVING INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND HISTORY OF HOMELESSNESS. TWELVE OF THE 24 UNITS ARE DEDICATED FOR HOMELESS VETERANS. RESIDENTS ENGAGE IN ON-SITE AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES THAT HELP THEM LIVE WITH STABILITY, AUTONOMY, AND DIGNITY. STANDARD SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROVIDES HOUSING AND OUTPATIENT CARE FOR CLIENTS WHO MAY REQUIRE REGULAR STAFF CONTACT AND THE AVAILABILITY OF STAFF 24-HOURS-A-DAY, SEVEN-DAYS-A-WEEK, BUT WHO DO NOT NEED THE PHYSICAL SAFETY AND STRUCTURE OF A RESIDENTIAL FACILITY. THE PROGRAM OFFERS THE BENEFITS INCLUDED IN ALL OUTPATIENT TREATMENT SERVICES, IN ADDITION TO SUPPORT SERVICES THAT ASSIST PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS TO DEVELOP A DAILY STRUCTURE AND MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES IN THEIR LIVES, MAKE CONNECTIONS TO COMMUNITY SOCIAL, EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATIONAL, LEISURE AND SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT, ACQUIRE THE SKILLS AND MEANS TO MEET BASIC NUTRITIONAL NEEDS AND MEANS TO MOVE TO A LESS INTENSIVE SERVICE LEVEL WITHIN TWO YEARS. 5321221 7815313 VALLEY CITIES CLINICS IN KENT, AUBURN, FEDERAL WAY, RENTON, BELLEVUE AND MIDWAY OFFERS A UNIQUE MODEL OF CARE, CARE COORDINATION. ALL CLIENTS ARE ASSIGNED TO A CARE COORDINATOR WHO THEN ASSISTS THE CLIENTS IN CONNECTING TO RESOURCES IN THE AGENCY AND IN THE COMMUNITY. CLINICIANS ARE TRAINED IN EVIDENCED BASED TREATMENT MODALITIES INCLUDING CBT+ (TRAUMA FOCUSED COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY FOR CHILDREN) AND LOVE AND LOGIC PARENTING SKILLS. THROUGH CARE COORDINATION, AT EACH LOCATION, VALLEY CITIES STILL TREATS CHILDREN, ADULTS AND OLDER ADULTS, BUT AS A TEAM APPROACH SO EACH INDIVIDUAL GETS THE FOCUS THAT THEY NEED. FORM 990, PART III ADDITIONAL INFORMATION VALLEY CITIES OFFERS A UNIQUE MODEL OF CARE, CARE COORDINATION. ALL CLIENTS ARE ASSIGNED TO A CARE COORDINATOR WHO THEN ASSISTS THE CLIENTS IN CONNECTING TO RESOURCES IN THE AGENCY AND IN THE COMMUNITY. CLINICIANS ARE TRAINED IN EVIDENCED BASED TREATMENT MODALITIES INCLUDING CBT+ (TRAUMA FOCUSED COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY FOR CHILDREN) AND LOVE AND LOGIC PARENTING SKILLS. THROUGH CARE COORDINATION, AT EACH LOCATION, VALLEY CITIES STILL TREATS CHILDREN, ADULTS AND OLDER ADULTS, BUT AS A TEAM APPROACH SO EACH INDIVIDUAL GETS THE FOCUS THAT THEY NEED. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH MENTAL ILLNESSES OR EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCES; CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES WHO ARE IN CRISES; AND CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO ARE VICTIMS OF TRAUMA OR FAMILY VIOLENCE. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING; IN HOME FAMILY SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY; SCHOOL-BASED COUNSELING; CRISES INTERVENTION; CASE MANAGEMENT; PSYCHIATRIC ASSESSMENT; CASE COORDINATION WITH OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS; MEDICATION MANAGEMENT; SUPPORT GROUPS AND SKILLS FOR TRAINING PARENTS; OUTREACH CLINICAL TEAMS FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES; COMMUNITY CONSULTATION AND EDUCATION; AND SPECIALIZED TREATMENT FOR THOSE WITH CO-OCCURRING MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED TO ASSIST ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT SERVICES. IN ADDITION, SPECIALIZED SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO THOSE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SEXUAL ABUSE OR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. SERVICES ARE DESIGNED WITH AN EMPHASIS ON RECOVERY AND HOPE. VALLEY CITIES PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES SO THAT CLIENTS CAN BE SUPPORTED TO RETURN TO WORK OR SCHOOL. THE CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY SERVICES INCLUDE INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT AND SPECIALIZED RELAPSE PREVENTION SERVICES AND ARE INTEGRATED WITH THE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR THOSE CLIENTS THAT HAVE CO-OCCURRING MENTAL HEALTH AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PROBLEMS. VALLEY CITIES' PROGRAMS CONSIST OF: CARE COORDINATION AT EACH OUTPATIENT CLINIC A CARE COORDINATOR WILL BE THE MAIN POINT OF CONTACT AT VALLEY CITIES. THEY WILL HELP WALK THE CLIENT THROUGH HOW TO GET SERVICES AT VALLEY CITIES, ASK THEM ABOUT WHAT DIFFICULTIES THEY ARE HAVING AND TRY TO FIND OUT HOW THEY CAN HELP. THEY WILL CONNECT THE CLIENT WITH THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF CARE THAT THEY NEED, WHICH CAN INCLUDE COUNSELING, MEDICATIONS, PEER SUPPORT, OR GROUPS. THEY CAN ALSO HELP CONNECT THEM TO SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY, LIKE A PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN OR A DENTIST. THE CARE COORDINATOR HELPS MANAGE ALL OF THE EXPERTISE NEEDED TO PROVIDE THE BEST OUTCOMES FOR OUR CLIENTS. CHILDREN'S WRAPAROUND SERVICES HIGH-NEEDS YOUTH IN THE KENT, AUBURN, FEDERAL WAY, TAHOMA, AND ENUMCLAW SCHOOL SYSTEMS THAT ARE IN AT LEAST 2 OF THE 6 CHILD SERVING SYSTEMS (MENTAL HEALTH, SPECIAL EDUCATION, JUVENILE JUSTICE, CHILD WELFARE, DDA - DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES, AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY) NEED SPECIAL INTENSIVE COORDINATED HELP. WE BRING TOGETHER BOTH PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES AS WELL AS COMMUNITY MEMBERS SUCH AS NEIGHBORS AND FAMILY TO HELP THESE CLIENTS OVERCOME THEIR DIFFICULTIES. WE PLAN FOR THE ENTIRE NEEDS OF THE PERSON, NOT JUST THE NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUAL SYSTEM. A WRAPAROUND FACILITATOR WORKS WITH THE TEAM TO DISCOVER THE INDIVIDUAL'S STRENGTHS, SET GOALS, DETERMINE MAJOR NEEDS, AND DEVELOP STRENGTH-BASED OPTIONS TO MEET THOSE NEEDS. WE MAKE THE JOBS OF THE TEACHER, PROBATION OFFICER, DOCTOR, AND FAMILY EASIER BY GIVING THEM THE ENTIRE PICTURE OF THE INDIVIDUAL, NOT JUST THE PART THEY WOULD NORMALLY SEE. WE SEE ABOUT 260 YOUTH IN A GIVEN YEAR AND SPEND MORE THAN 100 HOURS ON EACH CHILD IN THAT YEAR. THE AVERAGE CHILD IS IN THE PROGRAM FOR ABOUT 18 MONTHS. THIS TIME WE SPEND RESULTS IN FEWER HOSPITAL VISITS, FEWER POLICE CONTACTS, AND FEWER GANG MEMBERSHIPS. WE ACHIEVE BETTER SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, INCREASED FAMILY SKILLS, AND OFFER MORE HOPE. FAMILY TREATMENT COURT WRAPAROUND FAMILY TREATMENT COURT IS AN ALTERNATIVE TO REGULAR DEPENDENCY COURT AND IS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY AND WELL BEING OF CHILDREN IN THE DEPENDENCY SYSTEM BY PROVIDING PARENTS ACCESS TO DRUG AND ALCOHOL TREATMENT, JUDICIAL MONITORING OF THEIR SOBRIETY AND INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE ENTIRE FAMILY. WE ARE THE ONLY WRAPAROUND PROGRAM IN THE STATE TO WORK WITH ADULTS AS OUR IDENTIFIED CLIENT, TO AMPLIFY THE PARENT'S VOICE IN THE DEPENDENCY PROCESS. A WRAPAROUND FACILITATOR WORKS WITH THE TEAM TO DISCOVER THE INDIVIDUAL'S STRENGTHS, SET GOALS, DETERMINE MAJOR NEEDS, AND DEVELOP STRENGTH-BASED OPTIONS TO MEET THOSE NEEDS. OUR FACILITATOR WORKS WITH 15 FAMILIES AT A TIME TO PROVIDE THIS CRITICAL RESOURCE IN ORDER TO KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER IN A SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT. FAMILY SUPPORT IN COOPERATION WITH THE FEDERAL WAY SCHOOL DISTRICT WE RUN THE GIRLS CIRCLE PROGRAM IN THE SCHOOL SYSTEM. EACH YEAR 160 HIGH-RISK GIRLS, 20 AT-A-TIME, MEET ONCE A WEEK FOR 13 WEEKS TO WORK ON LIFE SKILLS AND DECISION MAKING. WHILE THIS IS PRIMARILY A CLASSROOM ACTIVITY THAT EARNS SOME OF THE GIRLS AN ELECTIVE CREDIT, WE ALSO HAVE A FIELD TRIP TO PRACTICE SOME OF THEIR NEWLY ACQUIRED SKILLS. THE GIRLS CHOSEN FOR THE PROGRAM ARE NOT ONLY HIGH RISK FOR DROPPING OUT OF SCHOOL, BUT ARE HIGH RISK FOR INVOLVEMENT WITH GANGS, TEEN PREGNANCY, AND PROSTITUTION. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP THESE GIRLS FINISH SCHOOL AND BECOME POSITIVE CONTRIBUTORS TO OUR COMMUNITY. WE HAVE ADOPTED THE METHODS DEVELOPED BY THE CENTER FOR YOUTH PROGRAM QUALITY AND ARE COMMITTED TO A CONSTANT ENGAGEMENT IN SELF-ASSESSMENT AND CONTINUAL PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT. OUR PROGRAM HAS BEEN FAVORABLY GRADED BY THEM, AND WE CONTINUE TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO HAVE THE MOST EFFECTIVE PROGRAM POSSIBLE. IN ADDITION TO GIRLS CIRCLE, WE OFFER YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING, SO YOUTH CAN HELP THEMSELVES AND OTHERS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING DEPRESSION OR OTHER BEHAVIOR HEALTH ISSUES. THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS EARLY INTERVENTION FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONCERNS. BRIDGES OUR BRIDGES PROGRAM PROVIDES SITE BASED MENTAL HEALTH ENGAGEMENT, SCREENING, AND ASSESSMENT SERVICES ON AN OUTREACH BASIS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ENDURING HOMELESSNESS. DURING 2014, VALLEY CITIES BRIDGES PROGRAM PROVIDED OUTREACH SERVICES TO 208 CHRONICALLY HOMELESS ADULTS. OUR TWO MENTAL HEALTH OUTREACH SPECIALISTS PROVIDE SERVICES TO THESE CLIENTS AT VARIOUS EMERGENCY SHELTERS, COMMUNITY CHURCH DINNERS, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SITES, MOTELS, JAILS, HOSPITALS, AND AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING, LIBRARIES, COFFEE SHOPS, FOOD BANKS, PARKS, STREET CORNERS, AND EVEN WOODED AREAS. OUR PROVIDERS ARE "IN-PERSON ASSISTERS." THEY CAN HELP ENROLL IN HEALTHCARE BENEFITS THROUGH THE WASHINGTON HEALTH EXCHANGE. FAMILIES IN SHELTERS FAMILIES IN SHELTERS PROGRAM PROVIDES OUTREACH SERVICES TO 142 CHRONICALLY HOMELESS FAMILIES IN VARIOUS EMERGENCY SHELTERS AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SITES THROUGHOUT SEATTLE AND SOUTH KING COUNTY. DURING THE YEAR, THE THREE PERSON TEAM PROVIDED FACE-TO-FACE CLIENT MEETINGS WHERE THEY ASSESSED, COUNSELED, AND ASSISTED CLIENTS IN THE AREAS OF MENTAL HEALTH, CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY, APPLICATION FOR DSHS BENEFITS AND/OR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS, HOUSING, AND REFERRALS TO PRIMARY CARE, DENTAL CARE, WIC, COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR COMMUNITY SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT. DUE TO THE HARD WORK AND COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS OF THE FAMILIES IN SHELTERS STAFF, 142 FAMILIES MOVED FORWARD IN THEIR RECOVERY IN 2014. FAMILIES FIRST THE FAMILIES FIRST PROGRAM IS AN EXCITING PROJECT THAT WAS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE HOUSING PLACEMENT AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO 24 HIGH NEED FAMILIES IN KING COUNTY. THE FAMILIES FIRST PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED, INTENSIVE SERVICES TO FAMILIES ALONG WITH A FAMILY UNIFICATION PROGRAM (FUP) SECTION 8 VOUCHER THAT CAN BE USED IN PRIVATE MARKET HOUSING (TENANT-BASED VOUCHERS). THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO ASSIST FAMILIES IN ACHIEVING HOUSING STABILITY AND INCREASE SELF-SUFFICIENCY USING AN APPROACH THAT CENTERS ON PROVIDING HOMELESS PEOPLE WITH HOUSING QUICKLY AND THEN PROVIDING SERVICES AS NEEDED. IN 2014, WE ACHIEVED A 96% HOUSING STABILITY RATING. FAMILIES FIRST IS CURRENTLY ENDORSED BY THE UNITED STATES INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON HOMELESSNESS (USICH) AS A "BEST PRACTICE" FOR GOVERNMENTS AND SERVICE-AGENCIES TO USE IN THEIR FIGHT TO END CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS IN AMERICA. 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ALTHOUGH IT STILL PROVIDES OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, IT PROVIDES OTHER SERVICES AS WELL AND RECEIVES MORE THAN 33 1/3% OF ITS TOTAL SUPPORT FROM CONTRIBUTIONS AND GROSS RECEIPTS FROM ACTIVITIES RELATED TO ITS EXEMPT FUNCTIONS. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1921295 1921295 17317614 2271327 15046287 9394 9185 209 2172504 1881530 290974 17258765 REFUNDABLE ADVANCE 5322919 SECURITY DEPOSITS 15069 5337988 X 21251701 140882 140882 21110819 21110819 18016124 140882 140882 17875242 17875242 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X FASB ASC 740 REQUIRES NONPUBLIC ENTITIES TO DETERMINE AND EVALUATE UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THE STANDARD REQUIRES ENTITIES TO MEASURE, RECOGNIZE, AND DISCLOSE UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THE TERM TAX POSITION INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, A DECISION NOT TO FILE A RETURN, THE CHARACTERIZATION OF INCOME OR A DECISION TO EXCLUDE REPORTING TAXABLE INCOME ON A TAX RETURN, AND THE ENTITY'S TAX EXEMPT STATUS. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES VALLEY CITIES DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. VALLEY CITIES MAY BE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FOR CALENDAR YEARS 2011 THROUGH 2014. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D RENTAL EXPENSES - UBI 140,882 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D RENTAL EXPENSES - UBI 140,882 X X X false false false false false false false false false KEN TAYLOR CEO 171725 33241 204966 SHEKH ALI CFO 164787 8904 173691 BRIAN ALLENDER CHIEF MED. OFFICER 207078 23286 230364 MARY ELLEN HARGRAVE PSYCHIATRIST 182193 12509 194702 FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 MOST VOLUNTEERS WORKED IN THE RESOURCE ROOM AND WITH THE FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM. THE RESOURCE ROOM PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR CLIENTS TO OBTAIN INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT COMMUNITY RESOURCES MIGHT BENEFIT THEM AND PROVIDES COMPUTER ACCESS. THE FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPUTER ACCESS AND TRAINING, HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, HOME-SKILLS TRAINING AND OTHER SUPPORT TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. ADDITIONALLY, ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE UNPAID VOLUNTEERS WHO ASSIST IN OVERSIGHT OF THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH MONTHLY MEETINGS DISCUSSING FINANCIAL RESULTS, POLICIES, THE MISSION, AND OTHER GOVERNANCE ISSUES. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A SPECIALIZED VETERANS SERVICES THAT DELIVER COUNSELING AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. A DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CARRIES OUT FUNDRAISING, MARKETING, PUBLIC RELATIONS, GRANT WRITING, AND PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY. THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT OVERSEES PERSONNEL, STAFF TRAINING, STUDENT INTERN, AND VOLUNTEER FUNCTIONS, AND ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE DEPARTMENTS OVERSEES ALL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, SUPPORT STAFF, ACCOUNTING AND PAYROLL OPERATIONS. VALLEY CITIES CONTINUES TO INTEGRATE TRAINED AND CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS INTO ALL PROGRAMS, ALLOWING THEIR OWN RECOVERY, AND MOTIVATING OTHERS TO FIND HOPE AND GROWTH IN THEIR RECOVERY PROCESS. VALLEY CITIES LOCATIONS IN AUBURN OFFER A UNIQUE MODEL OF CARE, CARE COORDINATION. ALL CLIENTS ARE ASSIGNED TO A CARE COORDINATOR WHO THEN ASSISTS THE CLIENTS IN CONNECTING TO RESOURCES IN THE AGENCY AND IN THE COMMUNITY. CLINICIANS ARE TRAINED IN EVIDENCED BASED TREATMENT MODALITIES INCLUDING CBT+ (TRAUMA FOCUSED COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY FOR CHILDREN) AND LOVE AND LOGIC PARENTING SKILLS. THROUGH CARE COORDINATION, AT EACH LOCATION, VALLEY CITIES STILL TREATS CHILDREN, ADULTS AND OLDER ADULTS, BUT AS A TEAM APPROACH SO EACH INDIVIDUAL GETS THE FOCUS THAT THEY NEED. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B SPECIALIZED VETERANS SERVICES THAT DELIVER COUNSELING AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. A DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CARRIES OUT FUNDRAISING, MARKETING, PUBLIC RELATIONS, GRANT WRITING, AND PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY. THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT OVERSEES PERSONNEL, STAFF TRAINING, STUDENT INTERN, AND VOLUNTEER FUNCTIONS, AND ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE DEPARTMENTS OVERSEES ALL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, SUPPORT STAFF, ACCOUNTING AND PAYROLL OPERATIONS. VALLEY CITIES CONTINUES TO INTEGRATE TRAINED AND CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS INTO ALL PROGRAMS, ALLOWING THEIR OWN RECOVERY, AND MOTIVATING OTHERS TO FIND HOPE AND GROWTH IN THEIR RECOVERY PROCESS. VALLEY CITIES LOCATIONS IN FEDERAL WAY OFFER A UNIQUE MODEL OF CARE, CARE COORDINATION. ALL CLIENTS ARE ASSIGNED TO A CARE COORDINATOR WHO THEN ASSISTS THE CLIENTS IN CONNECTING TO RESOURCES IN THE AGENCY AND IN THE COMMUNITY. CLINICIANS ARE TRAINED IN EVIDENCED BASED TREATMENT MODALITIES INCLUDING CBT+ (TRAUMA FOCUSED COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY FOR CHILDREN) AND LOVE AND LOGIC PARENTING SKILLS. THROUGH CARE COORDINATION, AT EACH LOCATION, VALLEY CITIES STILL TREATS CHILDREN, ADULTS AND OLDER ADULTS, BUT AS A TEAM APPROACH SO EACH INDIVIDUAL GETS THE FOCUS THAT THEY NEED. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C DEDICATED TO SERVING INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND HISTORY OF HOMELESSNESS. TWELVE OF THE 24 UNITS ARE DEDICATED FOR HOMELESS VETERANS. RESIDENTS ENGAGE IN ON-SITE AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES THAT HELP THEM LIVE WITH STABILITY, AUTONOMY, AND DIGNITY. STANDARD SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROVIDES HOUSING AND OUTPATIENT CARE FOR CLIENTS WHO MAY REQUIRE REGULAR STAFF CONTACT AND THE AVAILABILITY OF STAFF 24-HOURS-A-DAY, SEVEN-DAYS-A-WEEK, BUT WHO DO NOT NEED THE PHYSICAL SAFETY AND STRUCTURE OF A RESIDENTIAL FACILITY. THE PROGRAM OFFERS THE BENEFITS INCLUDED IN ALL OUTPATIENT TREATMENT SERVICES, IN ADDITION TO SUPPORT SERVICES THAT ASSIST PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS TO DEVELOP A DAILY STRUCTURE AND MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES IN THEIR LIVES, MAKE CONNECTIONS TO COMMUNITY SOCIAL, EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATIONAL, LEISURE AND SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT, ACQUIRE THE SKILLS AND MEANS TO MEET BASIC NUTRITIONAL NEEDS AND MEANS TO MOVE TO A LESS INTENSIVE SERVICE LEVEL WITHIN TWO YEARS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D VALLEY CITIES CLINICS IN KENT, AUBURN, FEDERAL WAY, RENTON, BELLEVUE AND MIDWAY OFFERS A UNIQUE MODEL OF CARE, CARE COORDINATION. ALL CLIENTS ARE ASSIGNED TO A CARE COORDINATOR WHO THEN ASSISTS THE CLIENTS IN CONNECTING TO RESOURCES IN THE AGENCY AND IN THE COMMUNITY. CLINICIANS ARE TRAINED IN EVIDENCED BASED TREATMENT MODALITIES INCLUDING CBT+ (TRAUMA FOCUSED COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY FOR CHILDREN) AND LOVE AND LOGIC PARENTING SKILLS. THROUGH CARE COORDINATION, AT EACH LOCATION, VALLEY CITIES STILL TREATS CHILDREN, ADULTS AND OLDER ADULTS, BUT AS A TEAM APPROACH SO EACH INDIVIDUAL GETS THE FOCUS THAT THEY NEED. FORM 990, PART III ADDITIONAL INFORMATION VALLEY CITIES OFFERS A UNIQUE MODEL OF CARE, CARE COORDINATION. ALL CLIENTS ARE ASSIGNED TO A CARE COORDINATOR WHO THEN ASSISTS THE CLIENTS IN CONNECTING TO RESOURCES IN THE AGENCY AND IN THE COMMUNITY. CLINICIANS ARE TRAINED IN EVIDENCED BASED TREATMENT MODALITIES INCLUDING CBT+ (TRAUMA FOCUSED COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY FOR CHILDREN) AND LOVE AND LOGIC PARENTING SKILLS. THROUGH CARE COORDINATION, AT EACH LOCATION, VALLEY CITIES STILL TREATS CHILDREN, ADULTS AND OLDER ADULTS, BUT AS A TEAM APPROACH SO EACH INDIVIDUAL GETS THE FOCUS THAT THEY NEED. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH MENTAL ILLNESSES OR EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCES; CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES WHO ARE IN CRISES; AND CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO ARE VICTIMS OF TRAUMA OR FAMILY VIOLENCE. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING; IN HOME FAMILY SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY; SCHOOL-BASED COUNSELING; CRISES INTERVENTION; CASE MANAGEMENT; PSYCHIATRIC ASSESSMENT; CASE COORDINATION WITH OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS; MEDICATION MANAGEMENT; SUPPORT GROUPS AND SKILLS FOR TRAINING PARENTS; OUTREACH CLINICAL TEAMS FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES; COMMUNITY CONSULTATION AND EDUCATION; AND SPECIALIZED TREATMENT FOR THOSE WITH CO-OCCURRING MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED TO ASSIST ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT SERVICES. IN ADDITION, SPECIALIZED SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO THOSE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SEXUAL ABUSE OR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. SERVICES ARE DESIGNED WITH AN EMPHASIS ON RECOVERY AND HOPE. VALLEY CITIES PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES SO THAT CLIENTS CAN BE SUPPORTED TO RETURN TO WORK OR SCHOOL. THE CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY SERVICES INCLUDE INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT AND SPECIALIZED RELAPSE PREVENTION SERVICES AND ARE INTEGRATED WITH THE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR THOSE CLIENTS THAT HAVE CO-OCCURRING MENTAL HEALTH AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PROBLEMS. VALLEY CITIES' PROGRAMS CONSIST OF: CARE COORDINATION AT EACH OUTPATIENT CLINIC A CARE COORDINATOR WILL BE THE MAIN POINT OF CONTACT AT VALLEY CITIES. THEY WILL HELP WALK THE CLIENT THROUGH HOW TO GET SERVICES AT VALLEY CITIES, ASK THEM ABOUT WHAT DIFFICULTIES THEY ARE HAVING AND TRY TO FIND OUT HOW THEY CAN HELP. THEY WILL CONNECT THE CLIENT WITH THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF CARE THAT THEY NEED, WHICH CAN INCLUDE COUNSELING, MEDICATIONS, PEER SUPPORT, OR GROUPS. THEY CAN ALSO HELP CONNECT THEM TO SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY, LIKE A PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN OR A DENTIST. THE CARE COORDINATOR HELPS MANAGE ALL OF THE EXPERTISE NEEDED TO PROVIDE THE BEST OUTCOMES FOR OUR CLIENTS. CHILDREN'S WRAPAROUND SERVICES HIGH-NEEDS YOUTH IN THE KENT, AUBURN, FEDERAL WAY, TAHOMA, AND ENUMCLAW SCHOOL SYSTEMS THAT ARE IN AT LEAST 2 OF THE 6 CHILD SERVING SYSTEMS (MENTAL HEALTH, SPECIAL EDUCATION, JUVENILE JUSTICE, CHILD WELFARE, DDA - DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES, AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY) NEED SPECIAL INTENSIVE COORDINATED HELP. WE BRING TOGETHER BOTH PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES AS WELL AS COMMUNITY MEMBERS SUCH AS NEIGHBORS AND FAMILY TO HELP THESE CLIENTS OVERCOME THEIR DIFFICULTIES. WE PLAN FOR THE ENTIRE NEEDS OF THE PERSON, NOT JUST THE NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUAL SYSTEM. A WRAPAROUND FACILITATOR WORKS WITH THE TEAM TO DISCOVER THE INDIVIDUAL'S STRENGTHS, SET GOALS, DETERMINE MAJOR NEEDS, AND DEVELOP STRENGTH-BASED OPTIONS TO MEET THOSE NEEDS. WE MAKE THE JOBS OF THE TEACHER, PROBATION OFFICER, DOCTOR, AND FAMILY EASIER BY GIVING THEM THE ENTIRE PICTURE OF THE INDIVIDUAL, NOT JUST THE PART THEY WOULD NORMALLY SEE. WE SEE ABOUT 260 YOUTH IN A GIVEN YEAR AND SPEND MORE THAN 100 HOURS ON EACH CHILD IN THAT YEAR. THE AVERAGE CHILD IS IN THE PROGRAM FOR ABOUT 18 MONTHS. THIS TIME WE SPEND RESULTS IN FEWER HOSPITAL VISITS, FEWER POLICE CONTACTS, AND FEWER GANG MEMBERSHIPS. WE ACHIEVE BETTER SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, INCREASED FAMILY SKILLS, AND OFFER MORE HOPE. FAMILY TREATMENT COURT WRAPAROUND FAMILY TREATMENT COURT IS AN ALTERNATIVE TO REGULAR DEPENDENCY COURT AND IS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY AND WELL BEING OF CHILDREN IN THE DEPENDENCY SYSTEM BY PROVIDING PARENTS ACCESS TO DRUG AND ALCOHOL TREATMENT, JUDICIAL MONITORING OF THEIR SOBRIETY AND INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE ENTIRE FAMILY. WE ARE THE ONLY WRAPAROUND PROGRAM IN THE STATE TO WORK WITH ADULTS AS OUR IDENTIFIED CLIENT, TO AMPLIFY THE PARENT'S VOICE IN THE DEPENDENCY PROCESS. A WRAPAROUND FACILITATOR WORKS WITH THE TEAM TO DISCOVER THE INDIVIDUAL'S STRENGTHS, SET GOALS, DETERMINE MAJOR NEEDS, AND DEVELOP STRENGTH-BASED OPTIONS TO MEET THOSE NEEDS. OUR FACILITATOR WORKS WITH 15 FAMILIES AT A TIME TO PROVIDE THIS CRITICAL RESOURCE IN ORDER TO KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER IN A SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT. FAMILY SUPPORT IN COOPERATION WITH THE FEDERAL WAY SCHOOL DISTRICT WE RUN THE GIRLS CIRCLE PROGRAM IN THE SCHOOL SYSTEM. EACH YEAR 160 HIGH-RISK GIRLS, 20 AT-A-TIME, MEET ONCE A WEEK FOR 13 WEEKS TO WORK ON LIFE SKILLS AND DECISION MAKING. WHILE THIS IS PRIMARILY A CLASSROOM ACTIVITY THAT EARNS SOME OF THE GIRLS AN ELECTIVE CREDIT, WE ALSO HAVE A FIELD TRIP TO PRACTICE SOME OF THEIR NEWLY ACQUIRED SKILLS. THE GIRLS CHOSEN FOR THE PROGRAM ARE NOT ONLY HIGH RISK FOR DROPPING OUT OF SCHOOL, BUT ARE HIGH RISK FOR INVOLVEMENT WITH GANGS, TEEN PREGNANCY, AND PROSTITUTION. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP THESE GIRLS FINISH SCHOOL AND BECOME POSITIVE CONTRIBUTORS TO OUR COMMUNITY. WE HAVE ADOPTED THE METHODS DEVELOPED BY THE CENTER FOR YOUTH PROGRAM QUALITY AND ARE COMMITTED TO A CONSTANT ENGAGEMENT IN SELF-ASSESSMENT AND CONTINUAL PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT. OUR PROGRAM HAS BEEN FAVORABLY GRADED BY THEM, AND WE CONTINUE TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO HAVE THE MOST EFFECTIVE PROGRAM POSSIBLE. IN ADDITION TO GIRLS CIRCLE, WE OFFER YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING, SO YOUTH CAN HELP THEMSELVES AND OTHERS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING DEPRESSION OR OTHER BEHAVIOR HEALTH ISSUES. THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS EARLY INTERVENTION FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONCERNS. BRIDGES OUR BRIDGES PROGRAM PROVIDES SITE BASED MENTAL HEALTH ENGAGEMENT, SCREENING, AND ASSESSMENT SERVICES ON AN OUTREACH BASIS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ENDURING HOMELESSNESS. DURING 2014, VALLEY CITIES BRIDGES PROGRAM PROVIDED OUTREACH SERVICES TO 208 CHRONICALLY HOMELESS ADULTS. OUR TWO MENTAL HEALTH OUTREACH SPECIALISTS PROVIDE SERVICES TO THESE CLIENTS AT VARIOUS EMERGENCY SHELTERS, COMMUNITY CHURCH DINNERS, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SITES, MOTELS, JAILS, HOSPITALS, AND AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING, LIBRARIES, COFFEE SHOPS, FOOD BANKS, PARKS, STREET CORNERS, AND EVEN WOODED AREAS. OUR PROVIDERS ARE "IN-PERSON ASSISTERS." THEY CAN HELP ENROLL IN HEALTHCARE BENEFITS THROUGH THE WASHINGTON HEALTH EXCHANGE. FAMILIES IN SHELTERS FAMILIES IN SHELTERS PROGRAM PROVIDES OUTREACH SERVICES TO 142 CHRONICALLY HOMELESS FAMILIES IN VARIOUS EMERGENCY SHELTERS AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SITES THROUGHOUT SEATTLE AND SOUTH KING COUNTY. DURING THE YEAR, THE THREE PERSON TEAM PROVIDED FACE-TO-FACE CLIENT MEETINGS WHERE THEY ASSESSED, COUNSELED, AND ASSISTED CLIENTS IN THE AREAS OF MENTAL HEALTH, CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY, APPLICATION FOR DSHS BENEFITS AND/OR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS, HOUSING, AND REFERRALS TO PRIMARY CARE, DENTAL CARE, WIC, COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR COMMUNITY SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT. DUE TO THE HARD WORK AND COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS OF THE FAMILIES IN SHELTERS STAFF, 142 FAMILIES MOVED FORWARD IN THEIR RECOVERY IN 2014. FAMILIES FIRST THE FAMILIES FIRST PROGRAM IS AN EXCITING PROJECT THAT WAS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE HOUSING PLACEMENT AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO 24 HIGH NEED FAMILIES IN KING COUNTY. THE FAMILIES FIRST PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED, INTENSIVE SERVICES TO FAMILIES ALONG WITH A FAMILY UNIFICATION PROGRAM (FUP) SECTION 8 VOUCHER THAT CAN BE USED IN PRIVATE MARKET HOUSING (TENANT-BASED VOUCHERS). THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO ASSIST FAMILIES IN ACHIEVING HOUSING STABILITY AND INCREASE SELF-SUFFICIENCY USING AN APPROACH THAT CENTERS ON PROVIDING HOMELESS PEOPLE WITH HOUSING QUICKLY AND THEN PROVIDING SERVICES AS NEEDED. IN 2014, WE ACHIEVED A 96% HOUSING STABILITY RATING. FAMILIES FIRST IS CURRENTLY ENDORSED BY THE UNITED STATES INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON HOMELESSNESS (USICH) AS A "BEST PRACTICE" FOR GOVERNMENTS AND SERVICE-AGENCIES TO USE IN THEIR FIGHT TO END CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS IN AMERICA. CL FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS A DRAFT COPY OF THE FORM 990 FOR ACCURACY AND PRESENTS TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL BEFORE FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IN PLACE THAT EACH BOARD MEMBER AND OFFICER IS REQUIRED TO SIGN AND DISCLOSE THEIR INTERESTS ANNUALLY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A HUMAN RESOURCES PERFORMS A SALARY COMPARISON WITH LIKE AGENCIES FOR THE POSITION. THE CEO HAS AN "AT WILL" CONTRACT REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD ANNUALLY, AND CAN BE TERMINATED AT ANYTIME. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B HUMAN RESOURCES PERFORMS A SALARY COMPARISON WITH LIKE AGENCIES FOR THE POSITION. SALARY IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE CEO, CFO, CMO, COO, AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 PROVIDED TO FUNDERS, AUDITORS, AND THE STATE OF WASHINGTON. ALL OTHERS UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 RENTAL EXPENSES - UBI 140,882 RENTAL EXPENSES - UBI -140,882