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THE CHILDRENS HOME OF PITTSBURGH: Form 990, tax year 2011

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Organization
THE CHILDRENS HOME OF PITTSBURGH (EIN 25-0965292)
Tax period
2011-07-01 to 2012-06-30
Filed
2013-05-09
IRS object ID
201321299349302212
Schema version
2011v1.5
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Mission DescriptionTHE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH, ESTABLISHED IN 1893, IS AN INDEPENDENT, NON-PROFIT LICENSED ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF INFANTS AND CHILDREN THROUGH SERVICES WHICH ESTABLISH AND STRENGTHEN THE FAMILY. OUR THREE PROGRAMS: ADOPTION, CHILD'S WAY, AND THE PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, ALONG WITH OUR LEMIEUX FAMILY CENTER, WORK INDEPENDENTLY AND COLLABORATIVELY TO ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION.MissionDescription
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DescriptionPEDIATRIC SPECIALTY HOSPITALTHE CHILDREN'S HOME OPERATES A 24-BED, FREE-STANDING SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, WITH THREE SPECIALIZED UNITS THAT PROVIDE CONTINUED ACUTE CARE FOR INFANTS AND CHILDREN TRANSITIONING FROM HOSPITAL TO HOME. THE CHILDREN'S HOME IS A MODEL OF FAMILY CENTERED CARE AND SERVES AS A BRIDGE BETWEEN THE ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL AND HOME. THE HOSPITAL OFFERS THE FAMILY THE "HANDS-ON" ABILITY TO DEAL WITH COMPLICATED TREATMENT PLANS AND TO RECOGNIZE POTENTIAL PROBLEMS AT THEIR EARLIEST STAGES. IN ADDITION, WITH THE HELP AND INPUT FROM FAMILIES, THE CHILDREN'S HOME CREATES A CARE SCHEDULE THAT IS FEASIBLE FOR PARENTS TO MANAGE AT HOME. THE STAFF DEVOTES MANY HOURS HELPING FAMILY MEMBERS LEARN TO CARE FOR THE NEEDS OF THEIR CHILD BY PROMOTING A PARENT-PROFESSIONAL PARTNERSHIP WHERE PARENTS OR GUARDIANS ARE PART OF THE CARE-GIVING TEAM.EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE ARE THE HALLMARKS OF THE CHILDREN'S HOME'S PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY HOSPITAL. THE MEDICAL STAFF INCLUDES: NEONATOLOGISTS, PEDIATRICIANS, AND PHYSICIAN SPECIALISTS. STAFF ALSO INCLUDES NURSE PRACTITIONERS AND REGISTERED NURSES WITH BETWEEN 2 AND 30 YEARS OF NICU AND/OR PEDIATRIC NURSING EXPERIENCE. PHYSICIANS WHO ARE NOT ON THE HOSPITAL'S STAFF, BUT WHO ARE FOLLOWING A CHILD ADMITTED TO THE CHILDREN'S HOME CAN BE GRANTED TEMPORARY PRIVILEGES. EACH CHILD'S CARE TEAM INCLUDES A PHYSICIAN, A PRIMARY CARE NURSE, A MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER, AN INFANT/CHILD DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST, AND THE PARENTS. AN INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT PLAN IS DEVELOPED FOR EVERY CHILD AND IS UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE STAY. A DETAILED DISCHARGE PLAN HELPS ENSURE THAT ALL NECESSARY CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES, INCLUDING EQUIPMENT AND MEDICATIONS, ARE IN PLACE TO EASE THE TRANSITION TO HOME.THE HOSPITAL ATMOSPHERE IS CALM AND QUIET. EACH BED SPACE HAS A ROCKING CHAIR BESIDE IT AND A HANDMADE QUILT, WHICH IS ALSO A "GETTING-READY-TO-GO-HOME GIFT" FROM THE CHILDREN'S HOME'S VOLUNTEERS. SPECIALLY TRAINED INDIVIDUALS VOLUNTEER REGULARLY AT THE CHILDREN'S HOME TO PROVIDE "BABY HOLDING" SERVICES. THE PEDIATRIC UNIT IS MORE VIBRANT, OFFERING A COMMON PLAY AREA FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE WELL ENOUGH TO LEAVE THEIR PATIENT ROOMS.THE HOSPITAL ALSO OFFERS A FAMILY LIVING AREA THAT INCLUDES EIGHT PRIVATE BEDROOMS, OR "NESTING ROOMS," THE AUSTIN LEMIEUX SIBLING PLAYROOM, FULL BATHROOMS, COMMON LIVING ROOMS AND KITCHEN AREAS, A WASHER AND DRYER, TELEPHONES, AND AN EMERGENCY NURSE CALL SYSTEM CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE NURSING STATION. THE NESTING ROOMS ALLOW FAMILIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO CARE FOR THEIR INFANTS PRIVATELY AND INDEPENDENTLY, INCLUDING OVERNIGHT STAYS, WITH THE REASSURANCE THAT THE NURSING STAFF IS NEARBY. FOR FAMILIES WITH OLDER CHILDREN, THE OPTION IS AVAILABLE TO SLEEP OVERNIGHT IN THE UNIT WITH THEIR CHILD.THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIVE VISITING HOURS AT THE CHILDREN'S HOME, ALLOWING PARENTS' ACCESS TO THEIR CHILD AT ALL TIMES. FAMILY MEMBERS MAY VISIT AT ANY TIME, EITHER AT THEIR CHILD'S BED SIDE OR IN THE NESTING ROOMS. THE CHILDREN'S HOME DEVELOPED A COLLABORATIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONFERENCING PROJECT WITH THE CARDIOTHORACIC CLINICAL TEAM FROM CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF UPMC. THE STAFF PHYSICIANS CAN NOW PROVIDE TIMELY CONSULTATIVE SERVICES TO OPTIMIZE CARE, IMPROVE OUTCOMES AND EXPEDITE DISCHARGE. SINCE INCEPTION, MORE THAN 4,800 BABIES AND CHILDREN HAVE BENEFITED FROM THE CHILDREN'S HOME'S SPECIALTY CARE. ON AVERAGE, MORE THAN 300 FAMILIES A YEAR INTERACT WITH THE HOSPITAL. THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY IS 14 DAYS.LEMIEUX FAMILY CENTERIN 2007, THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH BECAME THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH AND LEMIEUX FAMILY CENTER IN RECOGNITION OF THE ONGOING AND SUBSTANTIAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY THE MARIO LEMIEUX FOUNDATION.THIS ADDITION SIGNIFIES THE IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY AT THE CENTER OF OUR MISSION AND IS PHYSICALLY REPRESENTED THROUGH THE MANY FAMILY SPACES THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING AND OUTDOORS, INCLUDING PORTIONS OF OUR LARGE FAMILY LIVING AREA AND AUSTIN'S PLAYROOM FOR SIBLINGS. LEMIEUX FAMILY CENTER INCLUDES LIVING SPACES THAT ALLOW FOR SPECIAL FAMILY TIME AND CREATE A SENSE OF HOME AND COMFORT FOR THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WE SERVE.Description

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DescriptionCHILD'S WAYCHILD'S WAY IS A PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE CENTER FOR MEDICALLY FRAGILE CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO TWENTY-ONE. ORIGINALLY LICENSED TO AGE EIGHT, THE CHILDREN'S HOME WORKED WITH PARENTS AND LEGISLATORS TO RAISE THE AGE LIMIT TO TWENTY-ONE. ON AUGUST 3, 2012, GOV. CORBETT SIGNED HB 1960 IN A CEREMONY HELD AT THE CHILDREN'S HOME. CHILD'S WAY OFFERS AN ALTERNATIVE OR SUPPLEMENT TO IN-HOME NURSING AND THERAPY CARE FOR MEDICALLY FRAGILE CHILDREN. LICENSED AS THE FIRST PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE CENTER IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, THIS PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED TO FILL A GAP IN SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY. OVER SEVERAL YEARS OF STRATEGIC PLANNING, CONDUCTING SURVEYS AND PRUDENT FINANCIAL ANALYSIS, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT FAMILIES HAD NO ALTERNATIVE TO HOME CARE FOR THEIR MEDICALLY FRAGILE CHILDREN. THIS LEFT FAMILIES IN NEED WITHOUT AN INCOME OR AN ABILITY TO RETURN TO WORK BECAUSE THEY HAD TO STAY AT HOME TO CARE FOR THEIR MEDICALLY NEEDY CHILDREN. CHILD'S WAY OPENED ITS DOORS IN MAY OF 1998 AND HAS NOW SERVED OVER 300 CHILDREN.ON A DAILY BASIS, CHILD'S WAY PROVIDES DAYTIME NURSING CARE (MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 6:30 AM TO 6:00 PM), CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, EARLY IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL HEALTH PROBLEMS, AND HIGH STAFF TO PATIENT RATIO (1:3 OR 1:4). IN ADDITION, CHILD'S WAY OFFERS SPECIALIZED TREATMENTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: WOUND CARE, FEEDING THERAPY, BLOOD DRAWS FROM PERIPHERAL OR CENTRAL LINES, OSTOMY CARE, TRACHEOTOMY CARE, GLUCOSE MONITORING, AND GASTROSTOMY FEEDINGS.CHILD'S WAY IS A KEYSTONE STAR 3 DESIGNATED FACILITY. THE KEYSTONE STARS PROGRAM IS AN INITIATIVE FOR QUALITY CHILDCARE IN PENNSYLVANIA AND PROVIDES STAFF TRAINING ANNUALLY TO ENSURE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PITTSBURGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS, CHILD'S WAY IS A SUPPLEMENTAL HEAD START PRESCHOOL PROGRAM SERVING 5 CHILDREN ON A DAILY BASIS. OUR TEACHERS AND STAFF HAVE ACCESS TO MORE MATERIALS AND TRAININGS THAT BETTER THE EDUCATION OF OUR CHILDREN. AS AN ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT, CHILD'S WAY RECEIVES SEVERAL VISITS A YEAR FROM:- THE CARNEGIE LIBRARY READING PROGRAM- CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER- THE CARNEGIE MUSEUM- PITTSBURGH YOUTH BALLET- SPECIALIZED VOLUNTEERS/PRESENTERS PROVIDING CULTURAL, MUSICAL, THERAPEUTIC, OR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.EDUCATIONUNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE RESIDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE TOUR CHILD'S WAY AND THE PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY HOSPITAL AS PART OF THEIR CHILD DEVELOPMENT ROTATION. MANY PHYSICIANS WHO ARE ACTIVE MEDICAL STAFF HAVE FIRST BEEN INTRODUCED TO THE MEDICAL PROGRAMS OF THE CHILDREN'S HOME AS A RESIDENT.NURSING SCHOOLS IN CHILD'S WAYTHE CHILD'S WAY PROGRAM PROVIDES CLINICAL EXPERIENCE TO REGIONAL NURSING SCHOOLS AS PART OF THEIR CLINICAL CURRICULUM. SCHOOLS THAT PLACE STUDENTS IN CHILD'S WAY INCLUDE:- THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF NURSING- UPMC SHADYSIDE SCHOOL OF NURSING- UPMC ST. MARGARET SCHOOL OF NURSING- DUQUESNE SCHOOL OF NURSING- CITIZEN'S GENERAL SCHOOL OF NURSING- FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY, WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA- LA ROCHE COLLEGE NURSING SCHOOL- MERCY HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSINGNURSING SCHOOLS IN THE HOSPITAL NURSING STUDENTS RECEIVE THEIR CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN PEDIATRICS IN THE PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY HOSPITAL. EACH ACADEMIC TERM, THE SCHOOL SENDS STUDENTS TO WORK ON THE HOSPITAL FLOOR WITH PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE CURRENT LIST OF SCHOOLS:- UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH- DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY- LAROCHE COLLEGE- WEST PENN PITTSBURGH TECHNICAL INSTITUTE- CHATHAM UNIVERSITYTHE PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY HOSPITAL ALSO TOURS MANY NURSING SCHOOLS AS PART OF THE STUDENTS' PEDIATRIC ROTATION. THE TOUR EXPOSES STUDENTS TO THE FAMILY-CENTERED ACUTE CARE SERVICES OFFERED IN A "HOME LIKE" ENVIRONMENT. GRAND ROUNDSPHYSICIAN AND NURSING GRAND ROUNDS WERE OFFERED TWO TIMES AT THE CHILDREN'S HOME AND IS AN ACCEPTABLE EDUCATIONAL FORUM IN THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY. THIS FISCAL YEAR'S TOPICS INCLUDED "MANAGEMENT OF THE TPN PATIENT" AND "CURRENT MANAGEMENT OF INFANTS, CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH HYPOPLASTIC LEFT HEART SYNDROME". ONE CEU CREDIT PER PROGRAM WAS GRANTED FOR PARTICIPATION, AND THERE WERE 77 ATTENDEES DURING FISCAL YEAR 2012.ALLIANCE FOR INFANTSTHERAPISTS FROM THE ALLIANCE FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS - AN ORGANIZATION FOR LICENSED THERAPISTS THAT IS THE MAIN POINT OF CONTACT FOR EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY - TOUR THE HOSPITAL AS ONGOING EDUCATION REGARDING RESOURCES AVAILABLE IN THE COMMUNITY.Description

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DescriptionADOPTION PROGRAMFOR MORE THAN 119 YEARS, THE CHILDREN'S HOME HAS BEEN RESPECTED IN THE COMMUNITY AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY FOR THE QUALITY OF WORK IN INFANT ADOPTION. MORE THAN 7,000 INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN HAVE BEEN PLACED WITH FAMILIES THROUGH THE CHILDREN'S HOME. THE ADOPTION PROGRAM PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF ADOPTIVE FAMILIES, BIRTH FAMILIES, AND ADOPTED CHILDREN AND ADULTS. THE SUCCESS IS BASED ON A BELIEF THAT ADOPTION IS NOT A ONE-TIME EVENT, BUT A LIFELONG JOURNEY. THE PROGRAM OFFERS A LIFETIME OF SUPPORT SERVICES THROUGH A STAFF OF EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS. THE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY THE CHILDREN'S HOME INCLUDE INFANT PLACEMENT SERVICES, WHICH CONSIST OF THE BIRTHPARENT COUNSELING PROGRAM, THE ADOPTING FAMILY PROGRAM AND THE FOSTER CARE PROGRAM; POST ADOPTION SERVICES; PRIVATE ADOPTION SERVICES; INFERTILITY COUNSELING; RESEARCH AND REUNION; AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION.THE CHILDREN'S HOME IS ALSO A LEADER IN THE FIELD OF OPEN ADOPTION. WE BEGAN CONDUCTING OPEN ADOPTIONS 33 YEARS AGO AND HAVE LEARNED MUCH FROM THE CLIENTS WE'VE SERVED AND FROM SPECIALIZED STAFF TRAINING. OPEN ADOPTION CAN BE A REWARDING, POSITIVE EXPERIENCE FOR ALL INVOLVED - BIRTH FAMILIES, ADOPTIVE FAMILIES AND CHILD - WITH THE RIGHT SUPPORT.INFANT PLACEMENT SERVICES - THE INFANT PLACEMENT SERVICES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS:BIRTHPARENT COUNSELING PROGRAM - PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING SERVICES PROVIDE BIRTHPARENTS WITH NONJUDGMENTAL SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE. IF THE BIRTHPARENTS CHOOSE ADOPTION, THE COUNSELORS ASSIST IN CREATING AN ADOPTION PLAN FOR THE BABY. COUNSELING AND GROUP SUPPORT IS PROVIDED DURING AND AFTER THE PREGNANCY. ADOPTING FAMILY PROGRAM - ADOPTIVE PARENTS ARE OFFERED SUPPORT, COUNSELING AND EDUCATION. A THOROUGH ORIENTATION IS CONDUCTED FOLLOWED BY AN APPLICATION PROCESS AND THE COMPLETION OF A FAMILY STUDY AS REQUIRED BY PENNSYLVANIA LAW.FOSTER CARE - SHORT-TERM FOSTER CARE IS AVAILABLE FOR BABIES OF BIRTHPARENTS WHO NEED TIME TO MAKE A DECISION ABOUT ADOPTION. FOSTER FAMILIES ARE CAREFULLY SELECTED, APPROVED AND SPECIALLY TRAINED BY STAFF OF THE ADOPTION PROGRAM.POST-ADOPTION SERVICES - INFORMATION, EDUCATION, CONSULTATION AND SHORT-TERM COUNSELING ARE PROVIDED FOR INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, AND FAMILIES DEALING WITH ADOPTION-RELATED ISSUES. A VARIETY OF ADOPTIVE FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS ARE ALSO OFFERED.ADDITIONAL SERVICES - IN ADDITION TO THE INFANT PLACEMENT SERVICES AND POST-ADOPTION SERVICES, THE CHILDREN'S HOME PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL SERVICES:PRIVATE ADOPTION COUNSELING SERVICES - WE OFFER INDIVIDUALIZED, SHORT-TERM COUNSELING SERVICES FOR BIRTHPARENTS IN PRIVATE ADOPTIONS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT THE RECOMMENDATION OF AN ATTORNEY, AT THE REQUEST OF THE BIRTHPARENT OR THE PROSPECTIVE ADOPTIVE PARENTS, AND/OR IN FULFILLMENT OF A LEGAL REQUIREMENT BY THE STATE IN WHICH THE ADOPTION IS TO OCCUR.INFERTILITY COUNSELING - INFERTILITY-RELATED COUNSELING IS AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND COUPLES AS THEY MAKE DECISIONS REGARDING THE TESTING AND TREATMENT OF INFERTILITY. THE CHILDREN'S HOME SUPPORTS THEM AS THEY COPE WITH RELATED ISSUES INCLUDING SEXUALITY, MARITAL CONFLICT, COMMUNICATING WITH FRIENDS ABOUT INFERTILITY, AND PERHAPS THE POSSIBILITY OF ADOPTION. SERVICES RANGE FROM SINGLE CONSULTATIONS TO ONGOING SUPPORT.RESEARCH AND REUNION PROGRAM - THE RESEARCH AND REUNION PROGRAM PROVIDES RESEARCH SERVICES AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FOR ADOPTED PEOPLE WISHING TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THEIR BIRTHPARENTS. SERVICES RANGE FROM BASIC BIRTH HISTORY INFORMATION TO FULL SEARCHES OF SEALED COURT RECORDS (AFTER COURT APPROVAL). THE CHILDREN'S HOME OFFERS ASSISTANCE TO BIRTHPARENTS WHO WANT TO BE AVAILABLE TO THE CHILDREN THEY PLACED FOR ADOPTION, AND FACILITATES REUNIONS.COMMUNITY EDUCATION - COMMUNITY ADOPTION EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, WITH CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEU'S), ARE SPONSORED BY THE CHILDREN'S HOME FOR ADOPTION PROFESSIONALS AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS IN ADOPTION-RELATED FIELDS. IN ADDITION, THE CHILDREN'S HOME'S ADOPTION PROFESSIONALS ARE AVAILABLE TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, AGENCIES, AND INSTITUTIONS TO CONDUCT SEMINARS, TRAINING, AND CONSULTATION CONCERNING A WIDE RANGE OF ISSUES INVOLVED WITH ADOPTION.SWANTHE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH OBTAINED A CONTRACT WITH THE STATEWIDE ADOPTION AND PERMANENCY NETWORK (SWAN) IN JULY OF 2012. THE MISSION OF SWAN IS TO HELP CHILDREN WHO ARE IN THE CUSTODY OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICE AGENCIES TO PREPARE FOR AND TO ACHIEVE PERMANENCY. THE ADOPTION PROGRAM PROVIDES TWO TYPES OF UNITS OF SERVICES UNDER THE CONTRACT. CHILD PREPARATION UNITS OF SERVICE ARE SESSIONS WITH A CHILD THAT HELP THEM TO UNDERSTAND THEIR HISTORY AND WHY THEY CANNOT LIVE WITH THEIR BIOLOGICAL PARENTS. THIS ALLOWS EACH CHILD TO GRIEVE LOSSES WHICH BETTER PREPARES THEM FOR A PERMANENT FAMILY. CHILD PROFILES ARE ANOTHER UNIT OF SERVICE WHICH INVOLVES THE SOCIAL WORKER GATHERING EXTENSIVE RESEARCH FOR EACH CHILD AND COMPILING THAT INFORMATION IN A DOCUMENT THAT IS USED TO HELP UNDERSTAND THE CHILD'S HISTORY AND HELP EACH CHILD FIND A PERMANENT FAMILY. OUTREACH AND ADOPTION EDUCATIONTHE ADOPTION DEPARTMENT PROVIDES EDUCATION TO SOCIAL WORKERS, MEDICAL STAFF AND CASE MANAGERS AT MANY HOSPITALS IN SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA. THE HOSPITAL STAFF FINDS IT BENEFICIAL TO LEARN HOW TO BETTER SERVE THEIR PATIENTS WHO ARE CONSIDERING AN ADOPTION PLAN. MANY DO NOT HAVE THE TIME OR EXPERTISE TO COUNSEL THEM APPROPRIATELY THROUGH THE STAGES OF GRIEF AS THEY GO THROUGH THE PROCESS OF LETTING GO OF THEIR CHILD. THE STAFF IS RELIEVED WHEN THEY LEARN THAT THE CHILDREN'S HOME WILL HANDLE ALL OF THE LEGALITIES IN ADOPTION, FOSTER CARE FOR THE INFANT IF NECESSARY AND SUPPORT TO THE BIRTHPARENTS. THEY APPRECIATE KNOWING THAT WHEN THE CHILDREN'S HOME IS INVOLVED, THEIR PATIENT WILL BE TREATED WITH THE UTMOST RESPECT AND DIGNITY AND THAT THE ADOPTION WILL BE HANDLED PROFESSIONALLY BY MASTERS LEVEL COUNSELORS WHO ARE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, 365 DAYS PER YEAR.OUTREACH TO PREGNANT WOMEN WHO ARE IN JAIL HELPS THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING SAFE, PERMANENT, LOVING FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN WHO MAY OTHERWISE LIVE A LIFE OF INSTABILITY WHILE THEIR PARENTS FULFILL THE TERMS OF THEIR INCARCERATION. THE CHILDREN'S HOME ADOPTION STAFF EDUCATES THE WOMEN ABOUT OPENNESS IN ADOPTION. MANY ARE PLEASED THAT THEY CAN CHOOSE THE ADOPTIVE FAMILY FOR THEIR CHILD AND STAY IN TOUCH WITH THE CHILD AND FAMILY THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES. WHEN WOMEN ARE EDUCATED ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF ADOPTION, THEY MAY BE MORE LIKELY TO UNDERSTAND THAT THEY ARE PROVIDING THEIR CHILD WITH A HAPPY, STABLE LIFE WHICH THEY CANNOT PROVIDE AT THIS TIME IN THEIR LIFE.HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE PITTSBURGH AREA AND BEYOND APPRECIATE THE KNOWLEDGE THAT THE CHILDREN'S HOME PROVIDES TO THEIR HEALTH AND FAMILY EDUCATION CLASSES. STUDENTS ARE ALWAYS FASCINATED TO LEARN ABOUT THE DETAILS OF ADOPTION AS IT IS TODAY, AS MANY ARE TOUCHED BY ADOPTION IN ONE WAY OR ANOTHER. IT ALSO GIVES THEM KNOWLEDGE TO PASS ON TO FRIENDS WHO MAY EXPERIENCE AN UNPLANNED PREGNANCY AT SOME TIME IN THE FUTURE. GUIDANCE COUNSELORS AND SCHOOL NURSES ALSO BENEFIT FROM ADOPTION EDUCATION BECAUSE THEY CAN BETTER ASSIST STUDENTS WHO MAY BECOME PREGNANT. FOR MANY STUDENTS WHO CANNOT FACE THE IDEA OF ABORTION OR PARENTING, ADOPTION MAY BE THE ONLY REASONABLE ALTERNATIVE FOR THEM. ONCE THEY UNDERSTAND ADOPTION, THEY ARE BETTER ABLE TO MAKE AN EDUCATED DECISION ABOUT WHAT IS BEST FOR THEM. THE CHILDREN'S HOME ATTENDS NUMEROUS COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY HEALTH FAIRS THROUGHOUT SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA TO EDUCATE STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF ABOUT ADOPTION THROUGH AN EDUCATIONAL GAME. PARTICIPANTS SPIN A BRIGHTLY COLORED WHEEL AND READ THE ADOPTION MYTH ON THE SPACE WHERE THE POINTER LANDS. THEY MATCH THE MYTH WITH THE ADOPTION REALITY AND READ THE REALITY. THEN PARTICIPANTS MAY CHOOSE A PRIZE SUCH AS SUGAR-FREE GUM, SNACKS, OR A PEN. PARTICIPANTS MAY TAKE AWAY BROCHURES OR THE FLYER THAT INCLUDES ALL THE ADOPTION MYTHS AND REALITIES FOR THEIR REFERENCE.Description
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Whistleblower Policy1WhistleblowerPolicy
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (27 entries)

TitleTitleAverage Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekIndividual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorReportable Comp From OrganizationReportableCompFromOrganizationReportable Comp From Related OrgsReportableCompFromRelatedOrgsOther CompensationOtherCompensationOfficerOfficer
AMY BASS
BOARD MEMBER0.10X000
RANNY FERGUSON
BOARD MEMBER2.00X000
EMILY LANDERMAN GOLDBERG
VICE PRESIDENT1.50X000X
DIANE HUPP
BOARD MEMBER0.40X000
JULIE KLINE
BOARD MEMBER1.00X000
THERESA L HECK
BOARD MEMBER0.40X000
ALISSA A MEADE
TREASURER1.00X000X
SANDRA HAWKINS MILLER
BOARD MEMBER1.00X000
ERIN RAVENSTAHL
BOARD MEMBER0.10X000
BARBARA K ROSS
BOARD MEMBER0.30X000
HENRY J SMITH CPA
BOARD MEMBER0.30X000
RAY C STONER
BOARD MEMBER0.10X000
GWYNN W WARDWELL
BOARD MEMBER0.30X000
GEIL WESLEY WILLIAMS
BOARD MEMBER0.30X000
COURTNEY GORDON WISSINGER
BOARD MEMBER0.60X000
B HARTON WOLF
BOARD MEMBER1.00X000
ALLISON YESKE
BOARD MEMBER0.60X000
COURTNEY YOFAN
BOARD MEMBER0.30X000
MARVIN YU
BOARD MEMBER0.60X000
BARBARA E ZAWADSKI MD
BOARD MEMBER0.60X000
MAUREEN OEHRLE
SECRETARY1.50X000X
ERIC BOUGHNER
PRESIDENT2.00X000X
FRED SHERMAN MD
MEDICAL STAFF PRESIDENT2.00X000X
CHARLES J VATER
BOARD MEMBER2.00X000
MARK GANUNG
BOARD MEMBER1.00X000
PAMELA SCHANWALD
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER45.00181054016356X
KIMBERLY PHILLIPS
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER40.0059175014618X
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Formers Listed0FormersListed
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Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensation (4 entries)

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CURTIS PHARMACY
1100 W CHESTER STREET SUITE 200WASHINGTONPA15301PHARMACY262211
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PHYSICIANS
1 CHILDRENS HOSPITAL DRIVE 4401 PPITTSBURGHPA15224PHYSICIAN LEADERSHIP250000
US SECURITY ASSOC INC
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HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP
SUITE 300 3220 TILLMAN DRIVEBENSALEMPA19020HOUSEKEEPING158431
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMisc (2 entries)

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MISCELLANEOUS90009930407$30,407
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Occupancy Occupancy

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Travel Travel

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetings

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Management And General3394ManagementAndGeneral
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Interest Interest

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Insurance Insurance

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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BAD DEBTS705947059400
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivable

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY10405BOY
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Buildings Equipment Basis22522185LandBuildingsEquipmentBasis
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY18384178BOY
EOY17493256EOY

Investments Pub Traded Securities InvestmentsPubTradedSecurities

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY3631766BOY
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotal

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY193327BOY
EOY96986EOY

Total Assets TotalAssets

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY27043197BOY
EOY26386035EOY

Accounts Payable Accrued Expenses AccountsPayableAccruedExpenses

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY624550BOY
EOY501497EOY

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenue

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY27657BOY
EOY16040EOY

Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities TaxExemptBondLiabilities

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY8600000BOY

Mort Notes Pybl Secured Invest Prop MortNotesPyblSecuredInvestProp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EOY7310000EOY

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilities

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY77526BOY
EOY231539EOY

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilities

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY9329733BOY
EOY8059076EOY
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Follow SFAS117XFollowSFAS117

Unrestricted Net Assets UnrestrictedNetAssets

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY15530592BOY
EOY15978860EOY

Temporarily Restricted Net Assets TemporarilyRestrictedNetAssets

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY514628BOY
EOY764092EOY

Permanently Restricted Net Assets PermanentlyRestrictedNetAssets

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY1668244BOY
EOY1584007EOY

Total Net Assets Fund Balances TotalNetAssetsFundBalances

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY17713464BOY
EOY18326959EOY

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY27043197BOY
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part XIXInfoInScheduleOPartXI
Reconcilation Revenue Expenses1052082ReconcilationRevenueExpenses
Reconcilation Other Changes-438587ReconcilationOtherChanges
Info In Schedule O Part XIIXInfoInScheduleOPartXII
Method Of Accounting AccrualXMethodOfAccountingAccrual
Accountant Compile Or Review0AccountantCompileOrReview
FS Audited1FSAudited
Audit Committee1AuditCommittee
Financial Statement SeparateXFinancialStatementSeparate
Federal Grant Audit Required0FederalGrantAuditRequired

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Hospital170b1 AiiiXHospital170b1Aiii

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Info ContributorInfo

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Contributor NumberRESTRICTEDContributorNumber

Contributor Name Business ContributorNameBusiness

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor Address US ContributorAddressUS

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Aggregate ContributionsRESTRICTEDAggregateContributions

Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Volunteers0Volunteers
Paid Staff Or Management0PaidStaffOrManagement
Media Advertisements0MediaAdvertisements
Mailings Members0MailingsMembers
Publications Or Broadcast0PublicationsOrBroadcast
Grants Other Organizations0GrantsOtherOrganizations
Direct Contact Legislators1DirectContactLegislators
Direct Contact Legislators$20,235DirectContactLegislatorsAmount
Rallies Demonstrations0RalliesDemonstrations
Other Activities0OtherActivities
Total Lobbying Expenditures IIB20235TotalLobbyingExpendituresIIB
Not Described In501c30NotDescribedIn501c3

Form990 Schedule C Part IV Form990ScheduleCPartIV

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
IdentifierEXPLANATION OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES:Identifier
Return ReferencePART II-B, LINE 1:ReturnReference
ExplanationFOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING 6/30/12 THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH SPENT $20,235 ON DIRECT CONTACT WITH LEGISLATORS, THEIR STAFF, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND LEGISLATIVE BODY.Explanation

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

Current Year CurrentYear

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Of Year Balance3631766BeginningOfYearBalance
Contributions880929Contributions
Investment Earnings Or Losses56996InvestmentEarningsOrLosses
Other Expenditures60708OtherExpenditures
End Of Year Balance4508983EndOfYearBalance

Current Year Minus1 Year CurrentYearMinus1Year

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Of Year Balance3407120BeginningOfYearBalance
Contributions15286Contributions
Investment Earnings Or Losses248045InvestmentEarningsOrLosses
Other Expenditures38685OtherExpenditures
End Of Year Balance3631766EndOfYearBalance

Current Year Minus2 Years CurrentYearMinus2Years

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Of Year Balance2833510BeginningOfYearBalance
Contributions455869Contributions
Investment Earnings Or Losses179179InvestmentEarningsOrLosses
Other Expenditures61438OtherExpenditures
End Of Year Balance3407120EndOfYearBalance

Current Year Minus3 Years CurrentYearMinus3Years

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Of Year Balance4405320BeginningOfYearBalance
Contributions507658Contributions
Investment Earnings Or Losses-378637InvestmentEarningsOrLosses
Other Expenditures1700831OtherExpenditures
End Of Year Balance2833510EndOfYearBalance
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Board Designated EOY Balance0.86000BoardDesignatedEOYBalance
Permanent Endowment EOY Balance0.14000PermanentEndowmentEOYBalance
Term Endowment EOY Balance0.00000TermEndowmentEOYBalance
Endowments Held By Unrelated Orgs0EndowmentsHeldByUnrelatedOrgs
Endowments Held By Related Orgs0EndowmentsHeldByRelatedOrgs

Land Land

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis1502935OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Book Value1502935BookValue

Buildings Buildings

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis19642187OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Depreciation4171310Depreciation
Book Value15470877BookValue

Equipment Equipment

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis1346232OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Depreciation849350Depreciation
Book Value496882BookValue

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildings

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis30831OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Depreciation8269Depreciation
Book Value22562BookValue
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Of Book Value Land Buildings17493256TotalOfBookValueLandBuildings

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilities

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescriptionINTEREST RATE SWAPDescription
Amount$231,539Amount
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Of Amounts231539TotalOfAmounts
Total Revenue10389530TotalRevenue
Total Expenses9337448TotalExpenses
Excess Or Deficit For Year1052082ExcessOrDeficitForYear
Net Unrealized GL On Investments4423NetUnrealizedGLOnInvestments
Other-$443,010OtherAmount
Total Adjustments-438587TotalAdjustments
Excess Or Deficit Per FS613495ExcessOrDeficitPerFS
Tot Revenue Etc Audited Fincl Stmt10033338TotRevenueEtcAuditedFinclStmt
Net Unrealized Gains Investments4423NetUnrealizedGainsInvestments
Other Revenues-443010OtherRevenues
Revenue Not Rptd F990-438587RevenueNotRptdF990
Revenue Subtotal10471925RevenueSubtotal
Other Revenues Not Included-82395OtherRevenuesNotIncluded
Revenue Not Rptd On Fin Stmt-82395RevenueNotRptdOnFinStmt
Total Revenue Per Form99010389530TotalRevenuePerForm990
Tot Expenses Etc Audited Fincl Stmt9419843TotExpensesEtcAuditedFinclStmt
Other Expenses Included82395OtherExpensesIncluded
Expenses Not Rptd F99082395ExpensesNotRptdF990
Expenses Subtotal9337448ExpensesSubtotal
Expenses Not Rptd On Fin Stmt0ExpensesNotRptdOnFinStmt
Total Expenses Per Form9909337448TotalExpensesPerForm990

Form990 Schedule D Part XIV Form990ScheduleDPartXIV (6 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED USE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS:PART V, LINE 4:THE CHILDREN'S HOME HAS ADOPTED INVESTMENT AND SPENDING POLICIES FOR ENDOWMENT ASSETS THAT ATTEMPTS TO PROVIDE A REASONABLE LEVEL OF FUNDING TO COVER OPERATIONAL SHORTFALLS WHILE SEEKING TO ENHANCE THE PURCHASING POWER OF THE CORPUS. UNDER THIS POLICY, AS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE ENDOWMENT ASSETS ARE INVESTED IN A MANNER THAT IS INTENDED TO PRODUCE RESULTS THAT EQUAL OR EXCEED RESULTS OF COMPARABLE MARKET INDICES. THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH TRANSFERS FUNDS FROM THE BOARD DESIGNATED ENDOWMENT FOR USE IN OPERATIONS ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS UPON BOARD APPROVAL. THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH BELIEVES THAT THIS SPENDING POLICY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE OBJECTIVES OF ITS INVESTMENT POLICY.
DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48:PART X:THE CHILDREN'S HOME ACCOUNTS FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES USING A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD OF MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT TO BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE APPROPRIATE TAXING AUTHORITY. MEASUREMENT OF THE TAX UNCERTAINTY OCCURS IF THE RECOGNITION THRESHOLD IS MET. MANAGEMENT DETERMINED THERE WERE NO TAX UNCERTAINTIES THAT MET THE RECOGNITION THRESHOLD IN 2012 AND 2011. THE CHILDREN'S HOME'S FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURNS ARE NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL TAXING AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE 2009.
PART XI, LINE 8 - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:VALUATION LOSS, BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN PERPETUAL TRUSTS -79,780. CHANGE IN UNREALIZED LOSS ON DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT -176,613. LOSS ON EARLY EXTINGUISHMENT OF DEBT -186,617. TOTAL TO SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 8: -443,010.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:CHANGE IN UNREALIZED LOSS ON DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT -176,613. VALUATION LOSS, BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN PERPETUAL TRUSTS -79,780. LOSS ON EARLY EXTINGUISHMENT OF DEBT -186,617.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSE -82,395.
PART XIII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSES 82,395.

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

Events Information EventsInformation

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Name Of Event1SHAKE YOUR BOOTIESNameOfEvent1
Gross Receipts Event1303472GrossReceiptsEvent1
Charitable Contributions Event1197119CharitableContributionsEvent1
Gross Revenue Event1106353GrossRevenueEvent1
Non Cash Prizes Event15000NonCashPrizesEvent1
Rent Facility Costs Event16889RentFacilityCostsEvent1
Food And Beverage Event149857FoodAndBeverageEvent1
Entertainment Event17000EntertainmentEvent1
Other Direct Expenses Event113649OtherDirectExpensesEvent1
Gross Receipts Total303472GrossReceiptsTotal
Charitable Contributions Total197119CharitableContributionsTotal
Gross Revenue Total Events106353GrossRevenueTotalEvents
Non Cash Prizes Total Events5000NonCashPrizesTotalEvents
Rent Facility Costs Total Events6889RentFacilityCostsTotalEvents
Food And Beverage Total Events49857FoodAndBeverageTotalEvents
Entertainment Total Events7000EntertainmentTotalEvents
Other Direct Expenses Total Events13649OtherDirectExpensesTotalEvents
Direct Expense Summary Events82395DirectExpenseSummaryEvents
Net Income Summary23958NetIncomeSummary

Schedule H IRS990ScheduleH

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Charity Care Policy1CharityCarePolicy
Written Policy1WrittenPolicy
FPG Reference Free Care1FPGReferenceFreeCare

Other Percentage OtherPercentage

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
OtherXOther
Free Other Percentage185.000000000000FreeOtherPercentage
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
FPG Reference Discounted Care1FPGReferenceDiscountedCare
Pcent350XPcent350
Free Disc Care Medically Indigent1FreeDiscCareMedicallyIndigent
Amounts Budgeted For Charity Care1AmountsBudgetedForCharityCare
Expenses Exceeded Budget1ExpensesExceededBudget
Unable To Provide Care0UnableToProvideCare
Annual Community Benefit Report1AnnualCommunityBenefitReport
Report Publically Available1ReportPublicallyAvailable

Charity Care At Cost CharityCareAtCost

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expense197568TotalCommunityBenefitExpense
Direct Offsetting Revenue83135DirectOffsettingRevenue
Net Community Benefit Expense114433NetCommunityBenefitExpense
Percent Of Total Expense0.01230PercentOfTotalExpense

Unreimbursed Medicaid UnreimbursedMedicaid

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expense4626804TotalCommunityBenefitExpense
Direct Offsetting Revenue4072175DirectOffsettingRevenue
Net Community Benefit Expense554629NetCommunityBenefitExpense
Percent Of Total Expense0.05990PercentOfTotalExpense

Total Charity Care TotalCharityCare

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expense4824372TotalCommunityBenefitExpense
Direct Offsetting Revenue4155310DirectOffsettingRevenue
Net Community Benefit Expense669062NetCommunityBenefitExpense
Percent Of Total Expense0.07220PercentOfTotalExpense

Community Health Services CommunityHealthServices

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expense354221TotalCommunityBenefitExpense
Net Community Benefit Expense354221NetCommunityBenefitExpense
Percent Of Total Expense0.03820PercentOfTotalExpense

Total Other Benefits TotalOtherBenefits

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Net Community Benefit Expense354221NetCommunityBenefitExpense
Percent Of Total Expense0.03820PercentOfTotalExpense

Total Community Benefits TotalCommunityBenefits

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expense5178593TotalCommunityBenefitExpense
Direct Offsetting Revenue4155310DirectOffsettingRevenue
Net Community Benefit Expense1023283NetCommunityBenefitExpense
Percent Of Total Expense0.11040PercentOfTotalExpense
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Bad Debt Expense Reported1BadDebtExpenseReported
Bad Debt Expense$70,594BadDebtExpenseAmount
Written Debt Collection Policy0WrittenDebtCollectionPolicy
Number Of Hospital Facilities1NumberOfHospitalFacilities

Form990 Schedule H Part V Section A Form990ScheduleHPartVSectionA

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Form990 Schedule H Part V Section B Form990ScheduleHPartVSectionB

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Form990 Schedule H Part VI Form990ScheduleHPartVI (8 entries)

ExplanationExplanationIdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReference
PART I, LINE 7, COLUMN (F): THE BAD DEBT EXPENSE INCLUDED ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 25, COLUMN (A), BUT SUBTRACTED FOR PURPOSES OF CALCULATING THE PERCENTAGE IN THIS COLUMN IS $ 70594.
PART III, LINE 4: FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012, THE CHILDREN'S HOME DETERMINED THE AMOUNT OF BAD DEBT TO BE IMMATERIAL. THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DO NOT INCLUDE A FOOTNOTE ADDRESSING BAD DEBT EXPENSE.
PART III, LINE 9B: AS A MATTER OF PRACTICE, BECAUSE BAD DEBT EXPENSE IS DEEMED NOT MATERIAL, NO FORMAL DEBT COLLECTION POLICY HAS YET BEEN ADOPTED. THE CHILDREN'S HOME IS IN THE PROCESS OF DRAFTING AND ADOPTING A DEBT COLLECTION POLICY.
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 18C: SHOULD A PERSON APPROACH ANY OF THE ENTRANCES TO THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH AND STATE THEY ARE IN NEED OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE OR APPEAR TO BE IN NEED OF EMERGENCY CARE THE FOLLOWING STEPS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED:(1) RECEPTIONIST/SECURITY WILL INFORM THE SENIOR CLINICAL STAFF PERSON IN THE HOSPITAL AND CHILD'S WAY IMMEDIATELY REQUESTING THEY REPORT TO THE FIRST FLOOR LOBBY. -HOSPITAL IN ORDER OF NOTIFICATION: CRNP, CHARGE NURSE -CHILD'S WAY IN ORDER OF NOTIFICATION: CLINICAL DIRECTOR, CHARGE NURSE(2) RECEPTIONIST/SECURITY WILL THEN NOTIFY THE CLINICAL DIRECTOR OR CEO.(3) IF POSSIBLE THE PERSON SHOULD BE RELOCATED TO A PRIVATE LOCATION SUCH AS THE FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM.(4) THE CLINICAL PERSON(S) WILL ASSESS THE SITUATION, OFFER FIRST AID IF APPROPRIATE AND/OR CALL 911 IF DETERMINED TO BE NECESSARYTHE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH
PART VI, LINE 2: THE PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (PPACA) EFFECTIVE MARCH 23, 2010 AND THE HEALTH CARE EDUCATION AFFORDABILITY RECONCILIATION ACT OF 2010, SIGNED INTO LAW ON MARCH 30, 2010 (COLLECTIVELY "HEALTH CARE REFORM"), AMONG OTHER THINGS, INITIALLY DEFINED CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR TAX-EXEMPT HOSPITALS, INCLUDING MEETING A COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENT. THIS REQUIREMENT WAS FURTHER CLARIFIED IN AN IRS NOTICES ISSUED IN JULY 2011 WHICH GENERALLY REQUIRES DISCLOSING THE HOSPITAL'S STRATEGY FOR MEETING THE COMMUNITY'S NEEDS FOR HEALTH SERVICES ON ITS FORM 990. ACCORDING TO THE ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT, A COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT HELPS AN ORGANIZATION TO: -REVIEW THE COMMUNITY'S HEALTH STATUS AND UNMET NEEDS; -COLLECT INFORMATION TO TARGET COMMUNITY BENEFIT AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS;-MEET THE REQUIREMENTS MANDATED BY THE PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOSPITALS; AND-CREATE OR STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIPS AMONG COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS WITH SHARED ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THE POPULATION'S HEALTH. AN UNDERLYING PRINCIPLE OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES IS THAT HOSPITALS AND HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS USE THEIR RESOURCES FOR PROGRAMS THAT BEST ADDRESS IDENTIFIED NEEDS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) IS BOTH THE ACTIVITY AND THE PRODUCT GARNERED FROM IDENTIFYING AND PRIORITIZING A LOCAL COMMUNITY'S UNMET HEALTH NEEDS. THE PROCESS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THE COLLECTION OF DATA AND THE ANALYSIS OF THE DATA, INCLUDING ENGAGING COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS. THE PROCESS IS CRITICAL TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF STRATEGIES AND ACTION PLANS TO ADDRESS THE PRIORITIZED NEEDS. IF DONE WELL, THE PROCESS CAN ALSO OPEN THE DOOR TO SIGNIFICANT OPPORTUNITIES. THE CHILDREN'S HOME HAS ASSESSED THE NEEDS OF THEIR COMMUNITY AS AN ORGANIZATION FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS YEAR. A COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT WAS STARTED IN JANUARY OF 2013 BY EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT. OUR ORGANIZATION UTILIZED PARENTE BEARD FOR GUIDANCE IN COMPLETING OUR CHNA FOR THIS YEAR.STEPS IN OUR CHNA PROCESSTHE STEPS IN OUR STRATEGIC PLAN WERE AS FOLLOWS:1.ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY NEEDS COMMITTEE' CONSULTANTS, STAFF/BOARD LEADERS, CLINICIANS, 2.REVIEW THE CHNA STRATEGIC PLAN WITH THE COMMITTEE AND REVISE THE SCOPE OF WORK, PROJECT PLAN, TIMELINE AND RESPONSIBILITIES3.DEFINE 'COMMUNITY' FOR PURPOSES OF THE CHNA4.OBTAIN COMMUNITY INPUT ON WHAT THE NEEDS ARE OF THE COMMUNITY5.BRAINSTORM AND PRIORITIZE THE COMMUNITY NEEDS THAT FIT WITH OUR MISSION6.ESTABLISH INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS THAT WILL MEET THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY7.APPROVE INITIATIVES AND DEVELOP IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY TO ADDRESS NEEDS8.ADOPT IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY OF INITIATIVE 9.IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS BY JUNE 30, 2013 AND TRACK THE PROGRESS10.MAKE INFORMATION READILY AVAILABLE TO ORGANIZATION AND COMMUNITY.11.ESTABLISH COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY12.DETERMINE HOW BEST TO PRESENT NEEDS AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY THROUGH FORM 990 REPORTING.GOALSTHE GOALS OF OUR CHNA WERE TO:-UNDERSTAND OUR COMMUNITIES' HEALTH CARE NEEDS.-DEVELOP ROADMAP TO DIRECT RESOURCES WHERE SERVICES ARE MOST NEEDED AND IMPACT IS MOST BENEFICIAL.-COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS WHERE TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT.-IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITIES - ACHIEVE MEASURABLE RESULTSCOMMUNITY NEEDS COMMITTEEPURPOSETHE COMMITTEE SHALL ASSIST IN DEVELOPING POLICIES FOR IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF COMMUNITIES SERVED. IT WILL ENSURE THAT A DIALOGUE IS INITIATED AND MAINTAINED WITH APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS, AND WILL PLAY A KEY ROLE IN MEETING FEDERALLY-MANDATED REQUIREMENTS FOR A COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTOUR COMMITTEE IS COMPOSED OF:-PAMELA SCHANWALD, CEO AND PRESIDENT OF THE CHILDREN'S HOME-ERIN COLVIN, CLINICAL DIRECTOR OF THE CHILDREN'S HOME-KIM PHILLIPS, DIRECTOR, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF THE CHILDREN' HOME-RENEE WILSON, EARLY INTERVENTIONIST FROM PITTSBURGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS-GWYNN WARDWELL, BOARD MEMBER-THERESA HECK, BOARD MEMBER-BEN MILLER, MD, PHYSICIAN AT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF UPMC-GAIL WOOMER, RN, FACULTY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH -LIANA VERZELLA, ADMINISTRATIVE RESIDENT AT THE CHILDREN'S HOME* THE COMMITTEE WAS REQUIRED TO MEET AT LEAST 2 TIMESPRIORITIZING HEALTH NEEDSWHEN PRIORITIZING AND DECIDING UPON THE COMMUNITY'S NEEDS, THE COMMITTEE FOLLOWED THESE QUESTIONS:-HOW IMPORTANT IS THE PROBLEM TO OUR COMMUNITY?-WHAT IS THE LIKELIHOOD OF BEING ABLE TO MAKE A MEASURABLE IMPACT ON THE PROBLEM?-DOES THE HOSPITAL HAVE THE ABILITY TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM?DELIVERABLESTHE COMMUNITY NEEDS COMMITTEE OF THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH HELD IT'S FIRST MEETING ON FEBRUARY 8, 2013. THE COMMITTEE DISCUSSED THE CHNA AND THE REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE MET BY JUNE 30,2013. AFTER REVIEWING THE STRATEGIC PLAN, THE COMMITTEE BRAINSTORMED ON WHICH COMMUNITY NEEDS WERE A PRIORITY AND HOW OUR ORGANIZATION COULD BEST MEET THOSE NEEDS. THE COMMITTEE DECIDED THAT THE SAFETY AND EDUCATION OF PATIENTS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THE NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES WAS A TOP PRIORITY. BASED ON THE GUIDANCE AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS, WHO REPRESENT THE COMMUNITY IN A VARIETY OF WAYS, IT WAS DECIDED ON UNANIMOUSLY TO IMPLEMENT TWO NEW PROGRAMS AT THE CHILDREN'S HOME. STEMMING FROM NUMEROUS REQUESTS AND QUESTIONS BY PATIENT FAMILIES, THE COMMITTEE SUGGESTED COLLABORATING WITH ANIMAL FRIENDS OF PITTSBURGH AND HOLDING A PET SAFETY COURSE FOR FAMILIES BRINGING NEW INFANTS HOME. USING AN ALREADY ESTABLISHED PROGRAM, BABY READY PETS, THE CHILDREN'S HOME WAS ABLE TO EASILY CREATE AN IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY IN THE ORGANIZATION. BECAUSE OF THE ONGOING NEED TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON SAFETY OF THEIR FAMILIES, THIS PROGRAM DOES NOT ONLY BENEFIT PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, BUT ALL FAMILIES IN THE AREA AS WELL. USING THE EXPERTISE AND BACKGROUND OF THE COMMITTEE, IT WAS AGREED UPON THAT A MUCH NEEDED PROGRAM WOULD BE A FIRST AID CLASS. FOLLOWING THE MISSION OF THE CHILDREN'S HOME, IT WAS DECIDED THAT THE ORGANIZATION WOULD IMPLEMENT AN INITIATIVE EDUCATING FAMILIES ON THE SAFETY AND WELL BEING OF THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH A PEDIATRIC FIRST AID CLASS. BABY READY PETS PROGRAMBY COLLABORATING WITH ANIMAL FRIENDS, A NO-KILL SHELTER IN PITTSBURGH, THE CHILDREN'S HOME IS ABLE TO OFFER THIS FREE PROGRAM TO FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS IN THE COMMUNITY. BABY READY PETS, A PROGRAM BASED ON A SEMINAR BY THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES, IS A TWO-HOUR CLASS THAT HELPS PREPARE A FAMILY PET FOR A NEW ADDITIONS TO THE HOME. RON AND MARY PAPIK, VOLUNTEERS AT THE SHELTER AND INSTRUCTORS, OFFERED TO PROVIDE THE CLASS AT NO CHARGE TO THE CHILDREN'S HOME AND FREE OF CHARGE TO PARTICIPANTS. BECAUSE OF THE MEDICALLY FRAGILE POPULATION OF THE CHILDREN'S HOME, THE CLASS WILL BE ALTERED TO ACCOMMODATE THESE TYPE OF PATIENTS, AS WELL AS INCLUDE THE ORIGINAL INFORMATION FROM THE CLASS. BY THE END OF THE CLASS, PARTICIPANTS WILL KNOW HOW TO TRAIN THEIR PETS IN A VARIETY OF CONCEPTS, SO THAT THEY CAN SAFELY BRING THEIR NEW INFANT HOME. OUR FIRST CLASS WILL BE HELD AT THE CHILDREN'S HOME ON APRIL 25TH .PEDIATRIC FIRST AID CLASSESA SERIES OF PEDIATRIC FIRST AID CLASSES WILL BE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE BY THE CHILDREN'S HOME. THE CLASS WILL EDUCATE A CAREGIVER ON THE BASICS OF FIRST AID AND WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION DEALING WITH AN INFANT OR CHILD. COMMITTEE MEMBER, GAIL WOOMER RN, IS CERTIFIED IN TEACHING THE COURSE BASED ON PEDFACTS TRAINING. THE TWO-HOUR INTERACTIVE COURSE WILL PROVIDE ANY CAREGIVER WITH ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING ON FIRST AID. THE CLASS WILL INCLUDE HAND OUT MATERIALS, SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION, AND A FIRST AID KIT FOR EACH PARTICIPANT. OUR FIRST CLASS WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 5TH AND WILL BE OPEN TO ALL PATIENT FAMILIES, CARETAKERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS.ONGOING ASSESSMENT THE MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CHILDREN'S HOME WILL BE ADVERTISING FOR THESE PROGRAMS THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA, THROUGHOUT THE ORGANIZATION, IN A COMMUNITY BULLETIN, LOCAL BUSINESSES, AND MARKETING TO THE NEIGHBORING HOSPITALS, THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PITTSBURGH OF UPMC, WEST PENN ALLEGHENY HOSPITAL, AND MAGEE WOMENS HOSPITAL OF UPMC. THE COMMITTEE WILL MEET IN JUNE TO ASSESS THE PROGRESS OF THE PROGRAMS AND EVALUATE HOW WELL THEY ARE MEETING THE COMMUNITIES' NEEDS.
PART VI, LINE 3: THE CHILDREN'S HOME'S SOCIAL WORKER MEETS WITH EVERY PARENT OR GUARDIAN FOR EACH PATIENT ADMITTED INTO THE FACILITY. DURING THE MEETING, THE SOCIAL WORKER WILL ASSESS THE NEED FOR ASSISTANCE AND DISCUSS APPROPRIATE OPTIONS.
PART VI, LINE 4: THE CHILDREN'S HOME OPERATES A 24-BED, FREE-STANDING PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY HOSPITAL WITH THREE SPECIALIZED UNITS THAT PROVIDE CONTINUED ACUTE CARE FOR INFANTS AND CHILDREN TRANSITIONING FROM HOSPITAL TO HOME. THE CHILDREN'S HOME SERVES PATIENTS MAINLY FROM THE TRI-STATE AREA. HOWEVER, SINCE A LARGE PORTION OF ADMISSIONS COME FROM THE LOCAL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA SERVED HAS WIDENED TO INCLUDE SEVERAL STATES - NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, SOUTH DAKOTA, MICHIGAN, KENTUCKY, AND TEXAS.
PAREPORTS FILED WITH STATESPART VI, LINE 7

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

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Form990 Schedule J Part II Form990ScheduleJPartII

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Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM

Clothing And Household Goods ClothingAndHouseholdGoods

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Securities Publicly Traded SecuritiesPubliclyTraded

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Drugs And Medical Supplies DrugsAndMedicalSupplies

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Form990 Schedule M Part II Form990ScheduleMPartII

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IdentifierTHIRD PARTY USE:Identifier
Return ReferencePART I, LINE 32B:ReturnReference
ExplanationTHE ORGANIZATION USES AN UNRELATED THIRD-PARTY BROKERAGE FIRM TO SELL PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES. ALL OTHER NONCASH CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED FROM FUNDRAISING EVENTS ARE USED TO CARRY OUT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT MISSION.Explanation

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (7 entries)

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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1THE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF NOT LESS THAT 4 MEMBERS AND NOT MORE THAT 10 MEMBERS. THE VICE PRESIDENT SHALL PRESIDE OVER THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, THAT CONSISTS OF THE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, TREASURER, IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT AND OTHERS OF WHOM HAVE EXPERTISE IN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: LEGAL, FINANCIAL, HEALTHCARE, AND PR/DEVELOPMENT. THE CEO IS AN EX-OFFICIO MEMBER WITHOUT VOTING RIGHTS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE THE POWER TO TRANSACT ALL REGULAR BUSINESS OF THE CORPORATION DURING THE PERIOD BETWEEN THE MEETING OF THE FULL BOARD, PROVIDED SUCH ACTION SHALL NOT CONFLICT WITH THE POLICIES AND RESOLUTIONS OF THE BOARD. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ACTIONS SHALL BE REPORTED FULLY TO THE BOARD AT THE BOARD'S NEXT MEETING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11THE FORM 990 WILL BE REVEIWED BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRIOR TO FILING A COMPLETE COPY OF THE RETURN WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CEACH DIRECTOR AND OFFICER MUST PREPARE AND EXECUTE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT DISCLOSING THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF ANY OTHER HEALTHCARE FACILITY, PARTNERSHIPS, ASSOCIATIONS OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS OF WHICH THE DIRECTOR OR OFFICER IS A DIRECTOR, OFFICER, EMPLOYEE, MEMBER OR IN WHICH SUCH DIRECTOR OR OFFICER HAS A PERSONAL FINANCIAL OR PERSONAL OTHER INTEREST. SUCH CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS SHALL BE PRESENTED ANNUALLY TO THE CORPORATION AT LEAST THIRTY DAYS PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF THE CORPORATION'S FISCAL YEAR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15ATHE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S COMPENSTION PACKAGE IS DISCUSSED DURING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS AT APPROPRIATE BOARD MEETINGS. COMPENSATION PACKAGES ARE APPROVED BY AN INDEPENDENT BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 4,423. VALUATION LOSS, BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN PERPETUAL TRUSTS -79,780. CHANGE IN UNREALIZED LOSS ON DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT -176,613. LOSS ON EARLY EXTINGUISHMENT OF DEBT -186,617. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: -438,587.CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2CTHE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH HAS A COMMITTEE THAT OVERSEAS THE AUDIT & THE AUDITOR SELECTION PROCESS, THIS PROCEDURE HAS NOT CHANGED FROM YEAR TO YEAR.COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT & CPA SELECTION