2011-05-03T10:05:13-05:00 2010-09-30 DOPKINS & COMPANY LLP 200 INTERNATIONAL DR BUFFALO NY 142215794 990 2009-10-01 222916451 CHILD CARE COALITION OF THE NIAGARA FRONTIER INC CHIL 7168776666 1000 HERTEL AVENUE BUFFALO NY 14216 david wawrzynek 7168776666 2011-03-22 1 james sciarrino 7166348800 X 2009 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z susan block 1000 HERTEL BUFFALO NY 14216 3777587 0 X www.wnychildren.org X 1987 NY TO SUPPORT FAMILIES, PROVIDERS AND THE COMMUNITY BY ADVANCING AND DEVELOPING QUALITY, ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION FOR ALL CHILDREN. 11 11 38 0 0 0 3210959 3651925 112676 120305 1684 1475 1290 3882 3326609 3777587 0 0 1154442 1365753 0 0 2135192 2173225 3289634 3538978 36975 238609 1305340 1552622 218871 227544 1086469 1325078 THE CHILD CARE RESOUCRE NETWORK (CCRN) IS A MEMBER OF A STATE AND NATIONAL SYSTEM OF CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL AGENCIES. WE PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, PROVIDERS OF EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS IN BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY. THE STAFF MEMBERS OF THE CHILD CARE RESOURCE NETWORK ARE PROFESSIONALS IN THE FIELDS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE, SPECIAL EDUCATION, HUMAN SERVICES, COMMUNICATION, AND BUSINESS. 1 0 1791420 1788306 CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP):THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM IS A FEDERALLY FUNDED ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM THAT WAS FIRST ESTABLISHED BY CONGRESS IN 1968 TO HELP ENSURE CHILDREN RECEIVE NUTRITIOUS WELL BALANCED MEALS WHILE IN CHILD CARE. THE RESOURCE NETWORK'S CACFP PROVIDES REIMBURSEMENT FOR QUALITY MEALS AND SNACKS SERVED TO CHILDREN IN FAMILY, GROUP FAMILY AND LEGALLY EXEMPT DAY CARE HOMES. ADULT DAY CARE CENTERS, OUTSIDE-SCHOOL-HOURS PROGRAMS, AND HOMELESS SHELTERS ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIAPTE IN THE CACFP THROUGH OTHER SPONSORING AGENCIES. 897899 1275470 CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL:THE REFERRAL DEPERATMENT OF THE CHILD CARE RESOURCE NETWORK WORKS WITH PARENTS/GUARDIANS TO FIND CHILD CARE. THE STANDARD SEARCH INCLUDES A LIST OF PROVIDERS (NAME, ADDRESS, AND PHONE NUMBER) WHO MEET THE SPECIFIC CHILD CARE NEEDS OF THE FAMILY. THIS STANDARD SEARCH IS COMPLETED AND SENT FREE OF CHARGE. AN ENHANCED SEARCH INCLUDES THE STANDARD SEARCH PLUS CONFIRMED VACANCIES FOR UP TO THREE PROVIDERS. THE FEE FOR THE ENHANCED SEARCH IS $75.00. 284717 494831 DAY CARE REGISTRATION:The Child Care Registration Department contracts with the NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) to monitor and regulate family child care and school age child care programs in Erie County. This includes processing new and renewal applications, inspecting programs for compliance with NYS OCFS day care regulations, overseeing corrective action plans and providing technical assistance to potential and existing family and school age child care providers. 85571 185434 EDUCATION AND TRAINING:TRAINING IS FUNDAMENTAL TO PROVIDING QUALITY CARE FOR CHILDREN. THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF THE CHILD CARE RESOURCE NETWORK OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF CLASSES, SEMINARS, AND CONFERENCES ON TOPICS RELEVANT TO CHILD CARE AND EARLY EDUCATION. ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION IN THESE EDUCATION PROGRAMS COUNT TOWARDS THE HOURS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN PROVIDER CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE. THROUGH TRAINING, PERSONNEL WHO WORK WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES CAN CONTINUE TO INCREASE THEIR SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND UNDERSTANDING OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.PROVIDER MANDATES:POTENTIAL AND EXISITING EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS CAN RECEIVE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING AND FINGERPRINTING SERVICES FROM THE CHILD CARE RESOURCE NETWORK. 85571 185434 3059607 1 1 0 0 0 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 5 0 38 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 NY X MS DIANE NOWICKI 7168776666 1000 HERTEL AVENUE BUFFALO NY 14221 X marcia brogan 2.00 X 0 0 0 mary jo hunt 2.00 X 0 0 0 brian kantz 2.00 X 0 0 0 bridget franz 2.00 X 0 0 0 matthew hilton 2.00 X 0 0 0 lisa french 2.00 X 0 0 0 jamie smith 2.00 X 0 0 0 david wawrzynek 2.00 X 0 0 0 judith shanley 2.00 X 0 0 0 gregg moore 2.00 X 0 0 0 patricia christian 2.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18275 3633650 3651925 PROVIDER FEES 611710 66934 66934 CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSO 611710 43457 43457 MEMBERSHIP DUES 561000 9914 9914 120305 1475 1475 miscellaneous income 611710 3882 3882 3882 3777587 124187 0 1475 1165943 910752 255191 115446 115129 317 84364 84364 30541 14230 16311 1869 1869 16000 12100 3900 1759 980 779 19909 15789 4120 129132 108404 20728 183400 142880 40520 19252 17994 1258 16171 12750 3421 9204 7291 1913 CACFP Pass-through gran 1511893 1511893 supplies 64577 55895 8682 STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND C 23399 21960 1439 Health and safety pass- 20729 20729 Repairs and Maintenance 19580 14971 4609 105810 75860 29950 3538978 3059607 479371 0 200 200 655343 770370 562348 665429 33216 29209 31743 30498 260051 203135 22490 56916 1305340 1552622 91513 112784 127358 114760 218871 227544 X 1086469 1325078 1086469 1325078 1305340 1552622 X 0 1 1 X 1 1 X 2937615 3105743 3331983 3210959 3651925 16238225 2937615 3105743 3331983 3210959 3651925 16238225 16238225 8014 7498 3083 1629 1475 21699 6365 1345 3882 11592 16271516 163977 0.99800 0.98430 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 260051 203135 56916 56916 3777587 3538978 238609 0 238609 3777587 0 3777587 0 3777587 3538978 0 3538978 0 3538978 Form 990, Part III, line 2 New Program Services DAY CARE REGISTRATION: The Child Care Registration Department contracts with the NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) to monitor and regulate family child care and school age child care programs in Erie County. This includes processing new and renewal applications, inspecting programs for compliance with NYS OCFS day care regulations, overseeing corrective action plans and providing technical assistance to potential and existing family and school age child care providers. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 A DRAFT COPY OF THE 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL. ONCE APPROVED, CHANGES ARE MADE AND A FINAL COPY OF THE 990 IS SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD AND KEY PERSONNEL FOR FINAL APPROVAL,SIGNing, and mailing to the internal revenue service. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Each officer, director, trustee and key employee shall annually sign a Conflict of Interest Information Form which affirms such person: a. has received a copy of the conflict of interest policy, b. Has read and understands the policy, c. Has agreed to comply with the policy, and d. Understands the CCRN is not-for-profit and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. Procedures 1. Duty to Disclose In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the Board of Directors. Further, any member of the CCRN with knowledge must notify the Board of Directors of any suspected conflict of interest. 2. Determining Whether a Conflict of Interest Exists After disclosure of the interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he or she shall leave the Board of Directors meeting while the determination of the possible conflict of interest is voted upon. The remaining Board members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. The interested person shall not be counted in determining whether a quorum is present to enable the Board of Directors to act. 3. Procedures for Addressing the Conflict of Interest a. An interested person may make a presentation at the Board of Directors meeting, but after the presentation, he or she shall leave the meeting during the vote on the transaction or arrangement involving the possible conflict of interest. b. The chairperson of the Board of Directors shall, if appropriate, appoint a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement. c. After exercising due diligence, the Board of Directors shall determine whether the transaction or arrangement is fair and reasonable to the CCRN at the time the transaction or arrangement is authorized. d. The Board of Directors shall determine by a majority vote of disinterested members whether the transaction or arrangement is fair and reasonable to CCRN at the time it is authorized. In conformity with the above determination it shall make its decision as to whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement. 4. Violations of the Conflicts of Interest Policy a. If, after making further investigation as warranted by the circumstances, the Board of Directors determines a person has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The Executive Compensation Committee is comprised of the current members of the Operations Committee. This committee may choose to include, at their discretion, other members of these Boards and/or individuals from outside the organization to provide expertise when necessary. The purpose of this committee is to: Approve the annual performance standards of the Executive Director. Determine appropriate performance measures and establish criteria for any incentive-based compensation. Conduct the annual performance appraisal for the Executive Director. Determine the total compensation package for the Executive Director. Annually review, and approve any change to, the total compensation of the Executive Director. Assist the Board and senior management in succession planning for the position of the Executive Director. Determining Reasonable Compensation Before any change to the compensation of the Executive Director the Executive Compensation Committee must determine that it is reasonable and that excess benefit transactions have not occurred. To do this, the Executive Committee will obtain comparable data. Non-profits of similar size and scope within the Buffalo Niagara region will be used as a basis for comparison, along with any other relevant data. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 A WRITTEN COPY OF THE 990 CAN BE REQUESTED AT THE CHILD CARE RESOURCE NETWORK'S OFFICE DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AT: 1000 HERTLE AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY 14126 form 990; part xi; line 2c the process has not changed from the prior year.