2023-11-16T09:35:30-08:00 2022-12-31 823870474 GILMORE & ASSOCIATES LLP 411 BOREL AVENUE SUITE 501 SAN MATEO CA 94402 990 2022-01-01 953857511 CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES CALI 9164492273 2201 K STREET SACRAMENTO CA 95816 CHRISTINE STONER-MERTZ CEO 2023-11-16 true CHRISTINE STONER-MERTZ 999009999 true Caprice K Wummer CPA P00443536 6504326110 X 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z CHRISTINE STONER-MERTZ 2201 K STREET SACRAMENTO CA 95816 2320638 false X WWW.CACFS.ORG X 1982 CA THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND EXECUTIVE SUPPORT, PROMOTE, CHAMPION, AND LEAD OUR MEMBER AGENCIES IN PROVIDING SERVICES OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY THAT DEMONSTRABLY IMPROVE THE LIVES OF VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. 21 21 36 0 1786611 1787880 14625 356112 151072 56368 5082 3234 1957390 2203594 0 0 1286309 1158732 0 7726 490681 1045350 1776990 2204082 180400 -488 2059508 1639753 455573 320790 1603935 1318963 PROMOTING THE HEALTH, WELL-BEING AND SAFETY OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN CALIFORNIA AS A COLLECITVE VOICE IMPACTING POLICY AND BEST PRACTICES TO STRENGTHEN THE SYSTEMS THAT SERVE THEM. false false 982486 ADVOCACY -THE CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE IS A PASSIONATE REPRESENTATIVE FOR CALIFORNIAS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FACING VULNERABLE CIRCUMSTANCES. MORE THAN 160 CHIEF EXECUTIVES OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE CALIFORNIAS MOST VULNERABLE POPULATIONS TRUST THE CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE TO PROVIDE LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ADVOCACY TO THE GOVERNOR AND THE LEGISLATURE, AS WELL AS A HOST OF STATE DEPARTMENTS INCLUDING: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, FINANCE, HEALTHCARE SERVICES, SOCIAL SERVICES, AND EDUCATION. MEMBER AGENCIES RELY ON THE CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE TO:UNITE AN ENGAGED, EXPERT NETWORK OF CALIFORNIAS LEADING NONPROFIT CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AGENCIES.PROVIDE TRUSTED LEADERSHIP TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT ADDRESS THE MOST VULNERABLE CIRCUMSTANCES FACING THE STATES POPULATIONS.DELIVER TRUSTHWORTHY RESOURCES, POLICY-AREA EXPERTISE, REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE AND SOUGHT-AFTER GUIDANCE.REPRESENT A COLLECTIVE VOICE IN PURSUING AN AGGRESSIVE AGENDA OF ADVOCACY TO BRING CHANGE.ACT AS A GLAVANIZING FORCE IN UNITING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVING AGENCIES.FULFILL A COMMITMENT TO ACCREDITATION, HIGH STANDARDS, BEST PRACTICES, SUCCESFUL CLIENT OUTCOMES AND HIGH-QUALITY CONTINUING EDUCATION.RECOGNIZE INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES.SPONSORED LEGISLATION -AB 366 (RUBIO) - This bill will prohibit the physical capacity of a resource family home from being the sole reason to deny placement of a sibling group if each child has an age-appropriate place to sleep and there are no safety risks.AB 1686 (Bryan) - This bill will require the county child welfare department, in making a determination to refer a case to the local child support agency for child support services, to presume that the payment of support by the parent is likely to pose a barrier to the proposed reunification. This change would be required to be in effect on or before October 1, 2023.AB 1735 (Bryan) - This bill will provide that a child in foster care, who speaks a primary language other than English, has the right to receive a copy of their rights in their primary language. Furthermore, this bill would require that the childs court report, case plan, and transition to independent living plan be provided in their primary language.AB 2159 (Bryan) - This bill will prohibit the denial of reunification services for parents and guardians who are in custody before conviction.AB 2317 (Ramos) - This bill will add the Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) in state statute for the purpose of establishing childrens crisis residential treatment programs. This measure will require that regulations and guidance align with federal Medicaid provisions to maximize federal financing for this new program.AB 2417 (Ting) - This bill will require county ombudspersons, who are required to investigate or refer complaints brought up by or on behalf of justice-involved youth of harmful conditions or practices, to notify the complainant in writing of the intention to investigate or refer the complaint. Furthermore, this bill would require the ombuds- man to provide written notice of the final outcome to the complainant.AB 2598 (Weber) - This bill will require the California Department of Education to develop evidence-based best practices for restorative justice practice implementation on a school campus and make these resources available on the department website. This policy would be required to be in place on or before June 1, 2024.AB 2697 (Aguiar-Curry) - This bill will require Medi-Cal managed care plans to engage in outreach and education efforts to inform enrollees of the community health worker benefit and a list of providers authorized to refer an enrollee to services.SB 354 (Skinner) - This bill will authorize a court to order placement of a child removed from their parent or guardian with a relative, regardless of criminal exemption or resource family approval, if found the placement does not pose a health or safety risk to the child.MEDIA -In 2022, the CA Alliance staff actively promoted our members exceptional work through various media outlets. This concerted effort served two key purposes: aiding our policy endeavors and shedding light on the remarkable achievements of our members. By strategically placing positive news stories, we effectively showcased not only the impactful legislation and policies we sponsored but also the remarkable contributions made by our members. We take immense pride in the compilation of articles that have successfully been placed in the media. These articles are a testament to the hard work and commitment exhibited by both our staff and the collective efforts of our organization. 322062 356112 MEMBER SERVICES, TRAINING & CONFERENCESWHEN AN AGENCY JOINS THE CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES, IT JOINS A FAMILY OF OUTSTANDING ORGANIZATIONS THAT CAN BE COUNTED ON FOR SUPPORT, ADVICE, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. MEMBER AGENCIES RECEIVE ALL THE FOLLOWING SERVICES AND BENEFITS:COVID19 RELATED ACTIVITIES DEVELOPED LOCAL ADVOCACY TALKING POINTS TO ADDRESS BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE DEPARTMENTS ON RATE ADJUSTMENTS DUE TO THE IMPACT OF THE COVID19 (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH) CONTINUED MEMBER FORUMS TO ADDRESS IMMEDIATE MEMBER CONCERNS INCLUDING HR, CFO, CEO, CLINICAL DIRECTORS, AND NURSING FORUMS AND BROUGHT IN EXPERTS TO ADDRESS MEMBER QUESTIONS (MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT) CONTINUED COVID-RELATED COMMUNICATIONS TO PROVIDE TIME-URGENT INFORMATION TO MEMBERS ON GOVERNMENT FUNDING, TELEHEALTH, PPE, AND OTHER CRITICAL ISSUES TO ASSIST IN MEMBER SUSTAINABILITY (MEMBER SUPPORT) ADVOCATED FOR COVID-SPECIFIC FUNDING FOR FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS (PREVENTION) CONTINUED WEBINARS AND TRAINING RELATED TO TELEHEALTH, FAMILY AND YOUTH ENGAGEMENT AND OTHER MEMBER-REQUESTED TOPICS RELATED TO THE PANDEMIC (MEMBER SUPPORT) ADDITIONAL MEMBER SUPPORTPROVIDED SUPPORT TO ALLIANCE MEMBERS NEEDING CLARIFICATION ABOUT LICENSING OR OPERATIONAL ISSUES OR REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CALLS WITH CDSS AND COUNTIES (STRTP)MONTHLY AND BI-WEEKLY COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR ALL PROGRAM COMMITTEESTHE CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING A HIGHLY SKILLED AND APPROPRIATELY COMPENSATED WORKFORCE OF PROFESSIONALS. THE ALLIANCE PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF TRAINING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES SPECIFICALLY GEARED TO IMPROVING THE SKILLS OF DIRECT CARE STAFF, CLINICIANS, AND ADMINISTRATORS WORKING IN CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES. EACH YEAR THE CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE HOLDS TWO MEMBERSHIP CONFERENCES FOR EXECUTIVES AND SENIOR MANAGERS INCORPORATING PLENARIES AND WORKSHOPS ON A WIDE VARIETY OF TIMELY AND IMPORTANT TOPICS. OFTEN THE LIST OF SPEAKERS INCLUDES MEMBERS OF THE STATE LEGISLATURE, HIGH-RANKING INDIVIDUALS FROM WITHIN THE STATE ADMINISTRATION, COUNTY WELFARE, MENTAL HEALTH AGENCIES, AND JUVENILE PROBATION AGENCIES, OR FROM PARTNER ASSOCIATIONS. THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP BUSINESS MEETINGS ARE HELD AT THESE CONFERENCES.PLENARIES AND WORKSHOPS AT MEMBERSHIP CONFERENCES ARE APPROVED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR GROUP HOME ADMINISTRATOR CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS AND BY THE BOARD OF BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES EXAMINERS FOR LCSW AND MFT CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS, AND BY THE AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS.RETURN TO IN-PERSON CONFERENCES -The 2022 CA Alliance Homecoming Conference marked a momentous occasion as we joyfully reunited in person after a two-year hiatus. Over three exhilarating days, attendees participated in insightful workshops, listened to powerful speakers, and celebrated our 2022 youth legislative champions, Assemblymember James C. Ramos, and Senator Anthony Portantino, for their transformative legislation in support of our cause. This long-awaited return to in-person gatherings revitalized our sense of community and provided invaluable networking opportunities. Participants reignited their passion for our shared mission, fostering new connections and partnerships that will amplify our impact in the future. The success of the 2022 CA Alliance Homecoming Conference showcases our resilience, adaptability, and unwavering commitment to advocating for the well-being of children, youth, and families. 116930 CATALYST CENTER SUPPORT 1421478 false false false true false false false false false true true false false true true false true false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false true false false true 17 0 true 36 true false false false false false false false false X 21 21 false false false false true true true true true false true true true true true true true true true true false X X KIM JANOE OPERATIONS MANAGER 9164492273 2201 K STREET SACRAMENTO CA 95816 CHRISTINE STONER-MERTZ CEO 40.00 20.00 X 233223 0 16965 ADRIENNE SHILTON SR POLICY ADVISOR 40.00 0.00 127560 0 15346 ALEXANDRA VOLPE PROGRAM MANAGER 0.00 40.00 0 114718 15721 KIMBERLEY JANOE OPERATIONS DIR 40.00 0.00 97466 0 21943 CORNELLE JENKINS DIR OF STR INIT 0.00 40.00 0 96235 10756 Moises Baron PAST PRESIDENT 2.00 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Helena Lopez President 2.00 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Camille Schraeder Vice President 2.00 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ANDRE CHAPMAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 KAREN ALVORD BOARD MEMBER 2.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 VICTORIA KELLEY BOARD MEMBER 2.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dan Petrie Board member 2.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Tom Alexander Board member 2.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 NORMA DUQUE BOARD MEMBER 2.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 AUBREE SWEENEY BOARD MEMBER 2.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dretona Maddox BOARD MEMBER 2.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 BETH PARSONS BOARD MEMBER 2.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ron Brown BOARD MEMBER 2.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 DEBBIE MANNERS BOARD MEMBER 2.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Andrea Evans BOARD MEMBER 2.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Lorna Little BOARD MEMBER 2.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 LETICIA GALYEAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Tammy Wilson Board Member 2.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 STACEY ROTH BOARD MEMBER 2.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAN MAYDECK BOARD MEMBER 2.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 KATHY MEIER MCCARTHY BOARD MEMBER 2.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 458249 210953 80731 2 false true false 0 1787130 750 1787880 BREAKING BARRIERS PROJECT 57500 57500 OTHER CONTRACT REVENUE 12000 12000 TRAINING AND CONFERENCES 286612 286612 356112 42703 42703 0 0 0 130709 117044 13665 13665 13665 0 0 0 MISC IN ORDINARY COURSE BUS. 3234 3234 3234 2203594 359346 56368 X 0 0 0 0 248844 248844 0 731835 612236 116148 3451 0 104547 83152 20926 469 73506 47101 26139 266 0 0 0 0 0 14218 14218 221974 142236 78936 802 45319 29039 16116 164 40271 25805 14321 145 0 0 48451 31046 17230 175 65251 41811 23204 236 0 296057 189707 105281 1069 0 0 12328 7899 4384 45 15184 9729 5400 55 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 110318 70689 39231 398 CATALYST 50845 50845 EQUIPMENT RENTAL & MAINTENANCE 41600 26657 14793 150 MISCELLANEOUS 22208 14231 7897 80 61326 39295 21810 221 2204082 1421478 774878 7726 175250 48135 0 0 396875 290986 0 0 0 0 136412 84863 79427 44527 27646 34900 0 1323325 1080965 0 99904 0 2059508 1639753 117057 195771 338516 25145 99874 455573 320790 X 1603935 1318963 1603935 1318963 2059508 1639753 -488 -284484 X false true X true false false true false false 79427 44527 34900 34900 1080965 OPERATING LEASE LIABILTY LT 48206 OPERATING LEASE LIABILTY ST 51668 99874 X Part X : FIN48 Footnote PART X, LINE 2: THE ALLIANCE IS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(6) AND 501(C)(3), RESPECTIVELY, AND CALIFORNIA REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE SECTION 23701D.MANAGEMENT HAS CONSIDERED ITS TAX POSITIONS AND BELIEVE THAT ALL POSITIONS TAKEN IN THE ALLIANCE'S FEDERAL AND STATE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION RETURNS ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION. X X false false false CHRISTINE STONER-MERTZ CEO 223623 8952 16269 696 249540 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 THE MEMBERSHIP CONSISTS OF 160 NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) AGENCIES; PLUS 37 ASSOCIATE MEMBERS AND 10 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS WITH LIMITED POWERS AND BENEFITS. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a Annual Meeting. An annual meeting of the Corporation shall be held at a time and place designated by the Board of Directors. The Vice President, one Member-at-Large, the required number of members of the Nominating Committee, and the required number of members of the Membership Committee shall be elected annually by mail, email or fax, as determined by the Board of Directors or its designee, the Nominating Committee. The Secretary shall ratify the results of the election at the annual meeting.Nomination/Election. The Vice President/President Elect, members-at-large, members of the Nominating and membership committees and the regional representatives shall be nominated by the Nominating Committee and elected by the membership annually by mail, email or fax vote of the members of the corporation prior to the annual meeting, as determined by the Board of Directors or its designee, The Nominating Committee. The Secretary and Treasurer shall be nominated by the directors, from among the directors having served more than one year on the Board of Directors, and elected by the directors at the first meeting of the Board of Directors after the annual meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBPARAGRAPH (A) OF BYLAWS, THE BYLAWS MAY ONLY BE ADOPTED, AMENDED OR REPEALED BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF TWO-THIRDS (2/3) OF THE MEMBERS' VOTE REPRESENTED AND VOTING AT A DULY HELD MEETING AT WHICH A QUORUM IS PRESENT OR BY WRITTEN BALLOT. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE OPERATIONS MANAGER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TIMELY CHECKLIST SUBMITTAL OF FORM 990 TO THE ALLIANCE CPA FIRM. THE COMPLETED FORM 990 WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SUFFICIENTLY IN ADVANCE OF THE FILING DEADLINE TO ENABLE A DETAILED AND CONSCIENTIOUS REVIEW BY THE COMMITTEE. ALL QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, ETC. OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS WILL BE ADDRESSED BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE ALLIANCE AND INCORPORATED INTO THE FORM 990 AS APPROPRIATE. ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL BE INVITED TO REVIEW THE COMPLETED FORM 990 IN ADVANCE OF THE FILING DEADLINE. ALL QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, ETC. OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL BE ADDRESSED BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND INCORPORATED INTO THE FORM 990 AS APPROPRIATE. AFTER ALL OF THE INPUT FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS BEEN APPROPRIATELY ADDRESSED, THE OPERATIONS MANAGER WILL FILE THE FINAL FORM 990 AS REQUIRED. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c EACH DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS SUCH PERSON: HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY, HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY, AND UNDERSTANDS THE ALLIANCE IS CHARITABLE 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. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a THE ORGANIZATION'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER IS REVIEWED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE GOVERNING BODY. COMPENSATION CHANGES ARE DISCUSSED AND RECOMMENDED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b BASED ON THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DISCUSSES AND DETERMINES ANY COMPENSATION CHANGES FOR KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (GOVERNING BODY) APPROVES THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE'S DECISION. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 THE ANNUAL AUDIT IS AVAILABLE ON THE ASSOCIATION'S WEBSITE, AND AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE ANNUAL AUDIT IS ALSO PRESENTED IN PERSON AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ASSOCIATION. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE REVIEWED ON AN ONGOING BASIS DURING THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S CALENDARED MEETINGS AND AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Statement Note 1 THE ORGANIZATION HAS NO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. Statement Note 2 AUTOMATIC EXTENSION TO NOVEMBER 16, 2023:THE ENTITY IS LOCATED IN A COUNTY AFFECTED BY THE 2023 CALIFORNIA WINTER STORMS. UNDER IR-2023-189 AND IR 2023-02, THE TAXPAYER IS AUTOMATICALLY GRANTED A FEDERAL FILING AND PAYMENT EXTENSION TO NOVEMBER 16, 2023. THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA CONFORMED WITH THIS EXTENSION. NO LATE FILING OR PAYMENT PENALTIES SHOULD BE ASSESSED. Statement Note 3 PAYROLL COSTS:THE ORGANIZATION SHARES EMPLOYEES WITH CHILDREN'S SERVICES FOUNDATION DBA CATALYST CENTER, A RELATED ORGANIZATION, AND IS REIMBURSED BY THEM FOR THEIR SHARE OF PAYROLL, PAYROLL TAXES AND BENEFITS. PAYROLL COSTS EXCLUDING THE CATALYST CENTER EMPLOYEES ARE REPORTED ON 990 PART IX LINES 7, 9 AND 10.WAGES AND SALARIES FOR BOTH ORGANIZATIONS ARE REPORTED UNDER THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OF THE CALIFORIA ALLIANCE FOR CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES.SEE SCHEDULE R FOR THE RELATED ORGANIZATION'S SHARE OF SHARED PAYROLL COSTS. CHILDRENS SERVICES FOUNDATION 2201 K STREET SACRAMENTO CA 95816 942901623 SEE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION CA 501(C)(3) ACTIVE CA ALLIANCE OF CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false true false false false false CHILDRENS SERVICES FOUNDATION m 50845 CHILDRENS SERVICES FOUNDATION o 978092 wages paid PART II, IDENTIFICATION OF RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS: NAME OF RELATED ORGANIZATION:CHILDREN'S SERVICES FOUNDATIONPRIMARY ACTIVITY: LEVERAGE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN RESEARCH, POLICY AND PRACTICE TO INFORM AND LEAD CAPACITY-BUILDING EFFORTS ACROSS THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR PROVIDERS IN THE FIELDS OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES.