2025-03-12T09:57:06-05:00 2024-06-30 390758449 WIPFLI LLP 2501 W BELTLINE HWY STE 501 MADISON WI 53713 990 2023-07-01 942705790 THE RESOURCE CONNECTION OF AMADOR AND CALAVERAS COUNTIES INC RESO 2097543114 PO BOX 919 SAN ANDREAS CA 95249 SASHA KRISTOFFERSEN CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR 2097543114 2025-03-11 1 0 QUINN DUGAN P02267768 6082741980 2025-03-11 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z THE RESOURCE CONNECTION SASHA KRISTOFFERSEN PO BOX 919 SAN ANDREAS CA 95249 14183115 0 X WWW.TRCAC.ORG X 1980 CA ENGAGING FAMILIES, EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES, & ENRICHING LIVES. 7 7 136 364 0 0 13092659 13965607 0 0 19809 132237 108787 85271 13221255 14183115 72615 9064 0 0 4870247 5295800 0 37974 56220 7772949 8578005 12715811 13920843 505444 262272 8784816 9798638 3703708 4581691 5081108 5216947 X THE RESOURCE CONNECTION'S MISSION IS TO ENGAGE FAMILIES, EMPOWER COMMUNITIES, AND ENRICH THE LIVES OF THE RESIDENTS OF AMADOR AND CALAVERAS COUNTIES. 1 0 6339001 3650 0 THE RESOURCE CONNECTION CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL (CCR&R) PROGRAM ASSISTS PARENTS IN MAKING CHILD CARE DECISIONS THAT BEST MEET THEIR FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. PARENTS RECEIVE FREE REFERRALS TO LICENSED CHILD CARE HOMES AND CENTERS IN AMADOR AND CALAVERAS COUNTIES. THE CCR&R WORKS TO BUILD AND SUPPORT THE DELIVERY OF HIGH-QUALITY CHILD-CARE SERVICES IN DIVERSE SETTINGS THROUGHOUT THE SERVICE AREA BY PROVIDING COMMUNITY EDUCATION, CHILD CARE PROVIDER RECRUITMENT, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT FOR NEW AND EXISTING CHILD CARE PROGRAMS. TO HELP PARENTS AFFORD THE HIGH COST OF CHILD CARE THE ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES VOUCHERS TO INCOME-ELIGIBLE PARENTS WITH A QUALIFYING NEED AT THE TYPE OF CHILD CARE ARRANGEMENT THAT BEST SUITS THEIR NEEDS. WE ADMINISTER THE CALIFORNIA ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT PROGRAM, EMERGENCY BRIDGE, AND CALWORKS CHILD CARE PROGRAMS, WHICH ARE FUNDED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES. THIS PAST YEAR, THE MOST SIGNIFICANT CHANGE WAS THE ADDITION OF A NEW SUBSIDY PROGRAM, EMERGENCY BRIDGE, WHICH HELPS SUPPORT RESOURCE FAMILIES CARING FOR FOSTER CHILDREN IN AMADOR AND CALAVERAS COUNTIES. THE CCR&R HAS PROVIDED ADVOCACY AND INFORMATION ON ISSUES AFFECTING FAMILIES, CHILD DEVELOPMENT, AND CHILD CARE FOR OVER 42 YEARS. THE PROGRAM PROMOTES COMMUNITY AWARENESS, SUPPORTS POLICY AND PLANNING, AND PARTICIPATES IN COLLABORATIONS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS RELATED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES INFORMATION AND REFERRALS TO SUPPORT FAMILY STRENGTHENING AND ENGAGEMENT, SUCH AS PARENT EDUCATION, CHILD DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH AND NUTRITION, HOUSING, LEGAL ASSISTANCE, AND CHILD-PARENT ACTIVITIES. THROUGH THE SUBSIDY PROGRAMS, THE AGENCY SERVED 989 CHILDREN AND 523 FAMILIES IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024. STAFF CALCULATED 7,497 PROVIDER PAYMENTS, AND TRC PAID OVER $4.7 MILLION IN CHILD CARE SUBSIDIES. IN THE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL PROGRAM LAST FISCAL YEAR, WE ASSISTED FAMILIES WITH 1,656 CHILD CARE REFERRALS FOR 2,423 CHILDREN. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING, AND REFERRALS WERE AVAILABLE TO 33 CHILD CARE CENTERS, 46 FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES, 12 LICENSE-EXEMPT CENTERS, AND 99 FAMILY, FRIEND, AND NEIGHBOR LICENSE-EXEMPT PROVIDERS. OUR PROGRAM OFFERED 70 HOURS OF PROFESSIONAL GROWTH TRAINING TO CHILD CARE BUSINESS OWNERS AND STAFF, INCLUDING HOME STUDIES. STAFF ASSISTED SEVEN NEW FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS IN GETTING THEIR LICENSE AND BUSINESS OPERATING AND TWO FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TRANSITIONING FROM SMALL TO LARGE CAPACITY. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDED INFORMATION, COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND REFERRALS TO 38,381 COMMUNITY MEMBERS, FAMILIES, PARTNER AGENCIES, AND EARLY LEARNING PROVIDERS. 3374870 0 0 EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS -THE RESOURCE CONNECTION EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS OFFERS A VARIETY OF COMPREHENSIVE EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN BIRTH TO AGE 5. THESE PROGRAMS PRIMARILY SERVE FAMILIES LIVING AT OR BELOW THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE AND/OR HAVE A QUALIFYING NEED. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE EARLY HEAD START CENTER-BASED PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN 3 MONTHS TO 3 YEARS OF AGE, AND HEAD START CENTER-BASED PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGE 3 TO 5 YEARS OLD, AND A LOCALLY DESIGNED HOME-VISITING PROGRAM SERVING PRENATAL MOMS TO CHILDREN 3 YEARS OF AGE. THE FOCUS IN ALL OF THESE PROGRAMS IS ON THE ""WHOLE CHILD"" WHILE ENGAGING THEIR FAMILIES AS WELL. THE RESOURCE CONNECTION OFFERS PART YEAR AND FULL YEAR OPTIONS. HEAD START PROVIDES CENTER-BASED SERVICES TO 134 PRESCHOOL AGED CHILDREN (3-5 YEARS OLD) THAT WERE ENROLLED, DROPPED OR COMPLETED THE PROGRAM FROM JULY 1 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30 2024. EARLY HEAD START PROVIDES INFANT/TODDLER SERVICES THROUGH CENTER-BASED, AND HOME VISITING. EARLY HEAD START CENTER-BASED SERVED 47 CHILDREN AND EARLY HEAD START HOME BASE SERVED 35 CHILDREN THAT WERE ENROLLED, DROPPED OR COMPLETED FROM JULY 1 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30 2024. 1664652 0 0 FOOD BANK PROGRAM -THE RESOURCE CONNECTION FOOD BANK PROVIDES FOOD AND RESOURCES TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES LIVING IN CALAVERAS COUNTY. WE BELIEVE STRONGLY IN THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY AND HAVING ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD IS IMPORTANT. CURRENTLY, 35% OF THE FOOD WE PROVIDE IS A VARIETY OF FRESH PRODUCE. WE ARE DEDICATED TO ENSURING HEALTHY FOOD IS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT OUR COUNTY AND WE HAVE SEVERAL STRATEGIES TO ACCOMPLISH THIS. WE PARTNER WITH 9 FAITH-BASED AND COMMUNITY PANTRIES WHO PROVIDE FOOD IN MANY OUTLYING AREAS OF OUR COMMUNITY. WE TAKE FOOD OUT INTO THE VERY REMOTE AREAS OF OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH OUR OWN MOBILE PANTRY PROJECT - OUR MOBILE PANTRY GOES TO WEST POINT, RAILROAD FLAT AND COPPEROPOLIS. WE PROVIDE USDA COMMODITY FOOD ONE TIME PER MONTH AT EIGHT SITES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. WE DISTRIBUTED 1,183,094 POUNDS OF FOOD TO 10% OF THE POPULATION LIVING IN CALAVERAS COUNTY INCLUDING ONE IN FIVE CHILDREN. WE ALSO PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR MANY OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WE SERVE. 1339462 5414 0 INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM THE RESOURCE CONNECTION CALAVERAS CRISIS CENTER PROVIDES SHELTER, PEER LICENSED COUNSELING, ADVOCACY, RESTRAINING ORDER ASSISTANCE, CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUPPORT, COURT ACCOMPANIMENT SERVICES AND HOSPITAL RESPONSE FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT AND PERSONAL SAFETY AS WELL AS VIOLENCE PREVENTION EDUCATION FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN IN CALAVERAS COUNTY. THE RESOURCE CONNECTION ADVOCACY CENTER PROVIDES FORENSIC INTERVIEWING SERVICES, CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION, MULTI-DISCIPLINARY CASE MANAGEMENT AND LICENSED COUNSELING SERVICES FOR CHILD VICTIMS OF CRIME.SERVICES PROVIDED DURING THE PAST YEAR INCLUDE:THE CALAVERAS CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER SERVED 170 CHILD VICTIMS OF CRIME, 41 OF WHICH ALSO RECEIVED FORENSIC INTERVIEWS IN ORDER TO GATHER EVIDENCE IN PREPARATION FOR PROSECUTION OF THOSE CRIMES. 140 RECEIVED NO COST THERAPEUTIC SERVICES.THE CALAVERAS CRISIS CENTER PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO 359 INDIVIDUALS WHO WERE EXPERIENCING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, 33 OF THOSE RECEIVED SHELTER SERVICES. OF THE 359 INDIVIDUALS WHO RECEIVED SERVICES 39 WERE ADULT MALES AND 102 WERE CHILDREN.THE CALAVERAS CRISIS CENTER PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO 92 INDIVIDUALS WHO HAD EXPERIENCED SEXUAL ASSAULT. OF THOSE 2 WERE ADULT MALES. 549849 0 0 THE SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN - BETTER KNOWN AS THE WIC PROGRAM IS A FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAM THAT SERVES TO SAFE GUARD THE HEALTH OF LOW-INCOME PREGNANT, POSTPARTUM, AND BREASTFEEDING WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN UP TO AGE 5 WHO ARE AT NUTRITIONAL RISK BY PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS FOODS TO SUPPLEMENT DIETS, INFORMATION ON HEALTHY EATING INCLUDING BREASTFEEDING PROMOTION AND SUPPORT, AND REFERRALS TO HEALTH CARE. FATHERS, GRANDPARENTS, AND FOSTER PARENTS MAY ALSO BE ELIGIBLE TO ENROLL CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF FIVE. WIC ALSO PROVIDES BREAST PUMPS TO BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS WHO QUALIFY. THE RESOURCE CONNECTION WIC PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS A BREASTFEEDING PEER COUNSELING PROGRAM. ONCE ENROLLED INTO OUR WIC'S PEER COUNSELING PROGRAM, BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS WILL HAVE FREE ACCESS TO PEER SUPPORT AND AN INTERNATIONAL BOARD-CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT. AVERAGE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS SERVED IN A 6-MONTH PERIOD (APRIL 2024 - SEPTEMBER 2024) = 1052/MONTH.$60/VALUE WIC FOOD PACKAGE INTO LOCAL ECONOMY EACH MONTH = $63,120 /MONTH.WIC SITE LOCATIONS INCLUDE, AMADOR COUNTY - IONE, JACKSON, PIONEER, PLYMOUTH, SUTTER CREEK.CALAVERAS COUNTY - ANGELS CAMP, ARNOLD, COPPEROPPOLIS, MURPHYS, SAN ANDREAS, VALLEY SPRINGS, WEST POINT.WIC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER. 0 0 0 THE RESOURCE CONNECTION IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY THE COMMUNITY'S GENEROUS DONATIONS. THESE FUNDS ARE USED TO PAY FOR NECESSARY ITEMS THAT RESTRICTED GRANT FUNDING CANNOT PAY FOR. SUCH EXPENSES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO VOLUNTEER TRAINING, STAFF TRAINING AND WAGES, ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES, FOOD FOR CLIENTS, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS, SHELTER REPAIRS AND SUPPLIES (IE: PAPER PRODUCTS, LUGGAGE, HAIRCUTS, HELP WITH STORAGE COSTS), CHRISTMAS GIFTS/MEALS FOR SHELTER RESIDENTS, INSURANCE, MEDICAL EXAMS FOR CHILD VICTIMS OF CRIME, CLIENT TRANSPORTATION FOR THOSE FLEEING VIOLENCE, MEDICAL SERVICES FOR ADULT CLIENTS, HELP WITH CLIENT UTILITY BILLS, SERVICES FOR PETS OF OUR SHELTER RESIDENTS (IE: VETERINARY CARE, FOOD) AND DENTAL WORK FOR CHILD VICTIMS 1889311 5414 0 13267834 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 228 0 136 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 CA X AMBER SHELTON 2097543114 PO BOX 919 SAN ANDREAS CA 95249 GLORIA MILLER CHAIRPERSON 1.00 X X 0 0 0 DAVE JOHNSON TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 LINDA MARIANI SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 SUSAN HIBBS VICE CHAIRPERSON 1.00 X X 0 0 0 CORISSA DAVIDSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ED LARK BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KATHY MAZZAFERRO BOARD MEMBER THRU MAY 2024 1.00 X 0 0 0 ENENDINA RIVERA BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 SASHA KRISTOFFERSEN WIC DIR., CHIEF ADMIN DIR. 40.00 X 75338 0 14076 AMBER SHELTON FISCAL COORDINATOR 40.00 X 67055 0 17373 142393 0 31449 0 0 0 0 KELLY SARAH PO BOX 1183 ANGELS CAMP CA 95222 CLIENT SUBSIDIZED DAYCARE SERVICES 463053 AMADOR COUNTY OFC OF EDU-EXT LEARN 217 REX AVE JACKSON CA 95642 CLIENT SUBSIDIZED DAYCARE SERVICES 270086 ROE LINDA 251 POPE STREET SAN ANDREAS CA 95249 CLIENT SUBSIDIZED DAYCARE SERVICES 158381 STEPHANIE A SCHULER CREPEAN PO BOX 190 ALTAVILLE CA 95221 CLIENT SUBSIDIZED DAYCARE SERVICES 139776 CALAVERAS UNIFIED SCHOOL AGE CARE PO BOX 788 SAN ANDREAS CA 95249 CLIENT SUBSIDIZED DAYCARE SERVICES 136735 10 12924411 1041196 1018037 13965607 132237 132237 85271 85271 85271 14183115 0 0 217508 9064 9064 190186 178655 11531 4071075 3825117 242400 3558 54240 50621 3570 49 617338 576164 40639 535 362961 341675 21082 204 7775 7775 34500 34500 37974 37974 99488 28050 71438 133181 133050 131 469736 423270 44729 1737 117794 67646 47609 2539 497947 461556 36391 114143 113484 659 76133 75907 226 25067 13813 4242 7012 271849 271849 110063 83983 26080 CHILDCARE PAYMENTS 4749548 4749548 FOOD 1297296 1297296 CHILD CARE PROVIDER INC 528113 528113 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 31922 30059 644 1219 13450 8914 3143 1393 13920843 13267834 596789 56220 1892036 459701 99410 3260730 1853864 1733227 3301 7827 163392 40635 314121 148082 6743861 3515581 3391791 3228280 1066901 920156 8784816 9798638 1545500 1684311 423552 1420186 567686 519924 1166970 957270 3703708 4581691 X 4311815 4568492 769293 648455 5081108 5216947 8784816 9798638 262272 -126433 0 X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 10377189 12047892 11716101 13092659 13965607 61199448 10377189 12047892 11716101 13092659 13965607 61199448 61199448 86 296 390 21784 132237 154793 61354241 842034 0.99750 0.99960 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 651640 651640 4133177 2127815 2005362 477299 245452 231847 1481745 1142314 339431 3228280 RIGHT-OF-USE OPERATING LEASE ASSETS 858320 RIGHT-OF-USE FINANCE LEASE ASSETS 61836 920156 RIGHT-OF-USE OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES 894804 RIGHT-OF-USE FINANCE LEASE LIABILITIES 62466 957270 X 14265664 82549 82549 14183115 0 14183115 14129825 208982 208982 13920843 0 13920843 PART X, LINE 2: THE RESOURCE CONNECTION IS REQUIRED TO ASSESS WHETHER IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT A TAX POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION ASSUMING THE TAXING AUTHORITY HAS FULL KNOWLEDGE OF ALL INFORMATION. IF THE TAX POSITION DOES NOT MEET THE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT RECOGNITION THRESHOLD, THE BENEFIT OF THAT POSITION IS NOT RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE RESOURCE CONNECTION HAS DETERMINED THERE ARE NO AMOUNTS TO RECORD AS ASSETS OR LIABILITIES RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. X X X X X X 1 RKD GROUP LLC 2701 NORTH DALLAS PARKWAY SUITE 65 PLANO TX 75093 PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING SERVICES INCLUDE MAIL 0 216803 37974 216803 216803 37974 216803 CA 1 GIFT CARDS - FOOD, FUEL, UNRESTRICTED 47 7650 PART I, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION MONITORS THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS THROUGH COMPLIANCE WITH FUNDING SOURCE REGULATIONS. X 274 1010507 FEEDING AMERICA FMV X OTHER GOODS 75 7530 FMV 1 0 1 0 PART I, COLUMN (B): THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES FOOD DONATIONS FROM THE GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC. THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTORS IN COLUMN B IS ESTIMATED FOR FOOD AND SUPPLIES. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 THE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL PROGRAM STARTED THE EMERGENCY BRIDGE PROGRAM WHICH SUPPORTS FOSTER FAMILIES WITH ACCESS TO CHILDCARE AND TRAUMA RESPONSIVE SUPPORT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETS WITH THE LEADERSHIP TEAM AND THE OUTSIDE CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT TO REVIEW THE FORM 990 AND ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS. THE FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS USING THE BOARDEFFECT PLATFORM. FROM OUR ACCOUNTING MANUAL, "A DRAFT OF THE RESOURCE CONNECTION'S ANNUAL FORM 990 INFORMATION RETURN SHALL BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OR FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PRIOR TO BEING FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE." FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C 1. ALL DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES ARE COVERED UNDER THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. 2. USING THE PRESCRIBED FORM, INDIVIDUALS SHALL INFORM, IN WRITING AND WITH A SIGNATURE, THE LEADERSHIP TEAM AND THE CHAIR OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, OF ALL POTENTIAL REPORTABLE CONFLICTS. 3. THE LEADERSHIP TEAM SHALL REVIEW ALL FORMS COMPLETED BY EMPLOYEES, AND THE FINANCE COMMITTEE SHALL REVIEW ALL FORMS COMPLETED BY DIRECTORS AND THE LEADERSHIP TEAM AND DETERMINE APPROPRIATE RESOLUTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEXT SECTION OF THIS POLICY. 4. A PERSON WHO HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN OR BE PERMITTED TO HEAR MANAGEMENT'S, THE BOARD'S, OR THE COMMITTEE'S DISCUSSION OF THE MATTER EXCEPT TO DISCLOSE MATERIAL FACTS AND TO RESPOND TO QUESTIONS. SUCH PERSON SHALL NOT ATTEMPT TO EXERT HIS OR HER PERSONAL INFLUENCE WITH RESPECT TO THE MATTER. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE - HR/PAYROLL IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LEADERSHIP TEAM CONDUCTS A WAGE COMPARABILITY STUDY FOR ALL POSITIONS BI-ANNUALLY USING THIRD PARTY WAGE INFORMATION TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION. THIS WAGE COMPARABILITY STUDY WAS LAST CONDUCTED IN APRIL 2023. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE STUDY AND USES THE INFORMATION TO SET SALARY SCALES. THE WAGE FOR THE TOP MANAGEMENT POSITION IS AUTHORIZED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE. THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT IS AVAILABLE ON THE PUBLIC WEBSITE.