2024-09-18T06:23:09-07:00 2023-12-31 680095377 Perotti & Carrade CPAs 1 McInnis Pkwy Ste 200 San Rafael CA 94903 990 2023-01-01 264504468 EAST BAY CHILDRENS LAW OFFICES INC EAST 5104965200 80 Swan Way Ste 300 Oakland CA 94621 Kristin Mateer Executive Dir. 2024-09-18 true true KATHRYN HARRIS P01460430 4154618500 2023 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z Kristin Mateer 80 Swan Way Ste 300 Oakland CA 94621 3617617 false X www.ebclo.org X 2009 CA The mission of the East Bay Childrens Law Offices, Inc. is to protect and defend the rights of children and youth through holistic, vigorous and compassionate legal advocacy. EBCLO strives to provide a voice for children in and out of court and to promote positive outcomes for them. 10 9 40 20 0 3236661 3184443 273261 362222 44070 69612 181 1340 3554173 3617617 0 0 2620417 2678440 0 63430 755261 789238 3375678 3467678 178495 149939 4012428 4111684 1292989 1094907 2719439 3016777 The mission of the East Bay Childrens Law Offices, Inc. is to protect and defend the rights of children and youth through holistic, vigorous and compassionate legal advocacy. EBCLO strives to provide a voice for children in and out of court and to promote positive outcomes for them. false false 3126878 362222 Dependency Advocacy Program: East Bay Childrens Law Offices is appointed by the Alameda County Superior Court to represent children and youth in juvenile dependency cases. We represent children at all stages of juvenile dependency court proceedings which begin when Alameda County Social Services files a petition alleging abuse or neglect of children by their parents or guardians. From the initial detention hearing through the child exiting the system, our multi-disciplinary model of representation focuses on empowering the childs voice in decisions that really matter and identifying and requesting services needed by our clients. We consistently advocate for their educational, developmental, physical and mental health needs and enforce the wide variety of rights attached to their status as dependents of the court. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) Probate Guardianship Counsel for Children Program: EBCLO is appointed to represent children in probate guardianship proceedings. The multi-disciplinary EBCLO team assesses the appropriateness of the guardianship and assists the children and their families in obtaining necessary community-based services through comprehensive case management. While children are not entitled to an attorney in probate court proceedings, EBCLO is appointed in the most complex and challenging cases before the court. In 2023, we represented 55 children in probate court and helped to secure guardianship orders for 17 children. We also successfully advocated for 5 children to stay with or return to their parents care. Community-based Advocacy for Resources and Education (CARE): The CARE program uses a trauma-informed approach to address the needs of our child clients beyond the four walls of the courtroom. CARE provides intensive and individualized support through specialist attorneys and social workers who hone in on key areas of practiceeducation, mental health, cross-over youth and 0-5 year oldsto maximize positive outcomes for our child clients. Staff provided education-related services to over 200 children, which included Individualized Education Plan meetings for 49 clients and other school meetings for 20 clients. This translates to 568 hours spent communicating and advocating with school personnel on behalf of our clients. 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They recruited and trained caregivers to lobby in favor of legislation supporting our child clients with mental health issues. Part IV - Additional Information ROU ASSET 732587 732587 LEASE OBLIGATION 803434 803434 X 3775797 147399 25380 172779 3603018 14599 14599 3617617 3478459 25380 25380 3453079 14599 14599 3467678 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Internal Revenue Service and the California Franchise Tax Board have determined that the Organization is exempt from federal and state income taxes under IRC 501(c)(3) and California RTC 23701(d). The Organization has evaluated its current tax positions as of December 31, 2023, and is not aware of any significant uncertain tax positions for which a reserve would be necessary. The Organizations tax returns are generally subject to examination by federal and state taxing authorities for three and four years, respectively, after they are filed. X X X X false false false false false false false false false Kristin Mateer Executive Dir. 151605 4551 1306 157462 X 28245 FMV X 1 990 FMV X BACKPACKS 92 3274 FMV false false false Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Executive Director and Financial Consultant review the initial draft of Form 990 prepared by the CPA firm. The updated draft is provided to the Board of Directors for review and approval before filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Officers, directors, and key employees are required to annually sign a statement which affirms that they have received a copy of the conflict of interest policy, have read and understand the policy, have agreed to comply with the policy, and understand the organization 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. A director, officer, key employee or committee member with a conflict of interest is prohibited from participating in the Board's deliberation and decisions in the transaction. All directors, officers, key employees and committee members have a duty to disclose an actual or potential conflict when it arises. The Board decides whether a conflict exists, and if appropriate, the Board chair may appoint a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement that creates a conflict. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The Board of Directors determines the compensation of the Executive Director based on a review of salary surveys of other California Legal Nonprofits throughout the state and within the Bay Area as well as comparability data and salary surveys of other Bay Area similarly sized nonprofits. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b The Organization determines the compensation of employees based on a review of salary surveys of other California Legal Nonprofits throughout the state and within the Bay Area as well as comparability data and salary surveys of other Bay Area similarly sized nonprofits. Besides the Executive Director, there are no other employees that meet the IRS' definition of a key employee. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Upon request Form 990, Part III, Line 4a (Cont.) - Program Service Accomplishments In 2023, we served approximately 1,650 children in dependency court. Alameda Countys three juvenile dependency courtrooms continued to operate in a hybrid manner with some types of hearings proceeding remotely and others in person. Early in the year, we redecorated the interview rooms at the courthouse to add color and comfort with new furniture, lighting, artwork, sound machines and activities to make the court experience less traumatic for children and their families.Over the course of the year, 230 child clients exited the system after court intervention because they were safely home with their families. Of the children who could not safely return home, 85 children were adopted into forever families and 73 children entered into a legal guardianship. We continue to share best practices with similar organizations through regular meetings, attending conferences and sharing resources. EBCLO also contributed a chapter to the National Association of Counsels Childrens Law Office Guidebook that was published in 2023. FORM 990, PART VII, line 1A: BOARD RESIGNATIONS ALEXANDER GERMANACOS RESIGNED FROM THE BOARD ON MARCH 15, 2023.SHALAYA SHIPMAN RESIGNED FROM THE BOARD ON MARCH 27, 2023.KATURI KAYE RESIGNED FROM THE BOARD ON MAY 17, 2023. Line 4c (Cont.) - Program Service Accomplishments We also trained and supervised 21 law students through UC Berkeley Laws Foster Education Program, investing in strong childrens law advocates for the future. For the first time, we also trained volunteers from Oakland Unified School District where we continue to participate on the Foster Youth Advisory Committee. Our advocacy for youth faced with crossing-over to the delinquency system continued at over 150 hearings. Early intervention resulted in 4 clients not being charged at all and in 7 cases against our clients being dismissed. We also successfully advocated 22 times for youth to be kept in dependency court with only informal probation. We also ensure that our youngest clients get a solid footing and that all of our clients have access to well-rounded learning opportunities. We conducted 44 screenings in 2023, focusing particularly on those between the ages of one and two. From this group, 18 fell below expected milestone levels and received additional assessment. We also provided kindergarten readiness packets with Know Your Rights in School materials, early readers and a picture book about kindergarten to rising TK and kindergarten clients in the summer of 2023.