2025-09-12T14:07:11-04:00 2024-10-31 042917204 ANSTISS & CO PC 6 OMNI WAY STE 201 CHELMSFORD MA 018244187 990 2023-11-01 042401111 MAKING OPPORTUNITY COUNT INC MAKI 9783457040 601 RIVER STREET FITCHBURG MA 01420 KEVIN REED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 9783457040 2025-09-08 true false BRENDAN E TOOLIN P01323447 9784522500 2025-09-08 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z LINDA DUFFY 601 RIVER STREET FITCHBURG MA 01420 93243998 false X WWW.MOCINC.ORG X 1966 MA ALLEVIATE POVERTY, PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND BUILD HEALTHY COMMUNITIES BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES, COORDINATING RESOURCES AND ADVOCATING FOR SOCIAL CHANGE. 15 15 523 454 0 52222099 90766218 1136385 2346321 11879 4429 4814 15104 53375177 93132072 12056368 12379909 0 20979598 31671428 0 32247 19231577 43715592 52267543 87766929 1107634 5365143 34836321 67381595 27614777 54794908 7221544 12586687 X MOC'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC SECURITY BY ELIMINATING BARRIERS AND CREATING OPPORTUNITIES. false false 55519890 12194902 2062457 COMMUNITY SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: TEEN & YOUTH SERVICES: MOC SUPPORTS THE SCHOOL-AGED YOUTH AND TEENS OF THE NORTH CENTRAL COMMUNITY BY OFFERING SERVICES THAT FOSTER POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS AIMED AT ENGAGING AT-RISK YOUTH IN ACTIVITIES THAT ENHANCE BOTH ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND SOCIAL- EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. ADDITIONALLY, OUR YOUTH INNOVATION CENTER FOCUSES ON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN MULTI-MEDIA AND ART, ALLOWING TEENS TO EXPLORE VARIOUS INTERESTS AND POTENTIAL CAREER PATHS. WE ALSO OFFER BYSTANDER INTERVENTION AND PEER MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS, WHICH WORK TOGETHER TO SUPPORT BOTH IN-SCHOOL AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL EFFORTS TO CULTIVATE HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND FURTHER ENCOURAGE POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. CAREER READINESS INITIATIVES CONNECT TEENS TO OPPORTUNITIES AND LINK THEM WITH LOCAL EMPLOYERS. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: MOC'S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ARE DEDICATED TO ENHANCING THE EMPLOYABILITY OF THOSE WHO ARE UNEMPLOYED OR UNDEREMPLOYED IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE FOCUS ON SKILL DEVELOPMENT, CAREER PREPAREDNESS, AND BUILDING STRONGER LINKS TO EMPLOYERS TO ACHIEVE SUSTAINED EMPLOYMENT. WE OFFER SEVERAL YOUTH WORK PROGRAMS, ESPECIALLY DURING THE SUMMER WHEN DEMAND IS HIGHER. FOR ADULTS, OUR SECURE JOBS CONNECT PROGRAM ASSISTS THOSE WHO ARE HOMELESS OR AT THE BRINK OF HOMELESSNESS, GUIDING THEM TOWARDS SELF- SUFFICIENCY AND INDEPENDENCE THROUGH TAILORED TRAINING, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND JOB PLACEMENT. ALL OUR CAREER READINESS INITIATIVES EMPHASIZE SOFT SKILLS, OCCUPATION-SPECIFIC TRAINING, JOB COACHING, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO OVERCOME OBSTACLES TO STABLE EMPLOYMENT. HOUSING SERVICES: MOC PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF HOUSING SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. OUR PREVENTION AND DIVERSION SERVICES WORK TO KEEP FAMILIES HOUSED OR HELP THEM AVOID ENTERING THE SHELTER SYSTEM. FOR THOSE IN SHELTER, OUR RE-HOUSING AND STABILIZATION SERVICES FOCUS ON SECURING AND MAINTAINING PERMANENT HOUSING. WE ALSO OPERATE CONGREGATE FAMILY SHELTERS ACROSS THE REGION AND PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR FAMILIES WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE HOMELESS OR AT IMMINENT RISK. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INTERNAL PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, WE ENSURE FAMILIES RECEIVE WRAPAROUND SUPPORT THAT PROMOTES LONG-TERM STABILITY IN HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND EMPLOYMENT. AS PART OF OUR BROADER COMMITMENT TO HOUSING ACCESS, MOC ACTIVELY SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT AND PRESERVATION OF SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING THROUGHOUT NORTH CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS. FAMILY & PARENT SERVICES: AT MOC'S FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER, WE OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF SUPPORT SERVICES AND ADVOCACY TAILORED FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS. OUR PROGRAMS FOCUS ON ENHANCING PARENTING SKILLS, STRENGTHENING PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS, AND BUILDING SOCIAL CONNECTIONS. THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED MODELS LIKE PARENTS AS TEACHERS AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN INITIATIVES SUCH AS OUR COORDINATED FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT (CFCE) PROGRAM, FAMILIES GAIN ACCESS TO DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION, SCHOOL READINESS ACTIVITIES, AND SOCIAL ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES. IN ADDITION, OUR FIRST STEPS TOGETHER PARENT RECOVERY PROGRAM CONNECTS PARENTS WITH ESSENTIAL RESOURCES, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND PEER SPECIALISTS TO SUPPORT THEIR JOURNEY THROUGH RECOVERY AND PARENTHOOD. EMERGENCY SERVICES: MOC IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING THE WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NORTH CENTRAL MA, ESPECIALLY DURING CHALLENGING FINANCIAL TIMES. RECOGNIZING THE STRAIN THAT UNEXPECTED EXPENSES OR LIFE CHANGES CAN BRING, OUR TEAM PROVIDES ESSENTIAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED. AMONG OUR CORE SERVICES ARE PROVISIONS FOR RENT AND UTILITY PAYMENTS, ENSURING THAT RESIDENTS CAN MAINTAIN A STABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT. IN ADDITION, WE CONNECT INDIVIDUALS WITH RESOURCES TO ADDRESS OTHER PRESSING BASIC NEEDS, SUCH AS FOOD AND CLOTHING. CARE AIDS SERVICES: WE OFFER COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT TO ENHANCE MEDICAL CARE FOR HIV+ CLIENTS. THIS INCLUDES PEER SUPPORT, MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION, BENEFIT ENROLLMENT, AND SPECIALIZED RESOURCES. ADDITIONALLY, WE CONNECT CLIENTS TO SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND FOOD PANTRIES TAILORED TO THEIR DIETARY NEEDS, ALL AIMED AT IMPROVING THEIR OVERALL HEALTH OUTCOMES. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES: LICENSED OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES OFFER A DIVERSE RANGE OF MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT. EACH SERVICE IS TAILORED TO THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF OUR CLIENTS, EMPHASIZING CONSULTATION, COLLABORATION, AND COORDINATED CARE WHILE RESPECTING INDIVIDUAL STRENGTHS AND DIFFERENCES. OUR PRIMARY GOAL IS TO FOSTER RECOVERY, ENHANCE WELL-BEING, AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE AIM TO ALLEVIATE SYMPTOMS, BOLSTER RESILIENCE, ENHANCE DAILY FUNCTIONING, AND WHEN RELEVANT, FACILITATE SEAMLESS REINTEGRATION INTO THE COMMUNITY. ADOLESCENT SEXUALITY EDUCATION PROGRAM: MOC'S ADOLESCENT SEXUALITY EDUCATION PROGRAM, PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS THE TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION INITIATIVE, PROVIDES EVIDENCE-BASED EDUCATION TO TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS IN NORTH CENTRAL MA. THIS INITIATIVE EMPHASIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, INFORMED DECISION-MAKING, AND PERSONAL WELL-BEING. OUR CLINICALLY-FOCUSED APPROACH ENSURES THAT PARTICIPANTS ARE WELL-EQUIPPED WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES NECESSARY FOR MAKING INFORMED CHOICES REGARDING THEIR SEXUAL AND RELATIONAL HEALTH. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES: OUR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES CLINIC PROVIDES CONFIDENTIAL, JUDGMENT- FREE CARE TO TEENS AND ADULTS ACROSS NORTH CENTRAL MA. WE OFFER A FULL RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING STI TESTING AND TREATMENT, BIRTH CONTROL OPTIONS, PREGNANCY TESTING, AND HEALTH EDUCATION. OUR CLINICAL TEAM WORKS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WITH THE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT NEEDED TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR REPRODUCTIVE WELL-BEING, WITH A FOCUS ON ACCESSIBILITY, AND PERSONALIZED CARE. 15386268 184089 286864 CHILD CARE & HEAD START SERVICES MOC OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES TO FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN, EMPHASIZING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, PARENT DEVELOPMENT, AND EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE. OUR CHILDCARE PROGRAMS FOSTER COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL GROWTH IN SECURE AND NURTURING SETTINGS. WE CONDUCT CLASSES IN PRESCHOOL CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE NORTH CENTRAL REGION, AS WELL AS THROUGH HOME-BASED PROVIDERS. DEPENDING ON THEIR NEEDS, FAMILIES CAN OPT FOR PART- TIME OR FULL-DAY PROGRAMS, AFTER-SCHOOL CARE, INFANT CARE, OR PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN. MOC'S CHILDCARE SERVICES ALLOW PARENTS TO PURSUE OR MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT, UNDERTAKE CAREER TRAINING, OR CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION. MOREOVER, WE LINK PARENTS TO TRAINING SESSIONS AND SELF- IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS, ENCOURAGING LEADERSHIP SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. 7874941 28 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: MOC'S ENERGY SERVICES PROGRAMS ARE DEDICATED TO REDUCING ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND HEATING EXPENSES FOR LOW-INCOME AND ELDERLY RESIDENTS IN NORTH CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS. OUR SKILLED TEAM, ALONGSIDE TRUSTED CONTRACTORS, OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE WEATHERIZATION SERVICES. FURTHERMORE, WE ADDRESS AND REPLACE FAULTY HEATING SYSTEMS, RESPOND PROMPTLY TO EMERGENCY NO-HEAT SITUATIONS, AND RUN AN APPLIANCE MONITORING AND REPLACEMENT PROGRAM. ADDITIONALLY, UNDER OUR LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) COMMONLY KNOWN AS FUEL ASSISTANCE, ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS CAN RECEIVE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HELP OFFSET THEIR WINTER HEATING COSTS, ENSURING THAT EVERYONE CAN STAY WARM REGARDLESS OF THEIR FINANCIAL SITUATION. 2822767 889 NUTRITION SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: WIC: NORTH CENTRAL WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN) IS DEDICATED TO ENHANCING THE NUTRITIONAL WELL-BEING OF PRE-NATAL AND POSTPARTUM WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN. WIC IS A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS FOODS, NUTRITION EDUCATION, BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT, AND REFERRALS TO HEALTH AND OTHER SOCIAL SERVICES TO PARTICIPANTS, ENSURING THAT MOTHERS AND YOUNG CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO RESOURCES FOR A HEALTHY START. ELDER SERVICES: MOC'S ELDER NUTRITION PROGRAMS SUPPORT HEALTHIER LIVING AND LONGEVITY FOR SENIORS IN OUR COMMUNITY. 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THIS STANDARD CLARIFIES THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN TAX POSITIONS AND PRESCRIBES A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD AND MEASUREMENT ATTRIBUTE FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS REGARDING A TAX POSITION TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. THE AGENCY HAS DETERMINED THAT THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS WHICH QUALIFY FOR EITHER RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AT OCTOBER 31, 2024 AND 2023. THE AGENCY'S INFORMATION RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE FEDERAL AND STATE JURISDICTIONS AND GENERALLY REMAIN OPEN FOR THE MOST RECENT THREE YEARS. true VALLEY OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL INC 35 MT CARMEL AVE CHICOPEE MA 01013 042692763 501C3 520593 FMV FUEL ASSISTANCE PROG 1 FOOD/SHELTER/TRANSPORT. 18130 11859316 BOOK FOOD/SHELTER SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 GRANTS MADE CONSIST OF NONCASH ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS FOR FOOD, SHELTER, HEAT, TRANSPORTATION, ETC. MOC PAYS VENDORS DIRECTLY FOR RELATED ASSISTANCE BEING PROVIDED. 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FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A COMMUNITY SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: TEEN & YOUTH SERVICES: MOC SUPPORTS THE SCHOOL-AGED YOUTH AND TEENS OF THE NORTH CENTRAL COMMUNITY BY OFFERING SERVICES THAT FOSTER POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS AIMED AT ENGAGING AT-RISK YOUTH IN ACTIVITIES THAT ENHANCE BOTH ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND SOCIAL- EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. ADDITIONALLY, OUR YOUTH INNOVATION CENTER FOCUSES ON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN MULTI-MEDIA AND ART, ALLOWING TEENS TO EXPLORE VARIOUS INTERESTS AND POTENTIAL CAREER PATHS. WE ALSO OFFER BYSTANDER INTERVENTION AND PEER MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS, WHICH WORK TOGETHER TO SUPPORT BOTH IN-SCHOOL AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL EFFORTS TO CULTIVATE HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND FURTHER ENCOURAGE POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. CAREER READINESS INITIATIVES CONNECT TEENS TO OPPORTUNITIES AND LINK THEM WITH LOCAL EMPLOYERS. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: MOC'S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ARE DEDICATED TO ENHANCING THE EMPLOYABILITY OF THOSE WHO ARE UNEMPLOYED OR UNDEREMPLOYED IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE FOCUS ON SKILL DEVELOPMENT, CAREER PREPAREDNESS, AND BUILDING STRONGER LINKS TO EMPLOYERS TO ACHIEVE SUSTAINED EMPLOYMENT. WE OFFER SEVERAL YOUTH WORK PROGRAMS, ESPECIALLY DURING THE SUMMER WHEN DEMAND IS HIGHER. FOR ADULTS, OUR SECURE JOBS CONNECT PROGRAM ASSISTS THOSE WHO ARE HOMELESS OR AT THE BRINK OF HOMELESSNESS, GUIDING THEM TOWARDS SELF- SUFFICIENCY AND INDEPENDENCE THROUGH TAILORED TRAINING, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND JOB PLACEMENT. ALL OUR CAREER READINESS INITIATIVES EMPHASIZE SOFT SKILLS, OCCUPATION-SPECIFIC TRAINING, JOB COACHING, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO OVERCOME OBSTACLES TO STABLE EMPLOYMENT. HOUSING SERVICES: MOC PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF HOUSING SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. OUR PREVENTION AND DIVERSION SERVICES WORK TO KEEP FAMILIES HOUSED OR HELP THEM AVOID ENTERING THE SHELTER SYSTEM. FOR THOSE IN SHELTER, OUR RE-HOUSING AND STABILIZATION SERVICES FOCUS ON SECURING AND MAINTAINING PERMANENT HOUSING. WE ALSO OPERATE CONGREGATE FAMILY SHELTERS ACROSS THE REGION AND PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR FAMILIES WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE HOMELESS OR AT IMMINENT RISK. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INTERNAL PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, WE ENSURE FAMILIES RECEIVE WRAPAROUND SUPPORT THAT PROMOTES LONG-TERM STABILITY IN HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND EMPLOYMENT. AS PART OF OUR BROADER COMMITMENT TO HOUSING ACCESS, MOC ACTIVELY SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT AND PRESERVATION OF SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING THROUGHOUT NORTH CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS. FAMILY & PARENT SERVICES: AT MOC'S FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER, WE OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF SUPPORT SERVICES AND ADVOCACY TAILORED FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS. OUR PROGRAMS FOCUS ON ENHANCING PARENTING SKILLS, STRENGTHENING PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS, AND BUILDING SOCIAL CONNECTIONS. THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED MODELS LIKE PARENTS AS TEACHERS AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN INITIATIVES SUCH AS OUR COORDINATED FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT (CFCE) PROGRAM, FAMILIES GAIN ACCESS TO DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION, SCHOOL READINESS ACTIVITIES, AND SOCIAL ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES. IN ADDITION, OUR FIRST STEPS TOGETHER PARENT RECOVERY PROGRAM CONNECTS PARENTS WITH ESSENTIAL RESOURCES, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND PEER SPECIALISTS TO SUPPORT THEIR JOURNEY THROUGH RECOVERY AND PARENTHOOD. EMERGENCY SERVICES: MOC IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING THE WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NORTH CENTRAL MA, ESPECIALLY DURING CHALLENGING FINANCIAL TIMES. RECOGNIZING THE STRAIN THAT UNEXPECTED EXPENSES OR LIFE CHANGES CAN BRING, OUR TEAM PROVIDES ESSENTIAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED. AMONG OUR CORE SERVICES ARE PROVISIONS FOR RENT AND UTILITY PAYMENTS, ENSURING THAT RESIDENTS CAN MAINTAIN A STABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT. IN ADDITION, WE CONNECT INDIVIDUALS WITH RESOURCES TO ADDRESS OTHER PRESSING BASIC NEEDS, SUCH AS FOOD AND CLOTHING. CARE AIDS SERVICES: WE OFFER COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT TO ENHANCE MEDICAL CARE FOR HIV+ CLIENTS. THIS INCLUDES PEER SUPPORT, MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION, BENEFIT ENROLLMENT, AND SPECIALIZED RESOURCES. ADDITIONALLY, WE CONNECT CLIENTS TO SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND FOOD PANTRIES TAILORED TO THEIR DIETARY NEEDS, ALL AIMED AT IMPROVING THEIR OVERALL HEALTH OUTCOMES. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES: LICENSED OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES OFFER A DIVERSE RANGE OF MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT. EACH SERVICE IS TAILORED TO THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF OUR CLIENTS, EMPHASIZING CONSULTATION, COLLABORATION, AND COORDINATED CARE WHILE RESPECTING INDIVIDUAL STRENGTHS AND DIFFERENCES. OUR PRIMARY GOAL IS TO FOSTER RECOVERY, ENHANCE WELL-BEING, AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE AIM TO ALLEVIATE SYMPTOMS, BOLSTER RESILIENCE, ENHANCE DAILY FUNCTIONING, AND WHEN RELEVANT, FACILITATE SEAMLESS REINTEGRATION INTO THE COMMUNITY. ADOLESCENT SEXUALITY EDUCATION PROGRAM: MOC'S ADOLESCENT SEXUALITY EDUCATION PROGRAM, PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS THE TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION INITIATIVE, PROVIDES EVIDENCE-BASED EDUCATION TO TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS IN NORTH CENTRAL MA. THIS INITIATIVE EMPHASIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, INFORMED DECISION-MAKING, AND PERSONAL WELL-BEING. OUR CLINICALLY-FOCUSED APPROACH ENSURES THAT PARTICIPANTS ARE WELL-EQUIPPED WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES NECESSARY FOR MAKING INFORMED CHOICES REGARDING THEIR SEXUAL AND RELATIONAL HEALTH. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES: OUR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES CLINIC PROVIDES CONFIDENTIAL, JUDGMENT- FREE CARE TO TEENS AND ADULTS ACROSS NORTH CENTRAL MA. WE OFFER A FULL RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING STI TESTING AND TREATMENT, BIRTH CONTROL OPTIONS, PREGNANCY TESTING, AND HEALTH EDUCATION. OUR CLINICAL TEAM WORKS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WITH THE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT NEEDED TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR REPRODUCTIVE WELL-BEING, WITH A FOCUS ON ACCESSIBILITY, AND PERSONALIZED CARE. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B CHILD CARE & HEAD START SERVICES MOC OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES TO FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN, EMPHASIZING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, PARENT DEVELOPMENT, AND EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE. OUR CHILDCARE PROGRAMS FOSTER COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL GROWTH IN SECURE AND NURTURING SETTINGS. WE CONDUCT CLASSES IN PRESCHOOL CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE NORTH CENTRAL REGION, AS WELL AS THROUGH HOME-BASED PROVIDERS. DEPENDING ON THEIR NEEDS, FAMILIES CAN OPT FOR PART- TIME OR FULL-DAY PROGRAMS, AFTER-SCHOOL CARE, INFANT CARE, OR PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN. MOC'S CHILDCARE SERVICES ALLOW PARENTS TO PURSUE OR MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT, UNDERTAKE CAREER TRAINING, OR CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION. MOREOVER, WE LINK PARENTS TO TRAINING SESSIONS AND SELF- IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS, ENCOURAGING LEADERSHIP SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D NUTRITION SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: WIC: NORTH CENTRAL WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN) IS DEDICATED TO ENHANCING THE NUTRITIONAL WELL-BEING OF PRE-NATAL AND POSTPARTUM WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN. WIC IS A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS FOODS, NUTRITION EDUCATION, BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT, AND REFERRALS TO HEALTH AND OTHER SOCIAL SERVICES TO PARTICIPANTS, ENSURING THAT MOTHERS AND YOUNG CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO RESOURCES FOR A HEALTHY START. ELDER SERVICES: MOC'S ELDER NUTRITION PROGRAMS SUPPORT HEALTHIER LIVING AND LONGEVITY FOR SENIORS IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE OFFER NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED MEALS THROUGH BOTH CONGREGATE SETTINGS AND A HOME DELIVERY SERVICE. EACH MEAL MEETS A THIRD OF THE DAILY RECOMMENDED DIETARY ALLOWANCE FOR ADULTS. BEYOND NUTRITION, OUR SERVICES AIM TO COMBAT THE SOCIAL ISOLATION FREQUENTLY FACED BY THE ELDERLY, ENHANCING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE. WE ALSO PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP NUTRITION EDUCATION TO THOSE PARTICIPATING IN OUR PROGRAM. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B PRIOR TO FILING, THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE FORM 990 IS THEN REVIEWED BY MOC'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE FORM 990 WILL BE FILED UPON APPROVAL BY THE AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C NEW MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO FILL OUT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM WHEN THEY BEGIN THEIR TERM ON THE BOARD. ALL BOARD MEMBERS ANNUALLY COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM. KEVIN REED, EXECTUVE DIRECTOR, AND LEONA SHAW OPERATIONS DIRECTOR, DETERMINE IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT EXISTS. IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT IS FOUND TO EXIST, THAT PERSON IS BARRED FROM PARTICIPATING IN ANY DELIBERATIONS OR DECISIONS REGARDING THE CONFLICTING MATTER. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A PART OF MOC'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS STRUCTURE INCLUDES A PERSONNEL COMMITTEE THAT APPROVES THE WAGE AND SALARY STRUCTURE FOR MOC'S EMPLOYEES. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B PART OF MOC'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS STRUCTURE INCLUDES A PERSONNEL COMMITTEE THAT APPROVES THE WAGE AND SALARY STRUCTURE FOR MOC'S OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 MOC'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF MASSACHUSETTS AT WWW.CHARITIES.AGO.STATE.MA.US. MOC DOES NOT MAKE THEIR CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. IN ADDITION, VARIOUS OTHER GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS AT: FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G OTHER FEES 17,774,291 0 0