Connections Independence
Connections Independence
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About this organization
Mission
TO PROVIDE UNIQUE PROGRAMMING AND ADVOCACY FOR FOSTER CARE YOUTH, AGES 14- 24, TO PROMOTE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO LIVING INDEPENDENTLY AS THEY REACH ADULTHOOD.
About
CONNECTIONS TO INDEPENDENCE CREATES A SEAMLESS NETWORK OF SUPPORT AMONG THE INDIVIDUALS AND SYSTEMS INVOLVED IN THE YOUTH'S LIFE, INCLUDING COUNTY SOCIAL WORKERS, PERMANENT PLACEMENT PROVIDERS, TEACHERS, COUNSELORS, THERAPISTS AND OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS. THROUGH CONSISTENT COMMUNICATION WITH THE NETWORK OF SUPPORT, INVOLVED PARTIES ARE ABLE TO CREATE DETAILED AND INDIVIDUALIZED GOALS AND PLANS AND ADDITIONALLY ENSURE THAT BOTH YOUTH AND ADULTS FOLLOW THROUGH ON PLANS. CONNECTIONS TO INDEPENDENCE FOCUSES ON CREATING AND MAINTAINING STRONG AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE YOUTH AND SUPPORTIVE ADULTS THROUGH A HEALTHY MIND, BODY, AND SOUL PHILOSOPHY AND TEACHINGS. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE YOUTH WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS AND TOOLS THAT WILL ENABLE FOSTER YOUTH TO TRANSITION INTO SUCCESSFUL INDEPENDENT LIVING WHEN THEY AGE OUT OF CARE. THROUGH A COMBINATION OF DIRECT CLIENT SERVICES, STRUCTURED PROGRAMMING, AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING YOUTH ARE ABLE TO DEVELOP FUNDAMENTAL LIFE SKILLS AND BE CONNECTED TO A COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO THEIR CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT AND SUCCESS. LATEST STATISTICS: 100% OF PARTICIPANTS, AGED 14-19 ARE ENROLLED IN SCHOOL. 53% OF PARTICIPANTS IN THE 21-24 AGE GROUPS HAVE MAINTAINED EMPLOYMENT SINCE EMANCIPATION AND 100% REMAINED IN STABLE HOUSING.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “To provide unique programming and advocacy for foster care youth, ages 14- 24, to promote a successful transition to living independently as they reach adulthood.”.
When discussing its operations, they were defined as: “To provide unique programming and advocacy for foster care youth, ages 14- 24, to promote a successful transition to living independently as they reach adulthood.”.
- The state where the non-profit operates has been legally reported as MN.
- The filing indicates that the non-profit's address in 2020 is located at 310 EAST 38TH STREET, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55409.
- The non-profit has reported 8 employees on their form as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $135,469.
- The CEO's remuneration policy within the organization is established through an impartial review and endorsement process.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 11 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2010.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization pays $337,575 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $34,066 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.