Part II
Many youths are removed from their homes and placed in foster care during the time of their birthday or remain in foster care during their birthday. These youth are provided a gift and Birthday Party to enable them to have some since of normalcy during the time they are at Ouachita Children’s Center.
Part III
The self-esteem scale is a questioner given to youth at the time of their admission and a final time at discharge. The outcomes are determined based on youth’s progress based on a youth’s self – esteem when they arrive and after participating in the program.
Part IV
• Governance expertise that includes leadership and policy development skills
• Relevant business experience with youth and the criminal justice field
• Financial and accounting expertise
• Knowledge of consumer issues and trends
• Familiarity with and access to community leaders, political representatives, and other local organizations
• Reflect public recognition and respect (one board member was recently named Woman of the Year)
• A commitment and ability to fundraise and connect the organization to potential resources
The governing body exhibits the leadership and policy development skills to provide the best overall management of the organization as a whole. OCC board members are knowledgeable of consumer issues and trends, members advocate for the agency and promote fund raising activities within the community.
- Were you able to pay all regular operational expenses within 60 days of the due date?
- Have you been able to maintain your 501 (c) 3 Tax Exempt Status?
Part V
Part VI
January 20 Christmas in January – house party towel shower for occ
Jan 26 Resolve to be Healthy – health fair for Clark County
Feb 2-3 Home Show – exhibitor
March 10 Spring Fling – community carnival focusing on safe choices in Clark County
April 12 Trash Bag Walk – fund raiser focusing on suitcases and funds for OCC
2019 Yule Ball tentatively set for January 12 at St. Luke’s
Part VII