2018-10-26T15:06:35-07:00 2017-12-31 760269860 Blazek & Vetterling 2900 Weslayan Suite 200 Houston TX 770275132 990 2017-01-01 741918313 Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels and Much Much More FORT 2816337055 PO Box 1488 Rosenberg TX 77471 Ray Aguilar Chairman 2018-10-26 true Jody Blazek P00072674 7134395739 X 2017 2018-06-14 16:35:46Z Manuela H Arroyos PO Box 1488 Rosenberg TX 77471 2736909 false false X www.fortbendseniors.org X 1974 TX Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels and Much, Much More is committed to helping seniors remain independent by enhancing their quality of life through services and resources including meals on wheels, congregate meals, and transportation. 12 12 54 180 0 2850317 2728588 0 6686 8321 1530 0 2858533 2736909 1279337 1208492 0 1043234 1141075 10500 307156 541961 650688 2864532 3010755 -5999 -273846 5226358 4291481 1599709 938678 3626649 3352803 X Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels provides comprehensive services and programs including Meals on Wheels, congregate meals, transportation, case management, health screenings, information and referral services, recreation and more. Each of these programs and services enables area seniors to remain in their homes and continue to be an integral part of the community for as long as possible. In 2017, FBS added a Respite Care Program, and expanded its Fitness Center, Arts & Craft Center, distribution kitchen for the home-delivered meal program, and added an additional Congregate Center. true false 1591301 827695 HOME DELIVERED MEALS - FORT BEND AND WALLER COUNTY: The goal is to promote better health for homebound older persons who are eligible for nutritious home-delivered meals.Consumers must be 60 years of age or older and score a minimum of 20 on the Department of Aging and Disabilities Assessment. Eligibility is based on an assessment of: impairment in the ability to perform activities of daily living or instrumental activities of daily living; frequency of a person leaving his or her home or need assistance to do so; ability to prepare nutritious meals and shop for food, their nutritional risk, and financial resources available to the senior. CASE MANAGEMENT - FBS provides individual assessments by a trained and degreed case manager to determine seniors needs in the areas of social services, nutrition and health care. Once an assessment is completed, FBS staff arrange for the appropriate services to be delivered and provide follow-up reviews to ensure all needs are being met. Through case management a participant is assessed for the following services: home delivered meals, nutrition education in the home, assessment of needs, and appropriate referral to other services.HOME DELIVERED MEALS - The meals meet at least 1/3 of the recommended daily allowance of all nutrients required by adults at least five days per week. FBS is now providing meals seven days per week; including five hot nutritious meals and on Friday two frozen meals are provided with the hot meal for the Saturday and Sunday meals. FBS also provides the homebound client a frozen holiday meal on or before the actual day of the holiday. In addition, through a waiver approved by the Department of Aging and Disability, some of our clients living in the rural communities receive one hot and six frozen meals to consume throughout the week. These clients must be screened to ensure they are able to warm the meal and also receive telephone reassurance calls two times per week to ensure they are consuming the meals.EMERGENCY SHELF STABLE MEALS - Additionally, FBS provided 10 emergency shelf meals, water, and hurricane supplies to each client to use during inclement weather when the agency is not able to make a delivery to clients.VOLUNTEERS - Volunteers and part time drivers, site managers, and servers are responsible for daily delivery of the meals. When volunteers deliver the meals, it reduces the operation cost for meal delivery which enables us to purchase more meals to serve seniors on the wait list. Meals are delivered directly to the participants or an authorized caregiver. The clients must give the delivery person permission to enter their home. The Meals on Wheels program is more than just a meal delivery. Through our trained staff and volunteers, a homebound senior receives a warm smile, safety check to help ensure he or she is well and any other needs that are identified such as nutrition education.OUTCOME: In 2017, FBS delivered 248,800 meals to about 1,151 homebound eligible senior citizens in Fort Bend and Waller County. Through our annual satisfaction survey of the Home Delivered Meal Clients we have confirmed that the meals on wheels program 1) promotes better health for homebound elderly through improved nutrition and 2) alleviates the isolation of the homebound elderly by the daily visits during meal delivery. 535283 230216 CONGREGATE MEAL/SENIOR CENTER: Promotes better mental and physical health for older people through both nutritious meals and socialization. The congregate nutrition service functions as part of a system of services to promote independent living for the elderly by serving as focal point for services. Client Participants must be 60 years of age or older. When a client enters the program, an Intake and Nutritional Risk Screening is completed to determine the nutritional risk and needs for the participant which enables the staff to assist with improving the participant's health. The participant is eligible to choose to participate in all the following services:CONGREGATE MEALS - Congregate meals include one hot meal daily that meets at least 1/3 of the recommended daily allowance of all nutrients required by adults provided in a group setting. An integral part of the Meals on Wheels program, Fort Bend Seniors provides congregate meals five days per week at seven locations in Fort Bend and Waller counties. Additionally, those clients that are identified with a high nutritional risk score are eligible for weekend groceries.EMERGENCY SHELF STABLE MEALS - Emergency shelf stable meals are meals with a shelf life of one year that are delivered to seniors for use when home delivery is unavailable due to emergency weather conditions. FBS provides at least two sets of 5 meals each annually to homebound and congregate Meals on Wheels participants. Emergency shelf stable meals are also provided to seniors who find themselves in temporary emergency situations such as a recent discharge from the hospital or an unexpected change in a senior's finances.RECREATION - FBS provides daily recreational opportunities for seniors who attend the congregate meal program. A monthly calendar of events is provided to seniors outlining upcoming recreational and social programs. Activities include field trips, arts and crafts, bingo, exercise, dancing and holiday events giving seniors an opportunity to socialize with their peers on a regular basis. RESPITE CARE PROGRAM - half-day program for clients with the beginning stages of Alzheimer's Disease or dementia to allow family members to have respite. This program is currently held 2 days per week. In 2017, a computer lab also opened to provide educational computer classes for clients, and a Fitness center was opened to allow clients to participate in daily fitness using specially-designed fitness equipment.HEALTH SCREENINGS/NUTRITION EDUCATION - FBS provides vital health screenings for seniors at their congregate sites. The program includes screenings for hearing, vision, depression and other senior related health screenings on an annual basis. Nutrition education programs are also provided through this program. These services are provided by volunteers that are professionals in these areas and choose to provide an in-kind service.INFORMATION AND REFERRAL - FBS maintains a database of important information relating to seniors and their needs. Vital information is provided to seniors in need of services and opportunities and referrals are coordinated by FBS staff.COMMUNITY ACCESS - FBS serves seniors age 60 and over residing in Fort Bend and Waller Counties. Seven site locations provide agency services Monday through Friday from 9 am to 1:30 pm. Seniors interested in receiving services can contact the Fort Bend Seniors site nearest them or Fort Bend Seniors headquarters toll free at 1-800-643-9654. OUTCOME: Through our annual satisfaction survey of the congregate clients we have confirmed that the congregate meal program 1) sustains and improves the participants health and 2) reduces isolation by promoting socialization.In 2017, Fort Bend Seniors provided 62,103 meals to 617 congregate clients in Fort Bend and Waller County. 177065 150581 TRANSPORTATION: FBS contracts with Fort Bend County Public Transportation to provide transportation for our participants in the Congregate Meal Program. The vehicles are air conditioned, handicapped accessible vans. The service is door-to-door, transporting the client from their home to the nearest senior center, and then returns the client home following program activities. CLIENTS: Includes Senior Citizens 60 years of age and participating in one of the congregate senior center meals programs in Fort Bend County. FBS maintains files containing information that identifies regular participants, documents eligibility and information on emergency contacts.UNIT OF SERVICE: A unit of service is a one-way trip provided to an eligible person from one location to another. Each client is eligible for two units of service per day. The service is provided five days per week (Monday-Friday). OUTCOMES: In 2017, FBS provided 25,598 rides to senior participants to and from congregate senior centers under the contract with Fort Bend County. This service is only available in Fort Bend County. Waller County service is provided through Valley Connect Services at no cost to the client or to FBS.Through our annual Satisfaction Survey we confirmed that the transportation service enables seniors to maintain their independence. 2303649 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 26 0 true 54 true false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 12 12 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false X X X Manuela Arroyos 2816337055 1330 Band Road Rosenberg TX 77471 Ray Aguilar Chairman 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Eric Robins Vice Chairman 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Tom Shirley Treas to Jul 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jim Coppedge Asst Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Rick Forlano Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Lupe Cabello Asst Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Joanie Caskey Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Erle Gooding Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Robert Graica Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Joe Gurecky Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 John Kennedy Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Courtney Mason Board Member 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sandy McNeil Board Member 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gregory Schockling Board Member 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Manuela H Arroyos CEO 40.00 0.00 X 105275 0 6584 105275 6584 1 false false false Fort Bend County Transportation 12550 Emily Ct Sugar Land TX 77478 Transportation 139681 Valley Services Inc 10 Canebrake Suite 120 Flowood MS 39232 Food services 1010410 2 405341 1330884 992363 23246 2728588 0 8321 8321 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2736909 8321 0 1208492 1208492 0 0 111859 69585 27382 14892 0 866016 531542 218383 116091 0 66412 46795 11696 7921 96788 61917 21860 13011 0 0 17415 17415 0 10500 10500 0 110226 58262 13699 38265 3120 1171 1039 910 59600 28184 17070 14346 0 0 11878 3026 8064 788 57934 45134 9444 3356 0 6346 4452 1502 392 21991 13992 5082 2917 0 173986 117221 36694 20071 35856 27694 5865 2297 Other event expenses 59453 59453 Program expenses 45814 45814 Equipment rental & maintenance 43171 38948 2829 1394 Membership dues 3898 1420 1926 552 0 3010755 2303649 399950 307156 1147270 613697 836721 612898 1449828 1313282 0 0 0 0 0 20697 25794 2243404 517594 1771842 1725810 0 0 0 0 0 5226358 4291481 142182 199509 18084 20416 1439443 718753 1599709 938678 X 2779262 2709156 847387 643647 3626649 3352803 5226358 4291481 -273846 X false true X true true true X 2156008 3986602 2753125 2850317 2728588 14474640 0 289509 293853 348198 269558 140144 1341262 2445517 4280455 3101323 3119875 2868732 15815902 1600301 14215601 1843 1618 4536 6686 8321 23004 0 0 15838906 0.89750 0.91030 X 1669105 204566 1464539 574299 313028 261271 1725810 3071394 334485 334485 2736909 2736909 3345240 334485 334485 3010755 3010755 true 0 0 Food & meals 1768 1053129 Actual cost 310,903 meals served Transportation 228 150581 Actual cost 25,600 rides to senior centers Supplies 318 4782 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used FBS provides support for those seniors who meet the eligibility criteria described in Part III. Form 990, Part III, Line 2: New Services RESPITE CARE PROGRAM - half-day program for clients with the beginning stages of Alzheimer's Disease or dementia to allow family members to have respite. This program is currently held 2 days per week. In 2017, a computer lab also opened to provide educational computer classes for clients, and a Fitness center was opened to allow clients to participate in daily fitness program using specially-designed fitness equipment. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The audit/finance committee reviews and approves the Form 990 prior to providing a copy of the return to the board and filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Annually, key employees and board members complete conflict of interest disclosures. The employees and board members are to sign the conflict of interest form at time of hire or appointment to the board and to disclose at that time. Additionally, there is discussion throughout the year with key employees especially when new contracts or major purchases are made. Also, the Chairman of the Board will ask board members to disclose conflicts when action is required by the governing body to deliberate and decisions about transactions are required. If a board member discloses a conflict he/she must abstain from voting. If another board member or chairman is aware of a conflict of a member, they will ask for that member to disclose the conflict and abstain from discussion and voting. The disclosure is documented in the minutes as well as who abstained. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management On January 1, 2010, the organization adopted a compensation policy which applies to the following persons (if applicable) employed by the organization: the organization's chief employed executive (CEO, ED, or top management official), other Officers or Key Employees of the Organization by title: Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Secretary, Assistant Secretary and board members. The process includes all of the following elements: 1. Review and approval. The compensation of the person is reviewed and approved by the board of directors or executive committee of the organization, provided that persons with conflicts of interest with respect to the compensation arrangement at issue are not involved in this review and approval.2. Use of data as to comparable compensation. The compensation of the person is reviewed and approved using data as to comparable compensation for similarly qualified persons in functionally comparable positions at similarly situated organizations.3. Contemporaneous documentation and record keeping. There is contemporaneous documentation and record keeping with respect to the deliberations and decisions regarding the compensation arrangement. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees Fort Bend Seniors has a formal policy on the process of determining compensation for officers and key employees. This includes review and approval by the board of directors, use of comparable data, and contemporaneous documentation and record keeping. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available These documents are made available upon request and some are also available on our website.