HomeMy WebLinkAboutHSAB 2015-09-11 MinutesCity of Tukwila Human Services
Advisory Board
Friday, September 11, 2015
Human Services Conference Room
6300 Southcenter Blvd., suite 115
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
AGENDA TOPICS
Attendees: Lisa Gustaveson, Program Manager of Faith/Family Homelessness, Seattle University;
Fire Chief Chris Flores, DCD Sr. Planner/Project Manager, Moira Bradshaw;
Jan Boledack, Terra Straight, Liliya Stefoglo; Clair Chean; Borka Paponjak, Rosa Lee Hannah, Osmal Egal,
Staff. Ana Le, Evie Boykan, Stacy Hansen
1. Regional Fire Authority (RFA) - Moira Bradshaw, DCD Sr. Planner, Tukwila Fire staff
Interim Fire Chief, Chris Flores and DCD Sr. Planner, Moira Bradshaw, presented a brief overview on TFD, benefits
of regional service, committee to study issues (including cost, still in progress). On -going external communication
will occur through; ww.tukwilawa.gov /firecommittee, community out -reach meetings, city publications (ie Tukwila
Reporter).
2. Seattle University's work in homelessness - Lisa Gustaveson, MNPL, Program Manager, School of Theology
and Ministry
Lisa Gustaveson, Program Manager, Faith and Family Homelessness Project (FFHP), Seattle University -Held an RFP
for local churches; awarded funds to churches that weren't already involved in homelessness issues. Those funded,
the FFHP provided advocacy & program development, congregation education. Data collected: Crime does not go up
with organized encampments, often goes down (more eyes on the street), best practices include: partner service
provider with congregations, storytelling personalizes the issues and takes away fear- car camping is a best practice,
allows congregation to create the protocol for program in their community, congregants are often willing to provide
the case management and `walk - alongside' a homeless family, assisting with transition skills that will maintain their
housing. Seattle U is willing to provide technical assistance to churches willing to move forward.
3. Member sharing —Clair Chean was introduced as the districts Parent Engagement & Refugee Services Coordinator;
IRC will be resettling three Syrian families, 90 individual refugees from Iran, Iraq, Eritrea, Congolese and Somali in
SKC.
Next meeting potential Friday, November 13, 2015