HomeMy WebLinkAboutCDN 2017-01-23 Item 2B - Funding - Human Services Advisory Board Recommendations (Additional $50,000 for 2017-2018)City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee
FROM: Evie Boykan, Human Services Manager
CC: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: January 5, 2017
SUBJECT: Human Services Advisory Board Additional Recommendations
ISSUE
City Council awarded the Human Services division an additional $50,000 for the 2017/2018
budget cycle. The Human Services Advisory Board met several times to make
recommendations on awarding increases for previously recommended agencies in addition to
proposing contracts to new agencies.
BACKGROUND
The Human Services Advisory Board met three times from November 2016 through January
2017 to consider allocations. Their deliberations included results of interviews with agencies,
review of their applications and staff recommendations.
ANALYSIS
Some of the recommendations reflect emphasis on employment opportunities. The new
agencies include Kona Kai's H.E.A.T. program, ANEW, Apprenticeship and Non-traditional
Employment for Women, and Puget Sound Training Center. Also supported was more financial
support for basic needs (Catholic Community Services, REACH day center, Meals on Wheels,
Volunteer Transportation, Sound Mental Health Path services, additional education from the
King County Bar Association and services for refugees and immigrants (Literacy Source and
Somali Youth and Family Club).
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Meetings with the agencies that received recommendations for additional support will be
delayed until City Council reviews the entire set of recommendations for the additional $50,000.
RECOMMENDATION
The Committee is being asked to approve the attached list of service providers and dollar
amounts recommended by the Human Service Advisory Board and forward this item to the
February 6, 2017 Consent Agenda.
ATTACHMENTS
Spreadsheet of Human Services Advisory Board Recommendations
Memorandum to Mayor and City Administrator
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2 Catholic Comm Sen/ice'EmerAssistance
3 Kona Kai
4 KC Bar Foundation-Pro Bono
5 Literacy Source
6 P30|C-Emp|oyment&Training
7 Renton Ecumenical-Hope Shelter
O Somali Youth & Fami|yC/ub'Case management
9 Sound Generations-Meals onWheels
lO Sound Generations-Volunteer Transp.
11 Sound Mental Health (SMH)-PATH
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: JANUARY 13, 2016
TO: MAYOR EKBERG, DAVID CLINE, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
CC: DEREK SPECK, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: EVIE BOYKAN, HUMAN SERVICES MANAGER
RE: HUMAN SERVICES NON-PROFIT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS 2017/2018
The Tukwila Human Services Advisory Board completed their recommendations for 2017/2018 non-
profit funding. Our Advisory Board members have a wide-range of expertise in social services, awareness of
community needs and desire to fund services that support community health and stability. In addition to
many hours of dedicated reading and evaluation on their own, the board met with Human Services staff for a
total of four sessions and 12 hours. During that time, 50 proposals totaling $561,195 were considered. Three
additional programs were recommended for funding with $10,000 through the multi-jurisdictional parallel
process funding. In all, forty two program proposals were recommended for some level of funding. Five of
these were new programs (not funded by the City previously.)
Year-to-date, our requests for human services assistance show, that more residents are cost burdened,
paying commonly 50% or more of their income to maintain their housing. The number of homeless families
continues to increase and the number of affordable units of housing is decreasing as market trends point to
increased rents that for units close to the Light Rail. (Boulevard at South Station is charging $1420 per month
fora two bedroom).
The Board reviewed existing regional serving programs that continue to need funds from local
municipalities. These programs, while not customizing services to Tukwila residents, provide an integral part
of the regional human service infrastructure. Tukwila's recommended funding makes up only a small part of
what agencies need in order to keep programs afloat and continue serving our residents.
Each program was reviewed for content, completion, accessibility, fiscal soundness, current and past
performance. Staff provided input. Staff and Board members will be available for Committee and Council
discussions on these recommendations. We are happy to answer any questions regarding our process and the
attached recommendations.
NEW .PROGRAMS RECOMMENDED FOR FUNDIXG.
Communities in Schools — Liaisons — $3,000
This program, operating in Renton for many years, provides site coordinators to 'individual schools to assist
students who are at risk of school failure. Site coordinators provide services to address non-academic issues
which negatively impact student performance.
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Puget Sound Training Ccnter— Employment and Training Services —$S,00O
This program offers o comprehensive set of employment services uo low income individuals, including
zcLvoxep and immigrants. The services included customized skills training, one on one case management,
career coaching, job placement assistance and workshops to improve life skills and job readiness.
Somali Youth and Family Club —Case Management —$10,UOO
This organization supports refugees and immigrants with scrvccs and connections to help support faozOv
stability. They provide family engagement support, rent assistance and case management, civic engagement
and advocacy.
Kona Kai '$1O,0O0
Kona Kai life skills and job training to unemployed young adults for careers 6u the hospitality and
food service industry. Students ffiat enter their Hospitality, Education andfraining program Af.B.A.]Dalso
receive 20 college credits and an accredited certification once completed.
ANEW -$1O,0NO
Apprenticeship and Noo traditional Employment fo*Wo ocuo ffero training, auppo zt employment oczr��,
preparation for women and men. Their services includes the Trades Rotation Program and the Cozccr
Connection pzogrxoo`v6ic6offerswrupozonn6co`ploymcutscrvicco6ocozcuuu6nococo,6ocueiogou
nrococn, immigrant populations and people of color.
CONTINUING PROGRAMS.
South King Council o[ Human Services Capacity Project - $5,000
The purpose of this program is to help non-profits (like the Tukwila Pantry) develop their capacity, connect
6uodus t0000-pzo6ts` and leverage technical assistance. This includes the areas nf helping agencies with
grants arid applications, advising on evaluations, outcomes, transitions and board development, us well us
research, data and strategic planning. The agency has been successful at increasing the visibility of South
King County non-profits with the philanthropic community. ][6cyazc also u convener for the south end
cities and non-profits working ou equity and social justice issues.
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
Childcare Resources -$S,)00
The agency information and referral to help families find appropriate child care. They also provide
training and technical assistance for childcare providers and community education regarding child care issues.
Crisis Clinic-2-1-1-$1,50U
2-1'1 Community Information line specialists provide io6oruzu6ou and referral services to all King County
residents.
Crisis Clinic —24-6opcCrisis Line-$2,620
The Crisis Line's trained and supervised volunteers provide emergency telephone intervention for residents 6z
crisis or emotional distress. As needed, callers can obtain direct linkage to emergency mental health services.
Crisis Clinic — Teen Link '$1,5UO
Teen Link offers an anonymous help6ucanswered6vooyervisulteen volunteers, evenings from 6-10 pm,
providing u confidential, safe place for youth u/ seek comfort and support. Trained staff and youth
volunteers also offer Youth Suicide Prevention education in schools and youth serving organizations
throughout King County.
POSITIVE & HEALTHY FAMLY RELATIONSHIPS
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Institute for Family Development — PACT program - $21,600
PACT (Parents and Children Together) provides in -home counseling, skill building and support to high -risk,
low- income families not engaged in the CPS system. PACT therapists teach parents and children a wide
range of effective skills and helps family's access on -going informal and formal supports /resources to
maintain and continue improvements in family functioning and child well- being.
King County Sexual Assault Center — Comprehensive Sexual Assault Services - $8,300
The agency provides integrated services for sexual assault victims and their families, combined with
community and prevention education.
Lutheran Community Services - Angle Resource Center - $5,000
The Resource Center provides classes, information and referral, access to mental health services for refugees
and immigrants.
Renton Area Youth Services — School Based Youth - $55,092
Funding supports the presence of RAY's school based mental health services in all five Tukwila Schools.
Therapists work with students and their family members to address emotional and behavioral issues. Services
include individual and family counseling, social skills groups including a Latina life skills group.
Renton Area Youth Services — School Based Substance Abuse - $31,330
This program funds a full -tune substance abuse counselor at Foster High School. District staff makes direct
referrals for intakes and assessments as well as Substance Abuse counseling and mental health counseling.
Sound Mental Health — Path Program - $15,000
The Path Program provides in- person outreach and engagement to homeless, mentally ill individuals. The
Path staff were extremely helpful during the motel siege in 2013. They receive referrals from Police, Human
Services, and other non- profits.
YWCA Children's DV Services — Children's Domestic Violence Program - $4,326
This program offers a 10- week education and skill based curriculum for children ages 3 -18 and their non -
abusive caregivers. Services are delivered to families in their homes after the abuser has left the home and
caregiver and children have achieved housing safety.
SUPPORT FOR SELF SUFFICIENCY
Global to Local — $7,000
Global to Local, originally funded by Swedish Medical Center and the King County Public Health
Department has been providing services for several years to low- income populations to improve health
access, health status and grow leadership within a range of underserved and underrepresented communities.
Community Health Promoters engage with residents and introduce strategies promoting education, nutrition
and healthy living.
King County Bar Foundation — Housing justice /Neighborhood Legal Clinics - $3,500
Free legal assistance is provided to low- income tenants facing eviction. Neighborhood legal clinics make legal
information and referrals available to low- income residents.
Refugee Women's Alliance — Family Support Case Management and Emergency Assistance - $21,200
ReWa provides case management services to immigrant and refugee clients to help them access social services
and meet basic needs. These services include advocacy for services, barrier removal, housing assistance,
referrals to health, employment and social services, and assistance with system navigation. Funds for
emergency assistance are made available to eligible clients to meet their basic needs.
Sound Generations — Meals on Wheels - $ 7,999
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Meals ooV0,rcls deliver frozen and liquid nutritional supplements to homebound seniors iuK inrC000tp
The program's consistent contact also helps decrease social isolation, helping identify needs oa they make
themselves known. Clients are primarily over 60 years oE age ozoQczaud homebound due to illness oz
SooudGeoezutiouo — Volnotecr Transportation -$2,86O
Frail, medically and financially vulnerable seniors are served with volunteer transportation nnmedical
appointments. Program components include client intake and assessment, scheduling and dispatch, volunteer
recruitment, supervision and support, information assistance and advocacy and outreach.
SAFETY NET FOR URGENT AND BASIC NEEDS
Auburn Youth Resources —Outreach Program $2,500
The Auburn Youth Resources Outreach Program provides mobile outreach along Tukwila International
Boulevard corridor with the aim of building rapport and establishing relationships with homeless young
people. Outreach staff distributes food and emergency packs, provide case management and referral services
and help connect youth to housing and life skills support. Their goal ioto transition young people off ofthe
streets and into safe and secure housing.
Catholic Community Services — emergency financial assistance -$22,7O0
The program provides financial assistance to low income families, seniors and adults that are experiencing
Guxociul crisis that impacts their housing stability. City 6zodu are used for food and gas vouchers, bus tickets,
utility and rental assistance.
Children's Therapy Center - *6,750
Funding helps cover the cost nF doctor prescribed and developmentally uncoosaryDoJiutric'occopxtiouu],
physical, speech language and feeding therapy services; parent/ caregiver tzaiuiug,opcciulcdncutioo,
playgroups, custom oct6o6cn and od6cz support oczricco including interpreters and translators.
DAWN Community Advocacy & Crisis Line program -*4,OOO
One oo one advocacy, peer support groups and youth prevention pzoQronzs are offered tn individuals and
families impacted by domestic violence.
DAWN Continuum Housing Services -$7,O0O
The agency provides a comprehensive continuum of emergency and transitional housing that takes domestic
violence nnoivvzo from crisis 6nrncicsvucnn to permanent housing.
lBozcggcouy Feeding Program -$2,00O
A variety of nutritionally balanced meal packages are available through a network of 136 distribution sites.
These are available for individuals/ families experiencing immediate hunger. This io not u duplication offood
bank services us the Emergency Feeding Program bags are only available oouone -time basis. ]BFP"ms
extremely helpful providing snack pucks during the motel siege.
Health Point Dental Care -$4,560
This program provides affordable dental services to populations needing access to dental care.
Health Point Medical Care - *5,000
Health Point offers family practice, obstetric, pediatric medical services with supportive behavioral health and
case management programs to King County residents iu need oFcare. Services are tailored to low income,
uuiuvucu8, minority and hocurlcnn families and individuals in King County.
Hospitality House -*5,O0O
Hospitality House provides shelter, food, case management and program services to homeless, single women
iu South King County.
Multi-Service Center —Emergency Assistance -$45,000
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MSC provides another gateway to accessing emergency assistance. This is one of two agencies recommended
for those experiencing financial crisis. Given the demand for this support and the capacity issues with each
agency, multiple agency funding is deemed helpful for client accessibility. (See Catholic Community Services).
Multi- Service Center Emergency /Transitional Housing - $4,000
The Family Shelter Program provides temporary shelter and case management for homeless families. The
transitional housing program provides service enriched housing for families, women and men in recovery
from substance abuse.
Renton Ecumenical Association of Churches — Hope Shelter - $2,900
With increasing visibility of family homelessness, the Board chose to recommend the Hope Shelter, a day
shelter underneath Renton City Hall. The day shelter provides daily meals, resources and case management
to homeless parents and their children.
South King County Public Health Mobile Medical Van - $2,000
The Mobile Medical van has been visiting the Tukwila Community once a month at the Church by the Side
of the Road. Adding dental services to their capacity will increase dental resources for uninsured homeless
individuals and will maximize their outreach capacity to uninsured individuals who are not receiving medical
care. They served 38 "I "ukwila individuals in 2013.
Tukwila Pantry - $35,000
The Pantry provides basic food services for low- income individuals and families.
Way Back Inn Transitional Housing - $9,000
Homeless children and families are provided with transitional housing. Three Tukwila housing units are
leased to the Way Back Inn to support a family's return to self- sufficiency.
YWCA Domestic Violence Advocate - $5,000
Comprehensives advocacy based counseling; safety planning and education are available to domestic violence
survivors and their children.
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