HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSS 2020-10-12 Item 1 - Discussion - Human Services Non-Profit Funding Recommendations for 2021-2022
City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Community Services & Safety Committee
CC: Mayor Ekberg, David Cline, City Administrator
FROM: Stacy Hansen, Human Services Program Coordinator
DATE: September 28, 2020
SUBJECT: Human Services non-profit funding recommendations 2021/22
The Tukwila Human Service Advisory Board (HSAB) has completed their recommendations for the 2021/22
budget year. Advisory Board members represent a range of expertise in social services, knowledge of
community needs and the desire to fund programs that contribute to our mission to provide superior services
that support a safe, inclusive and healthy community.
With the Coronavirus having a detrimental impact in our community, board members reviewed proposals
while focusing on long lasting economic impacts, equitable access, and resident stabilization.
During this review process, several board members utilized iPads borrowed from TIS that staff pre-loaded with
the applications. Borrowing these allowed board members to read from the iPad vs having each application
printed multiple times. Convenient to use and significant cost saving measure to the Human Services budget.
The HSAB was divided into two reading groups. Each group read one half of the applications (26), reported out
to the board for group discussion, staff input and funding recommendations. Board members spent anywhere
from 13-20 hours reading, rating and reviewing their assigned applications. Due to the Coronavirus and social
distancing, staff and board members met five times (15 hours total) throughout the summer utilizing Zoom
Meetings. They thoroughly discussed the merits of each application and how the program meets the needs of
our most vulnerable residents. They looked closely at content, accessibility, inclusion, fiscal soundness,
duplication, cost efficiencies and each programs history/ability to engage with Tukwila residents.
During this funding cycle Tukwila received 52 applications requesting a total of $739,230. One previously
funded non-profit program (Mother Africa) did not re-apply to Tukwila for funding in 2021/22 budget. A
previously funded program asked for a decrease (REACH Center of Hope).
The HSAB made recommendations based on the same budget as 2019/20, $433,470, which includes $13,470
held in the contingency fund. The HSAB recommended funding five new programs (shown in green), three
previously funded programs were not recommended for funding (shown in rust), eight previously funded
programs were increased slightly (black bold), five previously funded programs were decreased (shown in
purple). Funds from programs that were reduced or not funded again were reallocated to new programs that
met unmet needs or increased funding to high performing organizations.
In the 2019/20 funding cycle, 34 programs (26 agencies) were recommended. For the 2021/22 funding cycle,
the HSAB is recommending funding 35 programs (28 agencies).
The HSAB did not recommend funding three previously funded programs. First, Communities in Schools
Renton was funded $5,500 in 2019/20 and support 45 children in all three elementary schools. Upon learning
that TSD funds CSIR, the board recommended reassigning those funds to the After School All Star Academies-
Tutoring and Mentoring program for Showalter Students. The ASAS team is already engaged at Showalter
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(served 91 students in 2019) and is not receiving district funding. With the HS grant of $5,500, ASAS will serve
105 Showalter students (see program description below).
ANEW – Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Training and Supportive Services, is another previously funded
program not recommended for funding. Although a unique, one-of-a-kind program, extensive marketing in
the Tukwila community did not warrant any actual students enrolling in the pre-apprenticeship program. The
board chose to reallocate some of these funds by increasing funding to two already overachieving programs,
Puget Sound Training Center’s Employment and Training Program and the Meals on Wheels program.
Somali Youth and Family Club has had significant internal issues in the last few years. Staff turnover, lack of
communication to funders, late and incomplete quarterly bills, and lack of insurance are a few reasons the
HSAB decided not to recommend funding in 2021/22. They chose to utilize these funds with a variety of new,
critical programs that fill an obvious service gap. Funds were allocated to these new programs: African
Community Housing and Development social service program, El Centro de la Raza system navigation, and
International Rescue Committee youth school success.
Human Services staff is pleased to answer any questions relating to the HSAB’s recommendations for the
2021/22 funding cycle.
WELLNESS (PHYSICAL, DENTAL, BEHAVIORAL, WELL-BEING)
1. After School All Stars Academy – Tutoring and Mentoring $5,500 New
ASAS provides Tutoring and Mentoring at Showalter, focusing on Academic Readiness, Career Exploration,
STEM, Wellness, and the Arts. Strong outcomes based on academic efficacy, confidence and community
connections. Leaders in equity and inclusion, hired staff reflects the students they support.
2. Children’s Therapy Center - $7,256
Funding helps cover the cost of doctor prescribed, developmentally necessary pediatric, occupational, physical,
speech language and feeding therapy services; parent/caregiver training, special education, playgroups,
custom orthotics and other support services including interpreters and translators.
3. Crisis Clinic – 24-hour Crisis Line - $3,000
The Crisis Line’s trained and supervised volunteers provide emergency telephone intervention for residents in
crisis or emotional distress. As needed, callers can obtain direct linkage to emergency mental health services.
4. Crisis Clinic – Teen Link - $3,000 decreased to: $2,000
Teen Link offers an anonymous help line answered by supervised, teen volunteers, evenings from 6-10 pm,
providing a confidential, safe place for youth to seek comfort and support. Trained staff and youth volunteers
also offer Youth Suicide Prevention education in schools.
5. DAWN Community Advocacy & Crisis Line program - $4,000
One on one advocacy, peer support groups and youth prevention programs are offered to individuals and
families impacted by domestic violence.
6. Health Point Dental Care - $5,000 increased to: $6,288
This program provides affordable dental services to populations needing access to dental care.
7. Health Point Medical Care - $5,000
Health Point offers family practice, obstetric, pediatric medical services with supportive behavioral health and
case management programs. Services are tailored to low-income, uninsured residents.
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WELLNESS (PHYSICAL, DENTAL, BEHAVIORAL, WELL-BEING)
8. Institute for Family Development – PACT program - $21,600 decreased to: $18,000
PACT (Parents and Children Together) provides in-home counseling, supporting high-risk, low-income families
not engaged in CPS. PACT therapists teach parents and children a wide range of effective skills to continue
improvements in family functioning/child well-being.
9. King County Sexual Assault Center – Comprehensive Sexual Assault Services - $8,632
The agency provides integrated services for sexual assault victims and their families, combined with
community and prevention education.
10. Renton Area Youth Services (Childhaven) – School Based Behavioral Health - $55,092
Funding supports the presence of RAY’s school based behavioral health services in all five Tukwila Schools.
Therapists work with students and their families to address a wide range of emotional/behavioral issues.
11. Renton Area Youth Services (Childhaven) – School Based Substance Use - $31,320
This program funds a full-time substance use counselor at Foster High School. District staff makes direct
referrals for intakes and assessments, Substance Abuse counseling and behavioral health counseling.
12. YWCA Children’s DV Services – Children’s Domestic Violence Program - $5,000
A 10- week education, skill-based curriculum for children ages 3-18 and their non-abusive caregivers. Services
are provided in-home after abuser has left and caregiver and children have housing safety.
13. YWCA Domestic Violence Advocate - $5,000
Comprehensive advocacy-based counseling; safety planning & education are available to DV survivors and
their kids.
HOUSING
14. Catholic Community Services –Emergency Assistance (EAP) - $22,700 increased to: $25,000
The program provides financial assistance to low-income families, seniors and adults that are experiencing a
financial crisis that impacts their housing stability. City funds are used for utility and rental assistance.
15. DAWN Continuum Housing Services - Confidential Shelter $9,000
The agency provides a comprehensive continuum of emergency and transitional housing that takes domestic
violence survivors from crisis homelessness to permanent housing.
16. Hospitality House - Single Women’s Shelter $7,500
Hospitality House provides shelter, food, case management and program services to homeless, single women
in SKC.
17. King County Bar Assoc.– Housing Justice/Neighborhood Legal Clinics - $4,500 increased to: $5,500
Free legal assistance is provided to low-income tenants facing eviction. Neighborhood legal clinics make legal
information and referrals available to low-income residents.
18. Mary’s Place – A Place to Call Home (shelter) - $7,000 New
Mary’s Place provides housing for women, children and families experiencing homelessness, respite, nutrition,
and safety. This program assists families move from homelessness to housing through diversion services.
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HOUSING (CONT)
19. Multi-Service Center – Emergency Assistance - $45,000 increased to: $47,000
One of three agencies recommended for those experiencing financial crisis. Given the demand for this support
and agency capacity, multiple agency funding is deemed helpful for client accessibility.
20. 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/men in recovery from
substance abuse.
21. Renton Ecumenical Association of Churches – Hope Shelter - $6311
The Hope Shelter, a day shelter/hygiene center is located underneath Renton City Hall. The day shelter
provides daily meals, resources and case management to homeless parents and their children.
22. Sound (Behavioral Health) – Path Program - $15,000
The Path Program provides in-person outreach and engagement to homeless individuals with behavioral
health issues. PATH receives referrals from Police, Human Services, and other non-profits.
23. Way Back Inn - Transitional Housing - $10,000
Homeless families with children are provided with transitional housing. Three Tukwila houses, consisting of
four units, are leased to the Way Back Inn to support a family’s return to self- sufficiency.
FOOD SECURITY
24. Sound Generations – Meals on Wheels - $ 8,894 increased to: $10,601
Meals on Wheels delivers frozen meals and liquid nutritional to residents. The program’s bi- weekly contact
also decreases social isolation. Clients are primarily over 60 years old, homebound due to illness or disability.
25. Tukwila Pantry - Pantry Food - $37,000
The Pantry provides basic food services as well as other essentials for low-income individuals and families .
SUPPORT FOR INDEPENDENCE
26. African Community Housing and Development – Social Services - $8000 New
African Community Housing and Development (ACHD) is a culturally specific agency committed to providing
supportive services to end homelessness with financial and support resources. ACHD's Social Services program
will provide case management to support households struggling to stabilize.
27. Childcare Resources - $5,500 decreased to: $4000
The agency provides information and referral to help families find appropriate childcare. They also provide
training and technical assistance for childcare providers and community education regarding childcare issues.
28. Crisis Clinic – 2-1-1 - $3,000 decreased to: $2000
2-1-1 Community Information line specialists provide information/referral services to all King County residents.
29. El Centro de la Raza – System Navigation - $2,500 New
The Systems Navigation Program assists low-income predominately Latinx families in Tukwila to access social
service programs. The Systems Navigation program will be responding to the increased need for cultural and
linguistically relevant support in accessing available assistance in SKC.
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SUPPORT FOR INDEPENDENCE (CONT)
30. International Rescue Committee – Youth School Success Project - $5000 New
The IRC Seattle will expand critical K-12 afterschool programming for refugee and immigrant students to
increase English language acquisition, improve academic outcomes, and build positive community connections
for newly arrived youth.
31. Lutheran Community Services - Angle Resource Center - $10,000 decreased to: $8000
The Resource Center provides classes, information and referral, access to behavioral health services for
refugees and immigrants.
32. Partner in Employment (PIE) - $13,500
P.I.E. helps Tukwila refugees and immigrants with services that include career navigation, job placement and
employment retention.
33. Puget Sound Training Center – Employment and Training Services –$5,000 increased to: $6,500
Comprehensive employment services to low-income residents, including refugees and immigrants. Services
include customized skills training, case management, coaching, job placement, life skills and job readiness
workshops.
34. Refugee Women’s Alliance –Family Support, C/M, Emergency Assistance -$26,500 increased to: $27,500
ReWA provides case management to immigrant and refugee clients to help access social services that meet
basic needs. Services include advocacy, system navigation, housing assistance, referrals to health,
employment and social services. Some emergency rent/utility funds are available for eligible Tukwila clients.
35. Sound Generations – Volunteer Transportation - $2,860 increased to: $3000
Frail, medically and financially vulnerable seniors are served with volunteer transportation to medical
appointments.
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2021-2022 RECOMMENDATIONS
2019-2020 2021-2022 AMOUNT
AGENCY/PROGRAM: FUNDING PRIORITY FUNDED REQUESTS RECOMD
Wellness (physical, behavioral, dental, well-being)
1 After-School All-Star Academies Tutoring & Mentoring 0 $5,500 $5,500
Asian Counseling & Referral Services 0 $10,000 $0
2 Children's Therapy Center $7,256 $7,500 $7,256
Communities in Schools-Liaisons $5,500 $10,500 $0
Consejo Counseling - Domestic Violence Comm. Advocate 0 $10,000 $0
3 Crisis Clinic Crisis Line $3,000 $5,000 $3,000
4 Crisis Clinic Teen Link $3,000 $3,616 $2,000
5 DAWN-Community Advocacy $4,000 $14,000 $4,000
DAWN-Prevention Program $0 $5,000 $0
6 Health Point-Dental $5,000 $15,000 $6,288
7 Health Point-Medical $5,000 $10,000 $5,000
8 Institute for Family Devel-Pact in-home counseling $21,600 $21,600 $18,000
9 King County Sexual Assault Resource Center $8,632 $8,980 $8,632
NW Parkinson's Foundation $0 $400 $0
10 RAYS-School based Behavioral Health $55,092 $55,092 $55,092
11 RAYS-School based Substance Use support $31,320 $31,320 $31,320
WA Poison Center $0 $1,637 $0
12 YWCA-Children's DV Program $5,000 $6,000 $5,000
13 YWCA-Gender Based Violence Services $5,000 $5,000 $5,000
Total $159,400 $226,145 $156,088
Housing
Babies of Homelessness $0 $15,000 $0
14 Catholic Comm Service-Emer Assistance $22,700 $25,000 $25,000
15 DAWN-Housing $9,000 $20,000 $9,000
16 Hospitality House-Shelter $7,500 $10,000 $7,500
17 KC Bar Foundation-Pro Bono $4,500 $10,000 $5,500
18 Mary's Place $0 $10,000 $7,000
19 Multi Service Center-Emerg Assistance $45,000 $55,000 $47,000
20 Multi Service Center-Shelter $4,000 $4,500 $4,000
21 Renton Ecumenical-Center of HOPE $7,000 $6,311 $6,311
22 Sound - PATH $15,000 $15,000 $15,000
The YMCA - Arcadia - youth drop-in/housing supports $0 $10,000 $0
Villa Comunitaria - Housing Supports $0 $12,000 $0
23 Way Back Inn $10,000 $12,500 $10,000
Total $124,700 $205,311 $136,311
Food Security
24 Sound Generations-Meals on Wheels $8,894 $10,601 $10,601
25 Tukwila Pantry $37,000 $40,000 $37,000
Total $45,894 $50,601 $47,601
Support for Independence
26 African Community Housing & Development $0 $30,000 $8,000
ANEW-Work training apprenticeships for women $3,468 $4,000 $0
Bridge Ministries $0 $2,000 $0
Childcare Resources - Financial Assistance $0 $15,697 $0
27 Childcare Resources - Info & Referral $5,500 $6,962 $4,000
28 Crisis Clinic 211 $3,000 $7,000 $2,000
29 El Centro de la Raza - Systems Navigation $0 $5,000 $2,500
Ethiopian Community in Seattle $0 $7,555 $0
Global to Local - Connection Desk $0 $1,450 $0
30 International Rescue Committee - Youth School Success $0 $18,000 $5,000
31 LCS-Angle Lake Family Resource Center $10,000 $20,000 $8,000
Mother Africa $4,500 $0 $0
32 Partner in Employment $13,500 $30,000 $13,500
33 PSTC-Employment & Training $5,000 $6,500 $6,500
Rainier Valley Corp/Congolese Integration Network $0 $25,009 $0
34 ReWA-Case Management $26,500 $30,000 $27,500
Somali Family Safety Task Force $0 $20,000 $0
Somali Youth and Family Club $15,500 $25,000 $0
35 Sound Generations-Volunteer Transp.$2,860 $3,000 $3,000
Total $89,828 $257,173 $80,000
green= new applications; bold black= increased funding
rust= defunded; purple= decreased funding
Total Funded 2019-20: $419,822
TOTAL 2021-22 REQUESTS $739,230
2021/22 FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS $420,000
Contingency 2021/22 $13,470
TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BUDGET 2021/22 $433,470
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