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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Human Services Commission - 02/17/2005 �, :. :.%::�.-�.... ��;�. .�:.....�-.... :.% � :�. ..;..�.� ....:��:.i.:.���. ..�. % :.:%.......�� �� N. A . I . ..... : I I �. . . . .. . .. ... .... .. .. . . . .. ... . I % ..�..� , I I I ��,�!��,:�� .. .4100 011"Wq*, � I - - �. �.�-11-.. ::.�. :�.����-.:��,���J�:�, "''' ' ,!;: �-��. ..�:.:..:.:. .. . . . . . . -.....%. . \"�- ,�e I" "" I , :.....�..���:��:....�.:�,,,�,,�;�����,���,�,����,�I 'I, --- �`Z;�,�� ::......%�..:...!.�%...�...%:�..%..:.� //��/� WASHINGTON FIG ENDA KENT HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION PARKS,RECREATION' Scheduled Meeting for Thursday, February 19th, 2004 COMMUNITY SERVICES 2;QQ _4:U0 p.nt. John Hodgson Director Mountain View Conference Room, Suite 401 Phone 253-856-5100 Centennial Building ;:,........n..- �' Fax.253-856-6050 7 : . i�.` t'` . ...�%�.!%::..:.i:.,..:.1.%....% �� 220 E*Qurth AWe.; IG�. Kin#, 90 - Y COMMISSION MMBERS ,-1--1�:.1%..�,�-I1.:..,,,�-.,�::.",�%.,-:..,.I��.�z:,��..-..::-.��,�,Az.,,,%' 5 k " 0 Meivtn Tate, UiCe Chair(12005) . c �1 dna 1l lhite, Commissioner 0.12005) Brad Beil, Commissioner(1/200 ) J,lot1 Gotten, CornmissioneC t.F.. . 6) { �i'erry I aak, omri ss oner t'!/2007} u , ,�Ftod Saalfield; Cfiaii (�/2Q06) ,Cathy Peters; Commissioner(1/2006) :..�:.:i����—.-:..I%A.. r !��. acanf, Council Member -- o�ti; ' AGENDA Special Presentation: Kent Human Services Needs Panel Tom Trompeter, Community Health Centers of King County •s Bob Johnson, International Rescue Committee ❖ Cameryn Flynn, Catholic Community Services ��� Vega Subram.... j CHAYA 1. Approval of Nov; 20th,`200 ACTIQN ITEM 3:©0 '�,,'.l',I l I�"1�,,',,"��,"",��,,.-'�),I1,���7���1-"���I:z�,�.��,,:.,�,,.��,�:,-,,�,�-,,",',��,I-��,�-���,,�.,����-.,,�,�.�",,"���'��I"�,�,.�I,"�,�,:.,�",�,-�-�,�I��,�,i'1',,1I�,,,-,,,%'1�,1',,-,',��-1 i,,,,',��,��:11,,:���"1��,"-���,�,,I,�'�������,�,,,��,,,�,,"�,1,�",�I���,'���,,�,�,,�,,,�,�,,��,,,�:�,,-,,,"-��,,,,,,,�,�,,��'�I�1�,",wk�"'1,'�,�,���%�-���-'�",,,:��,!:,�,��-�,�,'�'��,"��:�,,,��,�;,,��-��,�"�,�,,�"�,�','�—����,��,",,�;`,��,,�'I����%�',I:��-�'�,",����''-'��,,I"��:�:',���������,,C:,��:����,,,,,�����:��I�����1",,;'�,--1'���,,�%,��1,,�,11���,'1�,!�%��,�,�:-�,'�,,�,�:,�,,�,','���,��,�-,�,''�"�:,�:,,�,,,,��,�"."1��-�,7�.��.�,,:1,"���.,,,,,,,,.�-����''������'1.�-,'1.�,),1`,��'�,���;���.�-,",,�",,,,,'�,�.��-1,,�,,�',':,,��.�.-'."',��,.�:-:�,��,�:�,,�I�-,,�,,:��1�,��: Minutes 2, One;Stop Human Service Center 1NFOI�MATION ITEM 3:10 Upda#e 3 200 -6 Applicatien Cycle INF�ORMATICN ITEM. 3:30 .............................................................................................. . .. .. ..... ...... ... . .. . .. ... .. . . . . ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... .: . . � # PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES John M. Hodgson, Director HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES Katherin Johnson, Manager Phone:253-856-5073 i Fax: 263-856-6070 w A S H N �=o N Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent,WA <98032-5895 in ' a e ' ;Hods n Huain rub .:.: . .. ... ...%... . .. .. . . .. ..... . :: .. . . . .. 9, , : , :: .. IF4uirtiirteir:` o`rt 2003 : Q :..p S�►FI HvEI� VJi11A/ ►GR�►IyiT The Sale >-laveris Project Advispry Committee begin the process of Safety and Accounta%bility audit that wtll take place within the counity as an effort to discover h%ow to iricrei�se the safety of do%mestic violen%ce victims %an their children The audit question has been'determined and the team recruitment is in process. Staff and Advisory Committee members received additional specialized training aimed at the development of an effective supervised visitation and safe exchange center that utilizes1. best practices for keeping women and children safe while complying with court ordered1. visitation. . Staff and Advisory Committee members continue to network with various community organizations and are working to identify outreach needs. Subcommittees have been meeting to address evaluation needs, possible site locations, and cultural accessibility Staff also participated in a site visit to ; %..% s supervised visitation center, a . COMMUNITY[)gYfIOPMENT BLOCK IFiAN tfld p t beca'me iwanis TQt Lot was:the fi%rst CpBG ca it r0'ect tc� be completed i.nce :Ken a%n % P -. ] entitlement city. H111.D representatives `attended the dedcatieri on December 9th The new structure was designed for children 5 and under. Th%e neighborhood %park alreai�y had benches and a play structure for older children. C:\Documents and Settings\KAllard\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK3E4\Fourth Quarter 2003. Report Human Services .doc 1 ....:.....................:.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................:.. . _.. .. . .... .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................:........:. ;..... 2t104 Action Plan The 2004 Annual Action Plan was approved by the Kent City Council at the October 21, 2003 meeting. The Plan with all of the required certifications and attachments was submitted to HUD on Nov. 15, 2UO3 .. ... .. . ,. a. .i..... HOME REPAIR 3. sir.. r " ti 3r tr 4t Totat for Yam_ Kent Home R� war;,::. > _ '.; Undu licated H©useholds 61 . 3S 22 5 t i75 Job Units l�linor Re air 423 543; 35 $11 2012 ' Ma;`or Re, air 0 3 3 3 9 Auburn Home Re air' "' Unduplicated Households.. 25 24 25 26 100 Job Units;' Minor Re air 337 44 ` 204 275; 860 Ma`or R� air 0 3 6`` 10 COMMUNITY ACTION/SUBREGIONAL PLANNING One Stop Human Serviices Center The first official Board Meeting of the South County Area Human Services Partnership was . held November 5, 2003. Kent and King County staff continue to analyze the feasibility of a Section 10$ loan'through HUD for the project.'All parties are rrieeting on a regular basis to lldent�fy funding and put : : ,: . : .,: ,: together:the fundmg;pac .age. .: . .. . : ; •. d The Alliance has ,l lred an arch�tect:to do the ;,nitial; floor plans a d evelop a tenant .... . .:...... . . . .. s cco dm the timeline it will o' en `Qober : . :. r vement bud et.:If the ro ect roceed a r .... ... . p .: :.. . : ... . .. . . rn a .... :: .g.. : - p: 3 . . . . 9... :.... :: . . . . .. : .: ... . . .... . ... .... ........ ...... .... . . . 2004, The agencies are exploring grant opportunities for the tenant improvements that .. ........ ..... .... . wou a heede . . .... In:Sc `oo s-:Kent; ., . Gommunilties h CISK achieved "operational" status with CIS National in December 2003. (Kent 'Human Services staff continues to participate on the Board of Directors and in the mentoring program:) C,11 ADoc11 uments and Settings\KAllard\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLUE4\Fourth Quarter 2003 Report Human Services doc 2 ................................................................................7:.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... . .. . . ............... ... ................................... ...:........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... CISK took approximately 90 students from Meadow Ridge, Scenic Hill and Springbrook to the Seahawks First and Goal event. This program is a short-.term goal setting process and recognition event provided by CIS of Washington State (CIS-WA) for a limited number of students served by CIS locals in the Puget Sound region. Those who achieve their goals are transported with chaperones to Seahawks Stadium where they have lunch with Seahawks players and hear one of the players talk about the importance of setting goals in achieving M nt r Pro ram Cogrdinator. was hired o;oversee end: ex .arid 'tl :mer...r n rogram. A e o g P 9P . CISK will develo mentor ro rams at Covin ton M P P 9 9 eadow Ridge, Scenic Hill, and Springbr©ok Elemenaries wath a minimum of 10 adult mentors each by June 2004. HUMAIN SER Ixcfs COMMIsSIQN : Pe: both` re` nested ;to ere ardh`er: terra on;'the':` . Cornmts�oners Brad..: Bell and rry Raak ,, q Human Services Commission. JQn Gotten Executive Director of Children s Thera Center, pY will serve as the agency `representative for atwo-year term, All were appointed'to the Commission by Mayor White in a December Council meeting. Rod Saalfeld was elected Chair and Melvin Tate was elected Vice Chair. The January retreat will focus on the upcoming application cycle and the process for allocating funds in difficult economic times.' Human Services Month November was Human Services Month. The theme focused again on "Good for Kids --- Good for Kent." Commission Vice Chair, Rod Saalfeld, accepted the proclamation at the November 4t". :The display in City Hall lobby focused on the question "is it good for the children?" and the five basics that all kids deserve I):..,A:Health S art 2) Safe Place n A, u s 3) Car ,g t 4)' Marketableills . ... .. . ...:.... 5 O pp.Q.rtun CC JOHN HODGSON, PARKS, RECREATION &COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR C:\Documents and Settings\KAllarftocal Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK3E4\Fourth Quarter 2003 Report Human Services :doc `3 The City of Kent Human Services Commission Meeting Minutes K NT November 201"i, 2003 WASIH 1 NGT.ON Mountain View Conference Room, Suite 401 ' PARKS,RECREATION& Centennial Building COMMUNITY 'SERVICES John Hodgson, Director The meeting of the Kent Human Services Commission was called to order by Chairperson Perry Raak at 2:30 p.m.,on Thursday,November 20,2003 in the Mountain View Room of HOUSING& the Centennial Building HUMAN SERI�ICES Katherin Johnsnlr, Marra e�' HUMAIT SERVICES CO MISSIONERS PRESENT: Reverend P+ xry Raak Chairman Nlai!ing Address 'Rod Saalfeld,Vice Chair 22{�Fowrkh Avo.- . ►cen#, wA � . � Dr. Judy Woods, Council Person Mike Hemisch Commissioner L°catidn Edna White, Comitnisstoner 4d0 West Gowe K Cathy Peters,Commissioner Brad Bell,Comrntsstoner Phone:2539a6,5070' s "25��g56so7,o HU11� T SERVICES COMMISSIONERS ABSENT/EXCUSED: Reverend Park,Commissioner HUMAN SERVICES STAFF PRESENT: John Hodgson,Director of Parks,Recreation& Community Services Katherin Johnson,Manager,Housing &Human Services Merina Hanson, Senior Human Services Coordinator Kathleen Allard,Administrative Assistant Special Presentation: Communities in Schools—Dent Vicki Foege,Executive Director Approval of September J8,2003 Minutes, Commies;ones Saalfeld MQVED to approve the September 18, 2003 minutes and Corntnissldrter Hein isch SECONDED the motion. Motion carried: 2 'Election of 2004' Commissioner Tate nominated�ommissioner`Saalfeld as Chairman of the 2004 Human Services Comrnissien Commissioner White seconded the recommendation. 'Phis passed unanimously. For the position of Vice Chair, Commissioner White nominated Commissioner Tate, Commissioner Bell seconded this nomination. The motion passed unanimously. 3 One Stop Human Service Center Update i Staff discussed the process King County and the Alliance are going through to develop funding strategies. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................%::.::......................................................................................................................:..:.......% ................................:...................................................................................................................................................................................,........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ...... ......... . . ...... .. ..... ...: ............... . i 4. December Meeting r The December meeting is cancelled . A Winter Celebration will be held during the regular meeting time. 5. 2005-6 Application Cycle The 2005/2006 application cycle will begin with the March 25, 2004 workshop for agencies to learn about the process. Staff discussed standardizing applications that would then be used to apply to any South King County city. Commissioners discussed zero based funding and prioritizing basic needs. #. . 6. Annual Commission Retreat Theiirivalornmission Retreatv11 be January 23�2004 at Neely House. The ageida wild .. include 2005/2006 application cycle and review of the South King County Dori�estic` violence report. ;1 e . i. Respectfully Subm tt d Ag = Katherin Johnson, Secretary : �� �� :A �, ,. r - HIM UNTY FACTS POPULAT 9 The p+�� �� �� �� ing Coumy is over 645,748 (Claritas 200 updatip IIoe e the most populated region in the Ca0�tye cornbiedot ofouth and children in SKC school districts 09,8 �� ls and 8,618 in private schools. 150 youth~King Counfy is home#o a larg+ number t�f East European refugeessong w,ho have come from a number of different countries'including the former =_: S©viet Union, Bosnia, Poland, Hungary,,and other countries from former Soviet block.' The City of Kent reported to the Refogee Planning committee that it has a large Ukrainian Somali, ands Asian populatt --"r In 2003, the majority of new Russian refugees are IiVing in Federal Way end the Burien CSO has large SerboMCroatiari and omali'pppulations M. -. The City of Tukwila reported that 269/r, of its population is foreign born and y W ""Am the school district, 44% speak English'as a second 1' ,d age Y M PIOV ME, Y, 19 Distribtion of poverty in K City can be measured by revienting select_ DSHS casetoa_ddsr Joo 'state programs, Temporary Assistance to Ne6dy Families (TA �� s#amps,'General Assistance {GA)and childcare�rided byte t1on`f income Assistance. The cases ale concentrate in SKC. In Mar-----'---- 2, there were 12,000 TAN ri King County, serving rou ly 10.000 adults and 22,00fl children. More than two-thirds of the cases wefert . During the same time period, 34,000 ME King county houset - t od stamps. The households included 40,000 adults and 30,000 children. Almost 60% of the households were in SKC. Of the 6,000 GA cases 42% were in SKG 6nd'1 ,000 children received Childcare through the divisMcan of irtcorneRe assistance 60% �r t SKC. When comparing the 39 cities In Ding County, of the four cities utt khe greatest poverty, three are located in the south region'-Auburn K Tukwila 12 7% and Kent 11 6%. Seattle ouert rate was 11.8% 2 p y r� a 10,000,011 [ l 'school-based free and reduced lunch applications are another indycarf vent Of the nine school districts in Si{G 4 school districts have 1% of students enrolled in free and reduced Iunch programs anti districts have over 50/° of students enrolled for the program. 1r1th Highl,ne District over 52% of students participate in the prog ' In and_+ ver 61%Qf students in the Tukw is district receive free and reduced uiic- (OS ort Card 2003) Refugee Serui g � ' i ng Pieic tt �bhomisI Counties,FY2003 Washington 0 cry special Re o t, e iteruber 2002 M. NO yip^ `•. - �`. 13 There GauAM nty whose jobs do not pay a_family wage "T� sfr �� dnty is such'that a family of three suppodoo worker aloe __)y 3 times the minimum wage (ak out $40,g{ = eryar) o # stye make ends meet. 1n SKC, the percen#age of peo{ gfo e living wage income ($34,11�fer a family of three) is NEES ------------ ® The,',USDA and the American Dietetic Association (ADA) deflnesn oaf "limited or uncertain aailabrllfi of'riutritonal a�reus:;,; „ y Insecurity as .._ � safe br limited or uncertain ability to acquire acceptable fonds Inciti wa s." acce 'table y p The Western Region Anti Hunger Coalition prouides,some reasnrs why Y• 11 osa. people in Washington don't have adequate food su I These include High unemployment and seasons! work which keeps incomes low, Arising cost of living including inadequate amount of affordable housing, raising utility cost and high child care costs, and �. Mobility, or the frequency with which a household changes residences, C7 Data from the SKC dBaf coalition indicates an 20% Increase �nthe number of housetetds n :� t services of food banks Almost half of�8 ode �n es rued by food banks had at least tyr e working adult arilEy%I�f�lere working two or more j©bs: Children comprise one halftocbiants. HQUStING = � � i ME M # wa a earners a p' 'A 3 — person household supported by wo g minimum wage, would earn about $28,6 0 per year, qualifying bern °K K4 low income (just over 40% of median income), They could afford abo era a cost df ace : : $720 per months in housing costs, but the av g ti Kin Count in 2003 was $$24. Ding Coun# bath a artment in g y rks — Affordable Ho,usin Benchmarks g) Ben _.�. t 0 tars a less han 1e housin is Where ren }� :Y _ 'Standards of affordable g n a I than 25/o of income o .. e or homeownerspayless :,:,' ; their income 46% of all:renter households and 32% of owner households pay more than the recommended f income for housing costs. (American , Communics Surveys .. - . :. gMM a s- �,- �g� Nye FRILow income f � � cbentrated in 16 of the cities in Kin County and eleven ofe cti!es l sufficient housing for this income groupers th area. (King County Benchmas� Afford ouses 9 King County Housinc--__ HA) provides over 14,000 units ofi affordable housing to lbw ncor people throughout King County, outside of Seattle and Renton fl �l of subsidized housing are in SKC ] ,'Due to the large availability of low=cost housing in the region, 80° of S C section 8 vouch er rh hold ers l've in K _ t+ax �A "YA — '+Fz ct` , r�... a d P. STY The Y p`outh opulation in South King County ii, growing. Oerl u t �i shows that approximately 39% of the Ccunty's chiidren, age ',out g h Kin County. =r ® . According to the 2001 King County Benchmark Report, the graduation ,rate in King County was 80.9%. Graduetion' rates for school districts in South King Y range e from 60.9% to 8$.9b/o. \ g Ll For p �- � rV the median income for those rho left schowith©� a or GED is $15,334 compare to $29,294 for-o nigh school degree or GED. S-__ who fail to'gae hi1; bo o51 re also significantly more likelrtc become sing le`parents and 4&children at young ages DOMESTICNIOLENO b ► 11=X A . 4SSAULT a DAWN's confidential domestic violence shelter turn-away rate increased Y 15% to W"`Crisis line calls increased 12 over 20fl2. Motel vou cher mon /° n5.5 . mon ths).'h s ��months itw s suppose to st12 ., e know that services for immigrants and refugees and non ' 'Speakers are scarce; when they do get''into sheiter, they stay much 1 :w than other clients because their needs ire so great (34 days aerae for no 4mrni rants and refu ees = K Yr #er stay compared to 23 n g 9 steel p Y Requests for services for s :xual assault victims ar66 ighe in SKG t� Seattle or the Eastside, and half of all the sexual assault cases filed tao, ., KC Sheriff occurred in South King County. t WESTERN WASHINGTON yOLUNTARY.AGENCY COALITION Episcopal Migration Ministries(EMM)I Church World Service (CWS) 1610 S. King Seattle, WA 98144 (206) 323-3152 FAX(206)860-6173 Greg Hope I .06 R Rescue ,Committee: ::':nternational, : >: ( C ::. 3.18'1st Ave # Q ... ...... Seat l, .T'A . .......... . .. . ....1 .,. .... : (206) 2 FAX(206)6 23 8 :�ewislr Pansily�'erui�ellll.�lS: . i811 156'�' N.E Suite 201 ` Bellevue, WA 98007 (425)643-2221 Jeanette Lozovsky Lutheran Refugee Project(LIRS) 4130 U» versity Way NE Seattle, YVA 98105 (206)547-5306 FAX(206)547-6228 Jan Stephens Ilttited Mates (W tol c;Co ere ice(IISCC) 42 eat , 206 7 1209 FAX(06)725-90. ..Cis;c1 Koset- : • ;; `;; : :;<;;;: > ` ''` :; `_> _;;; :• ;: y kT'orld Relief(WR 315 Maynard Ave. S. Seattle, WA 98104. (206)587-0234: FAX(206)587-0S4S ` Cal Uoruoto U,S Refugee Adm>ssins and Resettlement Program Page i of 2 1 1 1 + �I 1 +1 i.1 1 •• 1 v177,510MM {Print Friendly yersionl II Fact Sheet Bureau of Population,Refugees, and Migration Washington, DC: 0ctober.:17,%2001. . ... '..:::.. r; ;; :; i9S Refugee Admiss>Lons antl #resettlement rog am .. ...:.....::::..... .::.... ..:.... . U.S::co lders for:efu ee admission: ersons.::of s eclal;humanitatian:concein:who.can establish ersecution;or a weli-:.. The ns r 9 P P P founded fear of persecution on accoun#ofrace,religion,ra#fonallty,merribershlp:in a particularsocial group,or pohtical opinion.The legal basis of,;the refugee admissions program is#he'Refugee Act of 1980 which arrbodies the American tradition'of granting refuge to diverse groups suffering or#earing persecution. Each yeat,.there is an ex#ensive consultative process during which representatives of#he,Administrationand Congress,state and local'governnien#s,and priva#e voluntary%organizations focus on refugee resettlement needs;wtirlduvlde and:the domestic and international implications of US.refugee policy,The President,after congressional consultations,establishes refugee admissions levels and regional allocations for the coming fiscal year.A worldwide processing priority system sets the guidelines for the orderly management of refugee applications for admission to the U.S.within the regional ceilings Eligibility for refugee status is decided on a case-by-case basis. Immigration and Naturalization Service(INS)officers conduct personal interviews of all applicants.Those found eligible for refugee status and their immediate family members have medical examinations and security namechecks are performed to determine if any inadmissabilities exists.They also attend cultural orientation'sessions prior to departure for the U.S Each refugee case is assigned to an American private voluntary agency that,working under a cooperative agreement with the Department of State, provides sponsorship and initial resettlement services,including housing,'essential furnishings,food and other basic necessities,clothing,and additional orientation. Transportation arrangements to the U.S.are usually made through the International Organization for Migration{IOM) Refugees are expected to repay the cost of their transportation.At the U.S. port of entry,;INS admits the refugee officially to the U.S.and authonzes,empioyment .. ... . ..:.. . .... The.:U,S.Government. .nor..i. ::ls.:tp. romote.:econo..m.ic.self..sufficie.n..cy.:as...uickly,::as.;possible.,so:1s.:to.:iirr t;the need for public P . .. tY P 4 aasis pnce and encourage:refugees to con#nbute.:to the diversity and enrichment four coon#ry as previous nevrcomers.have done.Programs funded:by the Department of Health andHuman;Servicesnnd administered by.each State provide cash'and medical assistance,:.iraining..programs.and.iomployment an.d..;other:support.:services:to'assist.refugees make::the adjustment:to Ilfe.in the.:U.S.Af#er five years of residency,refugees are..eliglble.tonpply.for U:S.citizenship . :. .. .. .. . . ...... ...... .... :.......: .. . I Si.nce.1,975,overtwo:millonrefugees,h.ave..been.:offered.p.erm4nent.reseal m..nt..n. .h..:,,. ,,....... . :.:....::.::..:... ::.:;_; Refugee Admissions FY 1975 to date* : frica 9.8,941 East Asia 1,275,998 Euro a 275.169 Former Soviet Union 572,474 Latin America/Caribbean 11 84,909 Near East/South'Asia 130,524 OTAL 2,458,01 *As of August 31, 2001 http://\vww.state.gov/g/pml/rls/fs/2001/5412,1itm 2/19/2004 ITETATIIAE RESCUE TEE SEATTLE FACTS EET MEMO Founded in 1933 at the suggestion of Alhert Einstein, the International Rescue Committee is the leading nonsectarian, non profit, voluntary organization providing ongoing relief,protection,and resettlement services for refugees, women, and children worldwide who are the victims of totalitarian oppression and persecution, as well as people uprooted by war, violence, and famine.IRC provides emergency relief, ongoing assistance, training, education, and income generating programs that enable refugees to achaeve sel`.sufficiency The IRS ieattle;office was opened,in:Februay of I75. Sance.that hme,the.office has resettled approxiimately I6,Q00 refugees;from countries mclutltng Vietnam,.Canrtbod�a,Laos,Ethioliia,Eritrea, Poland,:Hungary Czechoslovakia;Io:xnani;a,;Latvia Lithuania,Estonia;Russta,Ukrairie,Iran;Iraq, B %osnia,iosovo,'Afghanistan,.Somalia,Sudan,Liberia,Uganda,Burundi;Kenya,Sierra Leone,and'" Democratic Republic of Congo. IIZC Seattle resettles an a+erage of 500 refugees each year. RESETTLEMENT IRC acts as the sponsoring agettcy for;newly:arr�ved refugee farnihes and supplies finazicial;assistance, orientation to the community,referral to other services, family reunification, and immigration; assistance. Each family is assigned a bilingual,bicultural, caseworker that provides the mandated services and monitors the family's progress for up to six months after arrival. MATCHING GRANT EARLY EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM Matching Grant is a federal program focused on securing self-supporting employment for refugees within four months of arrival in the United States. IRC provides refugee participants with basics such as rent payments,a weekly cash stipend;bus passes, clothing for job interviews,and intensive employment services such as job readiness training,assistance with resumes and job applications,case management, and ongoing support and follow-up. IMMIGRATION The Seattle off ce is acgredited by. the $oar ........ f Innmigratioza Appals to provide" assistance complering iinnilgration forms,, .There are.currently two "#4 ccredtted Representatives'.' iri the Seattle h fu ees and inm sits a; ear; o..fic. ::: ves.advice:.at�d:::a:sststs:several:...:..undred:re:.::::. ..:...............:.::.:.:........:..:,...:.. :....:.:.:.....::.:..:.y....:::.:: . .. ... .. . ..... IRC;Se:attl f e ► g Offc ,Tho e. . 8 . . ." ..... .. .... . . 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PP.....:......:.:..::....::...............:.........:...:...":,......::....:.::.....:..:.....:.:...:.:...:.:.:.........:.:...............::................................ . SOCIAL SERVICES, . .. .., iRC::o .ened.a;.South.:.Erid.'S.ervice.Center:in:Tukvv ia,,.;W..,:to,:seree T..e.marty:re.ogees..: In Apri120{10, p liv.:ing.in...outh King County. These services include mformahon and referral,advocacy,and outreach, with a focus on'wometi:and children The service center pnmar�Iy targets the Somali andB osnia ethnic groups, as they.compos.e the..grgest.refugee...demographic in thXs community Ti%e Scat'tle Office also provides a variety of social services to clients in the"area, SPECIAL MEDICAL PROGRAM Special medical clients are identified early as requiring additional, highly specialized services due to IRC " the nature of their illness.The Special Medical Program is a proactive way to address these needs by laying the groundwork and making appropriate contacts prior to the refugee's arrival. The Seattle medical community is well equipped to treat HIV,as it is home to several leading medical research.: facilities.The IRC Special medical caseworker provides intensive case management,and is responsible for providing ail reception and placement services,as well as ensuring that clients receive,, .. the necessary medical attention REFUGEE AND SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE The Refugee and Schools Partnership Initiative is a program designed to increase East African refugee parent involvement in the South King County Public School System. Through this program,IlZC has organized several parent groups in various apartment complexes and Mutual Assistance Agencies in South King County,which meet on a regular basis to discuss school-related issues. The meetings are in workshop format,structured around specific topics such as school attendance policies,how to assess your child's performance in school,and how to prepare for parent-teacher conferences. INllIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNTS(IDA) IItC Seattle is collaborating with the Refugee Resettlement OfEce and World Relief to;clevelpp accounts for Refugees with an income at 20Q%or below the federal poverty level.IDA..s are matched. : : savin s:acconts:Chat; an be:u;ed:V: ;• artic# ants#owards urel#ase o#°a home, ar,:cprr utr;:or.pu , : Y)� P P F towards:esiucaticiil."Tle agpbupitholder's savings.will be matched si 1 and.duringthe:course of.the .. ....... :. program participants will at#en financial skills trairiings as well as trainiiigs specific tc their.asset . ... ........... h : MICROENTERPRISE.PR GRAD o rise an ro ides owns o;re#u ees<startin : mall bustnesse ;n1 e : andn <;Ccstn e Micr Enterp gr t p ,v g; g g g one. :: IRC::S.eattle::offers::trainin :to.:refu ee:entre. .reneurs.in.;small::::bus n.:.::....s:clevel:p n ent;: nclud n s g g . . es p g classes on formation of'a business plen and business marketing strategies Refugees idntifiel as strong candidates for small business loans receive one-on-one coaching from a business development, Specialist who walks them through the necessary steps of starting their small business. SOMALI COMMUNITY CONSORTIUM-This program focuses on organizing Somali organizations south of Seattle(in King County)so that they can coordinate outreach efforts and learn techniques for organizational management,development, and sustainability. This occurs through non profit management trainings and by providing technical assistance for the development-of a plan of outreach to isolated populations. Technical assistance will also be provided for a triage system for support services that address issues of homelessness, barriers to employment,domestic violence,post 9/11 related discrimination,youth school issues,and the imminent needs of the soon to arrive Somali Bantu. REFUGEE VOICES RC;: eattle::is edu%catin :::mi+ddlcseho..ol:;:a..nd::h h.:schooi.;students.;ab.ot#the.:l:ves;:q:f.:...refu` .es:arid:about S Z, .».. . . er::. C::B.o ton::s. a .arri .IRC.: :o.ices.:brin s:atte:ntion:t ;:re#'u ees:ln. ' the role,ol the IliC� Modele aft TR s r g . g .............. p . .....:....:..:..-.:..:. :.::... ,. ... a d::to.:r. fu a .::issiiex.; loball:.:.:;:IRCS:ea.ttle.is:, .re. Grin" =tvorlc` rt'cflri:uncttoi.:w.t...`a ' : our,cnnnun� n e, . p , . .g : J.. h' ., .. 1 Y P , . c l: i h school:c ass:..o. re.u e.es:::throe h:a.::service.-learritn r ect;:tri:which.;the:;refu ee.::;stud....nt..::.:.: : local hg : l g . . g. < � . g c is nd:a s...er: uesttomabout#heir::ex edenc'es .'.:. make presentations to locals :hoo a.. n vy q p. �nf r do a out:IRC ro ;rAms or:taolttnteer or contribute For;<more... ... ..... ... ; ..... .:: .. .. .. Robert Johnson,Regional O#f ice r... #o Ashley Marcus,Resource Developer... 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May Review 1St quarter reports from agencies Possible CDBG Application Review Preliminary plans for Human Services Month Legislative Update Tun Possible CDBG Application Review ... . : .; n-al d cislon: on `fu:ridin' alioca:t%on; recommendations . ::' . .: ... .:;. . . . .. . . Montorin visits ` : . 7uly % % Monitoring visits Budget Development .. .. . ** . .. Cit ;Council Bud et eeti s as sche uled Y 9 m n9 , d Pia nning for Human Services%%Month in November August Continue planning for Human Services Month . Monitoring visits Staff analysis of first outcome report and 2"d quarter service reports Budget Process September Review 2"d quarter agency service and first outcome reports with Commission. CDBG 2006 Annual Action Plan Continue planning for Human Services Month Establish date for Commission Retreat Monitoring visits Interview 2005 funded ;agency Update on budget process October 200 Annual Action Plan Public Hear�n,g Inform Mayor of Commission terms expir!ng Continue Ianr,in ' l'or :Hurnan.;S:ervices Month ;Update on. bud" `et; roi~ess Review and.d -SC us <possibLe`contract Chan es and:re ©rain requirements Plan for Commission Retreat Monitor%ng visits Interview 2005 funded agency November Review 3ra quarter reports from agencies Elect Chair and Vice Chair for 2006 Schedule December celebration Select retreat topic Monitoring visits. December WINTER CELEBRATION! Budget adoption