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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Human Services Commission - 11/15/2018Kent Human Services Commission Meeting November 15, 2018 Minutes Kent, Washington Approved Date: November 15, 2018 Time: 3:00 p.m. Place: Catholic Community Services, Kent Community Engagement Center Attending: Gina Bellisario, Chair Bill Hellerman, Commissioner Rickie Robinson, Commissioner Sara Roach, Student Andy Rosas, Commissioner Lori Guilfoyle, Coordinator KateLynn Jennings, Accounting Assistant Absent: Zenovia Harris, Co-Chair Mike Heinisch, Commissioner Dennis Higgins, Council Member Vacant, Commissioner Vacant, Student Agenda: 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 3:07 p.m. 2. Roll Call Three Commissioners absent 3. Community Engagement Center – Tour (Lisa Christen, Whonakee King) A tour of the Community Engagement Center was given by Whonakee and Lisa from Catholic Community Services. The center is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10am – 3pm. There are showers, an open kitchen, a washer and dryer, computers available for use and an outdoor area. The center is staffed by 1 full time case manager, 1 engagement coordinator and 2-3 interns. 4. Changes to Agenda No changes 5. Approval of October 18, 2018 Minutes Commissioner Hallerman MOVED to approve pending minutes from October 18, 2018 and Commissioner Robinson SECONDED. 6. CREW – Presentation (Julie Goodman, Matt Landis) Kent Human Services Commission Meeting November 15, 2018 Minutes Kent, Washington Approved An overview of CReW (Counseling Recovery Wellness) program was given by Julie and Matt. CReW started as a behavioral health and mental health program and now encompasses substance services as well. The program is designed to connect single adult individuals and families to services including health, housing and shelter, medical and benefits. The team works with day centers, shelters, Police Departments, Fire Departments, jail systems and does outreach on the streets. Their biggest barrier is a lack of resources. 7. Parallel Application Funding Recommendations (Lori Guilfoyle) The following 5 organizations were recommended for funding (spreadsheet provided to committee) Brown Girls Write $5000 Education with a Purpose Foundation for Pacific Islanders $9,000 Falis $5,000 Folklore Mexicano Tonantzin $4,000 Project Feast $6,800 Commissioner Rosas MOVED to recommend funding for agencies and programs for the specified amounts for the 2019 and 2020 Human Services Parallel Application, Commissioner Robinson SECONDED. 8. Updates Lori – Human Services is entering into the contract phase for the 2019/2020 funding cycle and will be negotiating contract with agencies in December. Finished processing 3rd quarter reports for currently funded agencies and all are meeting or exceeding goals. 9. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 4:03 KateLynn Jennings Recording Secretary November 15, 2018