HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Human Services Commission - 01/19/2017 (2)Human Services Commission Agenda
Commissioners: Mike Heinisch, Chair – Andy Rosas, Co-chair
January 19, 2017
2:30 p.m.
Item Description Action Speaker Time Page
1.Call to order Mike Heinisch, Chair 1
2.Roll Call Mike Heinisch, Chair 1
3.Changes to the Agenda Mike Heinisch, Chair 1
4.Approval of November 17, 2016 Minutes Yes Mike Heinisch, Chair 5
5.Full Life Care – Adult Day Health No Patti Dahlman 30
6.Office of Refugee & Immigrant
Assistance Housing Summit
No Dinah Wilson 10
7.King County Post-Election Convening-
How Immigration Backlash is Impacting
Immigrants and Refugees
No Dinah Wilson 10
8.2017 Calendar planning Yes Mike Heinisch 20
9.Adjourn No Mike Heinisch 1
Unless otherwise noted, the Human Services Commission meets at 2:30 p.m. on the third
Thursday of each month in Kent Centennial Center, Mountain View Conference Room #401,
400 West Gowe St. Kent, WA 98032.
For additional information please contact Christine Cain at 253-856-5063 or via email at
Ccain@KentWA.gov.
Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk’s
Office at 253-856-5725 in advance. For TDD relay service call Washington
Telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-833-6388.
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Kent Human Services Commission November 17, 2016
Minutes Kent, Washington
Approval Pending
Date: November 17, 2017
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Place: Council Chambers East/West
Attending: Mike Heinisch, Commissioner Chair
Andy Rosas, Co-Chair
Gina Bellisario, Commissioner
Wade Schwartz, Commissioner
Bill Hallerman, Commissioner
Zenovia Harris, Commissioner
Absent: Shatha Abbas Commissioner
Amelia Drake, Commissioner
Dennis Higgins, City Council
VACANT Student Commissioner
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 2:30 p.m., with Mike Heinisch presiding.
2. Roll Call
Three Commissioners were absent and one position vacant.
3. Changes to the Agenda
None
4. Approval of Minutes, dated October 20, 2016
Commissioner Bellisario MOVED to approve the Minutes of October 20, 2016, and
Commissioner Rosas SECONDED the motion.
The motion passed unanimously by a vote of 6-0.
5. Jewish Family Services
Rebecca from Jewish Family Services facilitated a presentation on the Tatweer
Employment Program. Tatweer, an initiative from Jewish Family Service, helps
meet the needs of resettled refugees who have professional degrees and
experience. Volunteer mentors provide coaching and support to help these skilled
professionals get on track to career path jobs and participants receive one-on-one,
industry-specific mentorship.
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Kent Human Services Commission November 17, 2016
Minutes Kent, Washington
Approval Pending
6. Mentoring Program
Johnetta Rowsey in partnership with JFS and Economic and Community
Development, has started an internal mentorship program utilizing Tatweer
participants. Positions have been created in the Public Works Department to
accommodate immigrant professionals from similar professional backgrounds in
term-limited positions.
7. Parallel Application Process (Dinah)
Recommendations for 6 organizations have been made. The Seattle Foundation will
provide a dollar for dollar match for agencies funded. Agencies will be funded on a
two year cycle.
8. Approval of Parallel Application Recommendations
Commissioner Harris MOTIONED to APPROVE the Recommendations. Commissioner
Rosas SECONDED. Motion approved.
9. United Way King County (Lori)
An application process is to open in January focusing on legal advocacy and
services for domestic violence victims and victims of sexual assault. Programs must
show a focus on stability and racial equity.
Adjournment
At 4 p.m., Mike Heinisch declared the meeting adjourned.
Christine M. Cain
Human Services Coordinator
November 17, 2017
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