HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT

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HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT

• BUDGET PRESENTATION
• April 14, 2008
• DRAFT

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Human Services Mission Statement

• To enhance the quality of life for and promote
  the self-sufficiency of residents and consumers
  through

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HS Mission Continued

• Advocacy
• Education
• Protection of Public Health
• Prevention Efforts
• Collaboration
• Evaluation

• Coordination of programs services
• Access to and planning and provision of services
• Communication with the community

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HS Administration Goals 07/08

• Performance measurement training
• Related goals/objectives in department strategic
  plan
• Incorporate PMs in community agencies funding
  process

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HS Administration Goals 08/09

• Continue development of PMs
• Complete phase-in of PMs for community agencies
• Produce annual Human Services Report
• Continue work on NLC project

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Community Agencies

• Funding requests
• Services issues

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VITA Site Update

• of clients served
• of days open
• Average income
• Average refund
• Decision Package general fund or CDBG?

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Health Department
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Health Department Goal 07/08

• Improve community health data system
  recommunicable diseases

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Health Department Trends

• Increase in number of communicable diseases
  tracked

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Performance Measurement 08/09

• Issue - repeat temperature violations in Class 4
  food service establishments.

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Senior, Adult Family
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SAFS Goals 07/08

• Review current marketing, education tools
• Use community demographics data to focus
  programs/services

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SAFS Trends for FY 06/07

• Affordable Housing/Shelter/Homelessness- 1 issue
  for last 5 fiscal years.
• Financial Assistance
• Seasonal Sharing
• Health/Medical Care/Dental Care
• Homecare/Nursing

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Performance Measurement 08/09

• Issue - faster provision of social work services
  to residents.

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Senior Center
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Senior Center Goals 07/08

• Research options for a town-wide senior citizens
  needs survey

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Senior Center Trends

• Increasing population of seniors (boomers)
• Balance of needs of older seniors with
  baby-boomer

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Performance Measurement 08/09

• Issue - food program that will provide healthier
  menu choices and incorporate education on
  nutrition.

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Youth Service Bureau
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Youth Service Goals 07/08

• Streamline improve technology
• Continue expansion of services to younger
  population involve more parents

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YSB Trends

• Change in General Statute in January 2010
  regarding diversion of 16 17 years olds
• Mentors/positive role models
• Gender specific programming
• Community service placements
• Teen parents
• Programs for parents

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Performance Measurement 08/09

• Issue - gender specific, evidence-based
  programming for girls.