<p> Human Service Council (HSC) Meeting Minutes Thursday, April 23, 2015</p><p>WELCOME: The following 20 people introduced themselves at the Story County Human Services meeting held on April 23; Nikki Ullman( Central Iowa Community Services), Julie Saxton (Ames Police Department), Debra Russom (Friendship Ark Homes), Tamra Jurgemeyer (Community and Family Resources), Natalie Milbourn (Community Support Advocate), Laura Bell (YSS), Elise Murchison(LSI-People Place), Emily Jansen (Americorps PPC) Andrea Mallarino (ACCESS), Cari McPartland (Salvation Army), Shari Atwood (Cy-Ride), Joni Houck (Mainstream Living), Ashley Kinkade (ISU Extension), Cassie Clyde (DUHS), Sandra Shavez (Drake Head Start), Anneke Mundel (DMACC Adult Education and Literacy), Marion Kusse (Boost), Rachel Hanson (Childserve), Natasha Hurley (APPC) Julie Saxton called the meeting to order at 11:35am. Minutes from February 26, 2015 meeting: The minutes were passed as corrected.</p><p>REPORTS: </p><p>TREASURER: RESOURCE GUIDE UPDATE: Arti reported the members for the Resource Guide update are: Arti, Cassie, Elsie, Tamra and Ashley. We have a balance of $1610.64.</p><p>OLD BUSINESS:</p><p>POST TO SCHSC EVENT CALENDAR: TRANSPORTATION BROCHURE: Shari Atwood reported a request for a project from the Ames Emergency Response. It is called the 23rd project. This would be an unscheduled van that would not have a specific route. It will help out where needed to keep HIRTA on time. It will make unscheduled trips when the other buses are running behind their schedule. This will be for HIRTA service and Cy-Ride dial-a-ride service. Shari expressed with the purchase of this van would bring a great relief for HIRTA and Cy-Ride dial-a-ride. A motion was made if everyone was in favor of this by Tamra and Marion seconded. There was no other discussion and the motion passed. Co-Chair and Treasurer: Cassandra has said she would be interested in the Co-chair position to assist Nikki. Treasurer: Ashley Kinkade expressed interest. Agenda for next year: This was voted on last month and approved to keep the themes each month. SCHSC will give out three min-grants of $250.00 each. The deadline for this is April 30. The committee that will be reviewing these grants will be Arti, Cassandra, Elsie, Tamra and Ashley. Subway will cater our next meeting. An email will be sent out on May 1 with the choices and May 14 will be the deadline for your orders to be in. There was discussion when the May meeting will be held. The May meeting will be held a week earlier than normal because of remodeling of the church kitchen. Child Services Month: Sexual Assault Awareness- Andrea Mallarion LaShawn Wright. Every two minutes someone is sexually assaulted. 90% do not come forward. People feel ashamed of the assault so it is hard to talk about with anyone and receive help. ACCESS refers to BASER to assist people who have been sexually assaulted. B is for Believe. The number one thing to do when someone comes forward as being sexually assaulted is believe them. If this is a negative experience, they will carry this with them as a burden. A is for Affirm, affirm their story. S is for support. E is for Empower. Recognize they are a person and help them believe in themselves. A brochure was passed out along with a survey to better assist people who need help in this area.</p><p>Early Childhood Education- Cassie and Anneke- Serve 6 counties. 3-4-5 year old children. This is a readiness program for children to enter Kindergarten. They work with families to get the children to school. There isa food program on site. A folder was handed out with information about their program. Families are to bring income information with them. They have a home-based program where the teacher brings the classroom tools to the home to teach the child(ren). A question was asked if there is still a waiting list. Yes, there is a waiting list. They look at the developmental and behavioral aspects of the child and if they may be working with AEA in assisting the child(ren). The children who are three years of age and already enrolled, they automatically are renewed the next year if they wish to be. Transportation is provided by parents.</p><p>Child Abuse Prevention- People Place Elise They are located 219 Sixth Street in the United Church of Christ church. Since they are funded by a grant, they do not charge. This helps with separation anxieties the children may be having. Parents do not leave the vicinity; they go into the parent’s room to do homework, pay bills, etc. They have parent classes in different curriculums. They also provide parents as teachers program, from prenatal all the way until the child goes to school at age 5 years. This program also helps them find medical services. 0-12 crisis (age) Currently have eleven homes that take in these children Also work a lot with ACCESS in helping with emergency placements. This helps with the children while the parents are working on their crisis.</p><p>AMERICOR-Emily Jansen- Community Partnerships for Protecting Children-They will be doing a car seat grill out at Super Walmart (South Duff) this is to show people how to install car seats and hand out car seats to families in need. It is be held June 13. Childcare will be provided. Families are encouraged to bring their children so they can put the child into the car seat as they are learning. Child abuse is a complex issue. The public can be educated in helping with this. Child Protective Services and DHS cannot adequately keep children safe. Community Partnerships for protecting children is not a program. The goal as a group is to prevent child abuse and decrease the number of in-home placements. They make is possible to itegrative care during these transitions. Many different agencies help fund CPPC to help children and educate parents to prevent child abuse. Iowa is ranked 3rd in the nation for quality of life for children. 1. Neighborhood Networking- Schools, DHS, parent groups but also best friends, bus driver neighbor,coach, etc. These people can act as advocates to help prevent abuse. 2. Shared decision making- The more variation at the table the more we can hone in on a problem and collectively solve it. 3. Individualized course of Action- through DHS or foster care can offer training or be facilitators as support for families. Families can meet for support and assistance. 4. Policy and Practice Change: You can ask other agencies if your practices work well with theirs or introduce a parent partner. </p><p>Volunteer Center- Anne Owens- Anne talked about different events that occurred in April. The Story County Volunteer awards will be held on April 28. There will be a pizza, brownies and ice cream meal. There will be a volunteer management training series on improving volunteers in your agency. This will start May 6 and will be held every otherWednesday. They are hoping to hit their goal 9,000 volunteers this year.</p><p>Agency Sharing: Marion shared the Family First was a big hit. He is concerned of the grants being cut for children’s services. Tamra shared there will be a Mental Health Expo at the North Grand Mall on May 2. Emily shared there are scholarships for day camps for summer sessions. Joani shared there are individuals advocating at the State House for funding. Shari shared Cy-Ride is transitioning to summer schedule May 9. Nikki- Iowa Kids Sight- Information on vision screening from Lion’s Club 6 months to 48 months. Rachel asked if there were any day camps that had openings. There are scholarships available through CPPC for day camps. Monika shared there will be a six week summer session for English as a Second Language at DMACC. Cassie shared June 9, 10 ,11 there is a Trauma Informed Care Seminar in Des Moines. Laura shared there is a YSS fundraiser coming up at Odd Fellows on May 4 from 4pm-10pm. Also, there will be Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aide June 4.</p><p>End of Meeting 1:00 p.m.</p>
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