Bridging the Precipice . . .

1. Bridging the Precipice . . . A Lakes Region Poverty Diversion Initiative February 2, 2011 Meeting Financial Stability Steering Committee

2. Agenda . . . • Welcome & Introductions • A Bit About Us • Pilot Initiative – Goals & Mission • Timeline for Accomplishments • Logic Model Discussion & Application • Other Business

3. FSSC Commentary. . . • Facilitation • Time Considerations • Strategy & Tactics • Impact & Outcomes • Fulfillment & Enjoyment ~ Changing People’s Lives ~

4. Our Background & Progress . . . Historical Process Collaboration & Coordination Pilot Proposal Numerous Specialized Service Providers – Great Focused Services but Multiple Individual & Family Entry Points Participation Clarity – What Services are Available? How do they Help Me collectively? Continuation of Services Important Increased Provider Cross Communication Steering Committee Development Provider Driven Gatherings Software Tool Introduction Added New Community Resources Economic Impact to Entire Process Challenging Environment Great First Step – Next? Develop Targeted Pilot Key Missions: Develop/Improve Coordinated Service Delivery to Families Scalable Coordinated System or Process Outcome Based Narrower Focus Increased Family Impact We Learn How to be Better Family Centric Model – Outcome Driven – View Toward Future

5. Goals Draft for Pilot . . . Pilot Reference Draft • During FY2011 Financial Stability Partnership (FSP) establish a pilot project with families whose children meet eligibility criteria for Free & Reduced Lunch program. (LSD) • The project to include a dedicated coordinator who will oversee coordination for the enrolled families. • That the FSP collectively – Steering Committee & Providers fully participate with the pilot project coordinator in providing & assessing their services as needed by the enrolled families (Complimentary to current & continuing work on the partnership plan for case management, training & joint ventures) Discussion Break ~ We need input & feedback to refine & focus our goals

6. Goals Draft for Pilot . . . Pilot Reference Draft • Financial Stability Steering Committee • Provides oversight & advisory role for the pilot • Ensure maximum community resources are employed on behalf of the families participating. • Necessary resources be requested/sought to support the coordinator in maximizing services and support for families; • Provide Flexible funding that assures family success beyond the limits of the current entitlement funds • Provide necessary evaluation (process & outcome) that will allow LRUW to move this poverty diversion initiative to scale. Discussion Break ~ We need input & feedback to refine & focus our goals

7. Pilot Program Coordinator Pilot Process Concept . . . LRUW & Resource Partners Pilot Program Family Participant Single Entry Point Focal Point LSD Free & Reduced Lunch Program Comprehensive Plan & Execution Avoid Long-term Program Dependency Facilitate Coordinated Process Tailored to Family Needs Simplified Entry Point from the Family Perspective Improved Delivery System • Affordable: • Health Care • Housing • Family Counseling • Access To Public Sector Benefits • RX Card • C.A.P • VITA • Other Resources • NH Works • Banks • Outreach to New Partners Participant Triage Concept Focused Pilot Population – Measureable Outcomes – Scalable Process

8. Ambitious Timing . . . Proposed Overall Timing & Milestone Examples Thoughts & Questions Order of Plan Development – Milestones or Elements? Do we form sub-task teams to focus effort? How do we best match our Core Competencies to the tasks at hand? What other major milestones are needed? Discussion Break ~ Break Pilot Down Into Manageable Pieces ~ ~ Keep Mindful of Pilot Start Date ~

9. Logic Model Highlights. . . Logic Model Worksheet Employ Logic Model to Pilot ~ Incorporate into Overall Providers Plan

10. Details . . .Details . . .Details • Many details remain open . . . But if we are to succeed we need to march down the path together ~ Are we agreed ? • Resource & Fund Allocation ? • Who, What, Where, When ? • Grant Potential for Ongoing Management of Pilot & Plan ? • Task Sub-Groups ? • Participant Criteria, Eligibility, Number of Participants ? • Implementation – How do we ensure we remain on track ? • Evaluation & Ongoing Scalable Process – follow-on activities ?

11. February Challenge . . . • How do we Refine the Mission & Scope of Pilot ? • Suggested Discussion Points – Others ? • Laconia School District Free & Reduced Lunch program • Improvement Metrics – simple & quantifiable • Representative Number for Pilot – Maintain Narrow Focus • External vs. Internal Measures • How do we change to improve coordinated impact to family participants? • How do we enhance our collective energies and work process for greater leverage?

12. Other Business . . . • Open Items • Take-Away Actions from Today • Questions?

13. Reference & Back-Up . . .

14. LRUW – Income Initiative & Stability Team Mission: Remove Critical Barriers for families undergoing difficult times Vision: Increase the number of stable families in the Lakes Region in doing so, increase the strength & vitality of our community Core Value: That every family that stays together makes us a stronger community and every family that breaks apart weakens our community.

15. Setting the Direction What are we trying to do? Prevent people from slipping into poverty. What do we define as “Poverty” (income levels)? Who are the People? Age range / recently unemployed / w/children What are they’re incomes? How many are there? What do they need? (stable income, transportation, affordable housing, healthcare, child care, other?) What do we need to do? Collective Mission Ultimate Outcome Work smarter with existing resources Think beyond the walls Be Bold! Who needs to be involved?

16. Collaborators Key ServicesCommunity PartnersGovernment Child Care Banks Family Services Health Care Business & Industry NH Works Housing Landlords Legislators Transportation Schools Shelters Workforce Development Other Counseling services Consumers Advocates