Washtenaw County Community Action Board

1. Washtenaw County Community Action Board 2011 Agenda & Program Direction

2. Purposes of Meeting • Review CAB Role in the Community Context • Identify and Set Board Activities for 2011 • Kick Off Strategic Planning Process Meeting Agenda

3. To serve in an advisory capacity to the Community Action Agency and Board of Commissioners on matters pertaining to causes and consequences of poverty. • To act as an advocate for low-income citizens in promoting institutional and community changes which remove barriers to self-sufficiency. Context:Overarching Purpose of the Community Action Board

4. Communicate and/or collaborate with other individuals and groups who have complementary interest and expertise • Provide input on community needs, particularly within area of representation • Recommend strategies and actions in response to those identified needs • Evaluate the success of the programs in meeting the identified needs • Maintain the board as a dynamic, diverse and responsive entity, with membership, composition and rotation designed to sustain vigor and preserve continuity Context:Key Roles of the Board

5. CSTS Workforce Development Board Urban County Partners for Transit Alliance for Children & Youth WCHO DHS Veterans Affairs Washtenaw Health Plan Coordinating Council Blueprint to end Homelessness Youth Summit Community Action Board Blueprint on Aging Literacy Coalition Hunger Relief Coalition on Infant Mortality Context:Meeting Human Services Needs in Washtenaw County The CAB is one of many agencies, boards & committees working on human service needs!

6. Context:CAB Funding Streams, Programs & Activities Match (cash) * 10% Match (cash or in-kind)***

7. Less funding, more need • ARRA funding winding down • Other program funding at risk as well • Needs continue to increase community-wide • Reorganization of County departments • Streamlining and consolidating the service delivery model • Half of the CAB are new members Context:Changing Environment

8. Funds at-risk • CSBG, Federal – 50% ($316,000) Formula to Competitive • CSBG-T (EITC), State – 100% ($20,000) • Emergency Services, Local & State – 100% ($195,000) • Foster Grandparents, Federal & State – 100% ($328,000) • Senior Nutrition, State – 10% ($40,000) • LIHEAP/Wx, Federal – 100% ($322,500) • DOE/Wx, Federal – Up to 100% ($242,000) Context: Funding

9. Maintain the Board as a dynamic, diverse and responsive entity: • Clearly articulated mission and roles • Desired outcomes of Community Action programs • Bylaws for effective operation of the Board • Measure success (metrics) • Reporting results • Public education about programs & services • Recommendations on 2011 program activities and funding: • Recommendations to Board of Commissioners (related to funding for Weatherization, food, emergency assistance, TEFAP, Foster Grandparents, CSBG, senior nutrition, etc.) • Awareness and advocacy on federal and state funding risks CAB Activities for 2011

10. Overview of Human Service Programs & Activities serving Washtenaw County November Mission & Programs Determine committees to work on mission, outcomes & metrics, etc. January and Beyond Overview of Consolidated Department Programs September Overview of Current ETCS/ Community Action Programs July Discussion & Direction for 2011 agenda and forward May CAB 2011 Agenda and Longer Term Strategy • Proposed Ad Hoc Committees: • Joe Dulin Community Day • Awareness and advocacy on federal and state funding risks

11. Washtenaw County Community Action Board 2011 Agenda & Program Direction Discussion & Direction