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Finance Committee Staff Report
Report Type:Meeting Date: 4/5/2011
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Summary T itle: HSRAP Funding Proposal FY11-13
Title: Human Services Resources Allocation Process Funding Proposal for FY 11-
13
From:City Manager
Lead Department: Community Services
Executive Summary
This report transmits to the Finance Committee, the proposed Human Services Resource
Allocation Process (HSRAP) funding recommendations for the Fiscal Period 2011-13, the Human
Relations Commission’s (HRC) HSRAP Priority of Needs for Fiscal Period 2011-13, and the
proposal summaries submitted for funding consideration.
The funding recommendations will provide either $1,082,690 or $1,110,452 for up to fourteen
agencies each year for two-years. There are two alternative funding proposals included in this
report for consideration by the Finance Committee. Option A includes a 2.5% reduction of the
total grant amount to cover the administration costs of overseeing the grant program by the
Office of Human Services, a work group within the Community Services Department (CSD.) This
reduction totals $27,761. Option B does not include this reduction and instead suggests that
administrative expenses be separately funded by an allocation from the General Fund operating
budget.
Recommendation
Staff and the Human Relations Commission (HRC) recommend that the Finance Committee
recommend to Council:
1.The approved funding option for 2011-13 (Attachment A), be included in the Fiscal
Period 2011-13 Office of Human Services contract budget.
2.The City Manager or his designee is authorized to execute year one and for a renewal up
to one additional year (FY2013). The City Manager or his designee also be authorized to
execute the Human Services Contract and any other necessary documents concerning
the contracts.
3.The Council approve the contracts that are $85,000 or greater as identified in
Attachment A.
4.Provide direction to staff on whether administrative expenses related to the oversight
and administration of the HSRAP program should be funded from existing HSRAP
funding (Option A) or through new allocated funds from the General Fund (Option B).
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Background
Since 1983, the HSRAP Process has identified community service needs to determine City
funding for human services. The City’s Human Relations Commission (HRC) actively
participated in identifying human services needs through information provided by the
community at the HRC’s monthly meetings and by hosting two ‘needs assessment’ forums. The
needs assessment activities assisted in establishing bi-annual priorities of human services needs
for the Palo Alto community. The Allocations Committee; comprised of Human Services staff,
the City’s Interim CDBG Coordinator, and two HRC Commissioners, reviewed and analyzed the
merits of funding requests and provided funding recommendations based on the established
funding criteria and the bi-annual priority of needs. The HSRAP Allocations Committee
recommendations are reviewed by the City administration and are then forwarded to Council
through the Finance Committee for consideration and approval.
The funding review process included the follow six components:
1.In September, 2010, the Office of Human Services and the HRC hosted two panel
discussions on local human services needs and invited broad based experts in a variety
of fields and current HSRAP grantees to speak on current and emerging human services
needs.
2.The HRC established and adopted a bi-annual Priority of Needs for the Community that
provided guidance for HSRAP funding recommendations (Attachment B.)
3.The Request for Proposals (RFP) process was expanded to a wider distribution base in
order to reach a more diverse and greater pool of providers than in the past. The RFP
was made available on the City’s website/homepage to increase visibility and
accessibility to the invitation.
4.The HSRAP and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) processes were
coordinated to maximize resources and streamline the City’s human services funding
approach. Coordination involved specifying what funding request each fund would
entertain, adopting the same Request For Proposal schedule, conducting a joint bidder’s
workshop on November 15, 2010 for interested non profit providers, and for the first
time, the same committee reviewed and made funding recommendations for both
HSRAP and CDBG.
5.Avenidas and Palo Alto Community Child Care, which provide senior services and child
care subsidies respectively, are “sole source” contract agencies because they meet the
criteria as set fourth in CMR 118:99, “Proposed Human Services Resource Allocation
Process (HSRAP) Implementation Plan.” Designation as a sole source contract agency
may be considered when the service meets the City of Palo Alto target population needs
as described in the City’s Comprehensive Plan or Consolidated Plan. Services to seniors
and child care were established as priority needs. The two-year program proposals will
be reviewed as they are received and contracts will be renewed contingent upon
meeting performance objectives and standards.
6.HSRAP funding requests, for a two-year period, were reviewed to determine if they
addressed the community Priority of Needs established by the HRC for Fiscal Period
2011-13.
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Discussion
As previously stated, there are two funding options being presented to the Finance Committee
for considerations. In both options, the impact to the general fund is the same amount of
$1,110,452.
Option A -
The Office of Human Services consists of managing the HSRAP program, mediation in the
community, and various Human Service needs such as support of the HRC, child care, liaison
work with local non-profits, homelessness services, landlord/tenant issues, Family Resources,
and response to human service needs in the community such as Project Safety Net.
After department budget cuts in each fiscal year since 2007, Human Services programs were
underfunded, but continued to operate with funding from prior years being carried forward
together with some transfers from the Cubberley Community Center operating budget, and
some program reductions. Now that the funds carried forward have been exhausted, the
Human Services program is seriously underfunded and no longer able to support HSRAP and
contracted services at the current level.
With annual department-wide program and budget cuts for the past several years, CSD no
longer has funding in other program areas to transfer into Human Services operations as in
prior years. Thus, staff recommends a 2.5% reduction of the total grant amount be retained in
the operating budget of the Office of Human Services to cover the Administration Costs of
overseeing and administering the grant program and fund the operations of Human Services as
outlined above. Such reduction amounts to a total $27,761.
Option B-
This option does not include a 2.5% reduction to HRSAP grantees.
The following was recommended by the Human Relations Commission (HRC) at their March 16,
2011 meeting. The HRC’s priority recommendation would allocate the entire anticipated
HSRAP revenue to the 14 most compelling applications as reflected in Option B. This
recommendation is conditional on other funds being allocated to the Office of Human Services
operating budget for program administration from new General Fund appropriations, as noted
above. By allocating the entire HSRAP amount to deserving applicants, the purpose of these
monies is most fully met.
If it is not possible to allocate the $27,761 outside of the HSRAP funds, the HRC proposes
Option A. Option A would reduce most of the recommended allocations by approximately 2.5
percent, leaving $1,082,690 for HSRAP grantees. The sum of these reductions, $27,761, is
recommended by the HRC to be applied to the Office of Human Services to enable it to
continue to administer HSRAP and support Human Service programs effectively.
Agencies being recommended for funding:
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Sole Source Agencies:
The following agencies are recommended for Sole Source funding in Fiscal Year 2011-13:
·Avenidas provides a comprehensive system of services to senior citizens.
·Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC) administers the City's subsidy for child care to
low-incomes families.
Non Sole Source Agencies:
The following agencies are recommended for HSRAP funding in Fiscal Period 2011-13:
1.Abilities United (formerly Community Association for Rehabilitation) provides a
wide range of support services to people with disabilities. These services include
day center support services, child care for developmentally delayed children,
employment services for the disabled, a creative recreation program and
therapeutic aquatic program for adults.
2.Adolescent Counseling Services provides comprehensive counseling services to
students and families in the Palo Alto Unified School Districts’ secondary schools.
3.Community Health Awareness Council’s Outlet Program provides crisis
counseling and sensitivity training services for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender and Questioning Teens. The program targets Palo Alto teens in Palo
Alto Unified School District schools.
4.Community Technology Alliance (CTA) provides internet access to subsidized
housing units in Palo Alto and Santa Clara County through its searchable website,
Housing SCC. In additional, CTA will continue to provide voicemail account to
homeless persons who are clients of Palo Alto’s non profit agencies who serve
the homeless population in order to help individuals seek work, housing and
other means of support.
5.Downtown Streets Team, Inc., provides funding to train homeless participants in
job skills and how to competitively search for jobs. Training is also provided to
work with the Palo Alto Police Department, downtown merchants, the Palo Alto
Downtown Business and Professional Association, and other agencies in
effectively addressing homeless issues.
6.Inn Vision provides food to low income and homeless residents of Palo Alto at a
local food closet and meals programs. (Inn Vision is not included as a funding
recipient in Option #1. It is being recommended for funding by CDBG.)
7.La Comida de California provides hot meals for Palo Alto senior citizens. The
agency provides hot lunches at the Avenidas Senior Center and Stevenson
House, an affordable senior housing complex in South Palo Alto, five days a
week. La Comida also provides hot lunches every Wednesday as part of Senior
Friendship Day Program (a co-sponsored city program) at the Cubberley
Community Center.
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8.May View Community Health Center provides medical and health care services
to Palo Alto’s homeless and very low-income residents.
9.Momentum for Mental Health provides a homeless outreach program in Palo
Alto. The outreach program provides emergency on-call services to City
departments, libraries, community centers and homeless service providers.
10.Peninsula Health Care Connections provides case management to Palo Alto
homeless individuals receiving Santa Clara County Housing Authority “Section 8”
housing vouchers.
11.Senior Adults Legal Assistance provides Palo Alto seniors with legal advice
counseling sessions at Avenidas Senior Center and at Stevenson House.
12.Youth Community Services provides community services opportunities for youth
in the community and also with local non profit agencies.
HSRAP funding was discussed during the March 4 and March 16 HRC meetings. Commissioners
heard testimony from agencies applying for HSRAP funding. The request for additional funding
for non profit agencies was unprecedented due to the decline in the overall economy. The
agencies are experiencing an overall decline in donations and increased demand for services.
Timeline
Upon approval by the City Council, the contract period will be July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012 and
renewable for one more year at the same funding level for funding for the budget period July 1,
2012 through June 30, 2013.
Resource Impact
The HSRAP funding recommendation will allocate either $1,082,690 or $1,110,452 in General
Funds to support up to fourteen programs; two sole source agencies and up to twelve general
agencies. Staff is recommending the HSRAP funding from the General Fund as reflected in the
Community Services Department’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2011-12.
Environmental Review
This program is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
is not subject to CEQA review.
Attachments:
·Attachment A -HSRAP2011-13CITYCOUNCILFUNDINGRECOMMEND (XLS)
·Attachement B -PRIORITYOFNEEDSFY11-13 (DOC)
·Attachment C -PROPOSALSUMMARIES (PDF)
Prepared By:Minka VanDerZwaag,
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Department Head:Greg Betts, Director, Community Services
City Manager Approval: James Keene, City Manager
DRAFT
2011-2013 Human Services Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP)
Selection Committee's Proposed Funding Recommendations to HRC
March 16, 2011
No.Agency Program Description
2011-12
Agency's Request
for Funding
10-11 Contract
Amount
2011-13 Proposed
Funding
Recommendation
(Option A)
SOLE SOURCE(SS)
1 Avenidas Senior Services 450,000$ 406,287$ 396,130$
2 Palo Alto Community Child Care
Child Care Subsidy Program for Low
Income Families 444,820$ 411,607$ 401,317$
Second Harvest Food Distribution -$ 7,128$
SS Total 894,820$ 825,022$ 797,447$
HSRAP
3 Abilities United Disability Services 56,000$ 40,045$ 36,506$
4 Adolescent Counseling Sv On Campus Counseling Sv 110,000$ 88,445$ 86,234$
5 Catholic Charities The GAP Project 151,678$
6 Community Health Awareness Council Outlet Program 10,000$ 9,500$ 8,660$
7 Community Technology Alliance Shared Technical Infrastructure 15,000$ 12,065$ 5,432$
8 Downtown Streets Team Downtown Streets Team 55,000$ 35,815$ 32,650$
9 Family & Children Svs Social & Academic Stress Reduction 46,000$
10 InnVision Opportunity Service Center 50,000$
11 Kara Grief Support for Children and Adults 65,000$
12 La Comida de California Hot Meals for the Elderly 34,000$ 32,300$ 29,445$
13 MayView Health Center
Health Care for Low Income & Homeless
PA Residents 25,000$ 17,100$ 15,589$
14 Momentum for Mental Health Homeless Outreach Program 25,650$ 25,650$ 23,383$
15 NOVA Youth Foundation Real-world W ork Experience for Youth 40,000$ -$
16 Peninsula HealthCare Connection Project Downtown Connect 63,000$ 25,000$
17 Senior Adults Legal Assistance Legal Assistance to Elders 9,000$ 8,550$ 7,794$
18 United W ay Silicon Valley 211 Santa Clara County 13,500$
19 Youth Community Sv Service and leadership 16,000$ 15,960$ 14,550$
HSRAP Total 784,828$ 285,430$ 285,243$
SS & HSRAP Total 1,679,648$ 1,110,452$ 1,082,690$
DRAFT
2011-2013 Human Services Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP)
Selection Committee's Proposed Funding Recommendations to HRC
March 16, 2011
2011-13 Proposed
Funding
Recommendation
(Option B)
402,224$
407,491$
809,715$
37,642$
87,561$
8,930$
5,432$
33,666$
8,920$
30,362$
16,074$
24,111$
25,000$
8,037$
15,002$
300,737$
1,110,452$
HUMAN SERVICES RESOURCE ALLOCATION PROCESS
PRIORITY OF NEEDS
2011-13
1.Children
·Early Care and Education
·Children with Special Needs
2.Youth
·Youth Well Being
·Counseling
·Mental Health
·Youth Programs
·Tutoring
·Transportation
3.Seniors
·Food/Nutrition
·Social Services
·Mental Health
·Transportation
·Legal Assistance
4.Homelessness
·Outreach
·Case Management
·Mental Health
·Emergency Housing
·Low Income Housing
5.Basic Needs
·Food
·Housing
·Mental Health
·Transportation
6.Social Services Coordination
·Encourage collaboration, coordination, and exchange of ideas among agencies.
Attachment G
Proposal Summary
Human Services Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP)
Request for Proposals # 139069
Agency: Abilities United
Address: 525 E. Charleston Road
Contact: Linda Chin
2011-12 Funding. Requested $56,000
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1. Proposal Summary: Identify .the priority area of need met by this program, the program goals and
objectives, how it benefits Palo Alto residents, and how the program effectively utilizes existing
resources through collaborative efforts.
Identify the priority area: 1. Children -Children with special needs; 2. Seniors -Social Services; 3. Basic
Needs -Housing; 4. Youth -Youth well-being; 5. Social Services Coordination.
List Goals & Objectives:
Goal #1: To provide early intervention and therapy to infants in PA who have developmental disabilities
Goal #2: To build physical health and independence for PA seniors by providing affordable rehabilitation
Goal #3: To provide employment training, independent living skills training, and social services to PA
adults with developmental disabilities to help them obtain appropriate, affordable housing
Goal #4: To provide afterschool and respite care for PA youth with developmental disabilities
Goal #5: To provide volunteer services to nonprofits in PA.
Objective #1: To provide 300 hrs. of Children's Services to children, birth to age 3, and their parents
Objective #2: To provide 5,000 hrs. of Aquatic Services to PA seniors
Objective #3: To provide over 9,000 hrs of Adult Services to PA adults
Objective #4: To provide 2000 hrs. of Afterschool and Respite care for PA youth
Objective #5 Clients will provide 1600 hrs. of volunteer services to PA nonprofits
Methods:
Methed-#4; -E ly-Intervention group classes, individual therapies, and parent training/support
Method #2: Aquatic therapy, adapted aquatics, wellness classes, and self -directed exercise
Method #3: Job placement and coaching, training for independent living skills, social services
Method#4: in ham. Respite, center -based Afterschool Socialization
Method #5: Client community service in PA nonprofits
2. Population Served: Describe the population served by the proposed program. Include the area of Palo
Alto served, the number of unduplicated Palo Alto residents served, whether it serves low-income
residents and any other relevant information.
a. Total Palo Alto population served by this program: 225
b.. Total -Palo -Alto population served by the Requested Funding Amount: 225
We will provide services to 225 unduplicated residents of PA who have disabilities, or are
elderly; most are low/middle income. We will provide at least 16,300 hours of service. In
addition, our clients will provide 18 PA nonprofits with 1,600 hours of community service.
3. Budget -Narrative: Describe specifically how the requested funding will be used. The funding will be
used for staff salaries to provide direct services to clients.
4. Funding Diversification: Summarize how your agency plans to leverage the funding from the City and
diversify funding for this program. We will garner increased support from donors who reside in PA and
the surrounding area. Your grant is a vote of confidence for our services.
5. Supplemental Questions
a. What services do you provide that is unique and no other agency provides these services In
Palo Alto? We provide a lifetime continuum of services to people of all ages who have develop-
mental disabilities. There are no other warm water pools in the area offering affordable, rehabilitating
aquatic services. We coordinate and collaborate with 18 PA nonprofits to help them fulfill their
missions in the community by providing them with 1,600 hours of volunteer services by our clients.
PROPOSAL SUMMARY
Fiscal Year 2011-12
Name of Program: Disability Services
City: Palo Alto Zip Code: 94306
Phone Number: ( 650) 618-3329
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Human Services Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP)
Request for Proposals #139069
PROPOSAL SUMMARY
Fiscal Year 2011-12
Agency: Adolescent Counseling Services Name of Program: On -Campus Counseling Program
Address: 4000 Middlefield Road, Suite FH City: Palo Alto Zip Code: 94303
Contact: Philippe Rey, Psy.D., Executive Director Phone Number: (650) 424-0852 ext. 101
2011-12 Funding Requested: $110,000
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1. Proposal Summary: Identify the priority area of need met by this program, the program goals and objectives,
how it benefits Palo Alto residents, and how the program effectively utilizes existing resources through
collaborative efforts.
Identify the priority area:
The Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS) On -Campus Counseling (OCC) Program addresses Youth: Youth well-being,
Youth: Counseling, Youth: Mental Health, and Basic Needs: Mental Health under the HSRAP Priority of Needs. This
program also address several specific areas, including: Access to mental health services for low income population, crisis
counseling for youth, and crisis counseling services for gay and lesbian teens.
List Goals & Objectives:
Goal #1: To address issues that impede the personal growth and academic success of Palo Alto youth and to
provide professional training to the next generation of mental health clinicians in our community.
Objective #1: 50% of the students seen five or more times will either maintain orimprove their grades.
Objective #2: 70% of the students seen five or more times will improve their level of functioning.
Objective #3; 80% of the students seen five or more times will report that the counseling they received was "helpful" or
"very helpful".
Objective #4: 65% of students identified as mildly depressed and seen 5 or more times will show a decrease in
depressive symptoms.
Methods:
Method #1: A licensed LMFT or LCSW serves as Site Director at each of the 5 secondary schools. Combined, they
provide licensed supervision to 15-20 graduate school -level counseling interns. Both directors and interns
provide free on -site individual, family and group counseling to students and their families.
Method #2: ACS will collaborate with the Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUS,D) to provide free counseling services
and prevention education, working with school administration and staff to ensure coordination of care for
students, appropriate referrals to community resources, and critical education to parents and students in
Palo Alto.
Method #3: ACS provides extensive professional training to 15-20 counseling interns, utilizing outside professionals in
the field of mental health and psychotherapy to offer cutting -edge education in at least 40 hours of training
annually.
2. Population Served: Describe the population served by the proposed program. Include the area of Palo Alto
served, the number of unduplicated Palo Alto residents served, whether it serves low-income residents and any
other relevant information.
a. Total Palo Alto population served by this program: At least 550 unduplicated Palo Alto residents will benefit
from counseling, but the program is open and accessible to all 11,000 students in the PAUSD. The OCC Program
serves students who attend the five secondary schools in Palo Alto, with 83%residing in Palo Alto and 10% in East
Palo Alto. Twenty-six percent (26%) of those served come from low-income families. Our clients also reflect the
diversity in our community: 53% Caucasian, 18% Latino, 17% Asian/Pacific Islander, 10% African -American, and 2%
Mixed or other.
b. Total Palo Alto population served by the Requested Funding Amount: The requested funding will serve at
least 550 Palo Alto residents and a total of 650 students in the PAUSD will receive counseling through 5,000
counseling sessions.
3. Budget Narrative: Describe specifically how the requested funding will be used.
The funding will support ACS' OCC Program in all five of the secondary schools of Palo Alto, including Gunn and Palo
Alto High Schools and Terman, JLS and Jordan Middle Schools. Five (5) licensed Program Directors will provide on -site
supervision to 15-20 counseling interns and provide services to at least 650 students in Palo Alto. Funding covers the
cost of individual, family and group counseling, crisis intervention, prevention education, planning and coordination with
guidance and other school staff, and on -going professional training and supervision of clinical interns.
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4. Funding Diversification: Summarize how your agency plans to leverage the funding from the City and
diversify funding for this program.
With $110,000 of support from the City.of Palo Alto, ACS can attract funding from community organizations, foundations
and corporations. The partnership with the City communicates to potential funders that ACS and our OCC program are
viable and critical services in our schools, attracting funders such as the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund, Rotary Club of
Palo Alto, Palo Alto Community Fund, School PTAs and Site Councils. In addition to seeking this institutional support,
ACS continues to broaden our individual contributors through successful annual giving campaigns and special events, as
well as foundation and corporate funders through extensive grant research.
5. Supplemental Questions
a. What services do you provide that is unique and no other agency provides these services In Palo Alto?
The OCC Program is the only professional counseling program on -campus at all of the secondary schools in the
PAUSD providing free counseling services to students and their families. The program has worked with staff and
administration at these five Palo Alto schools, providing accessible, quality counseling for over 30 years.
Attachment G
PROPOSAL SUMMARY
Request for Proposals #139069
Fiscal Year 2011-12
Agency: Avenidas Name of Program: Senior Services
Address: 450 Bryant St. City: Palo Alto
Contact: Lisa Hendrickson, President/CEO
2011-12 Funding Requested $ $450,000
1. Proposal Summary: Identify the priority area of need met by this program, the program goals and
objectives, how it benefits Palo Alto residents, and how the program effectively utilizes existing
resources through collaborative efforts.
Identify the priority area: Senior Services
Zip Code: 94301
Phone: (650) 289-5440
List Goals & Objectives:
Goal #1: The Palo Alto community will have a comprehensive local resource for seniors and
caregivers that identifies their needs and designs and delivers programs and activities to meet these
needs and interests.
Goal #2: Senior adults will be supported in their efforts to maintain and improve their fiinctional ability
to remain in their own homes.
Goal #3: Caregivers, particularly spouses and adult children, will be supported in their work of
providing in -home care to less independent seniors.
Goal #4: Older adults will receive assistance in maintaining their homes, keeping them safe and in
good operating condition at an affordable cost.
Goal #5: Senior adults will be supported in maintaining or improving their health and level of fitness.
Goal #6: Seniors will achieve greater satisfaction in life and improved emotional well-being.
Goal #7: Seniors and caregivers will be supported in their search for information about, and assistance
with, complex and ever-changing issues and problems associated with aging.
Methods:
Operate a senior center and a senior day health center offering a full continuum of services and
activities for family caregivers, independent seniors and frail, less -independent seniors.
2. Population Served: Avenidas serves older adults, age 50 or older, and their family members and
caregivers from all of Palo Alto. In recent years, the agency has served approximately 3,000
unduplicated Palo Alto residents. Programs are utilized by residents of all incomes, but
participants tend to be of a lower -income than that of the community at large. Many participants
are disabled.
a. Total Palo Alto population served by this program: 3,000
b. Total Palo Alto population served by the Requested Funding Amount: 3,000
3. Budget Narrative: Approximately 61% of the funding will be spent on salaries and benefits.
Another 35% will spent on direct program expenses. The remainder will help offset facility and
administrative expenses.
4. Funding Diversification: The agency will leverage the City's funding 10 times, through
fundraising from the community, program fees, and other contracts. In 2010-2011, the agency
expects to raise $630,000 from the community, transfer $1,000,000 from its reserves, receive
$1,200,000 in fees, receive $650,000 from Medi-Cal and the VA and receive $106,000 in
contractual income from other government entities.
5. Supplemental Questions
a. What services do you provide that is unique and no other agency provides these services in Palo
Alto? Most of Avenidas' services are unique or modified specially for older adults.
Attachment G
Proposal Summary
Human Services Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP)
Request for Proposals # 139069
PROPOSAL SUMMARY
Fiscal Year 2011-12
Agency: Catholic Charities
Address: 210 N. Fourth Street Ste, 100
Contact: Dimple Gupta, Program Manager
2011-12 Funding Requested $ 151678
Name of Program: The GAP Project
City: San Jose Zip Code: 95112
Phone Number: ( 408 ) 295-5288 Ext. 205
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1. Proposal Summary: Identify the priority area of need met by this program, the program goals and objectives, how it
benefits Palo Alto residents, and how the program effectively utilizes existing resources through collaborative efforts.
Identify the priority area: Homelessness of veterans.
List Goals & Objectives:
Goal #1: To assist 10 qualified chronically homeless veterans with rental assistance subsidy to obtain
community based housing.
Goal #2: To determine client minimum income eligibility in order to provide security deposit assistance.
Goal #3: etc. To facilitate retention in housing for at least 6 months by providing supportive housing services.
Objective #1: Within 15 days of the award, to establish controls for financial assistance and payment requirements
for eligible clients.
Objective #2: Within 30 days to consult with clients to identify rental property that meets their needs and arrange
for security deposit assistance,
Objective #3: etc.
Methods:
Method #1
80 % of participating veterans retain housing for at least 6 months or longer. Case manager will meet
with every client on at least a monthly basis for providing supportive housing services.
Program Manager will meet with Fiscal and Housing staff to establish an auditable process for making
payments. Case Manager will meet with client and landlord to ensure completion of inspection request
form, utility allowance form, rental calculation form, W-9 form, copy of lease document and submit
check request to Fiscal office for monthly payment assistance.
Method #2 Case Manager will screen clients as per eligibility criteria, review income verification, lease inspection
requirements, security deposit criteria and ensure rental property adheres to HUD Housing Quality
Standards for rental properties, then request payment for deposit.
Method#3: etc. Case Manager will hold a face-to-face meeting with clients who receive rental and security deposit
assistance to complete initial assessment, service plan and progress notes demonstrating the
supportive housing activities.
2. Population Served: Describe the population served by the proposed program. Include the area of Palo Alto served, the number
of unduplicated Palo Alto residents served, whether it serves low-income residents and any other relevant information.
a. Total Palo Alto population served by this program: 10
b. Total Palo Alto population served by the Requested Funding Amount: 10
3. Budget Narrative: Describe specifically how the requested funding will be used.
This funding will be used for rental assistance subsidy, security deposit, personnel and service delivery costs.
4. Funding Diversification: Summarize how your agency plans to leverage the funding from the City and diversify funding
for this program.
SAMHSA grant funds leverage $ 400,000 annually for the proposed program and some agency cash match funds.
5. Supplemental Questions
a. What services do you provide that is unique and no other agency provides these services in Palo Alto?
Short-term financial assistance to close gap in housing costs for veterans to remain in community residences in the
Palo Alto area.
Attachment G
Proposal Summary
Human Services Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP)
Request for Proposals # 139069
PROPOSAL SUMMARY
Fiscal Year 2011-12
Agency: Community Health Awareness Council Name of Program: Outlet
Address: 711 Church St. City: Mountain View Zip Code: 94041
Contact: Eileen Ross Phone Number: ( 650 ) 965-2020 x22
2011-12 Funding Requested $ 10,000
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1. Proposal Summary: Identify the priority area of need met by this program, the program goals and
objectives, how it benefits Palo Alto residents, and how the program effectively utilizes existing
resources through collaborative efforts.
Identify the priority area: Youth and Social Services Coordination
List Goals & Objectives:
Goal #1: Increase Palo Alto LGBTQ teens' feelings of self worth and pride.
Goal #2: Reduce Palo Alto LGBTQ teens' high risk -taking behaviors such as illicit drug and alcohol use.
Goal #3: Increase awareness and support for LGBTQ youth needs in schools and in other community agencies.
Objective #1: Deliver direct support services including support groups, counseling, and GSA support to at least
45 Palo Alto LGBTQ teens in collaboration with Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS) by June 2012.
Objective #2: Provide LGBTQ sensitivity trainings and awareness for 400 staff and students throughout the 12
PAUSD elementary, middle, and high schools by June 2012.
Objective #3: Offer staff trainings to 3 other agencies that serve the LGBTQ community, with a focus on youth
serving agencies, including young children by June 2012.
Objective #4: Coordinate support services with Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS).
Methods:
Method #1: Support groups at CHAC, ACS and on school campuses, outreach: online and in -person
Method #2: Gay Straight Alliance club support and consultation
Method #3: Individual Counseling at a low cost through CHAC and ACS
Method #4: Educational and Sensitivity Trainings and outreach
2, Population Served: Describe the population served by the proposed program. Include the area of Palo
Alto served, the number of unduplicated Palo Alto residents served, whether it serves low-income
residents and any other relevant information. The Outlet Program serves Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender, Queer and Questioning (LGBTQQ) youth ages 13-24. The program targets 45 Palo Alto teens in
all areas of Palo Alto. Teens represent all gender, ethnic, religious, and socio-economic. backgrounds. In
addition, we are targeting 12 PAUSD schools and 3 outside agencies with LGBTQ sensitivity trainings to create
safe and successful learning environments for LGBTQ youth and their families.
a. Total Palo Alto population served by this program: 788
b. Total Palo Alto population served by the Requested Funding Amount: 150
3. Budget Narrative: Describe specifically how the requested funding will be used. We are requesting
$10,000 to cover partial costs for providing outreach, support groups, counseling, and trainings to an
approximate total of 500 Palo Alto youth and adults. Of the $10,000, Outlet intends to use $8200 for salaries,
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benefits and payroll taxes for 4 Outlet staff members who provide direct support services to Palo Alto youth and
adults who work with youth. The additional $1800 will cover program and operational costs,all associated with
communicating with and. serving Palo Alto residents.
4. Funding Diversification: Summarize how your agency plans to leverage the funding from the City and
diversify funding for this program. The Outlet Program receives a diverse mix of funding through foundations
and corporate grants (21%), Government Contracts (29%), Workshop fees and donations (1%), individual donors
(6%).and special events (31%). Outlet successfully leverages City of Palo Alto funds as we continue to seek a
variety of funding sources with a focus on developing our individual giving and foundation grant support.
5. Supplemental Questions
a. What services do you provide that is unique and no other agency provides these services In Palo
Alto? Outlet is the ONLY program on the Peninsula that focuses solely on LGBTQQ youth in English
and Spanish. Outlet has an established weekly support group that has been meeting every Monday since 1997
specifically for LGBTQQ youth, and De Ambiente is the only LGBTQQ Latino, Spanish-speaking support and
education youth group in the larger Bay Area. Finding a community and network of support is extremely
important for the healthy development of ail youth, and Outlet provides the only opportunity for LGBTQQ youth to
connect with others both as friends and as role models. Further, Outlet offers critical support to service providers
working with youth, as well as families, through educational and sensitivity trainings, consultations, referrals,
curriculum development and legal information.
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Attachment G
Proposal Summary
Human Services Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP)
Request for Proposals #,139069
PROPOSAL SUMMARY
Fiscal Year 2011-12
Agency: Community Technology Alliance (CTA) Name of Program: Tools for Ending Homelessness in
Santa Clara County — Tech SCC
Address: 115 E. Gish Road, #222 City: San Jose, CA Zip Code: 95112
Contact: Rachelle Guillen Phone Number: ( 408 ) 437-8800
2011-12 Funding Requested $ 15,000
Clearly and concisely summarize your request. Use the space provided on this page only.
1. Proposal Summary: Identify the priority area of need met by .this program, the program goals and
objectives, how it benefits Palo Alto residents, and how the program effectively utilizes existing
resources through collaborative efforts.
Jdentify the priority area: Homelessness, Basic Needs and Social Service Coordination are met through
programs CTA and our partner agencies provide, through HMIS our partner agencies can collaborate and
provide clients with outreach, case management, mental health assistance and emergency or low-income
housing, CTA's Voicemail system connects clients to basic needs through communication to housing, case
management, healthcare, mental health, food and transportation services.
List Goals & Objectives:
Un-housed and at -risk Palo Alto residents:
Goal #1: Are connected to opportunities for jobs, income, housing and healthcare through Community VoiceMail
assigned by a partnering agency.
Goal #2: Receive more holistic care and improved access to a broad array of available services offered by our
CoC through HMIS SCC
Goal #3: Gain information about services offered for Children, Youths, Seniors, Homelessness for healthcare,
housing, mental health, transportation. and other basic needs.
Objective #1: Opportunities for self-sufficiency increase for 15 homeless and at -risk Palo Alto residents
• assigned CVM.
Objective #2: 150 un-housed and at -risk Palo Alto residents benefit from. holistic, collaborative service
delivery from public and non-profit partners using HMIS .SCC.
Objective #3: 200 anonymous low-income residents learn about housing, healthcare, youth, senior and
mental health services available. through HelpSCC.org
Methods:
Method #1: Provide and maintain the phone lines, technology, support, training and materials required by
partnering agencies and their clients.
Method #2: Provide, maintain and enhance the web -based HMIS SCC database. Train and support Palo Alto
based partnering agencies. Report to policy makers on demographic of and services provided to low'iricome
residents. Provide and maintain HeIpSCC and the 250+ Collaborative list serves.
Method #3:. Provide and maintain the HeIpSCC website and Collaborative list serves. Outreach to Palo Alto
agencies.
2. Population Served: Describe the population served by the proposed program. Include the area of Palo
Alto served, the number of unduplicated Palo Alto residents served, whether it serves low-income
residents and any other relevant information.
a. Total Palo Alto population served by this program: 1.10% to 1.15% of. homeless and
(presumed low income by HUD standards) clients in the HMIS database claim a last permanent zip
code (94301-94310) in Palo Alto
b. Total Palo Altopopulation served by the Requested Funding Amount: approximately 1.10%
to 1.15% un-housed or at risk clients in HMIS SCC database who claim a last permanent zip. code
(94301-94310) in Palo Alto.
3. Budget Narrative: Describe specifically how the requested funding will be used. Funds will be used for
direct program expenses —staff salary and benefits, CVM phone lines and office and training supplies for
partners and clients.
4. Funding Diversification: Summarize how your agency plans to leverage the funding from the City and
diversify funding for this program. This request represents 3% of funds required to provide service to Santa
Clara County residents, comparable to Palo Alto's share of the County's population.
5. Supplemental Questions •.
a. What services do you provide that is unique and no other agency provides these services In Palo
Alto? Training, maintenance, outreach and technical support for Community Voice Mail, HelpSCC,
Collaborative list serves and HMIS SCC.
Attachment G
Proposal Summary
Human Services Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP)
Request for Proposals #139069
Proposal Summary
Fiscal Year 2011-12
Agency: Downtown Streets, Inc. Name of Program: Downtown Streets Team
Address: 480 Lytton Ave,.Suite 2A City: Palo Alto Zip Code: 94301
Contact: Eileen Richardson Phone Number: (650) 4624795
2011-12 Funding Requested $55,000
Clearly and concisely summarize your request. Use the space provided on this page only.
1. Proposal summary: Identify the priority area of need met by this program, the program goals and objectives, how it
benefits Palo Alto residents, and how the program effectively utilizes existing 'resources through collaborative efforts.
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find rikititinient "66ing and jobs for team members so they may become 'self sufficient, productive members of our community.
Our program has housed 74 individuals and found employment for 85. To summarize, 159 team members no longer live on the
streets, parking garages, parks and storefronts of Palo Alto.
List Goals & Objectives:
Goal #1: A leading program goal is to provide tools for the homeless population which lead them to lives of independence; thus
reducing the use of our City's expensive and valuable resources -emergency rooms, criminal justice system and other services.
Goal #2: To dramatically curb and eventually end panhandling in Palo Alto.
Goal #3: To keep our city vibrant, clean and safe so as to promote it as a destination for shopping, dining and events.
Objective #1: To train team members: in job skills and intensive job search skills through volunteers and partnerships.
Objective #2: To be a leader in the community for innovative ideas and collegial efforts to make lasting change for our
impoverished citizens.
• Objective #3: To work with merchants, the BID (Palo Alto Downtown Business and Professional Association), Catholic Charities,
InnVision, Peninsula HealthCare Connection, City of Palo Alto, City of Palo Alto Police Department, EHC, Momentum for Health
Care, etc to once and for all have a unified solution to our community 's unique homeless issues.
Methods: The program methods are to provide structure, training, guidance, confidence, inspiration and hope to individuals to
achieve their goal of re-entering society and our community as a productive and independent member again.
Method #1: Weekly Success Team meetings are held where participants are guided along a "Ladder of Success" to a job and
housing,
Method #2: Strict rules for team members which mirror a traditional mainstream work environment. Each participant is evaluated
weekly for his or her performance, attendance, punctuality and attitude.
Method #3: Intensive job search skills training each week, attention to each individual to address their personal issues. Extensive
network of partner non -profits to garner services we do not provide directly.
2. Population served: Describe the population served by the proposed program. Include the area of Palo Alto served, the
number of unduplicated Palo Alto residents served, whether it serves low-income residents and any other relevant
information. The population served is the homeless, the disabled, seniors, those with mental health and physical issues, low
income, at risk of being homeless and the under employed. The program has served more than 425 unduplicated individuals and
has found employment for 85 and housing for 74.
a. Total Palo Alto population served by this program: 295
b. Total Palo Alto population served by the Requested Funding Amount: 75
3. Budget Narrative: Describe specifically stow the requested funding will be used. This funding will be used to purchase
vouchers for the participants and for some program overhead. Program overhead is a small percentage of the budget because there
are only two and one-half employees, the Executive Director, the Program Manager and a half-time Case Manager.
4. Funding Diversification: Summarize how your agency plans to leverage the funding from the City and diversify funding
for this program. The Downtown Streets Team works with many local agencies to attain services for its participants that we do
not supply directly. For example, instead.of paying for housing ourselves, we nurture strong relationships with EHC Lifebuilders
for shelter and have housed 9 of our team members this year through one of their grants. We also work with Peninsula HealthCare
• Connection to attain medical and mental health services and the Stanford Law School to aid in filing SSI applications. We
volunteer as a team to help run Family Harvest at the Opportunity Center, a meal program for needy families and our Executive
Director is a member of InnVision's Peninsula Advisory Council (IPAC), the Santa Clara County Collaborative to End
Homelessness and Destination: Home Jobs and Housing Group. We have diversified funding by not only expanding our grant
writing efforts but by securing contracts for services with the City of Palo Alto, EHC Lifebuilders, InnVision, the Palo Alto Daily
News, Whole Foods, and the Palo Alto Adult Soccer League.
5. Supplemental Questions
a. What services do you provide that is unique and no other agency provides these services in Palo Alto? The
Downtown Streets Team is not only unique to Palo Alto but is believed to be the first of its kind on the West Coast.
We have had inquires from all over the country about our model and successes. Gilroy, CA, San Jose, Ca. and
• Daytona Beach FL have implemented programs based on our model with the latter having paid a franchise fee. As
evidenced by such awards as the 2009 Harvard University Kennedy's School Ash Institute "Top 50 Innovations In
Government" — a City of Palo Alto honor --that rewards achievement and innovation in government, as well as the
2010 Tall Trees Award winner for Outstanding Non-profit, we are being recognized locally and nationally as unique
and a provider of service that no one else in Palo Alto or other communities offer.
Unlike traditional social programs, we do more than feed and temporarily house our team members, we also:
• Keep our city clean, vibrant and safe, therefore, improving business and assisting Palo Alto in becoming a
destination for events, shopping and business.
• Provide a clearly defined road to self-sufficiency and long-lasting lives of independence, i.e., hope, self
respect and a path to a new life.
• Curb 'and eventually eliminate panhandling.
Provide team members with the basic needs to succeed suoh as dentures, automobiles, bicycles, bus passes,
prescriptions, clothes, apartments and furniture.
Human Services Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP)
Request for Proposals # 139063
PROPOSAL SUMMARY
Fiscal Year 2011-12
Agency: Family & Children Services (F&CS) Name of Program: Healthy Relationships Project
Address: 375 Cambridge Avenue City: Palo Alto Zip Code: 94306
Contact: Maryanne McGlothlin Phone Number: 650-326-6576
Senior Director of Development
2011-12 Funding Requested: $46,000
Clearly and concisely summarize your request. Use the space provided on this page only,
1. Proposal Summary
Priority Area: Youth (Youth well-being, Counseling, Mental health, Youth programs) and Basic Needs (Mental
health)
Goals & Objectives:
Goal #1: To help support the well-being of Palo Alto high school students by supporting the development of healthy
teen relationships and the prevention of unhealthy relationships, dating violence, and bullying.
Objective #1: 10 Palo Alto students will be trained annually to be Healthy Relationships project peer educators.
Objective #2: 8 presentations will be conducted annually by trained Palo Alto students.
Objective #3: 150 Palo Alto students will attend Healthy Relationships project presentations each year.
Objective #4: 75% of youth will indicate increased understanding of the characteristics of a healthy relationship.
Objective #5: 75% of youth will indicate increased skills for developing and maintaining healthy relationships.
Methods
Method #1: Based on an established curriculum, provide 8 presentations by trained peer educators.
Method #2: Provide quarterly adult trainings on supporting healthy teen relationships.
2. Population Served
F&CS's proposed project will serve Palo Alto high school students throughout the City with on -campus services:
160 unduplicated Palo Alto residents will be served, including clients who may be low-income.
a. Total Palo Alto population served by this program: 160
b. Total Palo Alto population served by the Requested Funding Amount: 160
3. Budget Narrative: Funding will be used exclusively to support Healthy Relationship project implementation (e.g.,
training peer educators, conducting youth workshops, providing adult workshops) and staffing to support Palo Alto
high school youth.
4. Funding Diversification: As an agency, F&CS receives support from over 15 foundations, 80 corporations, and
hundreds of individuals, as well as funding through more than 20 contracts with cities, counties, school districts,
and corporations. For our proposed project, F&CS will leverage City funding to seek additional service resources
and support. Counseling services offered as part of this project will be supported in part by existing fee -for -service
agreements.
5. Supplemental Questions
a. What services do you provide that are unique and that no other agency provide in Palo Alto?
Based on 60 years of service experience, F&CS is uniquely qualified to support the development of healthy
relationship skills and the avoidance of teen violence for high school youth. No other known agencies currently
provide similar services or this curriculum to youth in Palo Alto, one of F&CS 's two agency `hometowns,'
Family & Children Services (F&CS) 1 Proposal Summary
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Attachment G
Proposal Summary
Human Services Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP)
Request for Proposals # 139069
PROPOSAL SUMMARY
Fiscal Year 2011-12
Name of Program: Opportunity Services Center
City: Palo Alto Zip Code: 94301
Phone Number: (408) 292-4286
Agency: InnVision the Way Home
Address: 33 Encina Way
Contact: Denise Scovel
2011-12 Funding Requested $50,000
Clearly and concisely summarize your request. Use the space provided on this page only.
1. Proposal Summary: Identify the priority area of need met by this program, the program goals and
objectives, how it benefits Palo Alto residents, and how the program effectively utilizes existing
resources through collaborative efforts.
Identify the priority area:
The Opportunity Services Center (OSC) operates daily between 8:00am-3:00pm. One of the primary services we
provide is feeding the homeless in the Palo Alto area. Each day, the center feeds between 100-120 individuals with
breakfast and lunch. Dinner is also provided through local community churches in the Palo Alto area. Although many
clients initially visit the center to get fed each day, our case management staff take this opportunity to engage these
clients on a deeperlevel, encouraging them to access mainstream services such as Social Security benefits, address
health and medical issues, and / or repair their financial credit. Once a repoire and trust is established with the
clients, the staff begin to see clients on a more regular basis, thereby working with them to establish and achieve their
goals towards improved self-sufficiency and stabilization, by connecting them with local resources or collaborating
with other partnering agencies.
We currently have three programs operated directly at the Opportunity Services Center: Daily breakfast and lunch
program at the OSC which serves about 100-120 daily, a daily grocery program through the Food Closet that serves
about 75 individuals and Family Harvest, which distributes about 60 individuals and families a month . Dinner is also
provided for those in need through the Breaking Bread program. To date, we have served 1,100 unduplicated clients
at the OSC. Of this, 13% are senior citizens, and 15% are children, which is a trend that has increased from the last
fiscal year, suggesting that more seniors and children are in need of the services we provide at the OSC, particularly
providing services to supplement their income through our weekly Family Harvest and Food Closet program that
provides bags of groceries for families with children. The staffs that serve, coordinate and assist in the management
of our various food programs are integral to execution of our successful programs that serve the community.
These programs are critical to meet the basis hunger and nutritional needs of the local homeless and low-income
population. We collaborate with many local service organizations which aids in the operation of our programs. Our
supply of meals of food is generated through our membership with The Second Harvest Food Bank. Additionally, we
receive tremendous support from many local high-tech companies, restaurants and grocery stores who supply us
with a variety of food ranging from pre -made lunch meals, canned goods and fresh produce.
The Opportunity Services Center directly assists homeless Palo Alto residents in need of critically important food,
clothing, shelter, referrals and counseling. This daytime center is open each weekday during the morning and
afternoon and serves homeless men, women and children. The Urban Ministry of Palo Alto operated a drop -in center
for approximately 20 years as a non-sectarian, non-profit serving homeless and very low-income Palo Alto residents.
Recently, Urban Ministry merged Into InnVision, a like-minded social service agency based in San Jose, which has
increased our organization's stability as well as improved administrative efficiency and additional client services.
List Goals & Obiectives:
Goal 1: To provide daily meals and distribute grocery bags to homeless and/or low-income individuals and families in
the Palo Alto and surrounding area.
Objectivel : Operate the food program at the "Opportunity Services Center" and "Breaking Bread Hot Meals" to
provide daily breakfast, lunch and dinner five days a week between 8:00am-2:00pm to meet daily basic food needs.
Outcomel: By June 30, 2012, 95% of 1,000 homeless individuals will have daily hunger issues met.
Numbers served: 950 individuals and households (95% of 1,000)
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Goal 2: To ensure that all individuals and families not go hungry by providing them with meals and groceries.
Objective 2: Distribute daily grocery bags filled with canned goods, fresh produce, dairy products and bread to low-
income residents of Palo Alto through the Food Closet located on 425 Hamilton in Palo Alto, and Family Harvest
food programs at the OSC.
Outcome 2: By June 30, 2012, 75% of 50 homeless or at -risk homeless individuals or household will have basic
groceries provided to them which will enable them to cook and feed themselves or their family.
Number served: 37 individuals and/or families (75% of 50)
Goal 3: Encourage self-sufficiency by helping clients.sign up for Food Stamps. Accessing mainstream benefits,
linkages to mental health, employment services gateway to other services we provide. Increase in population served
more families who are high at risk at being homeless,
Objective 3: Work with homeless or very low-income individuals and household to sign up for USDA Food Stamps
program.
Outcome 3: By June 30, 2012, 50% 10 individuals or household of will have applied for the USDA Food Program.
Number served: 5 individuals and/or household (50% of 10)
Methods:
Method #1
Operate Opportunity Services Center daily Food Program on a daily basis from 1:30am-4:30pm
Method #2:
Coordinate and distribute groceries from local grocery stores, restaurants and high-tech companies; distribute to
homeless and low-income individuals and families on a daily basis.
Method #3:
Case Managers will work with and strongly encourage individuals and families to apply for the USDA Food Stamps
program by having the resources and information available for the application process.
2. Population Served: Describe the population served by the proposed program. Include the area of Palo
Alto served, the number of unduplicated Palo Alto residents served, whether it serves low-income
residents and any other relevant Information.
a. Total Palo Alto population served by this program: _1,219
b. Total Palo Alto population served by the Requested Funding Amount: _1,000
Ninety percent of Opportunity Center clients are homeless people who sleep outside, in cars, or in places not
normally utilized as housing. Between 100 and 120 seek services at the drop -in center on the average weekday
morning. The typical shelter client is a single adult who became homeless after losing a job and subsequently being
evicted from housing. Many of the families that we serve are employed, but are low-income. The basic needs of
buying groceries, particularly in this stressful economy, forces many to choose between the basic needs of housing
(rent), food and clothing. The assistance of providing daily meals and groceries to homeless and low-income families
alleviates a part of this financial burden. Last year, we served over 1,219 Palo Alto residents through our Food
Pantry, Family Harvest Programs and Breaking Bread Programs
3. Budget Narrative: Describe specifically how the requested funding will be used.
The Opportunity Center's annual budget is $1,091,460. Other services, in addition to the day center include 15
nighttime emergency shelter beds at the Hotel de Zink, the Breaking Bread hot meal program, the Food Closet and
Family Harvest.. The $50,000 in HSRAP funding requested for the daytime Opportunity Center will partially fund the
Food Worker, Program Workers, and Program Director who work directly with the coordination, pick-ups, distribution
of the food and meals that we serve to our clients. These staff members work directly with clients ensure that the
various food programs operate effectively and efficiently.
4. Funding Diversification: Summarize how your agency plans to leverage the funding from the City and
diversify funding for this program.
This program depends on many funding sources to accomplish its purpose, and funding from HSRAP is a critical
component, especially in this difficult fundraising environment. If the money is not granted or reduced, we would
attempt to find other sources, but this will certainly prove very difficult and service cutbacks may well be required.
5. Supplemental Questions
a. Whatservices do you provide that is unique and no other agency provides these services In Palo
Alto?
Each weekday between 100 and 120 homeless people visit the Opportunity Center on Encina Way near downtown
Palo Alto. There is no other agency in the area that provides the wrap -around services to the homeless that the OSC
provides. The Center provides breakfast, lunch, dinner, and access to laundry services, computer access, clothing,
toiletries and towels. They also come to check job listings, to make phone calls, to get their mail or to receive free
transportation vouchers which they use to get to an interview, a job, a meal or a doctors' appointment.
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Human Services Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP)
Request for Proposals # 139069
PROPOSAL SUMMARY
Fiscal Year 2011-12
Agency: La Comida
Address: 450 Bryant Street
Contact: Ruth Rosenbaum
2011-12 Funding Requested: $34,000
1. Proposal Summary: Identify the priority area of need met by this program, the program goals and objectives, how
it benefits Palo Alto residents, and how the program effectively utilizes existing resources through collaborative
efforts.
Identify the priority area: Meeting the nutritional and social needs of the elderly who live locally.
List Goals & Objectives:
Goal #1: Provide high quality, affordable, nutritious meals for individuals who are 60 years and older.
Goal #2: Provide socialization opportunities for elderly who are isolated.
Goal #3: Provide education, information and referral services.
Goal #4: Prevent illness/declining health caused by inadequate or inappropriate nutrition.
Objective #1: Serve a hot, nutritious, affordable meal once a day, five days a week.
Objective #2: Create an attractive setting that encourages socialization.
Objective #3: Recruit volunteers from elderly population.
Objective #4: Educate participants about their nutritional requirements.
Objective #5 Identify and refer individuals in need of the special services that Avenidas provides.
Objective #6: Provide transportation for individuals who otherwise could not attend La Comida.
Objective #7; Publicize La Comida Lunch Program for Seniors. See website: www.LaComida.orq.
Name of Program: Senior Nutrition Program
City: Palo Alto Zip Code: 94301
Phone Number: (650) 321-0243
Methods:
Method#1: Utilize advanced menu planning to provide variety and meet nutritional requirements.
Method #2: Maintain well -trained staff and site manager; meet and exceed County standards.
Method #3: Collaborate with Avenidas by referring individuals for their services as appropriate and
sharing responsibility for providing transportation to the lunch site for needy individuals.
Method #4: Fund program with: continued subsidies from Federal and State funds (Council on Aging),
Santa Clara County (Senior Nutrition Program) and City of Palo Alto; donations from local service
organization; private individuals.
Method #5: Continue shared administration of Program by active Board of Directors. (16 members)
Method #6: Collaborate with County staff to provide supplementary services and educational programs.
2. Population Served: Describe the population served by the proposed program. Program serves all Palo Alto
residents aged 60 and over, many of whom have restricted incomes. 7/1/09 — 6/30/10 La Comida served
690 unduplicated P. A. residents. The total number of unduplicated individuals served was 1,090.
a. Total Palo Alto population served by this program: U. S. Census Bureau (2008) shows Palo
Alto's population 65 and over at around 10,000. Add to that number residents aged 60-65,
and the number served by La Comida is substantially greater than 11,000.
b. Tofal Palo Alto population served by the Requested Funding Amount: Total population would stay
the same. (See #2a above.) Possible consequences of eliminating requested City funding:
decrease in quality of meals and/or decrease in number of serving days.
3. Budget Narrative: How will requested funding will be used? Funding will help pay for purchase and
preparation of food for dally lunch, salaries of Site Manager, staff and related budget items. In 2011-12
plan to serve 39,500 meals at 3 sites: La Comida at 450 Bryant St., Stevenson House and Cubberley.
4. Funding Diversification: Summarize how your agency plans to leverage the funding from the City and diversify
funding for this program. Nutrition Program funding sources: Federal Title IIIC and State funds (Council on
Aging); County of Santa Clara (Senior Nutrition Program); Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority
OUTREACH; voluntary contributions from local service organizations and individuals.
5. Supplemental Question:
a. What services do you provide that is unique and no other agency provides these services In Palo
Alto? La Comida is the only on -site organization in Palo Alto that provides subsidized, low-cost,
freshly -cooked, nutritious lunches specifically designed for and dedicated to our older population.
ATTACHMENT. G .-•Prgiposal. Suimmary.
Human Services Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP)
Request for Proposals. # 139069
Agency: Kara
Address:.457 Kingsley Avenue
Confect: Stephanie Demos
2011-12 Funding Requested $65,000 .
Clearly and concisely summarize your request. Ilse the space provided on this page only.:
1.: ,Proposal Summary: identify the priority area of need met by this program, the program goals and objectives, how It
benefits Palo Alto residents, and how the program: effectively utilizes existing resourcesthrough collaborative
efforts: Identify the priority area: Youth Mental Health and Counseling; Senior and Basic Needs Mental. Health
PROPOSAL SUMMARY
Fiscal Year 2011-12 •
Name of Program:. Palo Alto Grief Counseling & Crisis:Response
City: Palo Alto :: Zip Code: 94301.::.
Phone Number: (650) 321-5272 ext. 17
List Goals & Objectives:
Goa! #1: Enable bereaved individuals and families to move through, their grief towards renewed hope and meaning.
Goal #2: Normalize the grieving process as one of life's universal experiences.
Goal #3: Createa compassionate and resilient community in regards to grief, loss and trauma:
Objective #1:Decrease the sense of isolation that individuals may feel while they are grieving.
Objective #2: Teach'coping skills that clients can use during and after receiving grief support from Kara..
Objective #3: Build community capacity to support others experiencing grief and to be better prepared to cope when
someone experiences loss themselves...
Methods:.
Method #1i Provide an array of customized and age -appropriate grief support, including individual peer counseling,
specialized grief groups, psychotherapy, crisis intervention and community events:
Method #2: Provide grief crisis preparedness and education to individuals, families, schools, organizations,
businesses, and .professional caregivers.. •
Method #3: Participants in communitypreventative and responsive community efforts to address the mental health of
teens, families and individuals,
2; Population Served: Descrlbethe population served. by the proposed program. include the area of NO Alto: served,
the number of unduplicated Palo Alto residents served, whether it Serves low -Income residents and any other
relevant information.. .
a. The program serves any individual; family, school, or organization In Palo Alto that is dealing with lssues.related
to end -of life, grief, trauma and toss:. it serves all income levels, including low -Income.
b. Total Palo Alto population served by this program:: 1,130
c. Total Palo Alto population served,by the Requested Funding Amount: 300
3 Budget Narrative: Describe` specifically how the requested funding will be used. The $65,000 would pay the
salaries of program and program administration staff who deliver grief support, crisis response, and grlef-related
therapy. It would also fund proposed new workshops and groups to respond to evolving needs as our
community works to enhance the social emotional health of community members, including youth; teens and
seniors:
4. ' Funding Diversification; Summarize how your agency Plans to leverage the funding from the City and diversify
funding for this program. Securing the first government: based funding for Kara would actually improve, our
likellhood of receiving new grants from foundations and corporations who are focused on investing in
organizations with diversified funding sources This funding wouldalso enable Kara to design end pilot more
fee -based services; such as new workshops, that would eventually be self:sustaining.
5. Supp..lemental.Questlons
a What services do you provide that is unique and no other agencyprovides these services In Palo
'Alto? Although Kara is not the only organization offering grief support orcrisis intervention;we are unique in
the breadth •ofspecialized support and rich with -nearly 35 years of substantial and sustained experience.
Kara, 457 Kingsley Ave, Palo Alto CA 9.4301
Attachment G
Proposal Summary
Human Services Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP)
Request for Proposals # 139069
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Agency:
°�vvCommu�ii
Address: 270 Grant Avenue
Contact: Shamima Hasan, CEO
2010-11 Funding Requested $ 25,000
Fiscal Year 2010-11
enter`: Name of Program: Healthcare for Low -Income and
Uninsured Palo Alto Residents
City: Palo Alto Zip Code: 94306
Phone Number: ( 650 ) 327-1223
Clearly and concisely, summarize your request. Use the space provided on this page only.
1. Proposal Summary: Identify the priority area of need met by this program, the program goals and
objectives, how it benefits Palo. Alto residents, and how the program effectively utilizes existing
resources through collaborative efforts.
Identify the priority area: Healthcare: Preventative Services/Wellness Services
List Goals & Obiectives:
Goal #1: Expand access to quality health care services for the low-income, uninsured people, regardless
of ability to pay.
Goal #2: Strengthen strategic partnerships and leverage networks to reinforce the health care safety net
and to ensure that MayView services can better meet the needs of the community.
Objective #1: Ensure that low-income, uninsured individuals and families have access to primary
healthcare and other healthcare resources, including at least 100 low-income, uninsured Palo Alto
residents.
Objective #2: Expand partnerships and linkages with teaching institutions, residency programs, hospitals
and the community as a whole to improve patient care and access to services.
jvlethods:
Method #1a: Provide medical care and preventative services to individuals and families.
Method #1 b: Work with community partners on patient satisfaction, program development and
assessment.
Method #2: Position MCHC with community partners to promote prevention and wellness.
2. Population Served: Describe the population served by the proposed program. Include the area of Palo
Alto served, the number of unduplicated. Palo Alto residents served, whether It serves low-income
residents and any other relevant information.
In 2009/10, a total of 609 unduplicated Palo Alto residents received medical services at MayView clinics.
Of these, 125 received 255 services subsidized by our funding from the City of Palo Alto. Over 93% of
MCHC's clients have incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty level.
3. Budget Narrative: Describe specifically how the requested funding will be used.
The funding will support direct services for at least 250 direct medical services (including some lab
services, and malpractice insurance) to at least 100 Iovw-income or homeless residents of Palo Alto.
4. Funding Diversification: Summarize how your agency plans to leverage the funding from the City and
diversify funding for this program.
One of our strategies for fund raising has always been to leverage on the funding/relationship that we
have with the City of Palo Alto and Santa Clara County with other donors. In the past, we have been able
to leverage funding from the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Stanford Hospital Community Benefit
Prograni and will continue to do so in the future. Our programs clearly identify with community needs.
5. Supplemental Questions
a. What services do you provide that Is unique and no other agency provides these services In Palo Alto?
MayView is the only community health center providing primary healthcare in the affluent community of
Palo Alto, the only access point for healthcare for low-income and uninsured people. They are not eligible
to receive services from other health care providers where private insurance coverage or a large prepays
are required. MayView provides a medical home and continuity of care for low-income families and
individuals, which is especially import for those with chronic diseases like diabetes or hypertension. Most
of our staff are bilingual in Spanish and English, and are able to maintain a relationship with the clients,
coordinate referrals to specialty providers when necessary and provide case management.
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Attachment G
Proposal Summary
Human Services Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP)
Request for Proposals # 139069
Agency: Momentum for Mental Health
Address: 2001 The Alameda
Contact: Jerry McCann
2011-12 Funding Requested $ 25,650
Clearly and concisely summarize your request. Use the space provided on this page only.
1. Proposal Summary: Momentum is requesting funding to provide outreach and referral services to address the
Priority Need of Homelessness in Palo Alto. The goal of the outreach and referral is to successfully connect
those that are homeless and have a mental illness to services that are designed to mitigate the symptoms of
mental illness, address physical health issue, receive asslstance with financial benefits and housing, and receive
general support to break the cycle of homelessness. This program will benefit the residents of Palo Alto by
providing the types of support that will lead to reductions in homelessness. The Homeless Outreach program will
succeed in its efforts by working together with Palo Alto City, Santa Clara County and other service providers in a
collaborative and coordinated manner towards the common goal of improving the quality of life for residents of
Palo Alto, particularly those that are homeless and have a mental illness.
Identify the priority area: Momentum's Homeless Outreach Program addresses several of the Priority Needs of
the City of Palo Alto including Homelessness: Outreach, Case Management, Mental Health, Housing, Youth:
Mental Health, Youth Well Being, Seniors: Mental Health, Social Services, Food and Nutrition, Basic Needs:
Food, Housing, Mental Health, Health Care, and Social Services Collaboration
List Goals & Obiectives:
PROPOSAL SUMMARY
Fiscal Year 2011-12
Name of Program: Homeless Outreach
City: San Jose Zip Code: 95126
Phone Number: ( 408) 261-7135 x2118
Goal #1: Provide outreach to people in Palo Alto that are homeless and have a mental illness.
Goal #2: Provide referrals to services and resources that will be helpful to those in Palo Alto that are homeless
and have a mental illness.
Goal #3: Provide proactive contact with staff of public and private entities in Palo Alto that come in contact with
the homeless population to develop greater understanding and skills among staff in dealing with
homeless people with mental illness and to provide effective interventions.
Objective #1: Complete 500 service contacts with a minimum of 50 unduplicated individuals, 30 of which will
have a mental illness.
Objective #2: Of the 30 clients that have a mental illness, 20 will be referred to mental health and other services
and 10 will follow through with the referral.
Objective #3: The Homeless Outreach Specialist will provide, by request, up to 5 one hour trainings to public or
private entities in Palo Alto on effective methods to support people that are unhoused.
Methods:
Method #1: Homeless Outreach Specialist will conduct direct street outreach to locations in Palo Alto where the
homeless are known to frequent.
Method #2: Homeless Outreach Specialist will provide support to access appropriate and desired services and
make referrals to those services to those located through outreach services.
Method #3: Homeless Outreach Coordinator will provide "in person" training to public and private entities in Palo
T l�
Alto on homelessness at a mutually agreed upon time and in manner that suits trainees.
2. Population Served: Describe the population served by the proposed program. Include the area of Palo
Alto served, the number of unduplicated Palo Alto residents served, whether it serves low -Income
residents and any other relevant information. The Momentum Homeless Outreach Program will serve at
least 50 unduplicated individuals residing in Palo Alto that are homeless and may have a mental illness. All of
Palo Alto will be covered as necessary, but some areas that we will focus on will include El Camino Park,
Downtown Palo Alto, South Palo Alto, Mitchell Park and California Avenue. Additionally, the program will reach
an unspecified number of staff of private and public entities in Palo Alto that are interested in learning about how
to better address homelessness.
3. Budget Narrative: Describe specifically how the requested funding will be used. The funding will be used
to pay .36 FTE Salary of a Homeless Outreach Specialist.
4. Funding Diversification: Summarize how your agency plans to leverage the funding from the City and
diversify funding for this program. The funding from the HSRAP grant will be combined with federal PATH
dollars obtained in a separate agreement with the Santa Clara County Mental Health Department.
5. Supplemental Questions
a. What services do you provide that is unique and no other agency provides these services In Palo
Alto? High quality, proactive and effective homeless street outreach.
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Attachment G
.. ProposalSummary
Human Services Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP)
Request for Proposals # 139069
Agency: NOVA Youth Foundation
Address:. 505 W. Olive Avenue Suite 550
Contact: Cindy Stahl
2011-12 Fundirjg Requested $ 40,000.00
CI earI
y and concisely summarize your request. Use the space provided on this page only.
1. Proposal Summary: Identify the priority area of need met by this program, the program goalsani
objectives, how It benefits Palo Alto residents, and how the program effectively utilizes existln$
resources through collaborative efforts.
'PROPOSAL SUMMARY
Fiscal Year. 2011-12
Name of Program: Real -world Work Experience for Youth
City: Sunnyvale
Phone Number: ( 408 ) 730-7236
Zip Code: 94086
identify the priority area: Youth well-being, counseling, youth programs, transportation
List Goals & Objectives:.
Goal #1: Youth identify educational and career objectives and take positive steps toward their_ accomplishment.
Goal #2: Youth exhibit effective job search and job retention' behaviors and attitudes.
Goal #3: Youth experience paid, real -world work experience enabling them to make better career choices and
become excellent employees of the future. '
Objective #1:
Objective #2:
Objective #3:
Methods:
Method #1: Provide career guidance and access to comprehensive career/labor market information and
resources through both individualized and group trainings
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Method #2: Match 10 disadvantaged Palo Alto youth with a worksite within their career interest for up to 200
hours of paidwork experience.
Method #3:
2. Population Served: Describe the population served by the proposed program. Include the area of Palo
Alto served, the number of unduplicated Palo Alto residents. served, whether .it serves low -Income
residents and any other relevant•information. '
a. Total Palo Alto population served by this program: minimum 10.1n internship program .
b. Total Palo Alto population served. by the Requested Funding Amount: 10 low-income or
• disabled youth. from any.area of Palo Alto will be served.
Budget Narrative: Describe specifically how the requested funding witl,be used.. Funding will be used for
10 youth internships averaging $1800. each .($18;432 including:fringe), .25 FTE of a career advisor ($12,780'
including fringe), and. 52 hours of a program manager ($2,621 with benefits). The budget also includes $3,250 for
supportive services (youth transportation), $1,684 for travel (advisor mileage), and $1,233 for Indirect costs.
Funding Diversification: Summarize how your agency plans to levara a the f di
g un rig from the City and I.
diversify fundingfor this program. Other funding sources for the youth internship program include corporate
donations (estimated at $40,000) and up to $80,000 in Workforce Investment Act .funds. NOVA will also be.
applying for grants from foundations..
5. Supplemental Questions
a. What services do you provide that are unique and no other agency .provides these services In Palo
•
Alto? NOVA offers no -cost workforce development services to all adult and youth residents of Palo Alto,
as well as more intensive, specialized services to adults and youth who meet the eligibility
work requiremeex ents for
a variety of grants thatwe administer. We are not aware of any other agency providing paid
P
opportunities for youth, accompanied by counseling and support services.
Attachment G
Proposal Summary
Human Services Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP)
. Request for Proposals # 139069
PROPOSAL SUMMARY
Fiscal Year 2011-12
Agency: Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC) Name of Program: Child Care Subsidy Program
Address: 3990 Ventura Court
Contact: Janice Shaul
2011-12 Funding Requested $ 444,820
Clearly and concisely summarize your request. Use the space provided on this page only.
1. Proposal Summary; Identify the priority area of need met by this program, the program goals and
objectives, how it benefits Palo Alto residents, and how the .program effectivelyutilizes existing
resources through collaborative efforts.
City: Palo Alto Zip Code: 94306
Phone Number: ( 650 ) 493-2361
Identify the priority area: Child Care Subsidy Program for low-income families
List Goals & Objectives:
Goal #1: Maximize the number of children and families served by the City of Palo Alto Subsidy Program
Goal #2: Collaborate with other service agencies to serve the unique needs of low-income families
Goal #3: Increase the number of affiliate providers participating in the City of Palo Alto Subsidy Program thereby
increasing parental choice.
Objective #1: Leverage multiple funding sources to allow City of Palo Alto funding to serve the most children
possible.
Objective #2: Increase the number of collaborations with agencies that serve the special needs of the population
served by the City 'of Palo, Alto Subsidy Program.
Objective #3: Increase affiliate providers by at least one center -based program and one family child care
provider.
Methods:
Method #1: Annual family certification and data collection will identify families who are eligible for combined
funding.
Method #2: Build or enhance collaboratiops with Palo Alto Housing Corporation, PAUSD (VTP, Special Ed.,
transportation) City of Palo Alto Family Resources,
Method #3: Enhance effort to provide accurate information to child care providers on the benefits of becoming
an affiliate for the City of Palo Alto Subsidy Program.
2. Population Served: Describe the population served by the proposed program. Include the area of Palo
Alto served, the number of unduplicated Palo Alto residents served, whether it serves low-income
residents and any other relevant information.
All of the families served in the City of Palo Alto Subsidy Program are low-income residents of Palo Alto. They
reside in all areas of Palo Alto or are Voluntary Transfer Program students living in East Palo Alto: •
31% North Palo Alto, 19% Midtown, 17% Barron ParkNentura, 8% Evergreen Park, 2% Stanford West,
23% East Palo Alto .
Ethnicity of the children being served: 6% Asian, 28% African American, 11% Caucasian and 55%
Latino/Hispanic. 90% of the children are from single parent households; 22% are receiving special education
services; 8% have been adopted by a grandparent.
a. Total Palo Alto population served by this program: 36
b. Total Palo Alto population served by the Requested Funding Amount: 37-39 depending on
age of children being served.
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3. Budget Narrative: Describe specificalryhow the requested funding will be used. Of the $444,820
requested, $365;320 will be used to directly support the quality child care needs of qualifying families. The
remaining $79,500 supports the salaries and other subsidy program expenses. PACCC is requesting a 10%
increase only to direct services to qualifying families. This requested amount is in an attempt to partially restore
funds thathave been eliminated over the past several years.
4. Funding Diversification: Summarize how your agency plans to leverage the funding from the City and
diversify funding for this program. PACCC's total agency Subsidy program is $1,572,072. This includes the
requested $444,820 from the City of Palo Alto, $607,172 from the State of California (as contracted by Palo Alto
Unified School District) and $520,080 from PACCC's agency -generated funding, including in -kind contributions.
5. Supplemental Questions
a. What services do you provide that is unique and no other agency provides these services In Palo
Alto?
Palo Alto Community Child Care is the only child care program in the City of Palo Alto that was started by the
City. PACCC has been the only provider to manage the City's Subsidy Program and has done so for over 35
years. In addition, PACCC is the only non-profit providerr of child care services that sub -contracts with the Palo
Alto Unified School District to manage and provide services to families qualifying for State Department of
Education funding.
PACCC operates after -school programs at 11 of the 12 elementary school sites, providing quality care to children
in grades kindergarten through 5'h grade.
PACCC, since 1998, operates the Provider Connection which serves as an education, training and professional
development resource for teachers. The Provider Connection supports the work of all providers within the City of
Palo Alto and beyond.
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Agency: Peninsula HealthCare.Connection, Inc.
Address: 33 Encina Avenue #103
Contact: Eileen Richardson
2011-12 Funding Requested $63,000
Attachment G
Proposal Summary
Human Services Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP)
Request for Proposals #139069
Proposal Summary
Fiscal Year 201.1-12.
Name of Program: Project Downtown Connect
City: Pato Alto Zip Code: 94301
Phone Number: (650) 462-1795
Clearly and concisely summarize your request. Use the space provided on this page only.. .
1. Proposal summary: Identify the priority area of need met by this program, the program goals and objectives, how it
benefits Palo Alto residents, and how the •program effectively utilizes existing resources through collaborative efforts.
Identify the priority area:
There are an estimated 400 homeless individuals living in the City of Palo Alto. According to a recent study, sixty-six percent or
264 of these individuals suffer from mental health issues and physical health problems. Approximately fifty -percent of these or
132, do not receive medical care or counseling. Most homeless individuals spend every day searching fo
r off theod w id shelter
es each
night. There is little or no time left to seek health care, counseling and housing. For some, the symptoms
ctually
prohibit theri'from doing so. This program will reach out, treat and house these community members and put procedures in place
to reduce the chances of them returning to the streets. .
The benefits to Palo Alto residents are two fold. First, this will remove individuals from areas of Palo Alto where people
traditionally spend time with their families such as parks, sidewalks and storefronts. Second, according to the most recent census,
forty-five percent of the entire homeless population living on the streets of Palo Alto actually grew up in Palo Alto. Since they
grew up here and the census counts them as living in Palo Alto, they are in effect Palo Alto residents, who will be receiving health
care and housing.
List Goals & Objectives:
Goal #1: Improve the health (mental and physical) of members of the Palo Alto community who are homeless or at risk of
homelessness and currently not receiving these services.
Goal #2: Increase housing accessibility for homeless members of Palo Alto.
Goal #3: Decrease likelihood of homeless individuals returning to streets of Palo Alto.
Objective #1: Provide treatment to homeless individuals from our community for mental and physical
issues.
Objective #2: Move homeless individuals from the parking garages, parks, and creeks to stable, permanent housing.
Objective #3: ejLKeep individuals permanently housed and off the streets of our community.
Methods:
Method #1: Through collaboration, an outreach program will identify, seek out and begin therapy of homeless members of Palo
Alto who are currently suffering from various untreated mental and medical conditions.
Method #2: Through collaboration with the Santa Clara County Housing Authority, a case manager will secure housing for
homeless individuals.
Method #3: etc. Provide a case manager whose main focus is to monitor the client's progress and keep them connected to the
various medical, psychiatric and counseling services available at Peninsula HealthCare Connection.
2. Population served: Describe the population served by the proposedserves 1pr gram. I dude tde the
and any oarea ther Alto
served,
the
number of unduplicated Palo Alto residents served, whether a
information. The population served is the homeless, the disabled, seniors with limited income, those with mental health and
physical issues, low income, at risk of being homeless and the under -employed. The area served is the entire City of Palo Alto.
We have 627 unduplicated primary care patients.
a. Total Palo Alto population served by this program: over 130 a year
b. Total Palo Alto population served by the Requested Funding Amount: over 85 a year
3. Budget Narrative: Describe specifically how the requested funding will be used.
We are requesting funds for one half time (20 hours per week, $31,500 per annum) Outreach Case Worker and one half time (20
hours per week, $31,500 per annum) Housing Case Manager.
The Outreach Case Worker will provide healthcare outreach to homeless individuals in Palo Alto who have serious medical and/or
psychiatric conditions, but currently do not receive medical or psychiatric care. This Outreach Worker would not duplicate any
existing services, but would rather connect, through active; ongoing outreach and intensive case management, currently untreated
homeless individuals with PHC's existing medical and mental health teams.
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The Housing Case Manager will be responsible for seeking out and securing permanent, stable and safe housing. Additionally,
they would meet the clients on an on -going basis to continually assess their needs and keep them connected to the various services
offered by PHC. For the first time in Palo Alto's history, PHC has DIRECT access to Section 8 vouchers which provide
permanent housing for our community members at a rate of 2 to 3 per month.
4. Funding Diversification: Summarize how your agency plans to leverage the funding from the City and diversify funding
for this program.
The collaboration the Santa Clara County Housing Authority for Section 8 vouchers means that PHC will receive 2 to 3 vouchers
per month. Each voucher is equivalent to $2000 in rent per month. Annualized this means that the vouchers are worth $72,000. To
sum it up, our Housing Case Manager salary of $31,500 per year, returns $72,000 in housing per year.
5. Supplemental Questions
a. What services do you provide that is unique and no other agency provides these services in Palo Alto?
We are the only agency in Palo Alto whose focus, mission and purpose is to provide mental health, primary care,
counseling, intensive case management, social work, housing assistance and disability benefits assistance to the
homeless and those at risk of being homeless and low income community members of Palo Alto. All of these services
are provided free of charge.
Adding an outreach worker and housing case manager would infinitely add access of the vast array of services
provided at the clinic. Other outreach work or social work in this vicinity is not integrated with a Palo Alto -based
medical team, psychiatrist, and or intensive case management.
Attachment G
Proposal Summary
Human Services Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP)
Request for Proposals # 139069
PROPOSAL SUMMARY
Fiscal Year 2011-12
Agency: Senior Adults Legal Assistance (SALA) Name of Program: Legal Assistance to Elders
Address: 160 E. Virginia Street, Suite 260
Contact: Georgia Bacil, Directing Attorney
2011.12 Funding Requested $ 9,000
Clearly and concisely summarize your request. Use the space provided on this page only.
1. Proposal Summary: Identify the priority area of need met by this program, the program goals and objectives,
how it benefits Palo Alto residents, and how the program effectively utilizes existing resources through
collaborative efforts.
City: San Jose Zip Code: 95112
Phone Number: ( 408 ) 295-5991
Identify the priority area: The project addresses the HSRAP priority of Seniors, in particular the area of free Legal
Assistance for seniors (persona age 60 or older) identified on the list of priority areas of need in this RFP.
List Goals & Objectives:
Goal #1: To support Palo Alto elders to live independently, safely, non -institutionalized and with dignity.
Objective #1: To provide direct legal assistance to at least 60 Palo Alto elders (age 60 or older) annually.
Objective #2: To make one community education presentation in Palo Alto annually.
Methods:
Method #1: Provide direct legal services to elders by continuing expanded service levels through intake in donated
space at the Avendias Senior Center and/or Stevenson House, by phone intake, or through home visits.
Method #2: Provide community education by making a presentation to the senior participants at Avenidas Senior
Center, Stevenson House, or to another senior program or site located in Palo Alto.
SALA's program will benefit Palo Alto elders by protecting their rights, ensuring their safety and necessities,
promoting their independence and dignity, stabilizing their lives, and assisting them with planning for the future.
2. Population Served: Describe the population served by the proposed program. Include the area of Palo Alto
served, the number of unduplicated Palo Alto residents served, whether it serves low-income residents and
any other relevant information. SALA will serve a minimum of 60 Palo Alto elders (age 60 or older) through this
program. No individuals other than Palo Alto residents will be served. Services will be provided on a citywide basis
targeting elders throughout Palo Alto that are low income or "at- risk" of abuse, exploitation, or institutionalization.
SALA's statistics for Palo Alto residents served in 2009-2010 indicate 88% were very low income (at or below 50% of
the median as defined by HUD), 52% were age 75 or older (placing them "at -risk"), and 65% were female. SALA
expects similar demographics for Palo Alto clients served In 2011-12 and in 2012-13 if the contract is renewed.
a. Total Palo Alto population served by this program: 60 Palo Alto seniors
b. Total Palo Alto population served by the Requested Funding Amount: 60 Palo Alto seniors
3. Budget Narrative: Describe specifically how the requested funding will be used. The $9,000 requested will
provide partial support for personnel costs (Salaries/Benefits/Payroll Taxes) to support SALA's expanded services to
Palo Alto elders as proposed. No HSRAP funds will be used for overhead costs.
4. Funding Diversification: Summarize how your agency plans to leverage the funding from the City and
diversify funding for this program. Annually, SALA will leverage additional support totaling at least $23,100 Older
Americans Act; Santa Clara County; State Bar Trust Fund; Equal Access Fund; Silicon Valley Campaign for Legal
Services; and contributions. in kind support from intake volunteers and pro bong Wills Panel attorneys is estimated at
$3,500. In kind space for donated interview rooms at Agendas and Stevenson House will be $400.
5. Supplemental Questions: What services do you provide that Is unique and no other agency provides these
services In Palo Alto? SALA is the only agency countywide and in Palo Alto that that has been designated by Council
on Aging Silicon Valley to provide free legal services to seniors at appointments at local senior centers, senior
residences, or other sites In the community under the mandate of the Older Americans Act. Moreover, SALA is the only
legal services provider countywide and in Palo Alto with an expertise in Elder Law. As such, SALA provides a unique
service that Is unduplicated by any other legal service or senior service provider in the county and in Palo Alto.
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Attachment G
Human Services Resource Allocation Process
(HSRAP) Request for Proposals # 139069
PROPOSAL
SUMMARY Fiscal
Year 2011-12
Agency: United Way Silicon Valley Name of Program: 211 Santa Clara County (211SCC)
Address: 1400 Parkmoor Ave., Suite 250 City: San Jose Zip: 95126
Contact: Kim Ferm, Director, 211 SCC Phone Number: (408) 345-4336
2011-12 Funding Requested $13,500
1. Identify the priority area: In the event of a disaster, this program will provide all Palo Alto
residents with up-to-date disaster information. This proposal encompasses all of the priority area(s),
because residents of all ages, including homeless individuals, have information needs and basic
needs in times of disaster. Up-to-date Social services access is critical during times of disaster.
anode#1:
ablish a working partnership inuorderto understanding
lserve with Alto during times emergency
manager,
Goal #2: Research, identify and collect additional database resources in the City of Palo Alto.
Objective #1:
s : bovelth the n.MyOf with
talo ttAI e Cianty
of Palo
l l Alto,
CC , clearly identifying the procedures and
Objective #2: Enter all collepted database resources into the 211 SCC database, which will better prepare
211 for its response during disaster.
Method
ps with those m Palo Alto and Director's
invol time
with disaster preparationeand and
spomaintain
MVlethod #2: Pro am Manager's time will be allocated to research, identify and enter the new resources
into the 211 SCC database.
2. Population Served: Describe the population served by the proposed program. Include the
area of Palo Alto served, the number of unduplicated Palo Alto residents served,
whether it serves low-income residents and any other relevant information.
a. Total Palo Alto population served by this program: 100%
b. Total Palo Alto population served by the Requested Funding Amount: 100%
3. Budget Narrative: Describe specifically how the requested funding will be used.
Funds will be used to support the salaries of the 211 SCC staff who will operate and oversee the
emergency/disaster preparation and response.
4. Funding Diversification: Summarize how your agency plans to leverage the funding from
the City and diversify funding for this program.
Currently 10 out of 15 citiesin the County of Santa Clara provide financial support to 211 SCC.
Support from the City of Palo Alto will add to the funding diversification. We also receive support
from Kaiser, IBM, FIRST 5 and the County of Santa Clara.
5. Supplemental Questions
a. What services do you provide that is unique and no other agency provides these services
In Palo Alto?
211 SCC has a statewide network of call centers who can assist in times of disaster. If our call center's
surge exceeds our capacity, we can activate other 211 call centers to assist. The obligation of 211 is to be
available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and answered by a live person.
Attachment G
Proposal Summary
Human Services Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP)
Request for Proposals # 139069
Agency: Youth Community Service
Address: 4120 Middlefield Rd. P-8
Contact: Leif Erickson
2011-12 Funding Requested $ 16,000
Clearly and concisely summarize your request. Use the space provided on thispage only.
1 Proposal Summary: Identify the priority area of need met by this program, the program goals and
objectives, how it benefits Palo Alto residents, and how the program effectively utilizes existing
resources through collaborative efforts.
PROPOSAL SUMMARY
Fiscal Year 2011-12
Name of Program: Service and Leadership Program
City: Palo Alto Zip Code: 94303
Phone Number: ( 650 ) 858-8061
Identify the priority area: Youth Well Being
List Goals & Obiectives:
Goal #1: To increase self -efficacy and connectedness of youth through service to others.
Goal #2: To increase opportunities for cross-cultural interaction and appreciation.
Goal #3: To provide active learning opportunities for issue awareness and youth leadership
Objective #1: To strengthen our school service clubs in Palo Alto middle and high schools, arid our partnerships
with others.
Objective #2: To expand our Freshmen Leadership Corps programming through our Summer of Service (SOS)
Objective #3: To expand large-scale special family service days and quarterly service day events.
Methods:
Method #1: Weekly school -based service clubs and leadership teams that address community needs..
Method #2: Active learning experiences for youth in leadership, facilitation, planning and diversity.
Method #3: intensive summer camp experiences in service, learning, transition and leadership development.
2. Population Served: Describe the population served by the proposed program. Include the area of Palo
Alto served, the number of unduplicated Pali) Alto residents served, whether it serves low-income
residents and any other relevant information.
a. Total Palo Alto population served by this program: 600
b. Total Palo Alto population served by the Requested Funding Amount: _500
3. Budget Narrative: Describe specifically how the requested funding will be used.
Requesting $16,000 to support salaries for YCS staff.
4. Funding Diversification: Summarize how your agency plans to leverage the funding from the City and
diversify funding for this program. In -kind assistance from school district and other partners plus other grants
leverage this grant.
5. Supplemental Questions
a. What services do you provide that is unique and no other agency provides these services In Palo
Alto? YCS is designated by the State Dept. of Education as the service -Teaming lead in our five -county
region. We bring service -teaming experience to our youth programs and have won awards for our work
bringing together diverse communities.