HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 204-05center support services, child care for the developmentally delayed child, employment
services for the disabled, a creative recreation program and a therapeutic aquatic program
for autistic and developmentally disabled children and their families.
4. May View Community Health Center is recommended for $17,000 to provide medical
and health care services to Palo Alto's homeless and very low-income residents.
5. Senior Adult Legal Assistance is recommended for $8,800 to provide Palo Alto seniors
with legal advice counseling sessions at A venidas Senior Center and at Stevenson House,
an affordable senior housing complex in South Palo Alto.
6. Bay Area Community Resources-Youth Community Service is recommended for
$12,000 to provide community service opportunities for youth in the community and also
with local non-profit agencies.
7. Community Health Awareness Council's Outlet Program is a new crisis counseling and
sensitivity training ,services for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning Teens.
The program targets Palo Alto teens in 12 Palo Alto Unified School District schools and
is recommended for $9,000.
8. Community Technology Alliance (CTA) is recommended for $12,300 to provide access
to subsidized housing units in Palo Alto and Santa Clara County through its searchable
website, Housing SCC. In addition, CT A will continue to provide voicemail to Palo
Alto's non-profit agencies serving the homeless population ..
9. La Comida de California is recommended for $33,000 to provide hot meals for Palo
Alto's senior citizens. The agency provides a hot lunch at the Avenidas Senior Center
and Stevenson House five days a week. La Comida also provides a hot lunch every
Wednesday at the Senior Friendship Day Program at Cubberley Community Center.
10. InnVisionlUrban Ministry is recommended for $36,000 to provide hot meals to the'
homeless and low-income people in Palo Alto. The meals are provided in local churches
and synagogues six times per week.
11. Support Network for Battered Women is recommended for $18,000 to provide crisis
intervention, legal advocacy and shelter to victims of domestic violence.
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
At its March 10, 2005 meeting, the City of Palo Alto's Human Relations Commission (HRC) put
forth an alternate proposal as follows (Attachment C) .
• :. Increase Palo Alto Community Child Care (P ACCC) by $40,000 for a funding level of
$465,720 and increase Youth Community Services (YCS) by $5,000 for a funding level
of$17,000 .
• :. The $45,00 allocated to these two programs would be realized by decreasing the funding
for Avenidas. The HRC is recommending $375,216 for 2005/07 for Avenidas Senior
Services.
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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
PRIORITY OF NEEDS
HSRAP 2005-2006·
§Child Care Subsidy Program for Low Income Families
§Food Distribution
§Mediation Services
§Senior Services
ATTACHMENT l?
§AffordableHealth Care for Low Income, Seniors, & Homeless People
§Access To Mental Health Services for Low Income Population
§Adolescent Services
§Crisis Counseling for Youth, and Gay/Lesbian Teens
§Case Management Counseling. For Homeless
Support Services to Maintain Housing, Public Benefits
§Rental Assistance
§Services for the Disabled
§Diversity/Sensitivity Training
§Domestic Violence Services
§Hot Meals -Seniors/Homeless
§Rape Crisis Counseling
§Access To Legal Assistance for Seniors & Low Income
§Additional Subsidized Child Care Slots
§Child Abuse Prevention
§Child Care Services For Special Need Children (Developmentally &
Emotionally Disabled)
PROPOSALS~RY
Fiscal Year 2005-06
ATTACHMENT D
Agency: Avenidas Name of Program: Senior Services
Address: 450 Bryant St. City: Palo Alto
Contact: Lisa ;Hendrickson, President/CEO
2005-06 Funding Requested $ 447,750
Zip Code: 94301
Phone: (650) 326-5362
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
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 functional
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 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 recen~ years, the agency has served approximately
t,OOO unduplicated Palo Alto residents. Programs are utilized by residents of all incomes,
butparticipants tend to be of a lower-income than that of the community at large. Many .
pmiicipants are disabled.
3. Budget Narrative: Approximately 54% oHhe funding will be Spe)lt on salaries and benefits.
Another 24% 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 8 times, through
fundraising from the community, program fees, and other contracts. In 2005-2006, the
agency expects to raise $794,000 froni. the community, receive $700,000 in fees, receive
$435,000 from Medi-Cal, receive $50,000 in contractual income fromthe two counties, and
benefit from in-kind contributions valued at $278,000.
Human Services Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP) Request for
Proposals #108795
PROPOSAL SUMMARY Fiscal Year 2005-06
Agency: Palo Alto Community Child Care Name of Program: Child Care Subsidy Program for
Low Income Families
Address: 3990 Ventura ct. City: Palo Alto Zip Code: 94306
Contact: Margo Dutton Phone Number: (650) 493-2361
2005-06 Funding Requested $469,625
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: Child Care Subsidy Program for Low Income Families and Additional
Subsidized Child Care Slots.
List Goals & Objectives: Please refer to Proposal Narrative for complete list of goals and methods ..
Goal #1:
Increase # of children and families served by CPA Subsidy program by 10%
G6~11 #2:
Maximize the use of child care subsidy funds administered by other sources, including funding sources
for family services to support the special. needs of low-income families
Goal #3: etc.
In<;:rea::;e outreach to and professional development of child care providers in the community through the
PrdvldgfConnection that will result in increasing the # of affiliate programs. dJ5jecHve #1:
Streamline data collection and eligibility tracking to insure appropriate enrollments.
Objective #2:
Build collaborations with agencies administering funds for service for special needs population served
by P.A. Subsidy program. .
Objective #3: etc.
Organize and participate in professional development collaborations including First Five and Institute for
Professional Development. initiatives.
Methods:
Method #1:
Increase funding levels of subsidy program by increasing internal and external fund development
efforts. . .
Method #2:
Increase the # of collaborative efforts with other childcare and family service agencies
Method #3: etc.
Continue providing training, support and incentives to Child Development Providers.
2. Population Served: Describe the population served by the proposed program. Include the area
of Palo Alto served, the number of unduplicated Palo Alto resi~ents served, whether it serves
low-income residents and any other relevantinformation. The Subsidy Program currently serves 139
children from iow -income families residing throughout Palo Alto with the largest proportion of families living in ttl'e
Ventura corridor. Ethnicity:· 52% Latino/Hispanic, 23% African American, 20% Caucasian, 4% Asian/PI &1% otQt;lr.
17% of the children are Special Needs, 55% English Is a secOnd Ia,nguage, 67% of children come from SinglePiji'Emt
Households. .
3. Budget Narrative: Describe specifically how the requested funding will be used. Of the $469,625
requested, $375,242 will be used for direct subsidy. Families may use the direct subsidy to enroll their children in
any approved Child Care Center or Family Child Care Home in Palo Alto. The remaining ~ supports the direct
services to famil~. s~ and o!b~r onerating expenses represenliug, 9% of the total cost of the program. The
$469,625 represents a !O% increase over 2003-04 funding levels. The 10% increase will be used to increase the #
of subsidy slots.
4. Funding Diversification: Summarize how your agency plans to leverage the funding from the
City and diversify fundingJor this program. The $469,625 from the City represents 35% of the total funding
of the Subsidy program. The State Department of Education contribution is 40% and agency generated funding
(including in-kind contributions) represents 25%.
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Human Services Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP)
Request for Proposals #108795
PROPOSAL SUMMARY
Fiscal Year 2005-06
Agency: Project Sentinel Name of Program: PA Mediation/Mandatory Response
Address: 430 Sherman Avenue #308 City: Palo Alto Zip Code: 94306
Contact: Martin Eichner Phone Number: (401:) 720-9888x106
2005-06 Funding Requested $ 68,923
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 beriefits Palo Alto residents, and how the program effectively utilizes existing
resources through collaborative efforts.
Identify the priority area:
Mediation services, mandatory response program, landlord-tenant counseling
List Goals & Objectives:
Goal #1: Provide dispute resolution to residents, property owners, employers, employees
Goal #2: Administer a mandatory response program for tenants and landlords
Goal #3: etc. Provide counseling, information and referral to tenants and landlords & other residents
. Objective #1: Respond to 850 telephone or in-person requests for counseling, information, referral
Objective #2: Open 150 cases for mediation,dispute resolution, either voluntary or mandatory
Objective #,3: etc.
Materials to 100 individuals, 8 presentations, 12 PSAs, update city's Tenant Guide
Methods:
Method #1: Provide al/ services at above address, Mon-Fri gam to 4 pm
Method #2: Provide support to volunteer mediator panel, train mediators for mandatory program
Method #3: etc. Maintain call and case records, provide quarterly and special reports to HRC, city
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. .
Entire city, al/ residents, 850 unduplicated cal/ers, 60% of requesting parties low or very low income·
3. Budget Narrative: Describe specifically how the requested funding will be used •.
Staff and management salary, training mediators, community outreach, administrative overhead
4. Funding Diversification: Summarize how your agency plans to leverage the funding from the City and
diversify funding for this program.
The agency uses county DRPA funds, in-kind contribs,training/facilitation contracts, general funds
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Human Services Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP)
Request for Proposals #108795
Agency: MayView Community Health Center
Address: 270 Grant Avenue
Contact: JoAnn Cabrera
2005-06 Funding Requested $ 17,000
PROPOSAL SUMMARY
Fiscal Year 2005·06
Name of Program: Health Care for Low Income and
Homeless Palo Alto Residents
City: Palo Alto Zip Code: 94306
Phone Number: (650) 327-1223
Clearly and concisely summarize your request. Use the sp,ace 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: Affordable Health Care for Low Income, Seniors & Homeless Palo
Alto Residents
List Goals & Objectives:
Goal #1: Improve the health of low income individuals, families, and community
Goal #2:
Goal #3: etc.
Objective #1: Ensure that low income, uninsured individuals and families have access to prim ary
health care and other health care resources.
Objective #2:
Objective #3: etc.
Methods:
Method#1:Provlde medical care and preventativeservices to individuals and families.
Method #2:
Method #3: etc.
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 lo'w-
income residents and any other relevant information.
At least 100 Palo Alto residents who are low·income or homeless will receive medical care.
3. Budget Narrative: Describe specifically how the requested funding will be used. Direct service funds
will be used to provide at least 100 low income or homeless residents of Palo Alto with at least 200dlrect
clinic services to be reimbursed at $85 each. Salaries cover coordination of services to ensure access.
4. Funding Diversification: Summarize how your agency plans to leverage the funding from the City and
diversify funding for this program. Funding from the cities where our patients live helps MayView leverage
these contributions with private foundations. and corporations. City funding demonstrates that our programs
are accountable, and that our programs meet clearly identified needs.
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Human Services Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP)
Request for Proposals #108795
PROPOSAL SUMMARY
Fiscal Year 2005-06
Agency: Adolescent Counseling Set"Vices
Address: 4000 Middlefield Road, Suite FH
Contact: Paula Harris, Development Director
2005-06 Funding Requested; $106,266
Name of Program: On-Campus Counseling Services
City: Palo Alto Zip Code: 94303
Phone Number: (650) 424-0852 ext. 103
Clearly and concisely summarize your request. Use the space provided on this page only.
1. Proposal Summary: Identify the priority area of need met be 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 ACS On-Campus Counseling Program addresses several of the HSRAP First Priority of Needs, 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 :
Objective #2:
Objective #3:
Methods:
Method #1:
Method #2:
Method #3:
50% of the students seen five or more times will either maintain or improve their grades.
70% of the students seen five or more times will improve their level of functioning.
80% of the students seen five or more times will report that the counseling they received was "helpful" or 'very helpful".
A licensed MFT or CSW serves as program director at each of 5 secondary schools. Combined, they provide licensed
supervision to 14-18 graduate school-level counseling interns. Both directors and interns provide free on-site individual,
family and group counseling to students and their families.
ACS· will collaborate with the P?tlo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) 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.
ACS provides e1.1:ensive professional training to 14-18 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.
ACS helps Palo Alto youth be.successful through approximately 2,500 individual, group and parent and/or family sessions. At least 650
unduplicatedPalo Alto residents will benefit from our counseling and outreach services in the coming year. ACS On-Campus Counseling
Program serves students who attend the fiye secondary schools in Palo Alto, with 80% residing in Palo Alto and 12% in East Palo Alto.
Twenty-three percent (23%) of those served come crom Io~v-income families. OUf clients also reflect the diversity in our community: 46%
Caucasian, 23% Latino, 14% Asian/Pacific Islander, 6% African-American, and 11 % Mixed or other.
3. Budget Narrative: Describe specifically how the requested funding will be used.
ACS is requesting funding to support our On-CampusCounseIing Program in all five..~Lthe s_e~onc;la~_sctl.oo.ls of Palo Alto, including
Gunn and Palo Alto High Schools and Terman, JLS and Jordan Middle Schools. FOll! licensed Program Directors will provide on-site
supervision to 14-18 counseling interns and provide services to more than 650.§.l}!dents in Palo Alto. Funding covers the cost of
individual, family and group counseling, crisis intervention, prevention educatIOn,· plannmg and coordination with guidance and other
school staff, and on-going professional training and supc1"Vision of clinical interns.
4. Funding Diversification: Summarize how your agency plans to leverage the funding from the City and
diversify funding for this program.
The projected budget for the OCC Program in Palo Alto for fiscal year 2005-2006 is $278,507, excluding the $90,000 of in-kind services we
receive from the 14-18 interns in the P AUSD. With $106,266 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 thatACS and
the OCC Program are viable and critical sen;ices in our schools, attracting funders such as the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund, Greater
Bay Bancorp, Palo Alto Community Fund, and 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. Funding from the City of
Palo Alto in the amount of $106,266 is instrumental in providing critical intervention and counseling services to the youth of Palo Alto.
PART IV FORM I
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Human Services Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP)
Request for Proposals #108795
PROPOSAL SUMMARY
Fiscal Year 2005-06
Agency: Youth Community Service (YCS)
Address: 4000 Middlefield Rd. 0-3
Name of Program: Service and Leadership
City: Palo Alto CA Zip Code: 94303
Contact: Leif Erickson Phone Number: (65C) 617-8961
2005-06 Funding Requested $ 25,000
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:
Adoles~ent services -"Individual and Family Life." "Basic Material Needs· through youth service.
list Goals & Oblectlves:
Goal #1: To increase self-esteen and involvement with school and commlJnity through service.
Goal #2: To increase opportunities for cross.-cul~uralin~eraction and appreciation.
Goal #3: etc. To provide active learning opportunities for issue awareness and youth leadership.
Objective #1: To strengthen our atter-school service clubs in PaloAito middle and high schools.
" Objective #2: To build our Summer of Service (SOS) camp through expanded enrollment slots.
Objective #3: etc.
To expand large-scale special family service days and monthly service events.
Methods:
Method; #1: Weekly school-based, after-school YCS service clubs that address community needs.
Method #2: Active learning experiences for youth in leadership, facilitation, planning, and diversity.
Method #3: etc. Intensive summer camp experiences in service, learning, leadership development.
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
resid~nts an'd any other relevant information.
600 diverse, unduplicated middle -high school students, from all areas, income levels of Palo Alto.
3. Budget Narrative: Describe specifically how the requested funding will be used.
Requested $25,000 to support salaries for YCS staff, including AmeriCorps volunteer.
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 City and school district partners plus foundation funds leverage the grant.
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Human Services Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP)
Request for Proposals #108795
: .... ,: ...
Agency: YMCA 6fthe Mid-Peninsula
Palo Alto Family YMCA,
Address: 4151 Middlefield Rd, #211
Contact: Eryn Johnson
Proposal Summary
Fiscal Year 2005·2006
Name of Program: Ventura Youth ,Activity Center
City: Palo Alto Zip Code: 94303
Phone Number: 650.842.3560
2005·2006 Funding Requested $28',000
Cleary 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: Adolescent Services
List Goals & Objectives:
Go~!~;,:, .. ;, ...... ,." .. , '. .
o P'rovideasafe ahd stable environnient for youth during the afternoon and evening hours.
o Produce a measurable increase in the numb~r of asset-building opportunities available to all youth involved with
. the Ventura Youth Activity Center.
o Guide development of leadership skills, self-esteem, and values in our youth in order to increase their
expectations of success.
Objectives
o Bu!lq;Mr.(:jhg and .consistent relationships between our teens and adult role models through our various activities
anti p'i"<>grams. .
o Pc~gXJ~j~;';J~~'g'¢tS~iP dE3yalopnient opportunities through The Cornerstone Project and the Community Support
,ampalgn. . " , '
o Educate teens about the scope of health and fitness services available, increasing their awareness of the
consequences of health-related life choices through the Teen Women's Group and the Male Involvement
Program.
o Improve teens' communication and decision-making skills and self-esteem, empowering them to resist negative
peer pressure and dangerous situations through the Teen Women's Group and the Male InVolvement Program.
o Involve teens in music, dance, and art on a regular basis through our various workshops.
o Provide assistance with college applications and career opportunities through our Education and Employment
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o Build strong relationships with the parents of our participants through home visits, and improve communication of
our activities through monthly calendars.
o Actively collaborate with other agencies in the Palo Alto area to provide high quality, holistic services for youth
through the Ventura Community Network.
2. ,Population Served: The Ventura Youth Center serves approximately 400 youth monthly, ages 11-18. The
Ventura neighborhood of Palo Alto has the highest concentration of lower-heoine and minority-group families in
the city. The demographics of our participants are as follows: 40% Latino, 40% African American, 5% Asian
and 15% Caucasian or other background.
3. Budget Narrative: Fundingwill help underwrite costs of the Palo Alto Family YMCA Ventura Youth Activity
Center which serves approximately 400-600 youth a year living in the traditionally low-income Ventura area of
Palo Alto with much-needed after school activities.
4. Funding Diversification: 50%-grant funds; 40%-volunteer fundraising and funding from the Palo Alto Family
YMCA operational budget; and 1 %-program fees.
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Human Services Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP)
Request for Proposals #108795
PROPOSAL SUMMARY
Fiscal Year 2005-06
Agency: Community Association for Rehabilitatio Name of Program: Disability Services
Address: 525 East Charleston Rd. City: Palo Alto Zip Code: 94306
Contact: Lynda J. Steele Phone Number: ( 650) 618-3312
'2005-06 Funding Requested $ $64,387
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:
Senior Services, Services for the Disabled, and Child Cate Services for Special Needs Children
List Goals & Objectives:
Goal #1: To provide affordable rehabilitation for physical health/independence to over 400 PA seniors
Goal #2:, To provide' services, birth -old age to PA residents with developmental disabilities
Goal #3: etc. To build strong families by supporting parents in PA in caring for a child w/special needs
Objective #1: The Betty Wright Swim Center will provide over 4,500 hrs. of aquatic therapy
Objective #2: 700 hrs early intervention (infants) & 5,500 hrs employment services (disabled adults)
Objective #3: etc.
CAR will provide over 2,500 hrs. of respite and after school care to disabled children
Methods:
Method #1: Individual and group physical and aquatic therapy, injury prevention and wellness classes
Method #2: Early childhood intervention, Employment Services and Independent Living Skills
Method ~3: etc. Home respite companions and after-school recreation and socialization
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.
Over 438 disabled and/or elderly residents in PA and East PA, most are of low/mid.income
3. Budget Narrative: Describe specifically how the requested funding will be used.
Staff salaries for 5 programs. C.A.R is the only agency serving all ages of dev. dis. in Palo Alto
4. Funding Diversification: Summarize how your agency plans to leverage the funding from the City and
diversify funding for this program.
We will leverage funding for support from Sunnyvale, United Way Silicon Valley and our donors.
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Request for Proposals #108795
Proposal Summary
Fiscal Year 2005-06
Agency: The Support Network for Battered Women Name of Program: Domestic Violence Services
Address: 1975 West EI Camino Real, Suite 205 City: Mountain View Zip Code: 94040
Contact: Nicole Baran Phone Numb~': (650) 940-7891
2005-06 Funding Requested: $25,000
Clearly and concisely snmmarize your t'equest. Use the space provided on this page only.
l. Proposal Sununary: Identify the priority area of need met by this program, the pt'ogram goals and
objectives, how it benefits Palo Alto residents, and how the program effectively ntilizes existing resources
through collaborative efforts.
Identify the priority at'ea: Domestic Violence Services
List Goals & Objectives:
Goal # 1: To provide crisis intervention, emergency shelter, clinical counseling, free or low-cost legal
services and community education to battered women in Palo Alto.
Objective # 1: Provide 250 crisis intetvention Iinits to. at least 30 unduplicated Palo Alto residents.
Objective #2: Provide at least 100 bednights to Palo Alto residents.
Objective #3: Provide 100 units of clinical counseling services to Palo Alto residents.
Objective #4: Provide 15 Palo Alto battered women with legal services,
Objective #5: Provide community outreach to 30 Palo Alto businesses, organizations and schools.
Method #1: Support Network's 24-hour, toll-free (SpanishlEnglish) crisis line.
Method #2: Support Network's confidential shelter and network of motels.
Method #3: Support Network's Clinical Counseling program, utilizing Master's level interns.
Method#4: Support Network's Legal Coordinator and team of pro-bono attorneys .
. Method #5: Support Network's Outreach Program.
2. Population Served: The Support Network offers services to battered women and their families throughout Palo
Alto. We anticipate serving at least 30 unduplicated clients from Palo Alto in FY 05/06. AlLhough domestic
violence cuts across all lines of socioeconomic status, we have found that over 90% of our clients are low to very
low-income.
3. Budget Nanative: All funds will be used to ensure that our critically needed services are accessible to Palo
Al to residents.
4. Funding Diversification: The Support Network has a diversified base offunding, including government
contracts (44%), grants from foundations and corporations (19%), community support from individual donors
(30%) and United Way (4%). Our Board of Directors is committed to fundraising, and we are proud to say we have
a 100% giving board. Program fees and miscellaneous income account for the remaining 3% of 0111' iqcome budget.
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Human Services Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP)
Request for Proposals #108795
Agency: Senior Adults Legal Assistance
Address: 160. E, Virginia Street, Suite 260
Contact: Georgia Bacil, Directing Attorney
2005-06 Funding Requested: $ 8,800
PROPOSAL SUMMARY
Fiscal Year 2005-06
Name of Program: Legal Assistance to Elders
City: San Jose Zip Code: 95112
Phone Number: (408) 295-5991
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 project addresses the HRC identified need for Legal Assistance for Seniors &
Low Income. Within its scope of services, the project also addresses these HRC identified priority needs: (1)
basic Senior Services; (2) Public Benefits; and (3) Domestic Violence services (for physically abused seniors).
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 65 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 service expanded 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,
Stevenson House, or another senior program/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. In each program year, SALA will serve a minimum of 65 Palo
Alto elders (age 60 or older). No individuals other than Palo Alto residents will be served through his proposal.
Services will be provided on a citywide basis targeting elders throughout Palo Alto that are low income or are "at-
risk" of abuse, exploitation, 6rinstitutionalization. SALA's statistics for Palo Alto residents served in 2003-2004
. indicate 83% were very low income (at or below 50% of the median as defined by HUD) and 60% were age 75 or
older (placing them at-risk). Sixty seven percent of these clients were female. SALA expects similar
demographics fOf Palo Alto clients in 2003-3004 and in 2004-2005 if the contract is renewed.
3. Budget Narrative: Describe specifically how the requested funding will be used. The $8,800 requested will
provide partial support for personnel costs (Salaries/Benefits/Payroll Taxes) to maintain the expanded services
as proposed. The request represents a 3% COLA in our current grant. No HSRAP funds will be used for
overhead. In kind support (for a private interview room at Avenidas and Stevenson House) is estimated at $402.
4. Funding Diversification: Summarize how your agency plans to leverage the funding from the City and
diversify funding for this program. In each program year, SALA will leverage additional support totaling at least
$23,604 from: Older Americans Act; United Way; Santa Clara County; State Bar Trust Fund; Equal Access Fund;
HICAP; Silicon Valley Campaign for Legal. Services; and contributions. In kind support from intake volunteers and
pro bono Wills Panel attorneys is estimated at $4,222. Estimated in kind space (see #3 above) will be $402.
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