Human Services Leadership Council of Missaukee & Wexford Counties Strong Families / Safe Children 2006 Annual Report
Membership 25 Core Members 3 Consumer Members 12 Affiliate Members 40 HSLC new members Consumer: Michigan Youth Opportunities Initiative: Val O Neill Alan VanderPaas
HSLC: The year in review January 2006 Wexford County reports jail overcrowding Healthy Kids Healthy Families for overweight children is starting Northern Michigan has the second highest number of medically uninsured families in the State Kirt Baab provides a special report on the Michigan Prisoner Re-Entry Initiative in northern Michigan. Susan Rogers begins her membership as Missaukee County commission representative
HSLC: The year in review February 2006 Retreat at Johnson Center Retreat Highlights Exploring Poverty Issues Emerging Issues Risky Behaviors of Youth 2006 Primary Goals Ending Homelessness Suicide Prevention Drugs & Alcohol Risky Behaviors of Youth Priorities Housing Resource Fair is held at Baker College.
HSLC: The year in review March 2006 Our first Housing First client gets TSHLAP funding Wexford United Way announces it will be giving back $235,000 to the community this year CMH positions itself to apply for children s mental health block grants We begin to see the upcoming fiscal problems possible elimination of the single business tax with no plans to replace the revenue
HSLC: The year in review April 2006 Family Expo held at Cadillac Junior High Medicare Part D is grabbing headlines and help is available through COA Youth Enhancement Support Services (YESS) reports on outcomes Memorandum of Understanding is signed for development of 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness Two day suicide prevention training for key community Gatekeepers is held.
HSLC: The year in review May 2006 Let s Get Moving Northern Michigan kicks off its fourth year! Early On celebration is held Girls on the Run completes its 5th year with a 5k race Senior Expo is held Mental Health posters are distributed to workplaces Schizophrenia virtual reality tour is experienced by many.
HSLC: The year in review Secondary / Maintenance Goals Identified: Improve healthy lifestyles Focus on poverty reduction / economic security Support the Michigan prisoner Re-Entry Initiative Improve outcomes for children and families June & July 2006 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness is being developed. Mini plans for sub groups: - Faith-based - Landlords - Elderly - Chronically Homeless - Families with Children - Youth (16-21)
HSLC: The year in review August 2006 First Community Indicator Report presented Social well-being Physical well-being Economic well-being Human Services Leadership Council has its own website: http://northernlakescmh.org/wexmisscollab
HSLC: The year in review September 2006 We learn more about local drug and alcohol services from Catholic Human Services Baker College announces it will be adding an RN curriculum HSLC endorses Great Parents Great Start grant Teen Help Cards Are introduced for all 6-12 graders Youth Suicide Survey results of 200+ area youth shared with HSLC and community groups: Why are we seeing so many youth suicides in our area? Is it difficult for a teen to see beyond school? How can a parent help a teen who is depressed? Cadillac placed 3 rd in Let s Get Moving!
HSLC: The year in review October 2006 Fall Lunch and Learn Suicide & Youth Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet Teens, Drugs & Alcohol HSLC officers (second term) Chair: Dave VanHouten Vice Chair: Rhonda Weathers Secretary: Paul Liabenow Special Report: McBain s Project Hero Community Gatekeepers Training offered to full house both sessions We learn more about ISD prevention services - truancy Wexford County receives Methamphetamine Prevention Grant and plans for its use. JET program introduced (jobs, education, training) - a DHS partnership with Michigan Works!
HSLC: The year in review November & December 2006 Diversity training is held Results of CAPS drug and alcohol survey is shared We begin to develop a contract for Mentoring Coordinator An update begins on the Resource Directory New teen pregnancy rates are shared Wexford County still higher than state average Judge Corwin announces retirement! System of Care for Children with Mental Illness planning grant begins
SFSC Annual Report FY 2006 Missaukee & Wexford Counties Allocation: $219,898 Spent: $209,265 (95%) Individuals Served: 2,375
SFSC Annual Report FY 2006: Core Outcomes Out of Home Placements Repeat Placements Length of Stay in Placement Increase Adoptions
Out of Home Placements Neglect & Delinquency 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Ave/Year Ave/Year 43.75 51.5 56.5 75.5 93.25 81.5 71.75 57.75 65.75 56.75 61.5 64
Out of Home Placements Neglect & Delinquency 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 Com bined ave/qtr Foster Care Delinquency 0 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Combined ave/qtr 57.75 65.75 56.75 61.5 64 Foster Care 36.75 42.5 31.5 36.5 32 Delinquency 20 22.25 24.25 24 32 % of youth population in out of home placement has increased from 0.4 to 0.6%
Repeat Placements Neglect & Delinquency 25 20 15 10 Average per quarter 5 0 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Length of Stay in Placement Greater than 24 months 20 15 10 Neglect Delinquency 5 0 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
25 Adoptions Placed 20 15 10 # 5 0 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 # 14 23 11 19 12 21 4 16
SFSC Annual Report 2006 Program Outcome Measurements Pregnant Teen Mentoring $5,000 7 Abuse & neglect, support & good decisions Youth Mentoring $9,981 150 Matches, social skills, positive adult role model, grades, attendance Family Education Love & Logic Parent Aide $19,825 $8,414 $7,918 797 122 31 Coping skills Communication, learn new parenting skills Keep kids in home/ strengthen families Adoption Support School Success $7,425 $67,200 20 322 Services, connect to community resources Attendance, individual goals FC Reunification $26,560 47 Reunification, Reunification time Teen Outreach $4,000 235 Constructive use of after school time Girls on the Run $8,400 436 Self Esteem & learn new skill
2006 Primary Goals Develop & implement a 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness Develop & implement a suicide prevention plan Focus on drugs and alcohol as an underlying family problem Seek education for ourselves & community Develop greater understanding of resources & services Focus on risky behaviors of kids Seek education for ourselves & community Gear prevention efforts in this direction
2006 Secondary / Maintenance Goals Improve healthy lifestyles Focus on poverty reduction / economic security Support the Michigan Prisoner Re- Entry Initiative Improve outcomes for children & families
Let s Celebrate! Grants TSHLAP (transitional supportive housing leasing assistance program) Domestic Violence housing TBRA (tenant based rental assistance) grant for families with children Youth housing vouchers Mentor Michigan year 3 System of Care planning for children with mental illness CACF YAC Peer Education Signs of Suicide BCBS Michigan free health clinic Great Parents Great Start (increase) 0-3 Secondary Prevention (Family Links) JABG (Juvenile Accountability Block Grant) Anti-stigma Recovery Methamphetamines awareness & prevention
Let s Celebrate: Teen Help Card!
Let s Celebrate: Indicator Report
Let s Celebrate: Website! http://www.northernlakescmh.org/wexmisscollab/
Let s Celebrate! 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness
Let s Celebrate: Suicide prevention planning & education! Community Gatekeepers Training Gatekeepers Training Local Resources ID / Planning Youth survey SOS Signs of Suicide Collaborative Efforts Community Presentations Yellow Ribbon