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CITY COUNCILWORK SESSION
CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA
COMMUNITY ROOM
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2014
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
IV. HUMAN SERVICES TASK FORCE
V. ADJOURNMENT
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SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS /DATES /EVENTS
Tues
Nov 18
Work Session — CIP
5:00 P.M.
COMMUNITY ROOM
Human Services Task Force
6:15 P.M.
COMMUNITY ROOM
Tues
Nov 18
Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Thurs
Nov 27
THANKSGIVING DAY HOLIDAY OBSERVED — City Hall Closed
Fri
Nov 28
DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY OBSERVED — City Hall Closed
Tues
Dec 2
Work Session — Vision Edina Update
5:00 P.M.
COMMUNITY ROOM
Tues
Dec 2
Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tues
Dec 9
Special Meeting— Public Improvements Hearing
6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tues
Dec 16
Work Session — Boards & Commissions Work Plans
5:30 P.M.
COMMUNITY ROOM
Park Strategic Plan Input
6:00 P.M.
COMMUNITY ROOM
Tues
Dec 16
Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Wed
Dec 24
CHRISTMAS EVE HOLIDAY OBSERVED — City Hall Closes at noon
Thur
Dec 25
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY OBSERVED — City Hall Closed
Wed
Dec 31
NEW YEAR'S EVE HOLIDAY OBSERVED — City Hall Closes at noon
Thur
Jan I
NEW YEAR'S HOLIDAY OBSERVED — City Hall Closed
Tues
Jan 6
Work Session — Legislative Agenda
5:30 P.M.
COMMUNITY ROOM
Tues
Jan 6
Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Mon
Jan 19
REV. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. HOLIDAY OBSERVED - City Hall Closed
Tues
Jan 20
Work Session — Vision Edina
5:30 P.M.
COMMUNITY ROOM
Tues
Jan 20
Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
�s
Feb 3
Work Session —joint Session With Energy & Environment Commission
5:30 P.M.
COMMUNITY ROOM
es
Feb 3
Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Mon
Feb 16
PRESIDENTS DAY HOLIDAY OBSERVED — City Hall Closed
Tues
Feb 17
Work Session — Planning Timelines
5:30 P.M.
COMMUNITY ROOM
Tues
Feb 17
Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
To: City Council & Mayor
From: MJ Lamon, Project Coordinator
Date: November 18, 2014
Subject: Human Services Funding Recommendation for 2015
Agenda Item
Action
Discussion ❑
Information ❑
Action Requested:
Approve Human Services Task Force funding recommendations for 2015.
Information / Background:
The 2014 Human Services Task Force was composed of 5 volunteer members.
Courtney Whited, Chair (Transportation Commission)
Pat Arseneault (Human Rights and Relations Commission
Joyce Mellom (Heritage Preservation Board)
Christina Wagner (Student Member)
Aanik Lohani (Student Member)
Attached are:
1. Memo from Human Services Task Force with funding recommendations for 2015
2. Human Services Funding History
3. Executive Summaries from each organizations request for proposal
City of Edina 4801 W. 50,h St. Edina, MN 55424
MEMO
To: City Council & Mayor
From: Courtney Whited, 2014 Human Services Task Force Chair
Date: November 18, 2014
Subject: Human Services Funding for 2015
The Human Services Task Force began their decision making process by inserting each of the task force
member's funding recommendations into a formula based spreadsheet. The formula then determined
an average funding decision for each applicant.
Next, the Task Force discussed each organization's application with the following questions:
• Did this organization meet the basic health and human rights needs of our Edina residents? In
our discussion, the Task Force stressed the importance of serving immediate needs.
• Additionally, the Task Force held a fair and balanced conversation where all task force members
participated. The Task Force reviewed the responses received when the Task Force interviewed
each organization. Some of the questions asked were:
1. What is the individual organization's cost per unit of service provided and does the
client receive a significant "value" from the service(s) provided?
2. How many Edina residents were served?
3. What partnerships do you have that to ensure the client is connected to a full spectrum
of community supports and further, how do you communicate with them to safeguard
there is no duplication of services?
4. What additional support measures are enacted to ensure a high client success rate?
At a third meeting the Task Force revisited each applicant's funding amount, per the averaging formula,
and adjusted the recommendations based on the consensus based answers to above stated questions.
The funding adjustments equated to either a slight decrease or increase, with the intention that each
applicant was funded in an equitable manner. The Task Force is confident with their funding
recommendations because they present the right balance between funding the youth and seniors in our
City.
Organization
Proposed
Recommend
Justification /Rationale
The Bridge for Youth
$7,500
$6,500
• Funded at same level as 2014
• ' Increases in the past couple of years `
•. Given the ast increases, ;they are adequately funded
for their services
Conflict Resolution
$5,000
$2,000
• Funded at the same level as 2014
Center
• Adequately funded for their services
• Not meeting, immediate or essential need
Cornerstone Advocacy
$15,000
$14,700
• Funded at the same level as 2014
Service
• Important service to Edina's police and prosecutor
• Follow -up support provided to ensure client's long
term success
Normandale Center for
$9,000
$4,700
• Funded at the same level as 2014
Healing and Wholeness
• Adequately funded for their services
• Increased funding in the past two years
Oasis for Youth
$2,500
$2,500
• Increased allocation,by.20%
• Our funding assists.,their`credibility to secure other
funding
• Newly established organization that solidified
partnerships in a short time'
• Recognized increased need for this type of youth
services.
Senior Community
$25,000
$19,200
• Increased allocation by 6% `
Services
• Last year's task force noted a lack of fundraising
efforts, this year they increased those efforts
• Funding this organization provides their clients with a
t
multifaceted service
• Unique service of medicare counseling
Store to Door
$24,696
$11,700
• Funded at the same level as 2014
• Last year their funding award amount, more than
doubled from the previous year.
• Adequately funded for their services
VEAP
$30,000
$25,000
• Funded at the same level as 2013 and 2014
• Adequately funded for their services
• Receiving the largest percentage of the funding
Totals
$118,696
$86,300
HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING F
Amounts below are the actual funded amount broken down by year.
Provider
2015
2014
2013
2012
201 -1
2010
2009,
2008
2007"
2006:
2005
2004.
2003
2002
Senior Community Services
18,000
24,500
23,056
23,605
24,120
28,500
27,400
27,800
26,635
26,250
1 26;250
25,500
20,000
Cornerstone
14,700
14,500
13,650``
14,750
15,098
15,635
15,100
15,100
15,000
15,100
`: .15;100
15; 100
15,100
VEAP
25;000
25,000
24,005
21,645
21,204
20,360
18,800
17,500
17,075
16,000
15,000
". 15,000
15,000
The Bridge
6,500
5;300
4,932
4,921
4;824.:
5;000
4,200
4,000
2,240
4,000
4000
2,500
2,500
Conflict Resolution Center
2,000
2,500
2,947
2;322,
;;
4, 10-
5,000
5,000
5,000
5;000
3;595
Store To Door
11,700
4,700
4,000
4,921
6,732
- -61160
3,800
3,600
3,150
2,660
Normandale Center
4,700
4,200
-3,400
31366
6,720
16,500
5,000
5,475
5,180
4,775
Oasis for Youth
2,000
2,200
2,000.
School Readiness
6;235
5,908
1,458
Tubman
987
1,908
4,225
4,000
31600
Women in Transition
5,000
5,000
4,750
4,660
5,200
5,200
5,035
5,000
Neigh. P'ships
4,650
Ready for Success
2,856
3,000
Community of Nations
3,000.
5,000
Senior Neighborhood Assess.
5;000
5,000
Family /Child Services
3,595
.
The Storefront Group
18,575
TOTALS
0
84,600
82,900
81,278
79,684
81,032
91,600
88,900
86,350
'83;885
82,240
.78 315
78;325
86,175
VEAP Executive Summary
111. Edina Statistics— Executive Summary— "Stand -Alone" Page
VEAP requests $30,000 in support of VEAP's Integrated Basic Needs Program. There are four main
programs: Food, Children and Youth, Social Services.and Transportation. These programs focus on
prevention and early intervention; meeting the immediate need; preventing future crises and
promoting long -term stability.
A. Services Used by the Edina Population
a. What services did the residents of Edina use in the most recent calendar year?
The residents of Edina used all of our integrated basic need services in 2013. Some examples of
services used by Edina residents: Low - income seniors were able to maintain independent living
with rides provided by the Transportation Program. Edina students were able to start the school
year off on the right foot with a backpack filled with grade appropriate supplies. Edina
households were able to put food on the table by visiting VEAP's food pantry. Edina households
were also able to meet with a licensed social worker'to help navigate through the various
resources available to them in the community and where eligible receive emergency financial
assistance to help them remain stable in their housing and avoid homelessness.
b. How many unduplicated Edina clients were served in your most recent calendar year? Include
any pertinent demographics. Of your total unduplicated client base, what percentage did the
Edina population represent?
In 2013, VEAP served 978 unduplicated individuals in Edina, which is 8% of all individuals served
at VEAP. VEAP serves low- income individuals and families. Complete demographics can be
found in Appendix A.
c. Projecting out to the end of the current.calendar year, how many unduplicated Edina residents
will you serve?
VEAP expects to serve 1,050 Edina residents in 2014.
d. Quantify unduplicated Edina statistics for the previous year (amount of funding divided by the
projected number of Edina clients).
VEAP expects to serve 1,050 Edina residents in 2014. Total funding of $30,000 divided by 1,050
residents equals funding of approximately $28 per resident served.
B. Unmet Needs in Edina
a. How do you determine the extent of unmet heeds in Edina?
VEAP analyzes services statistics and census data to determine areas of.need. Currently, VEAP is
serving 22.2% of the Edina population that is living at or below 200% of.the federal poverty
guidelines. In addition,'VEAP works with our partners in the Edina community (Edina Resource
Center, Congregations, etc.) to understand the needs of the community. Our goal in 2015 is to
increase.our outreach to Edina residents to ensure that more of those in need of VEAP services,
receive them.
b. How do you assess those needs and how do you propose to meet them?
VEAP also uses client surveys to help evaluate how our programs, are meeting the needs of our
clients. In 2013, VEAP's licensed social workers conducted a survey to assess how the resources
used by clients help them re -gain stability. The results gave a clear picture of the impact that
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VEAP has on residents. in the community and how we can improve our practices to meet the
demand for services.
C. Unreimbursed Costs
What is your analysis of Edina client costs not reimbursed to you by the client or the client's
insurance? Include percentage of Edina clients for whom you receive some reimbursement;
percentage of Edina clients for whom you receive no reimbursement; percentage of Edina clients
who pay for services; average reimbursement for all clients.
VEAP does not charge for services.
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'Senior Community Services Executive Summary
III. Edina Statistics — Executive Summary of Senior Community Services 2015 request: $25,000
A.a.. Services Used by Edina Residents — In 2013, for the 28th year, older Edina residents and their families
received service coordination, individual and group counseling, and caregiver services from Senior Outreach &
Caregiver Services, a community -based program of Senior Community Services (SCS), a nonprofit agency.
Experienced licensed social work staff provide in -home visits with older adults— and their family members,
when possible — to assess needs and strengths, connect elders with the most appropriate and affordable
combination of services, and to provide problem solving, emotional support, and monitoring of changing
needs. Staff helped frail Edina elders to remain Independent, with dignity and in'safety, avoiding the personal
and financial costs of a nursing home, averaging $83,000— $88,500 per person annually (Genworth 2014).
Family members receive coaching/consultation, resources for their elders, family. meetings; support groups,
and a free website and care team tool, assisting them in their role as'caregivers'and helping them maintain
balance in their own lives. Agency- recruited and - trained volunteers. provided: individual help with questions,
problems, and paperwork related to Medicare, Part b, health insurance, and medications.
b. Service and Demographics — In 2013, 438 unduplicated Edina residents were served (10% of the
program's total in Hennepin County), plus approximately 50 -100 others who;used the CareNextion.org
website. Over 71% of Senior Outreach's ongoing Edina clients live on very low incomes (below 200% of
poverty). Half of these clients are over 80 years old, with 17% over 90. More than 53% live alone, and
most of the remainder live in a caregiving relationship. Many of those living alone either do not have
family or do not have family living in the area. Nearly four out of five of these Edina elders are.women,
and 6% are racially diverse, more than the 2.3% represented in the suburban older population. Nearly
half have two or more serious chronic health or cognitive problems.
c. Projected Service — In 2014, funding by the City of'Edina for these services dropped precipitously, resulting
in reduced program capacity. Over 290 unduplicated Edina residents are projected to be served by the end of
the current year. At least 430 unduplicated Edina residents will be served by the proposed 2015 funding, or
less than $58.14 each (much less than the standard rate of $100 -plus for a single hour of social service).
d. Previous Statistics — In 2013, 438 unduplicated Edina residents were served, averaging $55.94 per client,
B. Unmet Needs — Approximately 13,000 Edina residents are over 60 years old, with a high percentage in the
80+ age cohort (the fastest growing segment of elders) that requires the most help to remain independent.
The Senior Outreach program model has proved effective'for over 37 years in assisting frail elders -in remaining
independent and maintaining their optimum level of functioning. The program 'offers a successful
combination of assessing strengths and needs, connecting elders with the most appropriate and affordable
combination of services, providing emotional support, and continuing to follow up as needs change.
Family caregivers also require more support and,resources. With more women in the workforce, smaller
family sizes, and geographically dispersed family members, the number of'available caregivers has dropped.
In Minnesota, with each 1% loss of caregivers, an additional $30 million is required in public funding. Through
its resource assistance, caregiver coaching /consultation, caregiver education and support groups, family
meeting facilitation, and CareNextion.org online program, Senior Outreach will continue to provide a broad
range of services to assist families and friends with their complex caregiving role.
C.a. Unreimbursed Costs — Contracts for service with Hennepin County and the State, the Metropolitan Area
Agency on Aging, a Service Agreement with the City of Edina, client contributions, and foundation grants cover
82% of the costs for Edina clients overall. Most have low incomes or high medical costs, and private insurance
does not pay for this service.
2014 Human Services Task Force
Normandale Center for Healing and Wholeness Executive Summary
Edina Statistics Summary Pages & Attachments
Agency: Normandale Center for Healing and Wholeness Amount Requested: 12,Q0LQ
Services Used by the Edina Population
In 2013, 455• unduplicated individuals (elders, family members) were served through the Center. Out of this total, 238
persons lived /worked. in Edina; or 52 %. Typically most of these participants or "clients" were over the age of 70, and,
fact, many were well into their 80's and early 90's. Family caregivers tended to be in their 40's and 50's. These Edina
residents participated 'in every service we offer, with some, highiights shown below:
Edinans had volunteer teams that provided, help to them year- round, receiving a total of 213 visits out of a total
of 302 visits (71 %)
■ Edina.elders and families hadA13.staff contacts;:including resource coordination visits with persons at home or
at the Center;.out of a total of 811 contacts (51 %)
■ 362 wellness sessions were attended by-Edinans out of 510 sessions (71% of total)
■ 16.health.educational sessions Were utilized by"Edina residents,including our evidence -based courses out of 31
provided (52% of total)
■ 140 foot care visits were received out of a total of 268 (52% of total)
■ 38 rides out of 96 (40% of total).
■ 17 equipment loans were received out of 42 made (40% of total)
In 2014, we are estimating that we will serve 250 Edina residents -in line with what we accomplished last year —out of a
total of about 500 persons. Our 2014 financial forecasts project our year -end costs will be $290,000. That means that it
will have cost us $580 per person to deliver services, or about $138,040 to serve only Edinans. The amount received
from the City of Edina ($4,000) will represent approximately 3% of costs to serve only Edina residents.
Unmet Needs
To determine unmet needs, we:
• Listen to our, "customers" or clients
• Review local and regional studies of caregivers and elders
• Discuss trends with other aging services providers, advocates, medical clinic social workers, etc.
• Tap into local and regional experts who do demographic and needs studies, such as Hennepin County, the
Minnesota Board on Aging, the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging, and the Met Council.
Some of the unmet needs include: memory support and serving the isolated senior who no longer drives or cannot be
out on their own (need for social support and friendship /connections), need -for transportation, risk of falls (need for
falls prevention), need for additional support to ensure nutritional health (home delivered meals, grocery shopping
assistance, etc.) and improvement in functional abilities (greater involvement in wellness /prevention efforts). There is
also a need for coaching.around. reaching or maintaining health status goals. Regarding family caregivers, we see a great
need for more education around understanding dementia and how to deal with memory loss and other behaviors in
their loved ones, and for respite care, planning help, and resource information on services and how to access them.
We play a part in addressing these unmet, needs by providing the following:
• Licensed Social Work resource counseling ■ Caregiver group support
• Health education and prevention ■ Education and counseling to family
• One =on -one coaching and planning members /caregivers feeling emotional,
• Transportation help - rides physical, and mental stress
• Volunteer help, socialization, errands Special memory programs and services
1) nreimbursed _Costs
We, like many aging and caregiver services providers, rely on "soft" and variable revenue streams, such as donations,
grants, organizational contributions, and client fees (on a sliding scale basis). We do request fees for the classes ($60,
which —if people pay this -- covers half of our expenses to put on the classes)..Fees cover less than 1% of our total costs.
Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness, 2015 Funding Request to City of Edina
2014 Human Services Task Force
There is no insurance for the kinds of community services and the support model we provide. Most of our clients are not
so poor that they qualify for Medicaid —yet not so well off that they feel able to pay thefees —even if we have
discounted them already. Medicare is designed as a hospital and doctor /diagnostic insurance program -- Medicare does
not cover community support services such as resource counseling,-health /wellness or volunteer services costs. About
one - quarter of all people served make a voluntary donationjo the Center. The percentage of Edina clients who donate is
low.-We had 36 persons out of 238 served who provided a- donation (15 %). Most donations are in the $20 -60 range.
This past year we began to receive some funds thro.ugh'the Older Amerlcans Acf.(federal.funds) for. serving family
caregivers of persons 60 +. To participate in this program we also had to add costs, such as required software/database,
I.T. infrastructure, reporting, and training. So far the additional reimbursement.has not quite covered the direct costs of
serving the caregivers. We anticipate that this will be a slightly better than,break -even scenario by year's;end— possibly
providing a few thousand dollars over direct expenses. This is the only revenue stream, thus far, that actually reimburses
us for providing direct service to caregivers. Unfortunately, it does not cover the same direct services to elders who
come to us without a caregiver:
Mission /Vision
The Center is a 501(c)(3), organized as a non- profit under articles of incorporation. An independent, all- volunteer 13-
member Board of Directors provides strategic,direction and fundraising support and performance monitoring, with a
part -time Executive Director and five other part -time staff.
The mission of the organization is to "walk with seniors in transition and their family caregivers to support health in
spirit, mind, and body.". We hope to establish or maintain elders' connections with community, alleviate isolation,
extend independence and Improve quality of life.
We evaluate our work in;the following ways:
1. participant evaluations or questionnaires regarding value of educational and other programs
2. one -on -one "feedback discussions" with participants and volunteer's
3. periodic independent surveys (telephone or mail -in)
4. review of assessment and participant data
Goals
The Board of Directors for the Center approved the following operational goals for 2014:
1. Maintain direct services to support senior and family caregivers in the local community and monitor and
address needs of community
2. Maintain organizational partnerships
3. Increase fund /revenue sources and visibility to leaders in the local area
We are measuring our progress toward goals in terms of: services provided, caregiver services and new programs
launched successfully, leadership involvement and outreach by Board members, and level of response to our funding
drive. With regard to evaluating our progress toward mission /vision, we look at a number of factors including service
depth, grants and innovation, participant response, and volunteer involvement.
Financial information
See attached for 2013 financial statements. In 2013 our actual expenses were $200,621. In 2014 we anticipate a year
end coming in at $290,000 =we added hours to cover additional time of the ACT on Alzheimer's, Caregiver, and Memory
Support initiatives. It is an investment in our community. In 2014, we have maintained a very lean non -labor expense
budget over the last five years -- it represents less than 10% of our budget. The Board approved budget for 2014 and
year -to -date financial statements are found in the attachments. Our 2015 budget is not yet approved, but is expected to
be a round $290,000. We expect to cover our 2015 budget as follows:
0 47% percent of the Center's budget covered by the three financial and strategic partners (Fairview, Normandale
Lutheran Church, and The Colony at Eden Prairie) = $135,000
0 15% covered by Older Americans Act funds for caregiver services = $44,000
0 10% covered by individual or new corporate donors - $30,000'
Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness, 2015 Funding Request to City of Edina 9
2014 Human Services Task Force
• 8% covered by service contracts requesting either direct services to a defined patient /client group or specific
programs that are offered onsite at a location (e.g., onsite wellness) - $23,000
• 3% covered by fees = $8,700
• 17% covered by our reserves = $49,300
Eighty percent of the .Center's expected operating budget relates to salary costs (wages, payroll taxes, and worker's
compensation). Staff members do not receive any medical, dental, or retirement benefits. We have not utilized
consultants. The 6 part-time staff members represent 3.2 FTEs or 128 hours per week total.
Volunteers We have about 120+ volunteers who provide service to elders and family members. They serve as trained
facilitators for group courses, as ongoing "care teams" assisting elders, as office volunteers, Board members, drivers,
and telephonic'coaches. Many of our volunteers have served at least three years, with a large portion serving at least
five years. They provided almost 1,700 hours of direct help to seniors in 2013, representing almost an additional FTE
(and additional 33 hours per week if averaged over the whole year). Thus volunteers make up about one -fourth of our
workforce. Volunteer roles are defined and activities are monitored. We conduct background checks and driver's license
checks on all of our volunteers who work one -on =one with seniors. We also provide orientation to them on how to serve
seniors (tips on listening skills, communication, "understanding family dynamics and caregiver issues, setting boundaries,
etc.). Volunteers receive ongoing support`through'the Center's Volunteer Coordinator to help them serve effectively.
5. Funding Request
This funding request of $9,000 is modest, related to all the services and support the Center provides to the Edina
community. Center services help keep older Edinans safe and living independently, and supplements existing community
services. Our community support model helps reduce falls that avoid use of paramedic and ambulance or police
services. It keeps people engaged in their communities and helps maintain stability in neighborhoods. The award will
cover only a small fraction of the direct costs of serving Edina residents and 3% of our total budget. Funds will b "e used
for staff salaries, instructor and workbook,fees, required'database and reporting, and some nominal expenses, such as
copying, postage, and local mileage to drive to elders' homes. We have also absorbed costs to cover the ACT on
Alzheimer's -Edina initiative which continues into 2015.
If awarded the $9;000 request in 2015, per Edina resident support by the City of Edina will be $37.50 (projecting 240
persons living in Edina served in 2015) while the direct cost per Edina resident will be over $500. We will again need
to raise funds to cover the difference. To cover the rest we will continue to increase our efforts to collect fees, our
Annual Appeal mailing, request additional support from our three corporate organizational partners, submit proposals
to other agencies, such as Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging, Wilder Foundation, etc., and use some of our cash
reserves.
Board of Directors
We are pleased to have an active board of individuals who donate their time and expertise toward the mission and
vision of the Center. A roster of members is attached.
1. Dave Dahlgren, MD (Edina resident, retired physician, and volunteer for the Center)
2. Patricia Dennis (Edina resident, Sr. VP at Health Partners)
3. Ann Ellison (Director of Community Relations for Fairview Health Services)
4. Julie Faulhaber (VP of Medica Health Plans)
5. Richard Martin, LLP (On the Board of Senior Care Communities)
6. Sharon Marx, MD (Edina resident, geriatrician)
7. Olivia Mastry (Edina resident and independent consultant)
8. Kris Maser (elderlaw attorney and Edina resident)
9. Deborah Paone (Executive Director of the Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness, Edina)
10. Dale Howard (Mission Pastor, Normandale Lutheran Church, Edina)
11. Connie Skoy (Clinic Administrator, Fairview Crosstown Clinic, Edina)
Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness, 2015 Funding Request to City of Edina 10
2014 Human Services Task Force
Conflict Resolution Executive Summary
III. Edina Statistics — Executive Summary- Conflict Resolution Center.
Amount Requested: $5,000
A. Services Used by Edina Residents
a. What Services Did Edina Residents Use In The Most Recent Calendar Year?
Edina residents used Conflict Resolution Center services for mediation of landlord- tenant
disputes, family issues, neighbor disputes, business claims, victim - offender matters and in
housing, child protection and harassment courts.
b. How Many Unduplicated Edina Residents Were Served In Your Most Recent Calendar
Year?
CRC does not have information about age, income or ethnicity for Edina residents whom we
served in the 4th District Court. We served at least 37 Edina residents in 2013. 4 people were
involved in victim- offender mediation; 6 Edina residents were served in housing court; one
person was served in harassment court. 6 cases were from community members involving issues
of elder care, neighborliness and family matters. 5 cases involved business matters or money
owed. 15 mediators received training.
c. Projecting Out To The End Of The Current Calendar Year, How Many Unduplicated
Edina Residents Will You Serve?
We have currently served 31 and we expect to serve 50 Edina Residents in 2014.
d. Quantify unduplicated Edina statistics for the year 2014 (amount of funding divided by
the projected number of Edina clients).
$5000 divided by 50 residents served is a cost of $100 per person.
B. Unmet Needs in Edina
a.b. How Do You Determine The Extent Of Unmet Needs In Edina? How Do You Assess
Those Needs and How Do You Propose To Mcet Them?
The Edina Resource Center, Police Department, City Officials and other social service providers
serving Edina work with the Conflict Resolution Center to assess needs and to refer parties who
could benefit from mediation to CRC. The types of conflicts CRC is able to mediate are
prevalent in all communities and the unmet need is large. Neighbors periodically have difficulty
resolving boundary issues, noise, and other disputes; parenting issues often come up post - divorce
and our services are needed in many such situations; business and small claims disputes are also
quite common. Mediation is a cost - effective and efficient method of dispute resolution.
C. Unrein-ibursed Costs
a. What Is Your Analysis of Edina Client Costs Not Reimbursed to You by the Client or
The Client's Insurance? Include Percentage of Edina Clients For Whom You Receive Some
Reimbursement; Percentage of Edina Clients For Whom You Receive No Reimbursement;
Percentage of Edina Clients Who Pay For Services; Average Reimbursement for All
Clients.
CRC's average cost for each mediation is $200. Some clients may pay a minimal cost ranging
from $35 to $100 per session, but most Edina residents will receive mediation services fi-ee of
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charge. The $5000 fi'om Edina Human Services Task Force and $5,000 from the Supreme Court
and from Hennepin County District Court will cover the remainder.
IV. Mission/Vision
The .Conflict Resolution Center (CRC) brings people together to find lasting and effective.
solutions.-to conflict, CRC is a primary resource for creating opportunity from conflict, and.
where- repairing harm is valued over punishment. CRC serves those for whom traditional
services have not worked in the past because they did not address underlying issues or were not
culturally appropriate. The mediation process is built on self - determined decision- making which
respects the rights of all involved. �.
VV. Goals
What Are Your Organization's Goals for the Current Fiscal Year? Were Your Goals For
The Most Recently Completed Year Achieved? How Will You Measure Your Success In
The Current Year?
CRC's strategic plan and sets the following goals for 2012 -2014:
Financial:
1. Pursue the social entrepreneurship inocle:l with regard to .training, conflict resolution
services in multiple arenas, and facilitation art(l board development. services,
2. Expiuul in areas where CRC has distinctive competencies such as: lra�ining, volunteers,
creative and eflectivc progruns.
3. Partner with key law firms, employers, corporations, hospitals and educational
institutions.
4. Reduce goveriiiiicnt fiuicling reliance from current 50% to 25 %.
5. Increase "for profit." revenue (i.e book sales, consulting & training lecs, iediation fees)
from $30,000 (currently) to $75,000.
6.. Broadcn the donor base aucl increase d011at10115 to $100,000 :u1nuxlly,
7. Increase iiunibcr and type of government contracts.
8. Explore a for profit youth driven enterprise such as a t1iri t store or bakery or partner
with another such group.
9. Sell services at a higher rate.
10. NYork with local business schools to expand business.
Visibility auul Public Relations
CRC mill be lcnoun (w) both a sYatcriirle x2clloe d level ors a kcj�res m-ce far �tllcinatlrlc
dlsllutc re50111tioll 1.17U /IhIg: III 0IC1CT 10l'C.7Cll thI,S�7)�lf CRC rra!1.
1' Pursue policy iuid. advocacy work.
2. Collaborate with other mediation, restorative justice and like - minded orguuiathons at
dic legislature.
3. Author excellent. books and nh,,uhuals -uid become the market. leacher for local, statewide
and national tradnings.
4. Increase on -line presence.
5. Focus on inedia and do aggressive marketing with 1'V, radio, newsprint etc.
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2014 Human Services Task Force
Store to Door Executive Summary
III. Edina Statistics — Executive Summary
Store To Door
Amount Requested: $24,696
A. Services used by the Edina Population
a. What services did the residents of Edina use in the most recent calendar year?
Elderly Edina residents received regular personal check -ins and assistance in accessing affordable,
nutritious food so they can continue to living in their own homes.
b. How many unduplicated Edina clients were served in your most recent calendar year? Include any
pertinent demographics. Of your total unduplicated client base, what percentage did the Edina
population represent?
In 2014 (calendar year -to- date), 64 Edina residents living in 57 households were served by Store To
Door (approximately 4 percent of total Store To Door clients served). The demographics of these
Edina clients are:
18% male, 82% female
• 93% White, 5% African American and 3 %Other
• 100% of clients are over the age of 60. Average age is 81
24% of Edina clients report total household incomes at or below the federal poverty level
and 59% of Edina clients are low income
c. Projecting out to the end of the current year, how many unduplicated Edina residents will you serve?
A total of 67 Edina residents are projected to be served this calendar year.
d. Quantify unduplicated Edina statistics for the previous year (amount.of funding divided by the
projected number of Edina clients).
The funding request of $24,696 represents $433.26 per year and is Store To Door's unreimbursed
cost per person to serve 57 Edina residents.
B. Unmet Needs in Edina
a. How do you determine the extent of unmet needs in Edina?
U.S. Census American Communities Survey (ACS) data indicate that there are approximately 3,825
people age 80 or older living in Edina. Seniors 85 years and older have increased as a percentage of
the total population every decade for the last 40 years. More than one —third of seniors live alone,
with an estimated 80% of those seniors that live alone identified as women.
b. How do you assess those needs and how do you propose to meet them?
Store.To Door is continually conducting outreach targeted to aging residents, caregivers and
professionals who serve seniors. Inquiries about services and new registrations indicate need for
service. Store To Door also conducts surveys, focus groups and program evaluations activities
among key constituents to refine understanding about needs and guide program development.
C. Unreimbursed Costs
a. What is your analysis of Edina client costs not reimbursed to you by the client or the client's insurance?
(Include percentage of Edina clients for whom you receive some reimbursement; percentage of Edina
clients for whom you receive no reimbursement; percentage of Edina clients who pay for services;
average reimbursement for all clients.)
All deliveries are subsidized to varying levels. Client delivery fees, county payments and other
subsidies cover only about 36 percent of this cost. The un- reimbursed portion (about. 64 percent of
the actual cost for deliveries to Edina residents) is approximately $433.26 per Edina resident per
year. 40 percent of Edina's clients are eligible for State of Minnesota Nutrition Support Services, 9
percent are eligible for Elderly Waiver /Alternative Care benefits, 18 percent make the minimum
delivery contribution of $5.00 with no other subsidy, 33 make maximum delivery payment of $15
with no other subsidy.
2014 Human Services Task Force
Oasis for Youth Executive Summary
Oasis for Youth
Executive Summary
Amount requested: $2,500
A. Oasis Services Used by the Edina Population
Oasis for Youth provides support for homeless and precariously housed youth in Edina, Richfield
and Bloomington on their path to stability and self-sufficiency.
1. Services Used by Edina Clients in 2013:
Case Management Housing referrals Counseling referrals
Transportation School supplies Rides to food shelf
Personal hygiene supplies Clothes Closet Sign up for SNAP benefits
2. Unduplicated Edina Clients for 2013: 8
3. Projections:
Projection for 2014: 8 - 10 youth (5 youth served through June 2014)
Projection for 2015: 10 -12 youth
Given the size and demographics of the three communities Oasis serves, we expect the
percentage of Edina clients to remain less than 15% of all clients.
4. Calculation of 2015 costs:
$2,500 requested / 8 to 10 Edina clients = $250 to $313 per Edina youth served
B. Unmet Needs in Edina
Assessment of overall need is based on Wilder Research statistics and other statewide research.
Edina need is assessed by keeping in contact with school personnel, meeting with other youth -
serving agencies such as the Bridge for Youth and Teens Alone, and by speaking with youth.
Edina Community Lutheran Church and Beacon have done an excellent job describing the scope
of the need for housing in our suburbs. The proposed 66 West permanent supportive housing
project for homeless youth will help alleviate some, but not all of that need. Our experience
indicates that Edina youth need options for short term shelter and transitional living with
supportive services as well.
Four years of operation also indicates that Edina youth who are at risk of homelessness are no
different that youth from other communities. They need access to basic needs supports such as
clothing, food, and transportation assistance. They need access to mental health and legal
professionals. And they need the security of knowing that these are services they can access riKht
now that will help them stabilize their lives.
Oasis for Youth will continue to meet those needs by connecting Edina youth to the Oasis
Resource Center. Our strategic plan calls for a new investment in shelter and transitional housing
options for youth in our suburbs.
C. Unreimbursed Costs
All Oasis services are free to youth and we receive no reimbursement.
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Cornerstone Executive Summary
Executive Summary
Cornerstone: Amount Requested $15,000
A. Services Used by The Edina Population,
a. Emergency Crisis Counseling
Family Court/Order for Protection assistance.
Support Group
School -based Violence Prevention Education
Criminal Court Advocacy
Community Housing Resources
Therapy (Adult and youth).
Parenting Support and Education
b. We provided 119 unduplicated Edina residents 1,009 hours of direct services (4.5 percent of our South Hennepin County
community clients) 915 students participate in our school based violence prevention education classes. In addition we
provided over 30;0 hours of support to police'and prosecutors during the criminal justice process.
Demographic Profile
-55 % Caucasian -18 %. African American - 1% American Indian -10 % Middle Eastern
71% Hispanic - 5 % Asian 5% Africa - 3% Multi- Racial,
c. We,would expect to provide over 1,000 hours of direct service for 150 unduplicated Edina clients in 2013. 1000 Edina
students will participate in our school based violence prevention education program
d. Request $15,000 divided by 1,000 hours of service for 150 unduplicated clients = $15.00 per hour
B. Unmet Needs in Edina
Domestic violence has been shrouded in secrecy for centuries. While we have made significant progress in addressing
domestic violence particularly with respect to the justice and social service system's over the past 40 years, domestic abuse .
is still considered a private matter -- something most Edina residents are reluctant to disclose. Involving the police in a "private
family matter" is often a last resort. Because police intervention is one of the primary the ways most residents find us,
determining the extent of unmet needs is difficult. The influx of new immigrants in.our suburban cities brings old world
cultures. These cultures may forbid involving the police for cultural reasons which also contributes to the secrecy surrounding
domestic violence and child abuse.
When the media casts a glaring light on domestic violence perpetrated by professional athletes and celebrities, agents,
coaches and team owners go to great lengths to conceal and deny the abuse and often cast blame on the victims insinuating
that the victim 'must.have done something to provoke their husbands /boyfriends. Blaming the victim is an age old practice.
Women victimized by their partner /spouse are then re- victimized by her abuser's'friends and family, coaches, attorneys and
the media. This sends''a clear message to the victim to maintain the secrecy and protect the reputation of the abuser.
;Together we, must change that message. If victims feel supported and believed we increase the chances of stopping the
violence one family at 'a time because the services are there. Cornerstone's goal is not to break up the family ; it is instead to
stop the violence and abuse.
Too often we overlook the trauma that children experience living in a home where verbal, emotional and sadly physical abuse
happens behind closed doors Extraordinary research -based evidence from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) links
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's) and the associated trauma to negative lifespan implications. Exposure to domestic
violence is a dominant factor in neurological changes to brain development and is associated with life long self- destructive
behavior. Edina residents'that experienced abuse at any time in their life could benefit from the availability of Cornerstone's
trauma informed therapy. The preponderance of research findings linking the prevalence of detrimental health behaviors and
Adverse Childhood Experiences suggests a need' for greater education and collaboration between the medical profession
and those working in the field of domestic violence and child abuse prevention.
Research also tells us that.70 percent of homeless youth are living on the street due to violence at home. These are the kids
at the greatest risk of sexually exploitation and human trafficking. Recognizing how important it is to address sexual assault
and exploitation of our community youth, Cornerstone has worked with the Minnesota Department of Health. Our Day One
Program is built into their No Wrong Door Model. In an effort to proactively meet.the need for prevention, we have created a
sexual violence /abuse component to our school -based curricula and will hire an additional sexual abuse educator to work
with youth. It will be critical have the community's support for this important work. We commend Edina for recognizing the
plight of homeless suburban teens and look forward to working with you to serve our vulnerable kids.
3. Unreimbursed Cost
a. Cornerstone receives no reimbursement from our Edina clients. Our services are free and confidential.
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The Bridge for Youth Executive Summary
Edina Statistics — Executive Summary
Request for Human Services Funding 2015
The Bridge for Youth: Request Amount $7,500
A. Services Used by Edina Residents
a. Edina residents used the following services at The Bridge for Youth in 2013:
• Crisis intervention
• Emergency therapeutic shelter
• Physical health screening
• Family counseling services
• Support groups & aftercare
• Transitional living program
b. Number of Unduplicated Clients, Demographics, Percent of Client Base*
Unduplicated Edina residents served in 2013: 44 unduplicated youth and their family members.
Residents served in 2014 year to date: 30 unduplicated youth and their family members.
Demographics:
Age: 10 -12 5%,13-15 52%,16-18 43 %. Gender: 45% girls, 55% boys.
Race: African American 39 %, Caucasian 25 %, Multi- Racial 23 %, Native American 2 %, Asian
5 0A, Other 6 %. Ethnicity: Hispanic 18 %, Non - Hispanic 82 %.
Percentage of Client Base: Edina residents comprised 6% of total unduplicated clients served
in 2013, and 6% of clients served in 2014 to date.
*These service statistics reflect clients for whom we have zip code data. Actual numbers of
Edina residents served by our program may be higher than indicated, as we collect zip code
data for only a portion of the services we provide. Additional services include 281 outreach
contacts, 4,040 crisis calls, and community education for 3,923 attendees. We estimate that 6%
of these additional services reached Edina residents.
c. We are projecting to serve 50 known unduplicated Edina residents in the coming year.
d. Per client calculation: $150 (calculation based only on known Edina clients; unduplicated
clients receive multiple services)
B. Unmet Needs in Edina
a. There is no directly accessible, 24 -hour emergency shelter for runaway, abandoned, or
homeless youth in Edina. The Bridge meets this need.
b. We conduct outreach to schools, agencies, and referral sources in communities throughout
the metropolitan area, including Edina, to inform the public about our services. We use
feedback from participants in determining the needs of youth and families, trends and gaps
in needed services.
C. Unreimibursed Costs
The Bridge is not reimbursed for client costs. We provide our services free of charge to clients,
in order to be accessible to youth and families in crisis and reduce barriers to service. The
Bridge is not involved in third -party payment or insurance reimbursement for services. Goodwill
donations are accepted from families, but no clients are charged for services. Sources of
revenue supporting The Bridge's services to clients are included in the enclosed budget.
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