NO MEETING IN DECEMBER

Forum will not meet in December.  The next meeting is Monday, January 23rd - one week later than usual due to MLK Day.

Jefferson County Community Services Forum Minutes – November 21, 2011

Jefferson County Community Services Forum Minutes – November 21, 2011

Attendees:

Jefferson County Library (Arnold) – Meredith McCarthy (Forum Chairperson)

Missouri First Steps – Cynthia Peirick

Jefferson College – Sandy Nappier

Jefferson/Franklin Community Action- Melissa Grimes

Get Healthy DeSoto- Debby Campbell

Children’s Division – Kath Manegre

Legal Services of Eastern MO – Missy Waldman

Experience Jefferson County – Mary Beth Ottinger

Notes:

Experience Jefferson County – Mary Beth Ottinger

• EJC now is divided into task forces on different topics
• Grants – Tony Becker
• Homeless High Schoolers – Robin Scott
• At last report 167 homeless students attending school in Jefferson County
• Next meeting is 12.08 @ Windsor Branch of Jefferson County Library at 9am
• Military Family Support Group – BJ Eavey

Jefferson College – Sandy Nappier

• WIA Youth Program is accepting applications (serves ages 16-21)
• Funding has been cut and they are assessing the impact to services.  Program helped 260 kids in 2011.
• WorkKeys Assessment is available
• Do three skills tests and get a certificate to share with prospective employers
• Missouri Career Center (1-800-292-1314) offers free study program to prepare for testing for the National Career Readiness Certificate for Employment

Missouri First Steps – Cynthia Peirick

• Distributed new brochures.  Noted that the service has moved to a team therapist structure.

Legal Services of Eastern MO – Missy Waldman

• Serves as Ombudsman for MoHealthNet issues / Advocates for Family Health
• Discussed changes in access to incontinence supplies, treatment and diapers.
• State lost in court.  There is a permanent ruling that adults have access to incontinent supplies through MoHealthNet even if not in nursing homes. 
• People should call the hotline 314-534-1263 or 1-800-444-0514 x1251 if they need help with health services with MoHealthNet.

Jefferson County Library (Arnold) – Meredith McCarthy

• Make your own Christmas greeting cards class on 11.30 from 6pm to 8:30pm.  $12 fee for supplies collected night of event.  Call 636-296-5171 to register.
• Retirement Open House for retiring Branch Manager Elizabeth Link on 12.16 from 3pm to 6pm at Arnold Branch.  All are welcome.

Get Healthy DeSoto- Debby Campbell

• Christmas home tour on 11.26 of 8 properties in DeSoto
• DeSoto Farmer’s Market cookbooks are on sale for $15 each.
• Seeing much
• DeSoto is the site of the Missouri Farmer’s Market Annual Conference on 01.27 – 01.28
• Seeking a facilitator for a conflict resolution session for the conference (resolving vendor to vendor conflicts)
• The Better Body Challenge kicks off 01.26 from 5pm to 7:30pm at Vineland Elementary.  It is a 12 week program and costs $25 to participate.

Jefferson/Franklin Community Action- Melissa Grimes

• They are asking that agencies to sign their PAC agreement.  The agreement states that agencies will serve JFCAC clients without preference or prejudice.  Copies of the agreement were distributed.

Jefferson County Community Services Forum Minutes – October 17, 2011

Jefferson County Community Services Forum Minutes – October 17, 2011

Attendees:

Mid-East Aging-  Stephanie Paul & new intern  Becky

Food Pantry- Jim Terry

Jefferson/Franklin Community Action- Melissa Grimes

American Red cross- Dale Chambers

Children’s division of Social Services- Kathy Manegry

United Way 211- Dedra

Get Healthy De Soto- Debby Campbell

Notes:

·        Melissa Grimes Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator

We are asking that community partners complete the following and return it to our office at JFCAC Attn: Melissa Grimes PO Box 920 Hillsboro, MO 63050 or via fax at (636) 789-3548.

            PROGRAM COORDINATING COMMITTEE   AGREEMENT
 A requirement of the Jefferson Franklin Community Action's Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS), is to form a Program Coordinating Committee.
The purpose of the committee is to assist the Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator in identifying resources for our families and to provide advice the coordinator can use in developing action plans for each participant. We have the choice of forming a committee ourselves or simply partnering with an existing group of service providers in our area. The later is what we have chosen to do. In addition to forming a Program Coordinating Committee, we are required to obtain commitments from members of the group confirming that their agency/organization will provide their services to our FSS families. If you are willing to partner with us in this endeavor, please complete the following:



As a representative from______________________________________, I agree to provide our services to the FSS families referred to our agency/organization. I understand that the agreement applies only to families who meet the eligibility requirements and only if funding is available. I realize that I am not being asked to give these families selection preference, only to make our services available to eligible FSS families.
Please give a brief description of the services your agency/organization provides:

Signature:__________________________________________

Date:_______________________

·        Mid-East Aging-  Stephanie Paul

Medicare Open Enrollment Dates have changed to October 15-December 7^th for 2012 coverage.  MEAAA is assisting with plan comparisons to ensure Medicare beneficiaries are in the most affordable option based on their medication usage.  Please contact Stephanie Paul at 636-933-1347 or complete the attached worksheet and return by mail for a comparison.

MEAAA will be available at the following locations to provide Medicare Part D unbiased comparisons and enrollment assistance.  Beneficiaries should bring their Medicare cards and a list of their medications.

Northwest Early Childhood Education Center (future home of the Northwest Jefferson County Senior Center)

6180 HWY MM House Springs, MO

Tuesdays and Fridays until December 2^nd – 10:30-12:30

First United Methodist Church of Festus

October 19^th – 11:00-4:00

Jefferson County Library – Arnold

October 27^th – 9:30-12:30

 The 6^th Annual Family Caregiver Workshop will be held on November 4^th from 9:00-1:00 at the Roy Wilde Conference Center in Arnold.  One-on-one discussions with local professionals and other caregivers will be available. Call 636-399-4478 for more information.  The program is free.