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.