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 AGREEMENTA 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 7th 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 2nd – 10:30-12:30
First United Methodist Church of Festus
October 19th – 11:00-4:00
Jefferson County Library – Arnold
October 27th – 9:30-12:30
The 6th Annual Family Caregiver Workshop will be held on November 4th 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.
