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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/25/2012 - Minutes 1 i � • • D Q 1�.�0� ��� Human Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Renton City Hall Council Conference Room, 7th Floor September 25, 2012, 3:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Linda Smith called the September 25, 2012, meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. In Attendance Members: Linda Smith, Chair; Rob Spier, Vice-Chair; Elyn Blandon; Robin Jones; Elizabeth Stevens City of Renton Staff: Karen Bergsvik; Dianne Utecht;Jennifer Jorgenson Absent Shannon Matson (excused) II. WRAP-UP OF 2013/2014 FUNDING PROCESS Terry Higashiyama, Community Services Administrator,thanked everyone for their hard efforts and gave a brief outline of the approval process on the impending budget deliberations: The Mayor will present his preliminary 2013/2014 budget to the City Council on October 15, 2012, and a formal public hearing will be set for November 5. It is during this public hearing that agencies will have the opportunity to comment on the Human Services Advisory Committee's 2013/2014 Funding R�commendations that will be adopted as part of the final 2013/2014 budget. In closing,Terry noted there is an anticipated $5 million deficit going into the 2013/2014 budget cycle. To help offset the shortfall, twenty-two positions that are currently vacant will be left unfilled. After Terry left, Linda asked for feedback on the funding process. The notes from June and September are combined in the attached Funding Process Discussion summary. Approval by the Committee: A mathematic error was made in the funding allocations, so the total was $1,893 over budget. The only place to balance the budget and get the $1,893 is in the allocation to the South King Council of Human Services. It is recommended that the South King Council of Human Services be allocated $3,107 instead of$5,000. . � • • • City of Renton � Human Services Advisory Committee Minutes September 25,2012 Page 2 of 3 111. APPROVAL OF MINUTES There was no quorum, so no official business would be taken care of today. The previous two i months of notes and minutes will be scheduled for approval at the October meeting. There was discussion by the members as to the definition of quorum in the Human Services Advisory Committee Bylaws. The Bylaws state that six members must be present, and that means that all the current members must be present. The members recommended changing this to a percentage,to allow more flexibitity. IV. AGENCY PERFORMANCE REPORTS Dianne Utecht noted the report had been handed out (attached) and reviewed the agencies that were not meeting the performance measures. V. HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE VACANCIES Karen gave a brief report on the current situation. There are four vacant positions to be filled and three current members have terms that end in December. Six applications have been received to date. The vacancy announcement closes on October fifth. The Advisory Committee members discussed extending the deadline to get the right mix of applicants, but would like to be done with the selection process by Thanksgiving Day. She asked the Committee members to consider several questions concerning the Committee vacancies, and to get back to her with suggestions: How do we obtain diversity on this Committee? Are there any particular skill sets we want to include that we should seek out? What are the skills needed to be an effective Committee member? Committee members shared idea s on places to do outreach. Suggestions are: post notices through community service clubs (Kiwanis, Rotary, etc.), public bulletin boards in grocery stores, local veterinarian offices, through the local schools, and other places where people gather. The interview questions and process were discussed. It was asked if the Committee could add supplemental questions to the application. Karen did not know and will check. It was suggested that the applicants be asked what the applicant's motivation is for wanting to join this committee. VI. FUNDING PROCESS Previously discussed under number ll, above. H:�FIuman Services\-New structure�Advisory Committee�.Agenda-Handouts-Minutesuvlinutes�2012 Minutes\September 2012 Minutes.doc • • � . City of Renton � ' Numan Services Advisory Committee Minutes September 25,2012 Page 3 af 3 VtE.AD10URNMENT Chair Linda S ' h closed the meeting at 4:52 p.m. I � Sign ture NEXT REGULAR MEETING October 16, 2012, 3;00 P.M. I H:�I-Fuman Services\-New structure�Advisory Committee�Agenda-Handouts-Minutes\Minutes\2d12 Minutes\September 2d12 Minutes.doc ( c COMMUNITY SE ICES ��r�f � DEPARTME ��OQ� �� 2012 City of Renton Human Services Advisory Committee Members Linda Smith, Chair Robin Jones 4119 N.E. 5th St 3624 SE 19th Ct. Renton, WA 98059 Renton, WA 98058 425-221-1504 (day) 425-228-4396 (day) 425-255-5890 (evening) robinhi@msn.com SmithLM55@aol.com #9—Expires 12/31/12 #4—Expires 12/31/13 Committee Chair as of April 2011 Rob Spier,Vice-Chair #8- Expires 12/31/12 5506 N E 26th Street Renton, WA 98059 425-457-6314 (day) 425-793-9065 (evening) spierrl2@�mail.com Original date: 3/14/08 #7— Expires 12/31/12 Committee Vice-Chair as of April 2011 #2 - Expires 12/31/14 Elizabeth Stevens 353 Taylor Ave NW ' Renton, WA 98057 , 206-818-6493 eliz1111@aol.com #10—Expires 12/31/12 Elyn Blandon Shannon Mattson 315 Hoquiam Avenue NE 326 Burnett Avenue N Renton, WA 98059 Renton WA 98057 206-353-0893 206-853-9823 Elvnb33@�mail.com Scmatl3C@�mail.com EIvn.Blandon@seattle.�ov #1—Expires 12/31/14 #6—Expires 12/31/13 Vacant (Formerly Youth Member) #11—Expires 12/31/12 #3 #5—Expires 12/31/13 Q:�PRIN'I�in�I-IRAP SEPT MTG�roster.doc 1 � � � Other N Public Sector � � � Non-Profit � � w X Public Relations/Media w ,� Le al 0 Q Education Q Personnel � Communit Volunteer � Financial Mana ement � #9 West Hill � Q #8 Valle wo � #7 Talbot aw � v z #Kenn dale >, = w � � w #5 Hi hlands 0 o w #4 East Plateau � X � X .� � � � #3 Cedar River � o � � #2 Cit Center ° #1 Benson Hill U b � � Other o E— o � c� Native American -� = His anic/Latino � � w Caucasian � � � X X ¢ U �S o aQ, Black/African American �� .� Asian/Pacific Islander � Over 65 � w � � b Q 51-65 � 0 a 36-so � � � � W z 16-35 � � � � Male � � w F-' Female � � � � X � z � Years on Board � � � "? M � � x � U F" H o � � � � � � �, c� � � a Q m � ti � c�i� � � N O' m � � � � � � N � C ,� � � � Q pv� � � � W � wdrx ;� , ` � i Human Services Advisory Committee 2013-2014 Funding Deliberations(Notes) June 19, 2012 Advisorv Committee Members present: Linda Smith,Chair Elyn Blandon Shannon Matson Adria Krail Elizabeth Stevens Alicia Glenwell Robin Jones Rob Spier Absent: Margie Albritton Charles Gray Observations and comments re: process: • Easy process for members because they knew how feedback is assessed. It helped to know what members were looking for, and what the desired result would encompass. • Community impact is challenging to quantify. It's too discretionary on how po,ints are assessed. • Some questions are answered by taking information from one or more of the other questions that have written responses. Is the rating based strictly on the one answer,or is it appropriate to read more into it by using other responses in addition to the direct response? If just on the direct response, an agency could be rated much lower than the totality of all the responses might suggest. • Additional questions for the application:Which populations are served,and who is not served? Are fees charged to the client for services? If fees are charged, how are they assessed? Sliding scale? Other? • A cheat sheet for answers would be helpful—Examples of what a good response is. • Good to have zero on rating scale for an absent or incomplete answer. • Impact of word-smithing on some grants by experience grant writers—Difficult not to bias a rater because of a grant-writer's skills,or lack thereof,when it is obvious that an agency has merits that have been overlooked or possibly omitted by an inexperienced grant writer. No room for discretionary analysis. • Has to withstand public scrutiny. • Expand evidence of success. � • More supporting data in responses. • Helpful to have an addition question of how will your agency be impacted if you do not get all of the funding you are requesting? Useful to know about program impacts if funding not available at the requested amount. Would programs be partially cut,or would less people be served, or hours of service reduced,or is it the end of the program? • Some agencies submitted poorly rated applications but there is a need in the community for their services. There should be a mechanism in place to help mentor these agencies. • City improves outreach to agencies that got poor scores—in helping them prepare a better grant application. Human Services Advisory Commltsre � , r 2013-2014 Funding Deliberations(Notes) June 19,2012 Page 2 of 2 � Some Committee members were assigned applications in areas where they have a great deal of professional knowledge of the topic. It was felt by staff that this was not a conflict and would be beneficial in the reading and rating of applications. One committee member pointed out that while this was true; it also was very challenging—as she knew far more about the agencies than was just in the application. She felt it was somewhat counter-productive to be assigned to a result because of her knowledge—and then she could not use that knowledge in the rating process as the rating was only based on the responses in the application. The subcommittees reported on their funding recommendations. Observations: • Basic Needs covers many categories of service. It is very brbad. It was challenging to try to make sure that all areas were covered in terms of services=clothing,food, medical care, mental health, counseling, elder care. • One agency was recommended for more funding fhan requested. It was clarified that it had been agreed to fund the highest ranked agency the same dollar amount they were funded for 2012, at a minimum—so the group followed this. • A potential conflict of interest in one group was discussed. It was deemed that it was not a conflict of interest. , • One result area had excess funds. The funds were movec�into another result area. Need clarity as to if it goes to the whole committee to reallocate,or if the subcommittee gets to decide where it goes. • The committee reviewing homeless.ness would like to prevent homelessness, rather than using "band-aids"to help individuals already at that stage. They also believe the cost/benefit ratio would be better used to,help keep families in a home environment instead of shelters. • The norm in the past has been to fund new agencies at the$5,000 level. The whole committee did not agree to,ttiis norm 'in this funding process;and se"veral members were not aware of this norm. Norms or guidelines need to be spelled out at the beginning of the process,as much as possible. • Five agencies that had gotten funding in the past were not recommended for funding in this cjrcle: There was discussion as to why their scores were low. • It was agreed by the group that new agencies would be allocated$5,000. • It was agreed by the group that agencies would not be funded for more than their requested amounts. Alicia moved to accept the recommended 2013-2014 funding recommendations as presented at the conclusion of the meetirig. The motion was seconded by Shannon; all ayes; motion carried. Alicia moved to adjourn; it was unanimously seconded. Chair Linda thanked everyone for their participation and concluded the meeting at 1:50 p.m. Signature •� y City of Renton Human Services Funding Recommendations 2013-2014 Renton Funds Award 2011- Final Agency-Program ORAFT Requested Result 2012 Recommendations Notes on Services to Renton residents Result 1: All children and youth are ready for educational success,work,and life. Communities In Schools of Renton-Family Liaison Program $35,000 1 $6,164 $12,750 Family Liaisons are in Renton'S 8 highest needs elementary schools to identify and support students at risk of school failure. Communities In Schools of Renton-Mentor Program $25,000 1 $9,579 $16,435 The school based Mentor program matches students at risk of academic failure with adult volunteer ��` Dynamic Partners-Children with Special Needs $34,000 1 $10,280 $10,200 Serves children with developmental delays and disabilities learn how to walk,talk,eat and play using early intervention,therepy,and pare�t training Friends of Youth-Healthy Start $16,013 1 $16,013 $16,000 Provides in home services to young(mostly teens) parents using a program proven effective in preventing child abuse and neglect and ensuring children become developmentally ready for school. Institute for Family Development-Parents and Children $13,750 1 $13,095 $6,550 In-home counseling,skill building and support to high Together risk,low income families not engaged or benefiting from other services. Kent Youth and Family Services-Early Childhood Education $5,000 1 $0 $0 Provides Head Start and Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program(ECEAP)program designed to address the gaps 3-4 year old children face in developmental milestones and school development. Located in Kent. Kindering Center-Early Childhood Consultation Program $5,200 1 $5,000 $0 Provides consultations and assessments to child care providers in Renton(either on-site or in the home)to �. improve the quality of their services,particularly with identification of red flags in development and inclusion of and supporting children with special needs or behavior challenges. Pediatric Interim Care Center-Interim Care of Drug-Exposed $7,500 1 $5,000 $5,000 Provides 24-hour medical monitoring and nursing care Infants to withdraw drug-exposed infants from their drug- dependency,Located in Kent. , Renton Area Youth and Family Services-Spark THIS $45,387 1 $45,387 $20,000 Provides individual mentoring,social/emotional skills groups,community service opportunities,summer and , other out of school activities to youth at three middle schools and three Renton high schools. { Page 1 of 8 ��ty of Renton Nutn�n SeN ices Fund�ng Recomrr'QndaCwns 2013-2014 Renton r2_..S�ae�ts puCh .. n SeNices to nd ti�gh schpOand healthY Ftnal �totes o rogram for m+ddle a nseting py�ard 2011- Recommendations $o proQ in p tutoring��ou Funds 20�2 providing R1entorinB, , Renton �tesu�t $o ar,ntYo�th, R�quested 1 activittes. refuBee and�m'�'� ent, $10,� _„___----��Focused on at risk e�t,a�ademic enrichm case manaBem` ,ocated��Sea��e. _ DRA�T drop�n�erter $o provtdes �urren Y Y__, __- —�ouPs, Prag���' �enter-Youth arent supp°�' P�aY&�earn g A$encY Advocacy 1 P _ based �rildhood"focused, Renton`�outh $72,580 aperates e��den�e royides ee and �� $5� Cafes,and p {or refu� � Comm���ty skitis trainir�B ��eston _--- Ma gea ment $� �ommunity based Rento�iocation� ��nteC-Case ��" 1 Yo�th _— � �mm�$�antfamilies. One minent Safefutures � � $y,5,0� locations. -Fp nU dations point,and`unsei ng��famdies at�o other Shah-Sha�Ear1Y ousal abuse, Ciub- - $5`�p Provides lect,sP a�entin&education �_ —&Fam��Y �isk of�hi\d abusel�eg and p �mm�grant SomatiYouth ��d esticviolence, Qaking 1 Npes o{dom Russian sp $15,�� SpSS�onsfor Ukrainianl Renton based. 0-18• � �� Intervention parents of chi�bsidize feest��5�m�egdaY Center-�risis Fam Y $p Financial supP ��ildren to attend tne � mun'ty fam��1e5forthe atTeasda1ePark. Ukrainlan Com _ �0 ram�ocated pro�ram 1 camP prog - - $7,5�0 crisisl�ne. n,aintai°a encY volunteers at the � O Agen�y personnel or �est sern�es. ag ----_—--- � rsto deiiver meals, YM�A-Re�ton Summe��mp - $� _ Nomeqound clients cait to req ,CeS�ounty. d housing - 2 arrange5{Or tocat re�oc t de�eei�evue,serv ctoth�n8,foo . - aSen�y S exPensQ• - uate -7� wide• �choce a apd�adUiis Resutt 2: �n'��vidU�ts have ad� _ rowde e o�der adu�ts heip them and heaithcare. -����S 5 lin __.-.__--�y Uoiunteers p low-+ncom s �°d $5�� uansportation to �olunteer supp°� oss�b1e� 8A,Foun d at�on` Sy pp0 Wich disa b i lities. �o�g as S afelY P _- — $12,� 2 remain endentfor as � indep as dothing� teer e�essities such thtough p a�,necs such • Volun -__f___._-- $��p Provides basic n and beddin� {ood banks fo� of Kin�CountY" ers,ca�seats, ,ce a�en�ies, � Services $Q diaP Socsalserv uah• m�n'ty as schoois, �o�ated�n�Ssaq Catholic Com 2 es 0�12� ��ar�to � . Ghore Services - $10,74Q �hiidren ag���---�"'I�censed services �nctudinB eS Moines. eeds for Chi�dren $p provides daY �ocated in D gasic N aduitswith disabiiities. �uituraliy Corner��Qet�n� 50 of food ba8 d�ng distrlbutes Eastside HabY �2 15 tYPeS r�strlcted,and 000 Provides medicaily- �ng 4 in 5�00� $11, �ounty,�nc�ud' sPecific,no-�p4k' �y of food fot 3 meals• them to S�ties throughout the ___=______� $11�pp0 �S a 2 daY suPp p 2 Each bag -�--�-JSery�� $11�00 Rento�� Elder and Adult DaY _CoUn� EmergencY Feedin8 PrO&ram of Seattle K�ng Page 2 of& � �. " ' City of Renton Human Services Funding Recommendations 2013-2014 I Renton Funds Award 2011- Final Agency-Program DRAFT Requested Result 2012 Recommendations Notes on Services to Renton residents Feminist Women's Health Center DBA Cedar River Clinics- $13,500 2 $11,537 $11,002 Reproductive healthcare for low income women. Reproductive Healthcare for Low Income Women Located in Renton. HealthPoint-Medical $45,000 2 $25,280 $28,350 Provides medical treatment,health education, substance abuse cessation,health screenings, behavioral health,acupuncture,naturopathic medicine,nutrition counseling,and pharmacy services. Locatedin Renton. HealthPoint-Primary Dental Care $15,000 2 $5,000 $5,000 Comprehensive services including diagnostic, preventative,restorative,education,outreach,oral surgery,endodontic and prosthodontic services. Clinic is in Kent. Issaquah Food&Clothing Bank $8,000 2 $0 $0 Located in Issaquah,provide food,clothing,and financial assistance Serves 98059 zip code. Margie Williams Helping Hand Center $20,000 2 $0 $0 Provides food and clothing to people in the greater Renton and South King County area on a weekly and emergency basis. Located in Renton. Renton Kiwanis Clothes Bank-Clothing Bank $15,000 2 $5,693 $6,000 Provides free clothing to children,families and individuals to Renton area residents. Seattle-King County Department of Public Health-South King $15,250 2 $0 $5,000 Located at the Renton Community Supper,a monthiy 4 County Mobile Medical Program hour mobile dental clinic along with the mobile medical van will be provided to people experiencing homelessness. Senior Services-Community Dining $6,000 2 $5,000 $5,000 Provides nutritionally balanced lunches for seniors at Renton Senior Center. Senior Services-Meals on Wheels $10,300 2 $30,000 $10,000 Provides weekly deliveries of ineals and liquid nutritional supplements to client homes. Clients select � up to 14 meals per week from a menu of over 40 options. Sound Mental Health- Low Income Counseling $10,000 2 $0 $5,000 Provides counseling and medication management for low income adults and children. Located in Tukwila. Sound Mental Health-Child and Family Services Community $10,000 2 $10,000 $10,000 Targets families,and provides case management, Services counseling,support groups and medication management. Case management and counseling can be provided at school sites or at home. Therapeutic Health Services-Alcohol/Drug $28,000 2 $0 $5,000 Provides intensive outpatient and outpatient drug and alcohol treatment,counseling and case management services. Located in Bellevue. Result 3: All individuals become as self-sufficient as possible. i � Page 3 of 8 � City of Renton Human Services Funding Recommendations 2013-2014 Renton Funds Award 2011- Final Agency-Program DRAFT Requested Result 2012 Recommendations Notes on Services to Renton residents ABSOLUTE Ministries-Discipleship&Housing $35,000 3 $0 $0 Provides housing and support for men who have completed substance abuse treatment and helps them transition to a clean and sober lifestyle. Located in Auburn. Alliance of People with disAbilities-Alliance of people with $5,000 3 $0 $5,000 Provides information and referral,independent living People with disAbilities IL Skills skills,peer counseling,and advocacy to people with disabilities. Bridge Disability Ministries-Guardianship $12,000 3 $5,000 $0 Case Management provided by certified guardians to � improve health and welfare of adults with severe developmental disabilities. In-home service. Bridge Disability Ministries--Mobility $9,000 3 $0 $5,000 Provides durable medical equipment for people of all ages and with all disabilities when they cannot afford to purchase them,or who lack insurance. Bellevue HERO House $5,000 3 $0 $5,000 HERO House provides psychiatric rehabilitation services to adults with mental illness and include job readiness education,benefits counseling,career development assessment,job development and placement. Located in Bellevue. Multi-Service Center-Education $10,500 3 $11,500 $10,500 Provides Adult Basic Education,English Language Learning and/or GED instruction for low-income South King County residents. Refugee Women's Alliance-Case Management $11,400 3 $9,435 $6,000 Case Management services to help immigrant and refugee clients access social services and meet basic needs. Offices in Kent,SeaTac&Federal Way. The Salvation Army-Renton-The Salvation Army Renton $40,000 3 $0 $0 Rental assistance and utility programs with case • Social Services management to low income residents. Ukrainian Community Center of Washington-Refugee $15,000 3 $5,000 $5,000 Reduce barriers to self sufficiency by providing cultural Assistance Project orientation and case management to refugees and immigrants. Locatedin Renton. Washington Women's Employment and Education -REACH $9,400 3 $9,400 $5,000 Job training and skill building program enhancing the Plus employability of low-income individuals. Plans to provide class at Renton Housing Authority as well as the Kentlocation. Result 4: Residents know about domestic violence and how to keep safe. Consejo Counseling and Referrel Service-Domestic Violence $5,000 4 $0 $5,000 Provides information and referral services,advocacy- Community Advocacy Program based counseling,safety planning,legal advocacy,and support groups for Latino survivors of domestic violence. Locatedin South Seattle. • • Page 4 of 8 �}ty of Renton Human Seru�CeS Funding Recommendatians 2413-2fl1a . + Finai rvices to Renton res+dents --Gnsis Award 2011- Notes on Se_- - �services ls�sai advocacY Recommendations Advoca�Y ort&roup5��eg Rentan Funds Resuit 2012 — 55,780 Community advocacy,supP Requ�sted 4 $7,500 intervention, �g,250 and community education and advocacY• DRA� �ommunity AdvocacY � encY shelter in South King pgencY-P��gram ork- _—-- qp bed confidentiai emerg ------- $14,U00 hotei/motei voucher program. Domestic Rbuse WQmen s Netw -___.__ 4 � $lA Q� County, __---- recoveN-or1ented UO Program -- $15,4p0 --- — sp Provides safety p�a�ning, -- $0 treatment,p�anning,mentai health counseling, Hausing 4- ement and referrais for $5,055 suppon�rOups'��s�manag Located in p�mestic A b m e n s Netwo�l�- __ — fam��1es of Eastern Euro p e a n d e s cent. Mente�Heaith __ --- revention program ___------------------- Center- violence P Eastem European Counseling __--- $5,Opp peer education dating - $0 ser��n8 students at lindbergh H��h S�hool. Treatment for Victims af Domestic Violenc� '-_____'_ � -� -e�-yised __ $1p,p0� _ in Kent,provides sup DateWise ____---------------------�$5 000 1n a secure facilitY �S for families referred —te�a11eY omC munity Center- "$0 visitacion and safe exchanB �- �reate�Map _- — 4 SpeC�f��a�Ey due to domestic v�o�ence between the $10,00� ___ rovided far the no ' _---------'�i/isitation —$p Weekly group sessions a r e p __ — " " arent and ch��dren exPosed to domestic Sou d ntai Heaith-Safe&Soun — $17 592 ab�5�ng p 4 _�- - $20�pp0 violence. in Renton. _ —__-activities designed --" Prom�o nt g ro ram inciuding reiev a n t a n d hel p chi�d�en he��f�Om Giiies Cou nd C o n s u i t a tion- — _____-----�5�p p p 1 0 week in-hoMe p � Vailey 4 $5,000 to be cuiturally domestic violence. HealthY Families A gainst Domestic Violence - - — 55,ppp t��e ffects of witnessing �— _— ___--- ro r ma p�avr des domestic _----�ish-Chiidren's Domestic Violence �ocated in Renton,p g t� ai advocacY,suPPo� — 55�� munity advocacY, g YWCA-Seattie-King- $0 violence cam pp0 4 grouPs and finan c i ai titeracY• _- $SQ YW�p-Seattle-King- Snohom�sh-�omesc'�v�°�ence Serv�ces �a� ___----2�p provides compr�hensive sexuai assauit 5 aNentS $3 � advocacy,case management,p roactiye to iss u e s o f s e x � 532� inciudin6 and p Ai►residents are p therapY reVe�tion o u t r e a c h s ennce • Resuit 5: $32,960 education, assault and sexuat vla�e n c e• Comprehensive 8ased in Renton King Coun ty 5 e x u a l Assauit Resource Center- n� h��me s h e 1 t e r,food and Sexuai Assauit SeN��eS $�p��q jemp orarV emergencY g ement for up to 2�homeiess men in oc _,__.___.--- -Sqp,Q00 case manag ome�essness in Renton -5�pp $ ` churches in Rento���ntakes done+n Renton at t• End N qnthonY s ar at the Kent fl�1Ce. Resuit 8: County-ARISE ----------------------nitY$e"Vices of King Catholic Commu Hometess Sheiter Page5of8 � —_---_____________________ �___________�— . --- � City of Renton Human Services Funding Recommendations 2013-2014 Renton Funds Award 2011- Final Agency-Program ORAFf Requested Result 2012 Recommendations Notes on Services to Renton residents Catholic Community Services of King County-Emergency $12,000 8 $10,609 $10,609 Provides financial assistance to low-income families, Assistance seniors and disabled adults experiencing a crisis,to meet the basic needs of shelter,food and heat through rental and utility assistance and motel vouchers. Located in Kent. -- - Friends of Youth-Homeless Youth Services $11,333 8 $0 $0 Services provided in Kenmore,Bothell,and Bellevue to help homeless youth and young adults access shelter and transition into permanent shelter. Nabitat for Humanity of East King County-Housing Repair $5,000 8 $0 $0 Offers homeowners a flexible O�o loan that is often coupled with volunteer labor and community resources to carry out home repairs. HealthPoint-Health Care for the Homeless $5,000 8 $0 $0 Healthcare,social work and care coordination services in emergency shelters and transitional housing. One location in Renton. Hospitality House-Homeless Shelter $7,500 8 $0 $0 Transitional shelter,meals and case management for single homeless women, located in Burien. Issaquah Community Services $5,000 8 $0 $0 Emergency help such as rent and utility assistance to low-income individuals. Help residents in the Issaquah School District. Multi-Service Center-Emergency Shelter&Transitional $8,000 8 $6,631 $6,631 Emergency shelter and case management for Housing homeless families provided from 30-90 days,and transitional housing for a maximum of two years for families and adults in recovery from substance abuse. Units in Kent, Federal Way. Multi-Service Center-Homelessness Prevention $45,000 8 $0 $0 Provides families at risk of homelessness with a • temporary,shallow rent subsidy. Offices in Kent. Multi-Service Center-Rent&Emergency Assistance $55,000 8 $32,059 $25,683 Eviction prevention(rent assistance),move-in funding, and other service assistance and referrals to families and individuals at risk of becoming homeless. Office in Kent. Sound Mental Health.-PATH $17,000 8 $0 $5,000 Outreach services to sheltered and unsheltered homeless person in South King County to engage, assess needs,and/or connect them to social services and housing. St Vincent de Paul-St Anthony Conference Emergency $20,000 8 $15,000 $15,000 Rent and utility assistance to Renton residents. Assistance located in Renton. The Sophia Way-Eastside Winter Shelter $5,000 8 $0 $0 An emergency shelter open every night during the winter. Will be sited in East King County. 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Pge��y�¢�oBBa FoUndat�o�" , /$14�y2`� 1so p�O oU5 s�bstan / $ �o��tV�Us�d�bsta�ces.`a�d P°�sfl� K�nB����ty - �0 p o�muriirl abOU�coX �oluntee<TcarsP°�'atito� 9 Se�tOt Serv`ces Sy�50� o�Centec emerge��Y SeN��es W ash��gtO�'PO�s � ` \ � � � \ \ � �\ \ \ � �\ � � � Page a�{$ � ` � City of Renton Human Services � � Summary of Funding 2013-2014 DRAFT AGENCY PROGRAM Z013/2014 ALLOCATION Generel Fund 1 Alliance of People with People with disAbilities-Independent 55,000.00 disAbilities living skills 2 Bridge Disability Ministries Mobility Program $5,000.00 3 Catholic Community Services ARISE Men's Homeless Sheker Program $40,000.00 4 CatholicCommunityServices EmergentyAssistanceProgrem $10,609.00 5 Ca[holicCommunityServices VolunteerChoreServices $5,000.00 6 Child Care Resources Child Care Information and Referrel $5,000.00 7 Communities in Schools Mentor Progrem 516,435.00 8 Communities in Schools Family Liaison $12,750.00 9 Consejo Counseling&Referral CommunityAdvocaty Progrem $5,000.00 10 Crisis Clinic 2-1-1 Communi Information Line $15 000.00 il Crisis Clinic 24-Hour Crisis Line $5,000.00 12 Crisis Clinic Teen Link $5,000.00 13 Domestic Abuse Women's Network Community Advocacy Progrem $5,780.00 14 Dynamic Partners Children with Special Needs $10,200.00� 15 Easuide Baby Corner Basic Needs for Children $5,000.00 16 Emergenty Feeding Progrem Seattle Hunger Relief Program $11,000.00 &King Counry 17 Feminist Women's Health Center Reproductive health care for low-intome $31,002.00 Cedar River Clinic women 18 friendsofYouth HealthySWrt $16,000.00 19 Greater Maple Valley Community Ctr DateWise Progrem $5,000.00 20 Heal[hPoint DenWl Program $5,000.00 21 HealthPoint Medical Program $28,350.00 22 HERO House Services to adults with mental illness $5,000.00 23 Institute for Family Development Parentt&Children Together(PACT) $6,550.00 24 King County Bar Foundation Community Legal Services $5,000.00 25 King County Sexual Assault Resource Comprehensive Sexual Assault Services $32,000.00 Center 26 Multi-Service Center Emerg.Shelter&Transitional Housing $6,631.00 27 Multi-Service Center General Education Program $10,500.00 28 Pediatric Interim Care Center,Inc. Interim Care of Drug-Exposed Infanu $5,000.00 29 Renton Clothes Bank Clothes Bank $6,000.00 30 Renton Area Youth&Family Services Spark T.H.I.S.(Truth,Hope,Involvement, $20,000.00 Success) 31 Seattle-King county Dept of Public Mobile Medical Van $5,000.00 Health 32 Senior Services Community Dining $5,000.00 33 Senior Services Meals on Wheels $10,000.00 34 Senior5ervices VolunteerTransportation $11,180.00 35 Somali Youth&Family Club Shah-Shah Early Foundations $5,000.00 36 Sound Mental Health Low Income Counseling $5,000.00 37 Sound Mental Health Children&Family Services $10,000.00 38 Sound Mental Health PATH program $5,000.00 39 Sound Mental Health Safe and Sound VsiWtion $5,000.00 40 Sociery of St.Vincent de Paul St.Anthony Conference Emerg.Assist. $15,000.00 41 Therapeutic Health Services Alcohol/Drug Treatment $5,000.00 42 Ukreinian Communty Ctr of WA Refugee Assistance Project $5,000.00 43 Ukreinian Communty Ctr of WA Crisis Family Intervention $5,000.00 44 Valley Cities Counseling and Renton Homeless Services $14,000.00 Consultation 45 WA Women's Employment& REACH Plus $5,000.00 Education 46 Way Back Inn Way Back Inn $15,000.00 47 YWCA Seattle King Snohomish Chiidren's Domestic Violence Program $5,000.00 48 YWCA Seattle King Snohomish Domestic volence Services $5,000.00 49 YWCA Seattle King Snohomish Emergency Housing $7,560.00 � ��� 50 South King Council Human Svcs Wpacky Buflding $3,107.00 oLF $969,654 CDBG PUBLIC SERVICES' 51 Domestic Abuse Women's Netwo Continuum of Housing Services 51a,000.00 52 Refugee Women's Alliance Family Support Case Management and 56,000.00 Emergency Assistance 53 Multi-Service Center Emer e Assistance $25,683.00 $�5.683• CDBG fAPITAL' 54 Ci of Renton Housin Re air Assistance Pro ram $173 947.00 v#;:;�.;,:�:_-r.'..r:_,.- 'CDBG are estimated amounts until Federal budget approved. Q:\PRINl�in\HRAP SEPT MTGGSummary of funding 2013-2014.z1sx �, I . .� � • City of Renton Human Services Agency Performance January to June, 2012 , Washington Women's Employment and Education: First and Second Quarters Performance Measure Annual Goal First Quarter YTD 2"d Qtr goal YTD performance Goal Performance through lune through March 1. Unduplicated 12 3 1 2 2 Clients 2. Number Renton 10 2 0 1 1 residents who increased job search technical skills 3. Number Renton 10 2 0 1 1 residents who increased job specific skills � A�encv Comment: First quarter:We did not reach the anticipated goal for the 15t quarter. However,we do anticipate that we will meet the annual goal and catch up in the next quarter. We have been conducting intensive outreach in Renton by presenting and meeting with agencies such as Renton salvation Army, WIC, DSHS office, Renton ECAP and the YWCA. We are also currently working on a partnership with Renton Housing Authority where we will conduct workshops in the community. We will also conduct outreach, encouraging Renton Housing Authority customers to the full five week REACH Plus. Second quarter: We did not reach the anticipated goal for the 2"d quarter. However,we do anticipate that we will meet the annual goal and catch up in the next quarter. I have met with the following agencies: EEAP on April 3rd, and currently still in contact with Noelle Powell, Catholic Community Services case manager meeting(for Renton residents) was June 12`h and I was the guest speaker for that particular meeting and I've been going to the King County Homeless forum that features Renton providers. Last one I went to was June 6th. I have been to the Renton YWCA, DSHS, Salvation Army and WIC, and talking to whoever is available. I've been attempting to meet with someone from DSHS for a few weeks now, but finally have a letter drafted and will be headed over today to give an introductory letter to case managers. We met with Renton Housing Authority and will be conducting classes in the Renton areas as part of our strategy to introduce residents to REACH Plus. If approved by contract manager,we hope to include the Renton Housing Authority customers in our Renton residents served. The first class was August 20th and there were no attendees. Unfortunately this is common for a start-up class. It usually takes a couple of classes to catch on. Staff Comment: First quarter:They are doing outreach to the appropriate groups including ones we recommended, so no action taken until the numbers are reviewed for next quarter. Second quarter: Payment was withheld for the 2"d quarter. They can be reimbursed for those funds if/when they get current on their contract performance. Human Services staff will meet with WWEE in September and develop a plan for them to meet their performance goals. FINALAgency PerFormance 2012Q1and2.docx � � Kindering Center First and Second LZTlarter �i � ' Performance Measure Annual Goal First Quarter Goal Second Quarter Goal YTD Performance throughJune 1. Unduplicated 5 2 1 2 Clients 2. Number of 42 11 11 47.5 Technical Assistance Hours A�encv Comments: Kindering's Early Care and Education team has been actively serving Renton-area child care centers and families over the past 2 quarters. During the first two quarters of 2012 there were 2 children we worked with who reside in the City of Renton but do not have home zip codes that fall within the guidelines for our funding contract,so they were not reported in our outcomes. Now in the 3'd quarter of 2012,we are currently serving 2 children within the appropriate zip codes so when we report at the end of this quarter our program will be on track for our reporting goals. Overall we are on track to meet our annual goal by December 2012. In addition this summer our team of educators is directly call in-home child care providers throughout Renton to offer developmental screenings for children in their care. Staff Comment: Agency has outlined appropriate outreach steps to address the issue. Since they are now serving two Renton children in the third quarter,they are over 90%for the year. Multi-Service Center Shelter and Transitional Housing First Quarter Performance Measure Annual Goal First Quarter Goal YTD Performance through March 1. Unduplicated Clients 13 7 11 2. Number of Shelter 169 42 22 unit nights to Renton Households A�encv Comments: One Renton family carried over from 2011 and only stayed 5 nights in 2012 before moving out. The next Renton family didn't move into the shelter until later in the quarter, giving them 17 nights. As of today, this family is still in the shelter and this brings the unit nights up to 41. Should no new Renton families move in this quarter and should this one family stay the full 90 days, at the end of Q2 we will be at 157% of individuals served and 113% of unit nights served. We are confident all numbers will be met. Staff Comments: MSC provided sufficient shelter unit nights in the 2"d quarter to meet the goals. However, due to changes, there might be future bed night issues. Shelter and transitional housing services/referrals for homeless families in King County have undergone a significant change. The Family Homelessness Initiative has been looking at ways to transform/improve the existing system. One piece now in place is a coordinated entry system through the newly formed Family Housing Connection (FHC). Agencies no longer maintain waitlists, or accept calls and referrals for their shelter and transitional housing programs. Homeless families call 2-1-1 and are referred to FHC where they receive an in-person assessment within a couple of weeks. This places them on a master waitlist for King County programs and families no longer need to call multiple locations or keep track of which programs have which call back requirements. Immigrant/refugee and domestic violence populations have alternate portals for accessing the system or shelters. When a program anticipates an opening,the agency requests a family from FHC. FHC"matches" a family to the shelter based on eligibility criteria pre-set by each program and based on the region of the county were the family prefers to be. There are some glitches. For example,the assessments list families by zip codes, rather than cities. If an agency FINALAgency Performance 2012Q1and2.docx 2 _ �� . � ' needs a specific city,further inform�n is needed when a zip code crosses juri�ions. This has impacted MSC. They specifically needed to target a couple of cities to meet their contract numbers. A referral was sent from FHC that was thought to be the correct city, but it was not. They took them as they felt it wasn't fair to turn them away after they were already at the intake, but they are still low on some city numbers because of it. How the Family Homelessness Initiative impacts the agencies we are currently funding and plan to fund in the next funding cycle will need to be addressed at a future HSAC meeting. Late Reports Late Insurance • Catholic Community Services Emergency • Domestic Abuse Women's Network—15`qtr Assistance Program—15Y qtr • Domestic Abuse Women's Network Community • Multi-Service Center-15t qtr Advocacy Program—15t&2"d qtl' • Emergency Feeding Program—15L&2"a qtr • NAVOS—15t qtr • Feminist Women's Clinic—15L qtr • Sound Mental Health—15t qtr • Multi Service Center,General Education—15t qtr • Domestic Abuse Women's Network-15T qtr • NAVOS—15t qtr � Multi-Service Center—first qtr • Ukrainian Community Center of WA—15`&z"a qtr • Catholic Community Services—2"d qtr Healthpoint Dental—2"d qtr • King County Bar Foundation—2"d qtr • Healthpoint Medical—2"d qtr • Pediatric Interim Care Center—2"d qtr • Kindering Center—2"d qtr • Ukrainian Community Center of WA—2"d qtr • Renton Clothes Bank-2"d qtr Emergency Feeding Program/DAWN—Community advocacy reports—late 15S and 2"d qtr—pattern All agencies insurance is now up to date.Agencies are not paid for invoiced services if insurance is not current. FINALAgency Performance 2012Q1and2.docx 3 I t � ` COMMITTEETO , All Things CEH �coc�rrr�SN� Se tember 2012 If you have an item of interest for the CEHKC community, please contact Gretchen Bruce at gretchen.bruce@kingcounty.gov Interactive Data Tool of Student Homelessness SchooiHouseWA,a project of Columbia Legal Services,has just released an analysis and a new interactive tool on student homelessness in Washington State.This tool allows you to analyze data on child homelessness in ways not previously possible(by county,by grade,with charts, maps,etc.).To view the data or use the tool,visit http://www.schoolhousewa.ors/countvanalvsis. If you wish to get future updates and news alerts,email to Katara.iordan columbiale�al.or�or sign up at www.schoolhousewa.or�. SchoolHouse WA will be adding more online analyses in the near future. HERE 1 AM: Rescheduled to October 17th Here I Am: Creating the Political Will to End Homelessness, Wednesday, October 17, 2012 The Interfaith Task Force invites you to their annual conference,Here I Am: Creating Political Will to End Homelessness The conference will take place at St. Mark's Cathedral, 1245 Tenth Ave. E.,Seattle, Noon-4 pm, registration begins at 11:30 am. For more information, please contact Bill Kirlin-Hackett at 425-442-5418 or e-mail itfh@comcast.net. seatt�e��'1�D D�11i'�� Seattle Stand Down for Vets —September 12t" Veteran led,communitydriven! Providers invited to join in support of our veterans at this year's Seattle Stand Down. Provlding u hand up On September 12th the second annual Seattle Stand Down will commence at Seattle Central toourveterans wed��c�.cQ..uK Community College, Mitchell Activities Center and Broadway Performance Hall. s•��c«�m�� ,nnrw�MaNwx� f�Er�aN�4dee This event supports at-risk and homeless veterans by providing resources and services such as ����� ♦ tqalBYAbeneFtsxvshnce employment resources, housing services,legal advice,medical and dental assistance,food, * w�� V , �,n,� and other human services. Part of this effort will include a women-specific room that will . �«�x� cater to,and include resources for veteran women. If you're a service provider,please use : � this link to signup for this event:or see their website at: www.theseattlestanddown.com � * "'"°� a�m:�,�e r�a ro c,�,��n r W swm cmur n�+ay,�,�e er� e��nK e,s,io,11.13.N a�d 60. SEAITLE F«.�rr.�..u..� CENTRAL ����»*� ��,�y. ....n�ru�r,.u..�.n. . Community Resource Exchange � ' � � Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Seattle Center Exhibition Hall as part of the Next 50 Celebration � Resource Exchange Needs Your Help! In one place and on one day,this event brings together the services needed most by ' ` � �'��� men,women,youth and families facing homelessness in Seattle and beyond.The Each Community Resource Exchange typically offers free health checks,haircuts,legal help, housing and employment connections, hot meal. Click on the links below to volunteer and help make it all happen: • Provide services at the CRE • Collect new socks and hvsiene items for CRE�uests or • Give these essentials via our Amazon wish list • Volunteer at the CRE • Donate now . , COMMITTEETO � � AII Things CE END HOMELESSNESS HING COUNTY .Se tember 2012 SKCCH 2O12 Youth & Young Adult Advocacy Summit September 10 & 11 SKCCH's Youth and Young Adults Committee(YYAC)will hold a 2-day Youth Summit for homeless and at-risk youth in King County. Participating youth will get the chance to discuss and present desired policy changes to city and county legislators. Contact SKCCH YYAC Co-chairs Melissa Kin�, Friends of Youth,or Kathleen Murphv.ROOTS Young Adult Shelter,to learn more. People + Places: 2012 State Legislative Candidate Forums in September & October HDC is sponsoring a series of Candidate Forums to explore the question of how we invest in people+plptes to build thriving communities?Come hear from the candidates running to represent you as candidates discuss their priorities and opinions on affordable housing, homelessness,and other important issues. Community members are encouraged * * *� * * * to attend forums for the areas where they live AND work. Click on a forum link below to RSVP today! PEOPLE + PLACES South King County Central&South Seattle S������� Legislative Districts:30th,31st,33rd,and 47th Legislative Districts:11th,34th,37th,and 43rd „r,,,,,,,,,,,,,,_,_,,,.,,,.,� �.�..,......�.,...... Kent Lutheran Church Southside Commons(Seattle) . '"—'�" """""'"""'�"""" amioQ�n.�rra.ir..o.du Wednesday,September 19,2012,6-8 pm Thursday,October 4,2012,6-8 pm Kn,s,�n�r�,r„c.�rrr,wr,a.�,,,,rr,o.du �n.u�saaxs�nnt.,raer.•R..+ro�..rria FASIuiC0111Y•�IB.0.71P Wll�m�llw��) North King County;North Seattle East King County 6:00 PM-8•00 PM Legislative Districts: 1st,32nd,36th,and 46th Legislative Districts:5th,41st,45th,and 48th ' Haller Lake United Methodist Church Jubilee REACH(Bellevue) Thursday,September 27,2012,6-8 pm Wednesday,October 24, 2012,6-8 pm If you're unsure which legislative district you live in Click here to Find Mv District. Visit HDC's events webqa�e or email Kerrv Wade or call 206-682-9541 for more information. Presented through the generous support of the Campion Foundation. Homelessness in the News There were a number of articles on homelessness and the Ten Year Plan in the media throughout August. See below for a links. KUOW Audio Kine Counri Receives Laree Grant To Keen Youth Off The Streets � REAI.AWDFQ Meghan Walker on News-August 16,2012 � MP�HI King County has just received a large grant to help tackle youth homelessness.The money will be used to prevent young people from living on the streets. � ���� Ask Kin¢Countv Executive Dow Constantine C'� REALAUDFQ Steve Scher on Weekday-August 16,2012 � MP7 HI Conversation with Dow Constantine,Tricia Raikes regarding a recently signed MOU between King County /� Mp��Q and the Raikes Foundation to support the Plan to Prevent and End Youth&Young Adult Homelessness � (segment:50 to 13:30)plus other issues of homelessness and live-ability in King County(to 40:20) � ���� The State Of Homeless Youth � RE/►LAlldlp Ross Reynolds on The Conversation-August 9,2012 � MP�H� A recent tally of homeless young people in King County found nearly 700 people under the age of 25 � MP�� without permanent housing.Seattle has become one of'the nation's hotspots of youth homelessness.... � ppVyNEpND New Mental Health Crisis Facilitv To Serve Kin¢Countv C� REAI�WDIQ Patricia Murphy on News-August 1,2012 � MP7 HI High—profile violent incidents involving the mentally ill often grab headlines. But in reality, most people living with mental illness don't act out in such extreme ways.... � pa�� Bill Block.Black Rhinos And Celebratin¢Ramadan (� REAt.A�lDIQ Steve Scher on Weekdav-Au�ust 17.2012 � Ma1 HI Committee To End Homelessness Director Steps Down:Bill Block,project director for the Committee to � MP1� End Homelessness since 2005,says he's stepping down.He says new vision and energy is needed for the second half of the... � �'�'�� . , i'� COMMITTEETO ` , All Things CEH NG COMELESSNESS Se tember 2012 Homelessness in the News (continued) SEATTLE TIMES Committee to End Homelessness director to step down Bill Block,a pivotal figure in efforts to manage and curtail homelessness in the region,will step down as project director of the Committee to End Homelessness. http•//seattletimes nwsource com/html/localnews/2018926165 billblockl6m.html Bill Block's work improved thousands of lives Bill Block,project director for the Committee to End Homelessness,leaves his job with a legacy of tireless innovative work that has i improved thousands of lives. http•//seattletimes nwsource com/html/editorials/2018941393 editblockl8xml.html Chinatown ID crisis center an alternative to jail or ER On Monday,a 16-bed facility designed for adults experiencing a mental-health crisis,including those accused of minor crimes,will open near Seattle's Chinatown International District. http•//seatttetimes nwsource com/html/localnews/2018828503 crisiscenter02m.html King County Department of Community and Human Services,City of Seattle Office of Housing,Seattle Housing Authority, United Way of King County,and Building Changes announce a Request for Proposals process as part of the Fall 2012 King County Combined Notice of Funding Availability(NOFA).Approximately$12 million for operating support,rental assistance,and supportive services, and up to 103 Housing Choice Vouchers are available to be linked to non-time limited housing for people experiencing homelessness in King County. Application Materials: Application materials are now available on the King County website:httq•//www.kin�countv.�ov/socialservices/Housin�.asax An application workshop was held August 23�d. Following the workshop,"Frequently Asked questions and Answers"regarding the application guidelines and forms will be posted on the King County website. Application Due Date: Thursday,September 13,2012 by 4:00 p.m. Applications are due to King County HCD no later than Thursday,September 13,2012 at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time.Applications will not be accepted after this deadline. For questions,please contact Kelli Larsen at(206)263-9260 or kelli.larsen kin�countv.sov. RFP's soon accepted for HIV/AIDS care services in King, Snohomish and Island counties WHEN: September 4,to October 18,2012*Must be received by 2pm WHAT: Public and non-profit organizations are invited to submit proposals for support services to low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS in King,Snohomish and Island counties AMOUNT: Competitive Request-for-Proposal(RFP)application process is approx.$6.1 million Eligible service categories include: Medical case management,Medical nutrition therapy(including food/meals) Mental health services, Medical transportation,Oral health care,Outpatient/ambulatory health services, Psychosocial support services,Substance abuse services(Outpatient),and Treatment adherence counseling Public Health � - For more detailed information,see the Public Health Seattle&Kin�Countv Website. Seattle & King County � COMMITTEETO � All Things CEH END HOMELESSNESS KING COUNTY J�e tember 2012 , r _ . Protect Your Bottom Line by Filling Vacancies and Preventing Turnover A workshop for Landlords and Property Managers,Thursday September 13,6—8pm at Shoreline City Hall. Sponsored by North Urban Human Services Alliance, Housing Development Consortium of Seattle-King County, and the North King County Housing and Homelessness Work Group. RSVP to Kelly Rider, kellv@housin�consortium.or� w_;;���.� ,;,�,���.N<r . ,M :j�:�;:�-:.. _ Co-Chairs:Dan Brettler and Dow Constantine.Staff:Bill Block(bill.block@kinrtcountv.�ov)Typical Meeting Schedule,4` Wednesday of the Quarter,8:3� 10:30am at YWCA Opportunity Place.Meeting Summaries of previous Governing Board meetings are available at www.cehkc.or�. Upcoming Meeting: Wednesday,October 24,8:30—10:30 am YWCA Opportunity Place(confirm) Agenda Topics TBD Recent Meeting: Wednesday,July 25 Agenda Topics Healthcare reform and implications for homeless populations;update on Coordinated Entry for Families— emerging lessons and future planning;Best practices for coordinating rental assistance; Update on the Single Adult Shelter Task Force and workplan components. Co-Chairs:Stephen Norman&Sue Sherbrooke.Staff:Bill Block(bill.block@kinQcountv.sov)and Gretchen Bruce(�retchen.bruce@kin�countv.sov).Typical Schedule:1�`Monday of the month,2-4pm,rotating locations(Seattle,Bellevue,Renton).Meeting summaries of IAC meetings available at www.cehkc.or� Upcoming Meeting: Monday,September 10,2—4 pm, Renton City Hall *This is the 2°d Monday Agenda Topics Healthcare Reform, Rental Assistance recommendations for local systems change, Family Housing Connections,HDC Legislative Forums,Tax Credits,and HMIS Data Recent Meeting: Monday,August 6,2—4pm Discussed Healthcare Reform,Rental Assistance Workgroup recommendations, Family Housing Connections, HDC Legislative Forums and tax credits Co-Chair:Rotating members;Staff:Gretchen Bruce(qretchen.bruceC�kinRcountv.aovl.Typical Schedule:3`d Wed of the month,6-7:30pm at Plymouth Congregational Church in Seattle.Meeting summaries of previous CAC meetings available at www.cehkc.ore Upcoming Meeting: Wednesday,September 19,6:00-7:30 pm, Plymouth Congregational Church Agenda Topics Updates on latest initiatives under CEH Recent Meeting: Wednesday,August 15,6:00-8:00 pm Discussed CAC Annual Picnic Chair:Sherry Hamilton(sherrv.hamilton@kin�countv.sov).Typical Schedule:4`h Wed of month,3:30-4:30pm at Chinook Building 401—5 Ave,Room 526. Upcoming Meeting: Wednesday,September 26,3:30—430 pm,Chinook Building—401—S`h Avenue,Room 526,Seattle Agenda Topia Co-Chairs:Marilyn Mason-Plunkett and Barbara Langdon.Staff:Bill Block(bill.block@kinecountv.aov).Typical Meeting Schedule:2"d Tuesday of the month from 8:3�10,via conference call. During legislative sessions,calls will be held every other week,though members are advised to call to confirm. Upcoming Meeting: Legislative Advocacy Committee is in the process of initial planning for 2013 Legislative Session.Stay tuned for conference calls and next steps.Given changes to CEH Director position&leadership,contact WLIHA to stay in touch with plans for 2013. Agenda Topics . COMMITTEETO � All Things CEH �N c u nsN�ss Se tember 2012 Single Adults:Single Adults committee has been sunset. Meeting(s)may be convened as needed to seek feedback on the Homeless and Essential Needs or Single Adult Task Force as those bodies of work move forward. Families:Family Homelessness Initiative Information Sessions. Each 3`d Wednesday of the month,Debbi Knowles and Triina Tennelo , will host an open session to talk with local stakeholders(providers and funders)about the work of the Family Homelessness Initiative. Information sessions are the 3`d Wednesday of Each Month from 9:30am—11:OOam. September's meeting will take place at the 2100 Building—2100 24`h Avenue South in Seattle. Contact Triina for future meeting locations. Contact Triina Tennelo for information:206.263.9110 or triina.tennelo@kin�countv.�ov. Also visit the Families Initiative website for more information! Family Housing Connection is holding a series of listening sessions as well to talk with family housing providers on how to make the new coordinated entry system most effective. Listening sessions are scheduled for: Reoccurring: First Wednesdays in Kent,10:30-Noon and Third Mondays in Seattle,10:30-Noon Wednesday,September 5,10:30-Noon Monday,September 17, 10:30-Noon ' Kent Senior Center:600 E Smith Street,Kent CCS: 100 23�d Ave South,Seattle WA I YYA:The King County Homeless Youth and Young Adult Leadership Council—The KC HYYALC is an open meeting whose mission is to: Provide a forum for connecting leaders on issues pertaining to homeless youth and young adults. Meetings will be held quarterly. Next meeting tentative scheduled for October 17`h,9 am—11 am location to be determined(likely 2100 Bldg.) :. ,.;;. _,., �..,,rd-:�:-;�e,x? a k ri,:�-�� �� j-,� ,'_,:->� . , -_ ,..•.. - ,. , ._' - . �- , " . ��..'- .,,�a�,. ,, -, a,_ . J„-_, . . Contact:Jason lohnson,City of Kent JaJohnson@ci.kent.wa.us.The SKC Forum on Homelessness meets the lst Wed.of every month at 9-10:30am at the Kent Senior Activity Center to 1)keep South county service providers in touch with one-another;2)share resources with/for SKC service providers;3)receive updates and announcements of new or future projects;4)to help bridge the disconnect between the homeless and services.Most attendees are planners or providers,though anyone is welcome to attend.SKC Forum on Homelessness web address:http•//www.ci.kent.wa.us/content.aspx?id=2728 Upcoming Meeting: September 5, 2012,9-10:30 am Kent Senior Activity Center,600 E Smith St Agenda Topics: New leadership/direction of SKC Forum. � ;. ,;A ., v-�r��;;�;� �`��� _; _ „ , _ . �-... .. , Contact:Kelly Rider at kellv@housinaconsortium.or�.The NKC Stakeholders group coordinates homeless housing&service activities m North King County.Most attendees are planners or providers;though anyone is welcome.Typical Meeting Schedule:Every other month,2nd Wednesday,ll am—1 pm,(brown bag)Shoreline City Hall,17500 Midvale Ave N. U comin Meetin : September 12,2012, 11:30-1pm Shoreline City Hall,17500 Midvale Ave N.,Seattle P g g Agenda Topics: . -_ .;.,,., :�,,, � ,< . ,— , : : �,�=r :., .. ��t-, , f: - . Contact:Arthur Sullivan ASullivanCdbellevuewa.sov or Sharon Anderson sanderson ci.kirkland wa.us.EHAC coordinates homeless housing&service activities in East King County.Most attendees are planners or providers;though anyone is welcome.Typical Meeting Schedule:2nd Thursday of the month,2:OOpm—4:OOpm,First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue,1717 Bellevue Way NE(just south of 520) Upcoming Meeting: September 13,2012,2,4pm First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue, 1717 Bellevue Way NE Agenda Topics: -:... . .. , :.�� .__ .� .. __,�>._..��<_.,_-.._. �::-. .-. -. � . ., ��_ The ITFH works among,between,and within the faith community and seeks to create the political will to end homelessness using targeted education,outreach and advocacy.Typical Meeting Schedule:3`"Wednesday of the month,noon-1:30pm at St.Mark's Episcopal Cathedral.Contact:Bill Kirlin-Hackett at itfh@comcast.net or call at(425)442-5418. Upcoming Meeting: September 19,2012, Noon—1:30 St Mark's Cathedral, 1245 10`h Ave E,Seattle Agenda Topics: Preparing for Here 1 Am:Creating the Political Will to End Homelessness Xll r � � t�z Mayx Fa��` �E��� �C���tl� e � � � x � ,�''_ } , , , � � r�� ' "��f ' .:- � � � -� , , �� ' , �'� � �.'' ,; �'' . . Contact:Nathalie Gerhke Monthly Gathering�share thoughts and s�trategies on local and regional concerns around homelessness.Typical Meeting Schedule:2"d Monday of the month,9-1130 am.Meetings rotate throughout the U District,and frequently at University Congregational Church though location may change. Upcoming Meeting: September 10,2012,9am-11:30 am University Christian Church,4731 15`h Ave NE Agenda Topics: . , COMMITTEETO ` All Things CEH END HOMELFSSNESS KING COUNTY .SQ tember 2012 5� t,�;,�', ;�r, ' ";°a � „.w ; ^'C.-,ry�� ,i ,,��r a'" ,s��, '� l, i - m',��"7 --e? • � _', z`�' ' ' y.v ' • ' � �„ y�., �f�"' ��A `e; a F � 5; y 3 � 'M 'S_ _ . - .a. , _ . ' ' . . �..i, .3: �����+�'�1• ' . Contact:udsp.spt@amail.com U-District Service Provider's Alliance share information relevant to working with homeless youth and young adults,program updates, and neighborhood updates.A service provider debrief follows each meeting.Typical Meeting Schedule:2"tl Wednesday of the month,llam-12:30pm Upcoming Meeting: September 12,2012, 11am-12:30pm Street Youth Ministries,4540—15`h Ave NE,Seattle Agenda Topics: .� �.. z. :µ�-.-n, w- -- ` :��ef8�=��_-' ; . , . The General meeting is the 3`�Thurs of each month,9-11am at E CherryYWCA.Most attendees are providers or homeless community members and other concerned� folks are welcome.Severel standing committees aiso meet regularly(families with children;youth&young adults,single adults;advocacy).Learn more and sign up for meeting reminders at www.homelessinfo.ora General Meeting: September 20,2012,9-11am E Cherry YWCA 2820 E Cherry Street,Seattle Agenda Topics: Homeless Voter Registration Training SKCCH Population&Advocacy Committee Meetings • Single Adults,September 13, 12:00-1:30 pm at Plymouth's Simons Seniors Apartments:2119 3�d Ave. • Youth&Young Adults,September 4,9:00-10:30,2100 Building, Room 2C,Agenda:Final Planning for Youth&Advocacy Summit . Families with Children,September 26,9:00-11:00 am,Cherry YWCA 2820 E Cherry . ` • i , t _ K���g+�o��t�r ' Equity and Social �lust�ce Anr�ual Report - Augus�2012 , � E �// ��� .� � �� � � � � �, ` �,` ' •� - ; ��''�/ �� � .. . .�� �l � � �� � � � � � ` �1� �� �►` ! ��' 1� ` �' � , � �'j ; '`.l � �� � iI l:� �. � � � `J` � •�� ��' �� .�.�� ) � � y�` ` �� A J► � ••. �/�� ��� � °'"� �.� >�;— �/ ��� � �� � � `� ♦� ..•. `:� �� � ��.� '` ,/ . �` �1 / � � �� � � - ��+ � l� � 6 .. 1\ ,.►� / i ' �.. I` < �, s"a�.t`'•a.r. w.n.,.r..€rr �"�� � ��4 _ �; �,���'�_,����:•;:�,,,�,. �' �� �.�� � , �, �., .� � n�' , � �r� r �ak����s��� r,+y.::,;'.�.���� _ �3";.y /� Y�^4 z,�� � � �� �� 2� � , :;�u_ � "S-' �.n � N 't r',, �, .£ 3� .5, �g r� . � <°�'y k�z�,��`��'�, �' �CC ��-°�:� �a�-- � � :� - � ;� ° � d� �S �``-�.r�?��'' �.�� � "_ .� ie,._;,>�:'��::,� �.'a�_��� � S xi�.,.,,.::�.:'.:;°; __,.. _ x.��_�K usin9 � tO he � - �+rqifordabie, safe, qua\`ty� ��es .�ey A°��'��°���`hy a�h�hah4na and natural res��' p�a�'� ��_��t�#l�°��`�on buitt and natur n services pccess to parks Equity in Cou��� d�?;�� r a�environmehf A to afEardable, healthy.���al food Earlk��A ��f€���q �r""�"g�� s ccess y�hildhoo Equitable �aw and jUstice system d development t� �ut����`���'EY Strong, vibrant ne19h�oonor»�C de`@'o ��r��r��ca��i�y ��' � �oods p�nent Access to safe and eff���ent transpo�ation � i � August 13,2012 I am proud to present King County's first Equity and Social Justice Annual Report. Our region is a place of great opportunity—a place where quality of life,the economy and health are among the best in the country. But not everyone reaps the benefits of these opportunities.Where you live,how much you make,and the color of your skin all have a lot to do with your life experience and your chances to live well and thrive in this county. King County government is striving to change this.We can contribute to creating fairness and opportunity in the lives of all residents through our decisions,our policies,and our everyday work.Keeping equity and sociai Justice at the forefront of our work heips to secure our region's future by creating a place where everyone can contribute his or her best. We are working in Ktng County for equity and socfal justice at three levels:considering equity impacts in all decision making;promoting opportunity and fairness in county practices;and building awareness through communication and engagement with all King County communities and groups. We don't have all the answers.We won't create equity working alone,nor will we get the job done overnight. But the only way we can start is by asking the important questions and digging deeper. I remain deeply committed to working with our elected officials,employees and restdents to make King County a place where all people can reach their full potential. 1 hope this report spurs discussions and actions as we make strides toward the fair and just society envisioned by our county's namesake, Dr. Martin Luther King,Jr. Sincerely, '../O?�d �..+�1�.�.(.�.�.. . Dow Constantine King County Executive . • � � � King County Equity and Social Justice Annual Report August 2012 King County Executive Office 401 Fifth Avenue,Ste.800 Seattle, WA 98104 206-263-9600 TTY Relay: 711 www.ki ngc o u nty.gov/e q u ity King County acknowledges the support and inspiration of Place Matters,an initiative of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies convening 16 communities nationally I to address the social,economic and environmental conditions . and factors that lead to inequities. Alternative Formats Available 206-263-3703 TTY Relay: 711 12036/KCDOTcomm/jp ���� . . � Tabie of contents Introduction by King County Executive Dow Constantine..........................................inside front cover Demographic trends and baseline measures of determinants of equity............................................1 Why is King County's fair and just guiding principle important?...............................................1 Demographic trends in King County............................................................................................1 Determinantsof equity.................................................................................................................5 What is the state of equity in King County.?................................................................................5 . What is King County doing to promote fairness and opportunity?................................................... 18 Equity integrated in Strategic Pian........................................................................................... 18 Ordinance16948...................................................................................................................... 18 Equity and Social lustice Inter-Branch Team established......................................................18 2011 Equity and Social Justice work plan............................................................................... 19 Notableachievements in 2011........................................................................................................... 19 Considering equity impacts in all decision-making................................................................. 19 Agency profile: Metro Transit..........................................................................................21 Promoting fairness and opportunity in County government practices...................................22 Agency profile: Public Health Human Resources Project............................................23 Building Equity and Social Justice awareness through communication with employees, partners,and communities........................................................................................................24 Agency profile: King County Elections Community Outreach......................................25 Postscript..............................................................................................................................................26 MAP DISCLAIMER: The information included on the maps contained in this report have been compiled � by King County staff from a variety of sources and are subject to change without notice.King County makes no representations or warranties,express or implied,as to accuracy,completeness,timeliness, or rights to the use of such information.This document is not intended for use as a survey product. King County shall not be liabte for any general,special,indirect,incidental,or consequential damages including,but not limited to,lost revenues or lost profits resulting from the use or misuse of the information contained on these maps.Any sale of these maps or information on these maps is prohibited except by written permission of King County. li KING COUNTY EQUITYAND SOCIAL JUSTICE ANNUAL REPORT—AUGUST 2012 , ` • � , -� ���'�. :'� �i!'�� tt1',.��i�r�:������'�+� �t•:,,= � N B monitorin demo ra hic trends and establishing ' in Y g g P ' n ust uid Why Is King County s fair a d j g g principle important? baseline measures of inequities,we can better understand the state of equity in King County and Our vision for King County is"a diverse and track our progress over time. � dynamic community with a healthy economy and environment where all people and businesses have Demographic trends in King County . the opportunity to thrive"(King County Strategic King County's population is not only growing,but is Plan:Working Together for One King County).We becoming more diverse by race and ethnicity(see recognize that our economy and quality of life charts below).In 1980, 13%of the population was depend on the abiliry of everyone to contribute. non-white. By 2010,that proportion had grown to With"fair and just"as a guiding principle,we have 35%.This trend is likely to continue—nearly half of committed to work toward fairness and opportunity all people in King County under 18 are non-white. for all people and communities. In 2009,the Tukwila school district was the most Across the nation,race,income and language ethnically diverse school district in the United spoken are major predictors of the neighborhoods States,as measured by the percent chance that two in which we live,how we live,and when we die.The students chosen at random would be of different same is true in King County.For example,among ethnic backgrounds. , King County neighborhoods, life expectancy varies � from a high of 86 years to a low of 77 years—a difference of 9 years. King County, 1980 King County,2010 Population under age 1S Population: 1,269,898 Population: 1,931,249 Ktng County,2010 Population size:413,502 White/non-Hispanic 87% White/non-Hispanic 65% White/non-Hispanic 53% . Asian/Pacific Islander 5°� Asian/non-Hispanic 14°� Asian/non-Hispanic 14% Black/African American Hispanic/Latino 9% Hispanic/Latino 14% non-Hispanic 4�o Black/African American Multiple race 9% � ' Hispanic/Latino 2% non-Hispanic 6% g�ack/African American American Indian/Alaska Multiple race 4% non-Hispanic 8% Native 1% American Indian/Alaska American Indian/Alaska Some other race 1% Native/non-Hispanic 1% Native/non-Hispanic 1% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Native Hawalian/Pacific Islander/non-Hispanic 1% Islander/non-Hispanic 1% Some other race 0.2% Some other race 0.4% DNa wura:US Cmw Buresu,Cataw 1880,2010 Percentages may rrot add up to 100 due to rounding. KING COUNTY EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ANNUAL REPORT—AUGUST 2012 ( 1 • . i The proportion of the population which is comprised geographic areas of the county,as shown on the of people of color varies significantly across map below. Percent Non-White Population by Census Tract,2010 ���� ,.X; �_7�� `�;Z l , 1 i • . :: ?=. t"S t i' �n. +1:•"• _ � � � C' i,b; . S ), i��: S �'2 . '`�.�,,�',�,`'�ik:J� .. . ::,�.. �� � ., , - � �L P. .j. . � N �9�b � � , z o + Percent Non-White M6be � 6.3%-19.8% - Dah aouRa:US Cenaua Bura4 Camus ZOSPPL94•171 � 19.9%-30.4% Non-white populaUons include:American indfan//Uaska Native,Asian Amerlcan,Black w Aftican American. - 30.5°/a-43.7% ' Hispanic or Latino,Native Hawaiian/Other Paciflc Islander,and multiple race Individuais. - 43.8°/a-60.6% - 60.7%-91.2% 2 I KING COUNTY EQUITYAND SOCIAL JUSTICE ANNUAL REPORT AUGUST 2012 . , • � In King County,over one hundred languages are of the poputation with limited-English proficiency spoken and 11 percent of the population over age also varies significantly across geographic areas of 5 has Ilmited-English proflctency.The proportion the county,as shown on the map below. Percent Population Ages 5+Who Speak Engiish Not Weil or Not at All by Census Tract 2006-2010 Five-year Average KINO COUNIY • � � I _�'_ J p n. �s j r'Y f x :`1' N Percent - ��r �` Ltmited-Engiish . : o . Proficiency uw. �0%-3.6% dh toum:20061010 Amerk�n CanmuNqsurvey(ACS),canaw Burau Use cautbn in comparingACS data with data from the decenntal census or other sources.Be carefui in drawing -3•7%'$•3% conclusions about sma11 differences between iwo estimates because they may not be statisticaily different -g 4%-15.3% Because the American Communiry Survey is a small sample,margins of error are high,and these data shouid a o be used with cautlon as a generalized location of ianguage communities. - 15.4/o-43.5/o KIN�COUNTY EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ANNUAL REPORT AUGUST 2012 � 3 I � , � King County's Equity and Social Justice work communities. Mapping income in King County focuses on creating more equal opportunity not also shows significant variation across only for people of color and people with limited- geographic areas. English proficiency,but aiso for low-income Percent of Population Below 200%Poverty Level by Census Tract 2005-2009 Five-year Average . ��:<. w��«,�, �,.'�_4j, �:a�Y�m:L:� � �� °�,� ,��.,t, `�� �:�,..�<:. ` ' .A:' '�� I,' 4= .y S� _ �:.�4:r'� _ � . " V { - x.�� �;�� ' _ - m��`, ��.3,' �;1, jy�: :�°; �;����,: ''%, +;�+;t,'k.�y's �.�.`j� ,�'=2,'yl��. '.Sn,Ri�': .. a'1�'"' . :5`,'=FW�'+j;v ' - - ,^t+i.-`+;4 yY - n�Y``.��,�': tiSx� �.�." s;` .:' � � ''`:9�: .-:f`.' . . - ��`f,.< , .. _ , ,.-.F,'� � +V?'i.d.�� �� 'it -e ��'�� y ;p a,tY.,-a^."�', j,Ys` . �.. `c �,','::+�,�-�, . � "' t -_ ,�. `�E' � - �Y? Percent Below .�;M;`::'�''.;. 200%Poverty Level . N .e,y=,= Q 2.1%—14.6% � ` - 14.7%-26.5% ��v ��'' -26.6%-42.4% . : o . -42.5%—79% �tr. �������q��o��ry���c����� � Notreliable Use caution in comparing ACS data with data from the decennial census or other sources.Be careful in drawing conciusions about small differences between two estimates because they may not be statistically different Not Reliable m 30%or g�reater coefficient of variation Two hundred percent of the Federal Poverty Level for a family oi four in 2009 is$44,100 4 ( KING COUNTY EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ANNUAL REPORT—AUGUST 2012 , , • � Determinants of equity King County has identified 14 determinants of � � ��� ` � �A equity that are the conditions in which people ����� ���i � �1� �'",' �� live,learn,work and play. Equal access to these �" � { �1�� �.��1� i ; �� 11 � !i � determinants is necessary for all people to thrive ����1�I � ! � '� � �� !, 1/ r`'� , and reach their full potential regardless of race, E ` ���� ►�; �/ ,'�' � _� . income,or language spoken. �� ��- • � � "�° ��1= �j� � ; � • • Family wage jobs and job training '/ �o � '� , • Affordable,safe,quality housing `� • Early childhood development I � �� • Quality education �,e�m8 � ,k4'O A�yM • Equitable law and justice system AHwdabl�,s+A•q�+�H �s ,�+ �' � yd ���' �^�en urvien Access to affordable healthy local food K�����P��E4�°°""�'�•� � �'`"°��a�,� ���""'"'*�"^�^a • � � abb.Md�'Y'�ea��^°d �Yc.e:dl�it,:_,:��y Ear • Access to health and human services �u�•�EqukaW��"'dhatk�systo^ hr,dhooddevelepment & • Access to parks and natural resources «m° ��1"nd`;��.,����;,.,,,,;��;,��;�=`o"��.�"'��.�� P rtadon • Access to safe and efficient transportation D E T E R M 1 N A N T S O F E Q U I T Y • Community and public safety ,;;;a;=�'� � ;'��,.�' ��r� � � , '"��� ."�°`�, : :�- :' • Economic development �" �. ,ti � �,. :�,...,�s�.�:.-,R��,�,....� ,..,, .. .!.�:,�,- ���o��; • Strong,vibrant neighborhoods Poster distributed for use in conference rooms and • Healthy built and natural environments other highly-visible areas throughout King County. • Equity in county practices In King County,as in communities across our What is the state of equity in King County? nation,there is disproportionate access to The following are selected baseline measures the determinants of equity and,therefore, of the level of access to the determinants of disproportionate access to opportunity.Access equity for communities in King County.These or lack of access to the determinants of equity measures provide a snapshot of how opportunity follows some of the same geographic patterns as is distributed in King County and are not a compre- seen on the maps in the preceding section of this hensive analysis of each determinant of equity. report.As a result,while the current economic environment has challenged all communities, Famlly-wage jobs provide a household with some geographic areas and communities have economic self-sufficiency and the capacity to meet , experienced greater impacts than others. basic needs without government subsidy. In a fair and just King County,opportunity should In King County, reliable estimates of the income . not be defined by race or zip code of residence.By a household would need for economic self- focusing on increasing access to the determinants sufficiency in 2009 varied from$66,581 for a of equity,we hope to increase the ability of all single adult to$85,779 for two working adults with people in King County to fulfill their potential. two children.We use median household income as an indicator of how households may fare relative to family-wage income because it is impossible to measure family-wage income levels directly. KING COUNTY EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ANNUAL REPORT—AUGUST 2012 I 5 � . i In King County as a whole,median household significantly across King County(see map below). income was$67,806 in 2009,just above family- South King County and south Seattle have the wage income for a single adult but below that greatest concentration of households below King for a family of four. When measured within each County's median household income. census tract,median household income varies Median Household Income by Census Tract . 2005-2009 Five-year Average ���� ' �� ,�. � N � ��y � Median Househoid Income . � o . O$110,275-$182,250 . MN� -$77.724-$110,274 o,u.wrc.:zoosloos�un«�uncon.numqsirwrcresx c.nu.ew..0 -g53,455-$77,723 uaa nutim In comp■�I�ACS t1W wIM WG irom ths daam4l cmrw a otlar�ouras.Be uretul ln drwvingeanauabns ataa uwa artrermeea eatween tr,o eanmarea ewms mey my not us wemuey din«at -a8,563-$53,454 Na Rnliable=30%w peater coellidarc otvNfWon �Not Reliable 6 I KING COUNTY EQUITYAND SOCIAL JUSTICE ANNUAL REPORT—i4UGUST 2012 , , • � Median household income varies not only by Trends in median household income show that place,but also by race(see chart below).In 2010, some differences in income by race have widened African American and Native American households since 1999. earned just over half of white median income. Median Household Income by Race/Ethnicity,King County 1999 and 2010 ' $so,000 ■1sss �2oio $so,000 $�o,000 . wu.wra:us cm.u. e�,uzaooc.m�..�a • $60,000 a„awo con.Mn:a s�.�y. °°ro°"�°°i�w°`.°k"n,a' 50,000 mmp,ringntaa6otwasa � dittaeiR 0ows In Kinj CounyrMhberpapAs,the Q40,000 95%tordWanee IrRsrval a w mar�n a err«u inown ro weuhowmuchtherateis $30'000 Widyro v�ry dua m chance When comp�rinalwo rrta. tltliswMWencsYRMvakdo $20 000 not ora7sP,the dflae�ce N Ne nta b wnWered atatlsticalyu�ulltanRNa[b. $10 000 chanee or random v�ristlon is unWkay ro be Ne reswn for tlro tlHfererce. � White Black/ American Asian Native Multlple Hispanic African Indian Hawailan Race /Latino American /Alaska /Pacific Native Islander Affordable, quallty housing provides shelter holds are significantly more likely than King that is safe and healthy for all people.Housing County as a whole to pay more than 30 percent that costs more than 30�of household income of their income on housing(see chart below).In is considered to be"unaffordable." Black/African King County,the median-priced home remains American, Hispanic/Latino,and multiracial house- unaffordable to households with a median income. Percent of Households Paying Greater than 30%of Income for Housing by Race/Ethnicity, King County 2006-2010 Average �o% so% N Qr'J��i N • 0 40% t � 30% � ' ' �, c , ' , • � a 20% 1096 0% °""°""°:Z°°e•�olo White All King Asian Multiple American Native Hispanic Black/ �.��.o ca,w„�a �„��,.P�,,� County Race Indian Hawaiian /Latino Afrfcan /Alaska /Paciflc Amerfcan Native Islander KING COUNTY EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ANNUAL REPORT—AUGUST 2012 � 7 � , � The recent declines in home value have also County communities,low income and more racialiy impacted communities differentially. In comparing diverse communities have experienced the largest the top ten and bottom ten geographic areas declines in home values. for change in assessed home value,south King King County Communities with the Least and Greatest Deciine in Residential Assessed Value,2012 ' �east Wallingford 2.4 decline Phinney Ridge/Fremont 0.5 Queen Anne 0.0 Medina/Hunts Point 0.0 East Rural King County 0.0 Green Lake -.90 East Ballard -1.2 Central Sammamish Plateau -1.5 Eastgate/Factoria -1.8 Crossroads -2,Q Greatest :. . . • . -so.3 decline - . . -so.4 • • -10.9 . . -11.5 -12.0 - . -12.0 -15.2 •. -16.1 ... . • . .. -16.7 -17.3 -20% -15% -10% -5% 09'0 5% D�ta wurca:KinjCourxy OMc�W Ecoramb en0 FnerkW Iuxl�Ms 8 I KING COUNTY EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ANNUAL REPORT—AUGUST 2012 � . � � Early chlldhood development supports nurturing childhood education programs are unable to serve relationships and early learning opportunities that all eligible children. foster school readiness for ail children.The early years are crucial in influencing health and social In 2011,about one in four eligible children were well-being across a child's lifetime. served by Head Start and ECEAP across King County.The number of unserved eligible children Head Start and the Washington State enhanced in King County exceeds 10,000 children.While � early learning program called Early Childhood 42%percent of King County children under the Education and Assistance Program(ECEAP)provide age of six reside in south King County school ' evidence-based programs to improve school districts, more than 65%of the unserved children readiness for low-income children.Due to lack of are in those districts. adequate State and Federal funding,these early Estimated Percent of Children Eligible for Head Start and ECEAP Served and Number Unserved Eligible Children,King County 2011 King Courrty 26%served(10,110 eligible children unserved) Skykomish 83�o served(1 unserved) Seattle 46%served(1,746 unserved) Bellevue 29�o served(384 unserved) Enumclaw 2796 served(99 unserved) . Snoqualmie Valley 269�o served(100 unserved) Aubum 2595 served(781 unserved) Lake Washington 23%served(380 unserved) Highline 21%served(1,536 unserved) Riverview 21%served(68 unserved) Federal Way 20%served(1,297 unserved) Renton 20%served(958 unserved) Kent 18°�served(1,454 unserved) Tukwila 18%served(324 unserved) Shoreline 15%served(210 unserved) Tahoma 14%served(113 unserved) Northshore 12°�served(410 unserved) Issaquah 9%served(195 unserved) Mercer Island 0%served 21 unserved ( ) ' Vashon Island 0%served(33 unserved) . 096 1096 20% 30% 4096 50% 6096 70% 80% 9096 100% , OeG wuroe:PuQK Sound Eduutkrul 9erNca Df�itt KING COUNTY EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ANNUAL REPORT—AUGUST 2012 I 9 � • � Quality education allows each student to reach Again,graduation rates vary across King County his or her full learning and career potential. not only by place,but also by race. Native- American,Native Hawaiian/Pacific Island, Latino Students in Federal Way, Highline,Tukwila,and and African American youth are less likely than Seattle school districts have the Iowest on-time Asian and white youth to graduate on-time from graduation rate.The rate across all King County high school.(See second chart below.) school districts is 83%.(See first chart below.) . On-time Graduation Rate by King County School District 2009-2010 School Year . Ail Ktng Cou�ty 83.0 Federal Way 70,2 Highline 70.6 Tukwila 75.7 Seattle 78.1 Renton 82.0 Kent 82.g Enumclaw 84,p Auburn 85.� Bellevue gg.3 Snoqualmie Valley 89.8 Tahoma 90.0 Lake Washington 90.0 Northshore 90.3 Shoretine 90.9 Riverview 93.0 Issaquah 95.6 Vashon Island 96.5 Mercer Island 97.0 Skykomish 100 0% 10% 2096 30% 40% 50% 6096 70% 8096 90% 100% ow.w.�e:oma a s�rod�M ot Puwio kutrvNon On-time Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity,King County 2009-2010 School Year All King Courrty 82.7 American Indian/Alaska Native 58,7 • Hispanic/Latino 63.9 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander g5,2 • Black/African American 71.4 White/non-Hispanic 86.6 Asian 87.0 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 9096 100% Wti wurce:0111ce d SuperiMeMerR of Pudic InsUuction 10 I KING COUNTY EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ANNUAL REPORT AUGUST 2012 ' • � An equitable law and justice system provides Over the last several years,King County has equitable access and fair treatment for all. focused on strategies that provide for alternatives to incarceration and work to break the cycle of , Rates of incarceration show large differences by recidivism.From 2005 to 2011,incarceration rates race. In 2011,the incarceration rate of African for all groups decreased by 21%.The incarceration Americans in King County was roughly 8 times the rate for Black/African Americans decreased by rate of incarceration for whites in King County.The 24%,slightly faster than for whites though the . incarceration rate of Asian/Pacific Islanders was disparity remains high.The incarceration rate fell half the rate of whites in King County. even faster for American Indian/Alaska Natives (-33.5%)and Asian/Pacific Islanders(-27.5%). Incarceration Rate per 100,000 in King County Secure Detention,by Race and Year,2005-2011 1,200 �■� Black/African American 1,000 �'�'��� ■ ■ ��� �`�� American Indian/ ' 800 ----�' Alaska Native ■ ��� Total 600 ��� White 400 ' �� `�. !__�����__-- Asian/Pacific Islander 200 • • ��... • ������������-��� 0 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 , Wta aoura:Mrprl OrtmUms and Manutivs� liPort.KlnjCaunly DepWnent o/AdA�M luwNle Deterdon;Publlo Meatth•Seactle 6 KMjCouMy KING COUNTY EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ANNUAL REPORT—AUGUST 2012 I 11 � • . Access to affordable, healthy, culturally- areas lacking access to a supermarket within one approprlate food supports a variety of health and mile,or rural areas lacking access within 10 miles. wellness outcomes for all people. In King County,food deserts are found in south King County residents do not have equal access to Seattle and south King County. No food deserts affordable food.Food deserts are defined as urban are located in the northern portion of the county. King County Food Deserts by Census Tract,2009 , . ���,,,� �a � Shaeline ores 'Bo� i dle 4 e enm ua Kfrkland � 0 Redmond C�a n yde III � a nia eellevue Sammamish ux � O + • Issaqu (J, .0 �� ewcas j oqu Imie ��., cl. '. � No .�rien ukwi ,r Rehlan E._ ' a Se�( � 7; e �8 � KeM aple Cov' gton alley LJ 1 � V Federal Aubum lac �Y lemond a° � Q Cities , Food Desert 0 No N Yes � � num . �D��Y� . . x o � � Data cwrca U.S Departmerrt d A�kutMs.Aaew W AHaNaDle�nd Nuri[bus Fao�Menurinj antl UndxaUndngFood Deaerh aM Their CansequeMes,2009 . 12 I KING COUNTY EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ANNUAL REPORT—AUGUST 2012 . , , � • h ercent In south Kin Coun articularl and in Kin Food hardship is measured byt e p g ty p y g of households reporting running out of food County overall,households with children were sometimes or often.Food hardship has increased more likely to experience food hardship than those 50°�since 2007 in King County and varies without children(data not shown). significantly by race.Almost four in ten Latino adults and more than one in five African American - adults report food hardship. Percent of Aduits Who Report that Household Food Often or Sometimes Didn't Last By Race/Ethnicity,King County 2010 Hispanic/Latino ='� Black/African �, American Muitiple Race '� White ', Asian .'. American Indian/ too few respondents to report Alaska Native � Native Hawaiian/ too few respondents to report Pacific Islander 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% Percent of Aduits (Age 18+) DeW source:BehMorel 7W Fec9or Simaillance System KING COUNTY EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ANNUAL REPORT-AUGUST 2012 ' 13 � � I Access to health and human services Thirteen percent of non-elderly King County aduits promotes wellness and support throughout one's are uninsured.The differences in the proportion life. Lack of health insurance results in delays of uninsured by place vary across zip codes and in seeking medical care,delays in receiving range from 2%a in 98040(Mercer island)to 32°/a in appropriate screenings,and delays in managing 98188(Tukwila/SeaTac). chronic disease.It contributes to increased risk of poor health,hospitalization,and premature death. . Percent of Adults Ages 18-64 Who are Uninsured in King County by Zip Code . 2007-2011 Ili qNGCOUNiY 4 N � � a� tas� ���� , nah , Dauaourca:PubReHealN3ea[Ue6KMjCou�,BehalloralRbkFactaSwvailla'rceSyetem Percent Uninsured O 2°h-6% -7°h-11°k -12°k-18% -19%-32% �Not ReHable a50 Responses 14 � KING COUNTY EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ANNUAL REP�RT—AUGUST 2012 � • People in King County who lack health insurance Spanish speaking residents are much more likely are much more likely to be lower income,less to have no health insurance(data not shown).A educated and unemployed(see top chart). higher proportion of African Americans and people of multiple races are uninsured than whites. Latinos are more likely than other groups to have no health insurance(see bottom chart)and Percent of Adults Ages 18-64 Without Health Insurance by Income,Education,and Employment Status . King CountyThree Year Average 2008-2010 Less than$15,000 $15,000 to$24,999 $25,000 to$34,999 $35,000 to$49,999 ' ' $50,000 to$74,999 $75,000 or more $o/, Less than High School High School Graduate Some College College Graduate Employed � ', Unemployed Unable to work Homemaker/student Retired 5% ' 0% 10% 20% 30% 409b 5096 60% � °"'.�"°:B°n"�w"�ra°i`F.a°` PERCENT OF ADULTS ' Surve@ana Sy�tem vrodu�ed by ���, Commun'Riea Count 2011 . I Percent of Adults Ages 18-64 Without Health Insurance by Race/Ethnicity ', Ki ng Cou nty Th ree Yea r Average 2008-2010 I!I Hispanic/Latino I Black/African I American � Multfple Race �' �, White ' As(an � , American Indfan/ Alaska Native Native Hawaiian/ too few respondents to report Pacific Islander Deh wwce:Behavfwd Nnk FWur 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% SurvNll�nca�tem.P�aduud Dy c«�wu..c«,�sou PERCENT OF ADULTS KING COUNTY EQUITYAND SOCIAL JUSTICE ANNUAL REPORT—AUGUST 2012 I 15 • � . Access to parks and natural resources,such red line shows the urban growth boundary within as playfields,open spaces and regional trails, which park proximity was measured.The dark promotes social,economic and physical well-being, green areas show park lands and the light green particularly for those people for whom private areas show those neighborhoods that are within recreation facilities are not within financial reach. �/a mile of a park,open space,or regional trail. The tan areas are those neighborhoods where The map below shows how neighborhoods in King residents live more than�/a mile away from a park. County vary in their proximity to parks.The dotted Communities Within Quarter-Mile of Parks,Open Space,and Regional Trails � Within the Urban Growth Area 2011 � m i. w���� 6 � � � a �� . � a mamkh � d� �:. � � � - SpTa � �� � W • � DIa nd el N o - Parks,Open Space,8 Tralls q„y�y � Areas Wdhln 1/4 Mile Buffer � Areas Outside BuBer . a o �. . Q CitleS Dahaaum:lt�r`CamqSp�tlalDanWarMqu�e Q Urban Growth Boundary 16 ( KING COUNTY EQUITY AND SOCIAL 1USTICE ANNUAL REPORT AUGUST 2012 ' 1 1 1 1 1 � � � 1� '• � • �� ���• � • � � • • • • �• • • •��� �� • • • � � • � �' .• � �� � � �� • • • � � • 1 1 1 � 1 1 � 1 � � Y��l;����� � ���� �n�■ �;,�����ty`� ���i��� / ■�,��_ �� � .� � � ��;����1�,l,.= � '�,eer� � ��r� � �����ii���1 ����� � �, � �.���r�,'��� l ` ' -"' ''� �e _ :• �-;�„�:�� ��,�+JI�'�r� �.'��-= r�;���i„��.. , �.;_,. �.. ..,�'; 1'�i��_. '��t��■� ,.�� � ■� �_ .f� ��; �.`� �1�� ,�.� .. � ��� ��j 1��►,� 11 �1 �1 �� ►�� 'hf�% `��� —.�. ..,ui!.��. t !:.1(R � -=�`i!/��~,�. � •�� 1���'���t�■ i�I � 1 r �d;" -•.� �1�;` �" �. ;.i.ii�.�'�� ���, '��������.�� � �1'� a,j j�"�;e���� ��- ��r,,�'"��e•���� • 1 � ��`IJ� �i:;i1�\1`•!,� ;;��,�'���!1��� , � ���►,, .r,e,� ,: �� �=`-�� � �:!���,.�'i�i►� ' , � �� ,. �� � � � �, ��.. � ��p� � r'���1_.�t�►f�, ��� ��i �1�ii�- � 0- _ ,� '`i ��.r . il�/���i"'��. '�.�..�� ■!'"' ;l�i.:-���'';,�'"�` - - � r�' lr �� ' � '����-�1��11���'�`..�t � . �����1.�� ~ r � r f�'���� !r !1�! t��� � '_- �I.. ���<<��Ea�!� � r����'�� R��� .r�.Ml�����1�. ./� � .� � . .`�. ,�� .� a.__. ��r� ' � ��� � �j�i��i� -�,�� -' `��' � �f�i ' �� , �'"�i�'��t�. ��,.2 �� , ���� �; �'��\M� "' - �� . • .;�,�,A , � ,� _ ,. ,.,� _ •= _ ,�� �- - . . , . •�• � • • . �� �� i �.�eT'y".���� ��7�"����'1i.���� '^� , i , - . _ r � z ., . � . - , .. - , , . � - _ .. - . _.. . � The previous sections of this report show remarkable differences in access to the determinants of equity —and therefore to opportunity—across King County by place,race and income.Together,these conditions create a complex web of barriers to opportunity for certain communities.Meaningful and widespread changes in opportunity are unlikely to result from focus on just one of these conditions,or by just one institution.Over the past few years,King County has been working intentionally on a comprehensive � approach to how our government can maximize its impact on fairness and opportunity in King County. Equity integrated In Strategic Plan Equity and social justice inter-branch team established In July 2010, King County adopted its first countywide strategic plan to guide budget and Ordinance 16948 also required establishment policy decisions and how we do business in King of an Equity and Social Justice(ESJ) Inter-Branch County government.The King County Strategic Team(IBT)with representation of all agencies Plan(KCSP)2010-2014:Working Together for and branches of County government.The role of One King County includes as one of its guiding the IBT is to facilitate accountability,coordinate principles"Fair and Just:We serve all residents ESJ work across County government and develop of King County by promoting fairness and strategies and tools to support actions to advance opportunity and eliminating inequities."Through fairness and opportunities for all. the implementation of the KCSP,King County is transforming its work on equity and social justice Members of the IBT have direct access to their from an initiative to an integrated approach agency senior leadership and work within their that applies the KCSP's"fair and jusY'principle agencies to build ESJ into the fabric of King County intentionally in all that the county does. government.This requires intention and effort at multiple levels:individual employees must OrdinanCe 16948 embrace the value of fair and just,all agencies must make meaningful commitments to improve In October 2010,the County adopted Ordinance equity in their lines of business,and county 16948,establishing definitions and directing leadership must focus on equity and social justice implementation steps to achieve the fair and considerations in decision-making.The ESJ IBT just principle.The Ordinance identifies the 14 provides tools to support work by all emlpyees determinants of equity that are highlighted in across agencies on these actions. the previous section of this report.All County employees are being asked to consider how we can�align efforts across County governmentto address these underlying social,economic,and - environmental conditions. By focusing on actions that impact the determinants of equity, King � County can have a larger impact on improving equity than through programs that attempt to change only individual behaviors and choices. 18 ( KING COUNTY EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ANNUAL REPORT—AUGUST 2012 • � � 2011 Equity and Social lustice work plan In each of these three areas,the IBT identified common actions across all County government The major areas of focus for the 2011 ESJ work agencies. In addition,each agency made agency- plan were aiigned with those recognized in the specific commitments to actions in these three ordinance: areas.Some of the countywide and agency- • Consider equity impacts in all decision-making, specific achievements in 2011 are highlighted in • Promote fairness and opportunity in County the next section. government practices, ' • Build ESJ awareness and capacity through communication with employees,partners and communities. .- _ L* +... 'Y .!3 A 'r(. $� T �_ E.b� _ - ; � !- � '�- , ''� y�� � -3 J � �'g��� t`�������� � � � f iF��� ,R � - � � • j � Y y _ . _ ' � 'i' . • ' , • . . _ _ . _ .. - . . . ' - . . . The 2011 ES1 work plan and commitments on equity made by each agency within the County have contributed to the following notable achievements: Consldering equity impacts in all • An enhancement to the Parks Division White decision-making Center Teen Program,a youth soccer and basketball program in a diverse and low-income The County is able to increase its impact on urban unincorporated area of the County. equity by intentionally considering the current and • The re-opening of the Sheriff's Office Skyway historic equity impacts of its policy, budget and and White Center storefronts in response to operational decisions. community concerns in these diverse and low- income unincorporated communities. Countywtde Actions In addition,in 2011 PSB and the Executive's Office � The County's$5 billion annual budget ordinance continued to develop implementation of the King is one of the most important articulations of County Strategic Plan,with an intentional focus on ESJ: county priorities,policies and,of course,resource allocation.In 2011,the Offlce of Performance, • Standardization of business plans,with Strategy and Budget(PSB)held all agencies requirements for each agency to address ESJ accountable for considering ES1 impacts in 2012 impacts across and within its lines of business - budgets and business plans. PSB designed and • Development of agency"product catalogs," conducted training,developed templates and with a focus on ESJ considerations as part of a , review tools,and included an overview in the product's quality 2012 proposed budget of how ESJ considerations • Inclusion of ESJ metrics in the measurement influenced budget decisions. framework for the Strategic Plan. Some examples of how information on ESJ PSB and the Executive's O�ce will continue to impacts influenced budget decisions in the County lead this work with a focus on ESJ in 2012. Executive's Offlce include: KING COUNTY EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ANNUAL REPORT—AUGUST 2012 I 19 � � . Agency-specific actions remainder were dismissed with the youth . returned to school.The goal is to further reduce Metro Transit included sociai equity as a primary the number of hearings by 100 in the next focus of its new Transit Strategic Plan that school year. determines how transit services are allocated in King County(see agency profite on page 21). Muitiple agencies integrated the County's equity impact review tool into their decision-making The Roads Services Division assigned a high processes: priority to emergency storm response that was responsive to the transportation needs of lower- • The Department of Judicial Administration - income residents,such as snow and ice removal used the tool during the policy development along transit routes that serve those communities. phase for Drug Court's new Transitional Housing Project(THP).The THP offers 15 The Office of Economic and Financtal Analysls housing units with a more extensive level of integrated measures by income and ethnicity services than the other options for housing into the King County economic outlook(some p�acement by the Court.The year-end review examples of information they developed are using the tool showed that there was equitable included in the first section of this report). access regardless of race to the THP among Several agencies integrated ESJ considerations eligible homeless defendants in King County into policies related to youth in the Criminal lustice Drug Court. system: • The Department of Community and Human Servlces used the tool in developing the plan • The Department of Adult and Juvenile for the renewal of the Veterans and Human Detention identified school policies Services Levy. as a promising approach to influence • Dlstrict Court used an equity impact review to disproportionate minority confinement.Working expand the eligibility criteria for the pilot of the with the Seattle School District,the policy of Veterans'Court track in the Regional Mental dropping youth from school enrollment after Health Court. only 24 hours in detention was changed to 72 • Publlc Health used the tool to study the hours.As a result,a large number of detained impact of the elimination of the rodent control youth who were released at first appearance no program.As a result,the department was able longer are required to go through an enrollment to mitigate equity impacts to low-income and process to return to school. diverse communities through creative program • The Sheriff's Office provided youth mentoring restoration without added cost. through community-based,bilingual gang education and prevention programs for Latino,SoutheastAsian,and Pacific Islander middle and high school students in south and southwest King County. • The Prosecuting Attorney's Offlce developed y a youth truancy prevention program to divert more cases out of the court system and reinvest a portion of those savings into services designed to get a greater number of truant youth back to school.Of 1,405 petitions filed, only 258 proceeded to an initial hearing.The 20 � KING COUNTY EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ANNUAL REPORT-AUGUST 2012 , . � Metro Transit is committed to providing services that contribute to equitable access to transportation for everyone in King County. - That commitment is reflected in the new Strategic Pian for Public Transportation and service guidelines that were adopted by the County in 2011. This pioneering approach piaces the highest . priority on productivity�sociai equity and geographic value. The Strategic Plan and service guidelines use measurable data to support allocation of transit service to low-income and minority neighborhoods. Metro's Strategic Plan mirrors the King County Strategic Plan by including the goal"Numan Potential:Provide equitable opportunities for people from ali areas of King County to access the public transportation system." Strategies for achieving this goal are: • Design and offer a variety of public transportation products and services appropriate to different markets and mobility needs. • Provide travel opportunities for historicaily disadvantaged populations,such as low-income people,students,youth,seniors,people of color,peopie with disabilities,and others with limited transportation options. • Provide products and services that are designed to provide geographic value in all parts of King County. An example of how the plan and guidelines impact decisions for where to provide transit service is the process for setting target service levels for the transit system.One of the steps in this process is to identify corridors that have many low-income or minority residents.Metro sets higher service- levei targets for those areas. The guidelines also place a high priority on investments that reduce overcrowding and improving schedule reliability. This also benefits low-income and minority communities,where transit services typically get heavy use.in addition,Metro serves people with special transportation needs by offering a range of innovative public transportation services,such as services for people with disabilities,taxi scrip,and job access and reverse commute programs. Metro also uses concrete performance measures to track progress on its Human Potential goal and strategies: • Percent of low-income population within�a-mile walk ,`r� ����� �;i �1i��'/: access to transit �' = ` '� : ��� � � . \/_ \ � ' ��``�.. • Percent of minority population within�/a-mile walk access 1,�•�� � , ,.� •' � � � � r ' to transit � � � ' `�j '=' �' � , � _. ,► :�. •. � • Accessible bus stops ;�; � ' � �j .,. ��, � In 2012,Metro Transit will begin implementation of transit � service changes according to the new Strategic Plan and service guidelines. KING COUNTY EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ANNUAL REPORT—AUGUST 2012 ( 21 � � � , Promoting fairness and opportunity in The Department of Executive Servlces developed County government praCtices ESJ awareness training and collaborated with departments to meet their ESJ training needs.In King County aims to foster an organizational addition to the County's introductory ES1 awareness culture that promotes opportunity and provides fair training,the Department developed two new treatment of all employees,contractors,clients, trainings that incorporate Equity&Sociai Justice community partners,residents,and others who p�inciples:"Micro-inequities&Micro-aggressions - interact with King County. in the Workplace"and"Apology:An Essential Countywide actions Leadership Tool."The Department also offered r other trainings,including anti-discrimination/ The Flnance.and Bustness Operatlons Dlvlsion anti-harassment training and cultural competency led reform of the County's procurement practices training. to promote efficiency and equity in contracting. The Division: The Human Resource Divtslon embedded ES1 considerations into its enhancement of practices • Simplified the King County contract boilerplate related to hiring process.These include: and eliminated 15 pages of redundant forms • Reduced cycle time by more than 50%for small • Implementation of customer service protocols for contracts use with applicants during recruitment process • Increased opportunities for small businesses • Clearly stated minimum qualifications for to contract with the county for consulting work employment with the county and established a more diverse consultant pool • Deletion of the felony conviction question from • Established a regional certification program for the general employment application small contractors and suppliers(SCS)so that • Training on ensuring diversity throughout the a business can submit a single application and hiring process. be eligible for public contracting with multiple The Human Resources Division also partnered with jurisdictions including King County,the Port of the County Executive's Office on a new Employee Seattle and Sound Transit Performance and Accountability System(EPAS). • Created the county's first ever 1ob Order EPAS is designed to align with the King County Contract(JOC)that provides extensive Strategic Plan and holds employees accountable opportunities to subcontractors for a variety of to the"Fair and Just"guiding principle of the Plan. small-scale repair and construction projects. In 2011, EPAS was piloted with the Executive Using$4 million in subcontractor public works, Leadership Team and department directors,who the county has launched approximately 50 each set ESJ-specific goals.The pilot will be further separate projects that are under$350,000 expanded in 2012,with additional focus on ESJ. each. As a result,there was an 89%increase compared Agency-specific actions - to the previous year in the actual number In 2011,several agencies focused on ESJ of construction contracts awarded to small . awareness and training: contractors(102 compared to 54)and a 42°� increase in the contract dollar vatue awarded to • Publlc Health reviewed its hiring and promotion small businesses($33.2 million compared to process and developed Countering Blas training $23.3 million).The Division will continue reforms for people involved in interviewing job candidates in 2012. (see agency profile on page 23). 22 ( KING COUNTY EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ANNUAL REPORT-AUGUST 2012 • � • • The Sheriff's Offlce applied for and was half of the 53 judges and 12 commissioners awarded a U.S.Justice Department grant for attended.The session resulted in a the Listen and Explain with Equity and Dignity recommendation to sponsor a special judges' (LEED)training model.The Sheriff's Office is retreat where equity and social justice issues using the grant to design,develop,introduce, of import to the court could be discussed at and evaluate this procedural justice training length. � curriculum for all police officers.The training is • The Department of Executfve Servlces based on the concept and practice of Justice conducted the Micro-inequities and Micro- . Based Policing. aggressions in the Workplace training for all of • Superfor Court sponsored a viewing of Part 3 its staff. of'Race:The Power or an Illusion'through the Courts and Community Committee. More than . . � . � Public Health convened a team of supervisors,managers,and front line staff,led by a Public Health quality improvement specialist and Human Resources Analyst.The team conducted a root cause analysis to explore reasons why we might see less diversity in our highest paid classifications and to recommend action items to increase the diversity of Public Health staff ' throughout the organization. After completing a root cause analysis,the team generated a robust list of possible interventions to reduce the impact of bias and institutionalized racism on the hiring process. The recommendations for best practices in hiring generated by the team were considered by project sponsors for feasibility and used to develop an action plan. In addition to completing the project and developing the action plan,the following implementation steps were accomplished in 2011: • A one hour training titled"Countering Bias"was developed. The training provides statistical data on Public Health applicants and hires,information on implicit bias and the impact it can have on hiring,and measures to counter it. Many hiring managers arranged a"just-in-time" training for interview panels. • Hiring managers were encouraged to have diverse interview panels and ensure all selection tools are developed before candidate application materials are forwarded for interview consideratlon. _,��� '`��� � '�, `11 `�'I: • Presentations about the project and elements of the • ,� `�� ;1�� :;��� , � � "Countering Bias"training were shared with other county /,�.►� ` �� � � � ��'` ' offices and groups including the Human Resources � `� '% � , t -� � .► � . Division and the King County human resources `�; �� ' - � professional community. �� " ��� ��� � In 2012,Public Health will implement"just in time"Couniering Bias training for all interview panels. KING COUNTY EQUITY AND SOCIAL 1USTICE ANNUAL REPORT-AUGUST 2012 I 23 • � , Building ESJ awareness through communities in the county.See www.kingcounty. communication with employees, gov/exec/equity/toolsandresources.aspx. community partners, and communities Agency-specific actions Raising awareness among employees about equity and social justice and how their work relates to it �n 2011,several agencies focused on is necessary to fully integrate ES1 into the fabric �mplementation of the Translation Executive of King County's work. In addition, in order to Order and creation of culturally and linguistically appropriate websites and materials.Specific effectively impact equity, King County must also ., establish partnerships and gain active support examples include: in the community for goals and actions related • The Office of Emergency Management created to ESJ.This requires an active role by the County a multi-lingual online resource for disaster in informing,educating and learning from County preparedness. residents and communities about ESJ. • The Assessor's Offlce translated materials and Countywide actions web content to make it easier for non-native English speakers to understand their property In 2010,the County Executive signed an valuations and taxes. Executive Order directing translation of select • Metro Transit translated materials for RapidRide County documents into languages commonly B line into English,Spanish,Vietnamese,Russian, spoken in King County.In 2011,the County Somali, Korean,and Chinese. Executive's Offtce and county agencies continued • The County Executive's Office translated the implementation of the translation policies,using Executive's 2011 State of the County into Spanish tools included with the Executive Order,such as and Chinese and integrated ESJ considerations language maps(see agency-specific examples into speeches and press releases. below). Several King County agencies focused on creating The County Executive's Office also launched more effective out�each to cultural and linguistic a revised website on the County's ES1 work and communities. Examples include: features it on both the King County home page and • The Roads Servlces Dlvlslon engaged the the Executive's home page.Visit www.kingcounty. local community in plans for replacement of the gov/equity. South Park Bridge.The Division made use of The Department of Executive Servlces designed ethnic media, participated in cultural events,and a poster on the Determinants of E ui created outreach materials—brochures,magnets, q ty(see page 5)for display in conference rooms and other highly- maps,signage—that integrated English,Spanish visible areas throughout King County locations. and Vietnamese as part of the design. The design is also used in county ESJ awareness ' In addition to translating materials as mentioned • training.The poster is designed to stimulate above,Metro Translt undertook outreach thought and conversation on how work at King for the RapidRide B Line at a variety of public , County can impact equity. outreach events and in information kiosks. Written materials included basic information in The Public Health led work across county agencies English and a phone number to call a Korean, to develop a Community Engagement Guide and Russian,Ukrainian,Chinese,Japanese,Somali, tools to guide county employees in more effective Spanish,or Tagalog interpreter. engagement and customer service with all • Ktng County Electlons conducted special 24 I KING COUNTY EQUITYANO SOCIAL JUSTICE ANNUAL REPORT—AUGUST 2012 • � � voter forums,workshops,and training sessions • The Wastewater Treatment Division applied for communities and organizations interested the guide to several capital projects including in actively partnering in the election process Sunset and Heathfield Pumpstation upgrades, through providingvoting information and Ballard Siphon replacement,and Lakeland Hills assistance(see agency profile below). Pumpstation repairs. • Public Health applied the Community - In 2011,several county agencies also utilized the Community Engagement Guide to inform Engagement Guide when seeking community input during the development of a large grant , and improve their plans for services in particular proposal.The community engagement team communities.Examples include: involved in the grant proposal produced • The Department of Community and Human a document with lessons learned and Services used the guide to strengthen recommendations to improve future community community input in the development of the pilot engagement. for the Veterans'Court track of the Regional Mental Health Court. � � � � ' �very year, King County Elections establishes an outreach program that sends staff inembers to large annual community events(such as Bumbershoot),as well as smaller festivals and cetebrations. The outreach teams include staff members who are able to provide Chinese language translation and—in 2011 for the first time—translation services and translated documents for Vietnamese speaking citizens,in compliance with the National Voting Rights Act. As a commitment to meeting its ESJ goals and continual expansion of reach in King County communities,Elections has expanded its voter registration and education outreach programs with a focus on ethnic communities and other underserved populations. New partnerships have been ' formed with organizations already active in serving the targeted communities. King County Elections works with U.S.Citizenship and Immigration Services to provide voter registration to new citizens.Elections staff members attend naturalization ceremonies to talk with new citizens and to offer them voter registration services. Elections also.provided training for employees of immigration agencies,so that they can inform new citizens about voter registration. King County Elections has also established a connection with WinWin Network,a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing cultural competency and community engagement.WinWin is _ affiliated with a variety of ethnic and underserved communities and has welcomed King Counry's interest in helping to bring voter registration ,,,���_���i ,�����,��_��4�'�, :►' ' �� � .�,,,,� ., �►�; and education programstothe broadercommunity.Elections has +I'`���, u: �,���� ,_ ;.�,� %�= organized voter registration classes and attended outreach events -r ,' , � �� ii _ �� . i .�� !% � � �� h. for the groups that WinWin Network serves. =;� ,= %► >=`'' :�►� 1 i` ,� � , ��� �� On July 4,2011,following a naturalization ceremony at U.S.Citizenship � ��� =':�- � � and Immigration Services,King County Elections made voter registration available for the 526 new citizens,coming from 86 countries. KING COUNTY EQUITYAND SOCIAL JUSTICE ANNUAL REPORT—AUGUST 2012 I 25 � � . Postscript King County is committed to working toward very simple and motivating accountability fairness and opportunity for all people and mechanism that we will continue to appiy in future communities.We will make progress by years to improve our efforts. intentionally considering equity in everything that we do as a government. Every agency in King Starting,sustaining,and integrating the focus on County is making commitments annually to equity creates a virtuous cycle of learning and advance equity. improvement.We do not have all the answers and we have much work to do.Yet,we remain firm in • This report describes why an intentional focus on our resolve to work toward creating a fair and just equity is needed and some notable accomplish- King County. ments and lessons learned in 2011. 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' . � ��:�:a'ada-��'u�;�"�•� �:'.y_ �S,ti..: � _ � ;, .LJ� , �k',���y.��*�;:�qii;•:L, .�s �r �;>f,' " United Way of King County k ��,' ,:�., „ _ . �.���y'' ,_. ', ; , ,.ib'Y�.�...��"Y4.'}rc�,n;�i.'- . �L .'r�.i}�CAt;7"`'��"� - ' . ..�� ��y.i� � , . ���':�..'r?�' �''��`V^`;t.•.�1�� - ' j ���^jf;�3,.4;;'^`'.��,° • ' ;�`"�,•>I�,�:���a�t�;��r=<:;. . Page 13 � _ � ':,<"�Se s:,,.: ; '' q.ra�'.�'��c'.A;;', . , - .�� �^ t1�"''L , . '+;��� '+4-,:t _ ' lei't'�.3k'.p k�f:x_� ;:f��;,".�z'��'Pj`.rv , ,};•;.,, � •'� . _ �'k�k�e^�` &.':'a._.... ,;�"t;. �.._. � . ' . . . � : � � , Page �3 SUMMARY In King County, Washington, 685 youth and yow�g adults were homeless or iu�stably housed on May 16,2012. The count was conducted by a group of youth service providers and key community member from across the county. Tlu-ough a variety of outreach methods to identify youth who migk�t be homeless, a survey was conducted to produce an unduplicated count of homeless and unstably housed youth Data was also drawn from Safe Harbors, the county's homeless rrranagement �forrrration system, to create a profile of youth homelessness in King County. A total of 685 youth and young adults ages 13 to 25 were identified. Of these, 408 were staying in shelter or transitional housing prograrr�s, and 277 were surveyed at program sites and other places that homeless youth frequent. Of the 277 surveyed youth, 81 were literally homeless, 70 were nrnninerrtly losmg their housing and 126 were unstably housed. Minors made up 21%of the total, 55%were fema.le and 62%were people of color. Most youth in shelter or housing programs (67%} were in progi�.ms designed for youth. The youth and young adults counted by the survey di�'ered from those in shelter or transitional housing. A higher percentage of survey youth were minors, male and African American, Asian or multiracial and from South Seattle or South King County. The Cotmt Us In collaboration will continue to ur�rove outreach and survey methods for future counts. The inforn�ation produced by this project will be useful � planning for better addressmg youth and young adutt homelessness in Kmg County. Page 15 • � I I i ♦ Page �4 INTRODUCTION On May 25,2011, a collaboration of multiple homeless youth service providers and key community members from across the county orchestrated a synchronized event called "Count Us In." The goal was to achieve a more accurate count of the number of homeless and unstably housed youth in K�g County. A total of 261 homeless youth were counted, with at least 50 of them were sleeping on the streets• the night before the count. For May 16,2012, lessons leamed 'm this initial count were incorporated into more extensive planning resuhir►g in more effective outreach strategies and an improved swvey investrnent. In addrtion, data.from King County's HMIS was used to identify the number of youth and young adults staying in horr�eless programs the night before�the survey was adm�istered. This provides a more comprehensive picture of homelessness among yoimg people in King County. Homelessness in King County Youth and young adult homelessness is prevalent m Kmg County. An estnnated 5,000-10,000 youth experience homelessness d�g the coluse of each year in King County. On any given night, approxnnately 1,000 young people are homeless. These numbers are estimates, and we do not have a good�rasp of the full scale of youth/young aduhs experiencing homelessness . Count Us In is an attempt to devebp specific sow�ces of data on homelessness among our comirnmity's young people. Methodology A steer�g committee began rneeting monthly starting in October of 2011 in preparation for the May 16, 2012 Count Us In. The steering comrrrittee mcluded key no�rofit providers, the Uruted Way of King County, and the City of Seattle. The comirrittee proposed building on the 2011 Count Us In p�7ot by add�g new providers m key demographic areas, expand'mg coimt methodology, and including a data.pull from Safe Harbors HMIS system. Nine agencies in the King Coi.mty homeless youth continuum of care participated 'm 2011 and 2012: Auburn Youth Resources, Friends of Youth, Neighborcare Heahh's 45th Street Youth Clinic, New Horizons i King County Committee To End Homelessness, Priority Action Stepe to Prevent and End Youth and Young Adult Homelessness:An Iinpleinentation Plan Page 16 , ` y ' � � . . Page � 5 Ministries, Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets, Seattle Parks and Recreation with the City of Seattle Htnnan Sercrices Department, Teen Feed,YMCA Youkh and Young Adult Services, and YouthCare. For the 2012 count, the City of Seattle Human Services Deparirnent organized the participation of seven additional agencies serving youth and � families located m South Seattle —the most etiv�ically and racially diverse area of King County by zip code and an area with lvstorically few resources available to unstably housed, homeless youth and young adults. These additional agencies are: Asian Counseling and Referral Service, Atlantic Street Center, Consejo Counseling and Referral Services, People of Color Aga�st Aids Network/Conmlunities United Ra.inier Beach (POCAAN/CURB), Southeast Youth and Family Services, Therapeutic Health Services, and the Union Gospel Mission. Eff'orts were also made to involve the King County Library System, with brar�ches across the county. This partnership is anticipated to start in 2013. One wuque element of the 2012 Count Us In was the �terdisciplinary partnership between agencies in the homeless youth cont�uum of care and agencies serving youth and families without an explicit focus on ho�lessness. The interest of this broad spectlwn of agencies to count homeless and unsta.bly housed youth nl a way that.is appropriate and inclusive for both youths who identify as homeless and those who don't, led to an expansion in the count methodology. Count Us In applied a combination of event-based cotmting through meal sites provided by coir�riwiity-based providers, siuveys conducted over the phone with youth known to be unstably housed, and ]nnited street outreach to siuvey youth wlio would not be drawn to an event or who were not currently engaged with providers. This methodobgy was intentionally designed to reach youth who are cuirently engaged m the homeless youth continuum of care, as well as homeless or unstably housed young people who are engaged � youth and farr�ily services in South Seattle, and youth who are disconnected from both of these systems. Agencies deterniined wl�t approach would best capture tlie youth they serve and the youth in their neighborhood —events, direct contact via phone calls or mterviews, and/or street outreach Each location's � approach was coordinated through regular pla.nning meet�gs leading up to the count. Sponsorship by the United Way of King County allowed each agency to receive a$1,000 stipend toward 'mcentives, staffing, or associated cost of the count. Posters and t-shirts were distnbuted to each location and circulated over ema�7, Outreach warkers and staff talked with youth m the weeks lead'mg up to May 16th to encow�age participation and corrnrnmicate the purpose of the count. Page 17 • � . : Page � 6 The counting tool was a brief one-page survey developed with input from each participating agency. In order to provide an unduplicated count, the survey included a question that asked each youth to answer whether they had previously corr�leted the survey that day. Count Us In training was provided before the event and covered how to administer the survey and strategies to reduce duplication —mcluding completing the questions one- on-one with each young person. Surveys were designed to capture the numbers of youth litera.11y homeless, unstably housed, and urnninently at risk of losing housing. The straightforward nature of the survey tool was intended to reduce hesitation youth may ha.ve to a longer, more personal questionnaire. � The count period was limited to May 16th through 8pm. Each agency detern�med the best rnethods for reachmg the maximum number of unstably housed/homeless youth in their corrnriunity. For exarnple, UGM went to high schools and middle schools after school and surveyed youth in the parking lot; POCAAN sat at the bus stop near their office and si.ffveyed youth; Jefferson Coirnnunity Center had a basketball tournament and BBQ led by youth; ACRS and SWY&F called youth; THS called youth and surveyed all the youth � theu goups that day; and Atlantic St. and Van Asselt did a combined event at the cornrnwiity center as we$ as calling youth and surveying people who accessed services that day. By 9pm, each location reported the total number of youth who participated. At the end of the month, the number of youth and young adults entered 'm shelters and transitional living programs on the night of May 15th was pulled from Safe Harbors, King County's Homelessness Management . Inforn�ation System. Surveys on which youth reported they stayed 'm a she�er or transfional living program the night bef+ore (May 15th) were removed from the survey count. The total nwnber of youth counted as unstably housed or ho�less in the 2012 Count Us In is the combmed youth entered in the Safe Harbors system on the night of May 15th and surveys which identified the youth's housrng status as literally homeless, unstably housed, or imminently at-risk of losing housing. TERMINOLOGY: SheItered/Survey youth: For the purposes of this report, we refer to . youth and young adults reflected 'm HMIS data as "sheltered youth". Tliis data included .all May 15 residents of emergency shelteis, h-ansitional housing and pern�ar►ent supportive housing who were between the ages of 13 and 25 and unaccompanied by a parent or adult guardian. We referred to youth and young adults who com�leted surveys dur�g the Count Us In survey period on May 16 as"survey youth". All participants ages 13-25 who identified themselves as literally home�ss, imstably housed, or at Page 18 . ,� � • : Page � 7 innninent risk of homelessness, and who did not sta.y in a homeless shelter/housing program the previous night are included. Limitations The methodology used 'm this project produced a well rounded picture of youth and young adult homelessness � King Couniy. It is based on both service data and a comprehensive survey conducted by a broad range of youth service providers in many parts of the County. It documents a , minunum count of youth in specific kinds of unacceptable housing situations m our corrnrnulity. L'unitations involve conclusions that can be drawn from the demographic profile of youth included 'm this data. The data reflects the profiles of youth who use participating prograins. .This might result in omitting youth who do not access services, who are outside the demographic or geographic reach of these programs and those who did not respond to the outreach methods employed. The dataset does include a large sample of homeless and unstably housed youth in Kmg CoLmty and therefore the demographic profile is meaningful. While there is certamly some bias toward youth connected 'm so� way with this set of service programs, the number of youth covered by this data represents over 2/3 of previous es�tes of the total point in t�r�e number. It is reasonable to use this demogaphic data.as the best representation available of the profile of our homeless/unstably housed youth and young adult population with the knowledge that 300 or rr�re youth were not included, and they may difler from the youth in this count. RESULTS . Survey Youth: Overall Count Us In Survey Statistics by Site Over 1000 surveys were completed for Coimt Us In. Surveys indicating the youth had aheady completed a siuvey or had sta.yed 'm a shelter or transitional hous�g program and surveys wrth invalid ages or incomplete . screening data were not �cluded in the analysis. All sites collected surveys from eligible youth A total of 881 surveys were included, 277 of which indicated that the youth was literally horneless, unstably housed, or at nrnninent risk of homelessness. Page 19 • � . � + 3' �� tTt� � 8 Number Agency , eligibie Total % youth participants eligible New Horizons 15 24 63% 7een Feed 24 45 53� 45`h St..Clinic 3 9 33% ' YMCA 2100 $ 25 32% YMCA DaleTurneY 2 14 14% YMCA MattG. 1 22 S% AYR 41 90 46% PSKS 6 7 86% Fov 15 33 45% Orion Center 10 24 42% ACRS 8 11 73% Atla ntic st Ctr 46 89 52% . �onse�o 13 25 52% Pa rks/lefferson 18 125 14% Parks/Rainier 4 44 9% Pa rks/Van Asseit 2 35 6% POCAAN 26 68 38% SEYF 1 4. 25% THS/CYFS 25 Q.$ 52% unionGospel 9 139 6% 277 881 31% The 277 swveys from youth who were unstably housed or homeless are included m the remaining ana.lysis, of which 54.9%were from the South Seattle coi.mt. Sheltered Youth: HMIS Data Data from the Safe Harbors HMIS was also pulled for the night prior to the count to correspond with.the "where you stayed last night" question on the survey that was used to determine housing status. A total of 408 people ages 13-25 and unaccompanied by a parent or guardian were in shelter, transitional housing or pennanent supportive housing for homeless people on the night of May 15. Most unaccompanied youth and young adults were sta.ying in programs targeting youth Page 20 � � ' � • . 1' �� ��,c � 9 ', Two thirds of sheltered youth stayed in youth/young adult programs YYA Sheiters Adult TH/PH 199'0 23% . ` . ,::.r:,� ...:<.� ,.•#,>'.;,;;,,:;�'S•<,,;,, �:;x„�, �y��;��_::�:.;�,.�:�s,;;, �.��vx::;��:,��,x.._x ,:F,: Adult Shelters 10% - - __ YYA TH/PH 48% All Youth and Young Adults: Demographic Profde On the night of May 15,2012,685 youth and young adults, ages 13 to 25 were homeless, unstably housed, or at urnninent risk of homelessness in King County. 'nent Of thase 277 were sta ' outdoors were unstab housed or at imm� , Y� � lY risk of homelessness, and 408 were in shelter or h�ansitional housing programs. Minors made up 21% of the total, 55%were female and 62% were people of color. The sheltered group is larger than the survey group. Total Shekered and SurveyYouth Survey 277 Sheitered 408 Tota)#of Clients 685 Page 21 . � ' �' �� :f�. � 10 Gender Fema I e 374 Male 289 Transgender(survey only) q Other g Unknown/refused 10 Number of Number of • Age Youth � Youth 13 15 18 69 14 13 19 71 15 26 20 g� 16 28 21 97 17 63 22 gp Minors 145 23 61 24 51 25 24 Young Adults 540 Ethnicity Hispanic 95 Non-Hispanic 562 Unknown 28 Rate Asian 35 Afri ca n-Ameri ca n 235 Pacificislander/Hawaiian 11 Na ti ve Ameri ca n 35 Ca uca si a n/W h ite 205 Multi-Racial 89 Other 20 Unknown 55 Page 22 . : • � � �' �i ;f�� � 11 People of Color are Disproportionately Represented in the Homeless and Unstably Housed Youth and YoungAdult Population in King County ■Total Homeless/Unstably Housed �Z% Youth 67� Y King County Population 57% ' _:Population Below Poverty ! { 43% � 33% I � 29% i � ! 14% 14% S 8% i .---} -' ,� ... ..i White Peopie of Color Hispanic Location of Last Permanent Residence Youth and young adults from Seattle are disproportionately represented in the youth population that is homeless, unstably housed, or at nlnninent risk of homelessness. Over one third were from Seattle and 31% were from South King County. This is based on both sheltered and s�vey youth who mdicated a�p code� King County as their k�st stable residence. Youth from Seattle are disproportionately represented in the homeless/unstably housed youth population• ■Homeless/Unstably Housed Youth s�c ■King County Total Population Low income Househoids �� 36X 36X 3t% 32% 15% IS% 11% 8% ■ . 6% North King East King South Seattle 'Onh youth xrith bst stabk nsidences in KnQ Ccunry are inctuded Page 23 � � ' • ; 1' a ,<<. ( 12 Housing Status Hous�g sta.tus is based on the na.ture of the pla.ce where the youth stayed on the night before taking the Count Us In Survey; or on the night before entering a shelter or housing program. Housing Status of Sheltered and Survey Youth Unknown Stably Housed �- 2% 190 Place slept before survey or program entry 160 140 i i 120 � L � Y'J l� ". T O 80 j � � 60 ! 2 40 , 20 � ' 0 '� - � . , � � � � , � C1��~¢,` e�'°�`a`� �oLe` 19` �S�t a'���`op o`'J�y`ai °J�1ae Fe��`��r��eca�k0``� '�`°a�`c� °���c �. ♦ J m� �o r o p�1 .�► e a ����� o°`�o� �`�c�. �rt9�C. g'��`c� `���F 9c��oc �F` ��a Q�� �� �a�eco ��c,� `'�a`o Q Page 24 , . . . ' � • .� (' �� ;.��� � 13 Sheltered versus Survey The youth and young adults counted by the si,uvey differed from those in shelter or transitional housing. A higher,percenta.ge of survey youth were minors, male and African �Arr�rican, Asian or multiracial and from South Seattle or South King County. A higher percentage of survey youth are minors is% 16% 14% i �,vti 12% r '+, r . t `� 10% $ 1 f `a 8% — ° Sheltered k Survey �� b. 6% *�f �M 4% - ,> - - .. r ' - 2% . 0% 13 14 15 16 ,17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Age A larger percentage of survey youth are male Sheltered,61% Survey,49% SurveY.15% Sheltercd,37% Survey,3% SurvQy,3% Sheltered,i% Sheltered,l% ------ --.Mw�www�ww_ _ _._.. _ female Male Other Unknown Page 25 , � t • � i � � �' �� �f � � 14 A larger percentage of unsheltered youth are youth of cotor 3b�'o 3696 3396 .: ■Sheltered Survey � ,;y: 21� ;. . . 15% 12% 89b 8% ;.s. 7% 8% ;., � S% 5,y� ; 3% ' �;;. 1% ` , �_.� � . ,�. . W.. .. 4. 0% Aspn Ahlcsn•Amerkan PulFk Nst(rlAmedcan Cwcsdsn/Whtt� Muki•Radr O1ha Unknown Islaod�r/Hawalian � . A larger percentage of survey youth come from Seattle and South King County 36% ■5heitered �:Survey 3196 a 21% 19Y'o F' ' 18% 18% s;,�� 12% iox io� � �x y� $ s% 4� s% ax ;� . �a::s �. , $: North King East King South King Seattle Qther WA Other State Miuing Counry Page 26 4 a, � , � � Page � 15 Discussion This data tells us that 685 youth and young adults are homeless in King County and at least 277 youth are without stable housing or access to shelter/housing services. Many youth are be�g served by both youth specific programs and adult progams. A large number of youth are }iterally homeless and many rr�ore are in need of prevention services to avoid tmle on the street with all its risks for vuhierable young people. Mff►ors make up a larger portion of the survey population than has been documented 'm the past decade. Services for imder 18 year old youth are scaxce as is reflected 'm the fact that a larger percenta.ge of survey youth are m�ors. The disproportionate representation of youth of color, ma�s and youth from Seattle and South King County m the survey population as compared � to those using shelter or housing programs suggests specific prevention, outreach and access strategies to meet the needs of these popu�tions. The large nwnber of youth who were unstably housed with friends and family suggests prevention programing. Additiona.l analyses of the data will help to target these strategies e$'ectively. DEBRIEFING AND NEXT STEPS A mandatorv feedback session was held the followin� dav to turn in hard copies of the surveys and debrief the coun� _ Several sirong positive themes emerged: • Sites tmiversally supported the length of the survey too1, coirnr�enting that it was easy to admn�ister and brief enough that youth were willing to complete it. • The fimding awarded to each agency allowed sites flexibility to rnake the best use of the st�end —purchasing mcentives, food, or paying youth to conduct outreach • Handouts, posters and materials provided by the steering coirnYrittee assisted each location � spread'mg the word. • Facebook was uh7ized with success as an outreach tool • Clear and regular corrmnniication by the steernig cominittee made it easy for agencies to participate, especially agencies for which homeless youth weren't explicitly a service focus. Next Steps In addirion, there was enthusiasm during the feedback session amund opporh,mities for the 2013 count: Page 27 , � � � ` . . Page � 16 • Continue thn�king around marketing the count to youth who may not identify as homeless —avoid'mg the stigma of a"homeless � youth count." • Improve the screening of surveys, reducing inadmissible surveys and lost data. • Cont�ue refining the survey tool to uriprove the accuracy of responses. � Create a s�gle point of information about the count, ie. a website � with all count locations. • Continue refining the planning structure to improve transparency, communication and accessib�7ity of agency participation. • Continue e�andmg the counYs reach throug�� additional partnerships, such as: hbraries, school districts and use McKinney Vento liaisons, juvenile detention, faith coirnrnn�ity pariners, Police Deparhnents and Street Oulxeach Workers. CONCLUSION i The 2012 Count Us In point �► time count was successful � capturing a rr�re complete picture of youth and young adult homelessness in Seattle and King County. Certainly many youth m unstable living situations or literally homekss were not reached by the survey, so ongoing � development of survey methods is m�portant and recognition of the lirriitations of the data must be emphasized. Based on this dataset, much can be leamed about the �nature and extent of homelessness among young people. Fuc�ther analysis of the data.will provide information on the housing history and service needs of survey youth as well as the nature of homelessness for various segments of the population. This �formation w�71 be used to mform phnning for an e�'ective response to youth homelessness. Paye 2s . � , . �� � � Page � 17 Authors: Marci Curtir�, Megan Gibbard, Hedda Mclendon, Dwight ' Mizog�.�hi, Mary Sha.w Many thanks to the people and organirations who were vital 'm making the count happen, as well as thpse who participated 'm discussions throughout this process. Ashley Jones, Renee Lamberjack, Courtney Markel, Dian Pien, Derek Wentorf The City af Seattle Hi.nrra.n Services Depa.rtnient, Teen Feed, YouthCare, and survey agency partners: � New Horizons Teen Feed 45th St. C}uuc YMCA Auburn Youth Resow�ces Peace for the Streets by Kids From the Streets Friends of Youth � YouthCare/Orion Center Asian Counseling and Referral Service Atlantic Street Center Consejo Counsefing and Referral Service Seattk Department of Parks and � Recreation People of Color Against AIDS � Network Southeast Youth and Family Services Tl�rapeutic Health Services/Central Youth and Fam�y Senrices Union Gospel Mission � . , Page 29 .. .,+;�. ._ y }�� �,� x �,� �; �' . c�'`ss�_,���y�S`S�y!'"x s �1`" ' � �,,,_�? 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