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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/20/2021 - MinutesMINUTES City of Renton Human Services Advisory Committee Meeting April 20, 2021 - 3:00 p.m. via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/91191121199?pwd=c3puOUxWRTVFZmppaUR1SWtIbUN1QT09 Attendance: Teresa Kenney (Chair), Adair Hasty, Joseph Scovel, Leslie Anderson, Jeannie Anderson, Amy Koehl Excused Absence: Krista Townsend (Vice Chair), Catherine Dang, Julie Dubravetz Guests: Britton Stockert, Executive Director of Babies of Homelessness, and Benita Horn, Inclusion and Equity Consultant for City of Renton Staff: Human Services Manager Guy Williams, Human Services Coordinator Dianne Utecht, Administrative Secretary Jennifer Ayres 1. Call to Order at 3:06pm by Teresa Kenney. 2. Approval of Agenda – Leslie Anderson moved to approve the April 20, 2021 agenda. The motion was seconded by Joseph Scovel. All were in favor; motion carried. 3. Approval of Minutes – Joseph Scovel motioned to approve the March 16, 2021 minutes. Motion was seconded by Leslie Anderson. All were in favor; motion carried. 4. Agency Information Session (2021-2022 Funded Program) See PowerPoint presentation for additional information. A. Babies of Homelessness—Britton Stockert, Executive Director 1) The agency provides basic needs such as diapers, wipes, formula, and pull-ups for individuals in need. Major needs such as food, housing, and clothing are typically paid for first, and items such as diapers come after those essentials. 2) The agency helps to fill the gap for baby essentials since SNAP and WIC programs do not provide diapers or other similar needs. 3) Due to a partnership with Eastside Baby, direct diaper service is provided, and can be delivered within 72 hours of a request. 4) 2020 statistics a. 4500 families served b. 274,746 diapers given out c. 66 volunteers d. 44-50 families in Renton served yearly City of Renton Human Services Advisory Committee April 20, 2021 Page 2 5.Presentation and Discussion: Diversity in Recruitment Benita Horn, Inclusion and Equity Consultant for City of Renton A.Points and Questions to Consider 1)Renton’s demographics and how the committee can reflect the diversity of the City 2)What helps and what hinders the committee in reaching its diversity goals? 3)What backgrounds are strengths of the committee and what backgrounds are missing? 4)What viewpoints and/or perspectives are missing? B.Questions raised by committee members 1)Teresa Kenney asked for the source of demographics. Demographics shared are from present Census data as well as from the Community and Economic Development Department. 2)Teresa Kenney asked what to do if the applicant pool is not diverse. Benita Horn recommended starting the process of recruiting diverse applicants as far in advance as is possible. She suggested reaching out to the agencies currently being funded by the City to reach out about anticipated vacancies. Ms. Horn also recommended contacting the City’s Inclusion Task Force. 3)Jeannie Anderson asked how the committee can encourage more diverse applicants by eliminating barriers such as timing and length of meetings. Suggestions were made to consider a stipend for individuals who are unable to donate their time. Virtual meetings have helped to make meetings more accessible although technology is still required which could be a barrier. 6.Information 7.Adjournment Motion to adjourn by Joseph Scovel at 3:57pm. Seconded by Amy Koehl. All were in favor; motion carried. Respectfully submitted, _______________________________________ __5/19/2021____________ Teresa Kenney, Chair Date Next regular meeting is May 18, 2021 via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/91191121199?pwd=c3puOUxWRTVFZmppaUR1SWtIbUN1QT09 Babies of Homelessness Basic Needs Services 3rd Seattle / King County ranks third largest population of individuals experiencing homelessness in country Source – HUD 3,743 Individuals in Families Source - 2020 Point-in-Time Count in Seattle/King County 1 in 3 families experience diaper need Problem SNAP and WIC TANF CHILDCARE don’t cover basic needs like diapers $583/month Monthly TANF for family of 3 less likely accepted to daycares, leaving parents unable to attend work Our mission Babies of Homelessness is a diaper bank and urgently delivers essentials to children experiencing homelessness by mobilizing the power and generosity of the community. Why Basic Needs? Educational Opportunities Stable Employment Economic Mobility Health Overcoming Homelessness Basic Needs Services Diapers / Pull-ups Wipes Formula Eastside Baby for other essentials Direct Service Our Process 72-hour deliveries Partner Service Monthly deliveries, 20+ agencies, King & Snohomish Counties Value Proposition No Waitlist Speed is critical to the mission. No Red Tape No maze of agencies or painful referral process 2 Distribution Channels to maximize reach and serve more families and agencies Impact Our time working directly with families gives us a firsthand view of what it’s like to go without the basics. The mothers, children, and families that we meet inspire our ideas and, oftentimes, solutions. Rather than have the stories come from us, we asked our extended BOH family to share their stories. How to Help Donate Corporate Matching Host a Donation Drive Pledge your Birthday Allocate based on evolving needs due to COVID & recession babiesofhomelessness.org/donate Contact your HR Department In-person or Amazon wishlist http://ow.ly/dKwf50EsdEt donations@babiesofhomelessness.org Host a Facebook or GiveLively campaign admin@babiesofhomelessness.org — Abdolkarim Soroush "People first concern themselves with meeting their basic needs; only afterwards, do they pursue any higher needs."