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CityCouncil | 2014-05-06 | 11 | Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired how AFS plans to market their services. Ms. Brown responded AFS will provide community teach-ins, maximize relationships with other organizations and community groups including Mastick Senior Center, churches, Food Bank, medical centers, and the adult schools; AFS has an open door policy; people know how to access AFS. Councilmember Tam inquired how other communities provide similar services and what are their funding sources. Ms. Brown responded senior programs are always first to have funding cut; stated the City of Oakland has very few senior services and certain limitations to access services; Alameda would be unique in prioritizing case management services for the senior population. In response to Councilmember Tam's inquiry, Ms. Brown stated resources for seniors are often less than those allocated for youth; there are not many services that provide a similar type of case management. Stated AFS is not looking to change its mission; AFS did not seek out the senior population; seniors found AFS because there were no other resources; AFS was not aware of the scoring matrix; clarification on how proposals are reviewed would have been helpful for agencies; sustainability is an issue for all agencies; getting funding without a track record is more difficult: Irene Kudarauskus, AFS Executive Director, Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether AFS tried referring seniors to other agencies, to which Ms. Kudarauskus responded in the affirmative; stated AFS would not be asking for funding if there were other agencies providing the services. Stated Alameda Family Services is a trusted organization which would like to help seniors: Kathy Moehring, AFS. Stated Legal Assistance for Seniors (LAS)does not provide case management services; LAS is a County agency but is not fully funded by the County; outlined funding; discussed potential service impacts: Francel Dandrea, LAS. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether LAS refers clients to other agencies, to which Ms. Dandrea responded in the affirmative; stated LAS has a huge referral base for when they are unable to assist with cases. Outlined the needs statement; discussed ratings and proposals: Doug Biggs, Social Service Human Relations Board (SSHRB). Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether cases are documented, to which Mr. Biggs responded in the affirmative; stated as a CDBG agency, AFS is required to document. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 May 6, 2014 | CityCouncil/2014-05-06.pdf |