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SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2014-04-01 | 2 | Speakers: (A number of speakers arrived after the Board had entered into the discussion phase of the agenda item. However, all were given the opportunity to speak, and are listed below in the order they spoke) All of this evening's speakers were also present and spoke at the Board's meeting on February 19. Additional information on their programs can be found in the minutes of that meeting. Erin Scott, Executive Director -- Family Violence Law Center Ms. Scott reiterated how important the services of the Family Violence Law Center were to victims of domestic violence, and shared that contact with her agency is written into the Alameda Police Department Domestic Violence protocol. She added that in addition to assistance with the initial Restraining Order immediately after the incidents of domestic violence, the agency also assists with other restraining orders dealing with custody, pets, housing, and other issues. In response to a question from President Biggs, she responded that the CDBG funds received are used for legal services only. Barbara Bernstein, Executive Director -- Eden I&R, Inc. Ms. Bernstein shared that the funds provided by each city for the program are based on a "fair & equitable funding plan", with its $1.5 million annual costs of the service being divided into thirds (1/3 cities; 1/3 county; 1/3 private sector - based on population). She asked that the Board approve the staff recommendation of $20,000 funding, because "cities look to one another for equity" She stated that, while Eden I & R would still continue to serve Alameda residents, if it did not receive funding from the city of Alameda, they are already not able to pick up 20,000 calls a year, because of loss of staffing. While the 211 program records a clients income as stated over the phone, many of the services to which clients are referred require verification of income at the point of service. Angie Watson-Hajjem, Fair Housing Specialist -- ECHO Housing Ms. Watson-Hajjem shared that the $15,000 SSHRB recommendation for funding for ECHO would restrict its ability to serve clients. ECHO performs intake over the phone, and does not verify income. In response to the question as to which of ECHO's services are mandated, Ms. Johnson / AHA staff responded that it was the Fair Housing component. Ebony Brown , Program Director Family Support Services/Family Support Center Alameda Family Services BIPACKETS\2014Apri 1, 2014\MINUTES April 1, 2014.doc | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2014-04-01.pdf |