Title
Resolution to Approve the Human Services Funding Priorities for FY 10 and FY 11
Memorandum
Attached for review and approval is a resolution to approve the City of Ann Arbor General Fund human services and Urban County CDBG priorities for FY 10 and FY 11.
These priorities are being recommended by the Housing and Human Services Advisory Board (HHSAB) and have been adopted by the Urban County Executive Committee. Beginning in FY 10, the Urban County Executive Committee will administer the Urban County CDBG Human Service funds which includes the CDBG allocation historically received by the City of Ann Arbor. Recommended priorities include:
Increase Housing Stability
Reduce the incidence and onset of homelessness (Prevent Homelessness*)
Reduce the negative impact and duration of homelessness
Provide homeownership or permanent supportive housing** opportunities
Provide emergency shelter for those who are homeless
Increase Economic Stability
Provide access to quality, affordable childcare**
Assist persons with special needs to achieve and maintain maximum level of independence (Services to Seniors*) and (Persons with Disabilities*)
Provide employment training** or related services or transportation** to increase employment acquisition and maintenance
Increase Access to Health AND Well-being
Provide affordable primary and specialty medical, dental, pre-natal and mental health care, or substance abuse services for under or non-insured (Health Services*)
Provide emergency food and / or nutritional supplements
Increase Long-term Success of At-Risk Youth (Youth Services*)
Provide after school/summer academic enrichment activities
Provide job skills training
Provide opportunities for community involvement, civic engagement and leadership training
Background and Major Considerations
The Office of Community Development (OCD) is responsible for administering the City of Ann Arbor General Funds that focus on meeting the human service needs of Ann Arbor residents....
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