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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1997.09.25 - 25204September 25, 1997 REPORT (Misc. #97134) BY: PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE - SHELLEY G. TAUB, CHAIRPERSON IN RE: M.R. #97134, HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT - FAMILIES FOR THE FUTURE PRIMARY PREVENTION PILOT PROJECT WITH OAKLAND SCHOOLS TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Public Services Committee, having reviewed M.R. #97134, on September 16, 1997, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted with the amended attachment dated September 16, 1997. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing Report. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE ir•••n•••••••n•n•••• S 1 4t, SEP-19-1997 09:52 WATERFORD SCHOOLS 6663351 P.02/14 Oakland County Families for the Future Information Sheet An Oakland Schools and Oakland County Government Partnership September 16 , 1997 RECEIVED DATE : 09/19/97 10:54 FROM :6663351 SEP-19-1997 09:52 WATERFORD SCHOOLS 6663351 P.03/14 FAMILIES FOR THE FUTURE INFORMATION SHEET 1. PROGRAM SUMMARY: The purpose of Oaldand County Families for the Future is to implement a school-community- university collaborative designed to create an exemplary model for prevention, outreach and research targeting families of children from birth through three years of age, 2. PROGRAM GOALS: PROGRAM GOALS: METHOD OF EVALUATION .. A) Decrease in child abuse and neglect cases. • Statistics from FIA • Standardized Measures of Family Stress - — B) Improve health status of children birth • Increased immunization rates through three. This includes increased • Decrease infant mortality immunization rates and a decrease in infant mortality. C) Better prepare children to attend • Survey of kindergarten teachers kindergarten in public/private or parochial • Standardized measures of Child Development school. , D) Assist parents to be ready for raising • Parent questionnaire children. • Standardized measures of parenting skills E) Disseminate information on best practice • Attendance from Training Sessions models to those who work with young e Surveys from training children. F) Provide for job training to those who will • Staff Evaluation work with children, • Surveys from Workers *Information will be provided as part of the Annual Report 3, IS THIS A PERMANENT PROGRAM OR IS IT A PILOT? This is a pilot program — If the program is successful at reaching its goals then it could be used as a model throughout the county, state and the nation to provide services to children birth through three, if local communities wish to adopt it, 2 RECEIVED DATE : 09/19/97 10:54 FROM :6663351 SEP-19-1997 09:53 WATERFORD SCHOOLS 6663351 P.04/14 4. WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THE PROGRAM? Parents and families who choose to participate will benefit from the program. Schools will see a benefit because children will come to school ready and able to learn. The Community will benefit by seeing a reduction in child abuse, mental health cases and a reduction in crime. But most important, all children will benefit. All Families are able to receive services. Information on services will be distributed through many methods, including: Public Health Nurse, Doctors, Schools, Family Service Agencies and Job Programs. 5, IS PARTICIPATION VOLUNTARY OR IS IT MANDATORY? The program is strictly VOLUNTARY. Parents will ask for or be offered assistance. They will be able to stop participating in the program at anytime, for any reason. 6. IS THE PROGRAM INTRUSIVE IN ANY WAY? Ma The parents are the ones that seek the assistance and invite the Home Visitor into their home. In fact much of the information is handled by phone or mail. In addition, they participate to the level they are comfortable with and they can stop participating at anytime, for any reason. The process the Home Visitor will follow is attached as #1. Attachment #2 is the Assessment Process. 7. WHAT WILL THE PROGRAM ACTUALLY DO? Families for the Future (FFT) is an Early Care and Education program designed to meet the unique and individual needs of young children and their families residing in Waterford. The program will address the needs of young children universally in a preventive and voluntary approach. It will build on the success of existing programs and will include the development of new resources to ensure that every child receives appropriate nurturing, stimulation and security. FFF is also well integrated with other community resources such as health care and nutrition, Early On and Early Intervention, Waterford Head Start, Oakland County Parks and Recreation, HAVEN and area hospitals. The attached diagram and services chart further describe the proposed unique services. 3. HOW WILL THE PROGRAM BE FUNDED? a RECEIVED DATE : 09/19/97 10:54 FROM :6663351 SEP-19-1997 09:53 WATERFORD SCHOOLS A 6663351 P.05/14 Proposed sources of funding: Source: Oakland Schools Oakland County Government United Way Business and Corporate donations Early On Oakland Component Grants Amount., $40,000 $30,000 $100,000 $10,000 $5,000 $30,000 TOTAL: $215,000 Status of request: committed requested awarded to be requested committed in process What Funds will be used for: Staff Salary/Benefits Staff Salary/Benefits Implementation/start up costs Program implementation Training Equipment & Home Visitors 9. WHAT WILL OAKLAND COUNTY BE ASKED TO PAY AND FOR HOW LONG? We are requesting that the County agree to participate for one year at a cost of $30,000 (funds used for staff salary and benefits). After one year, we will give the Board an up-date on the pilot and request one additional year of funding for another $30,000 to continue funding for staff salary and benefits. We will not ask the County for any other funds after the second year. 10. IS THERE A MILLAGE CONNECTED WITH THIS PROGRAM? There is Ag millage connected to the pilot program, and we would NOT approach the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to support or conduct a millage. 11. IS THIS A "PORK" PROGRAM FOR ANY COMMUNITY? N.Qt It is a joint program. The collaborative effort includes. Oakland Schools, Oakland County, United Way, 4C's and other grant providers. The program and employee would report to Oakland Schools (who would work in partnership with Oakland County). Oakland Schools would take advantage of the leadership shown by Waterford Schools in developing and running the program. 12. HOW DOES THIS PROGRAM FIT THE MISSION OF OAKLAND COUNTY GOVERNMENT? Families for the Future promotes and furthers the Mission of Oakland County Government in creating ideal community environments for raising children and strengthening families by enhancing existing initiatives such as home visits by nurses, nutrition education and recreation programs. FFF will support child and family well-being and impact long term healthy development. 4 RECEIVED DATE : 09/19/97 10:54 FROM :6663351 SEP-19-1997 09:53 WATERFORD SCHOOLS 6663351 P.06/14 FFF also promotes and operationalizes the mission of the recent Children's Summit Strategic Plan "to promote and support a healthy and secure beginning for all of Oakland County's children from birth to age six". 13. Why is the Oakland Government participation so important? The $30,000 in this collaborative effort provides grantors the understanding that there is a Lai community commitment, thus enabling the project to receive corporate and foundation dollars. In addition, it sends a message to the community that County government embraces the health and well-being of our youngest citizens as a priority in order to enhance the future quality of life in the county. 14. We would provide an Annual Report that would include: A) What we learned from the pilot program B) Barriers to Service Delivery C) Outcomes, prospective activities, anticipated results D) Status of goals attained E) Staff evaluations 15. See attachment #3 for job posting for coordinator. 16. All Home Visitors will be well trained in state of the art family education, curriculum and skills. Home Visitors will be closely supervised by masters level clinicians and educators. See attachment #4 for job posting for Home Visitors. 17. This will not duplicate any other services that arc available. 5 RECEIVED DATE : 09119/97 10:54 FROM :6663351 2,66T-6T-d3S 31VO (Minn FAMILIES FOR THE FUTURE SERVICES SERVICE SERVICE DESCRIPTION PROVIDER 1 FUNDER Welcome at Visits Welcome Baby visits create a waterrord schools United Way spirit of celebration and welcome ammo chNd'S birth. Oakland Family Services Success by 6 Initiative Trained home visitors outreach to (Private Agency) newborns In the COMmunity to (Grant) provide parents with information on heaNhy development. link them with community resources and monthly newsletters. Developmental Child Development Specialists Waterford Schools United Way offer developmental screening Assessments Oakland Family Services Success by 6 Initiative and evaluation through use of the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (Private Agency) ' (ASO). (Grant) Parents As Teachers Parents As Teachers (PAT) is Waterford Schools Even Michigan Department of based on 2 premises: babies are born learning and parents are their Start (Public) Education and United Way first and most influential teachers. Oakland Family Services Components include home visits (Private) by child development specialists, (Grant) group meetings and service coordination. SlOOHOS (180831dM cr) LAI 01 1:I 4=, 6 2,661 -61 -d3S UI L6/6L/60 aiva 03ATRO3b FAMILIES FOR THE FUTURE SERVICES SERVICE SERVICE DESCRIPTION PROVIDER FUNDER Parent - Child Home Home based parent-chdd Catholic Social Services United Way interaction program using toy Success by 6 Initiative Program Agency)demonstration to promote early (Private Agency) stimulation, positive interaction and teaching of parenting skills. (Grant) Child Care Assistance Parents may receive information Oakland County Community Skillman Foundation to help locate high quality and affordable child care; child care Coordinated Child Care providers receive ongoing Council (4C's) (Grant) training. Moms Mentoring MomsTrained community parent Waterford Youth Assistance Youth Assistance volunteers offer support and guidance to other parents of young children in Waterford. S700H3S GeLdeladM cn cn a) (11 "1:1 'CD CO 7 U1 M t-f; CD c.0 ( Crt 14 (Si -u : a3An3311 FAMILIES FOR THE FUTURE SERVICES SERVICE SERVICE DESCRIPTION PROVIDER FUNDER Lekotek Lekotek Is a play center and toy Oakland County Community °Wand Schools-Early On lending library for families of young children, including those Coordinated Child Care Multiple Private Foundations with spedal needs. A curTent site Council (4Vs) operates in Hazel Park and a second site is now established In Waterford. Families attend monthly play sessions at the center with a nationally trained Lekotek leader. Toys, games and learning activities are Introduced In family centered play. Families are also loaned favorite toys to use at home for the next month. Father Education Group The goal of the Fathers Group is Oakland Family Services McGregor Fund to enhance the early development of children, promote healthy father-child relationships. Weekly (Grant) groups meet at Donelson Hills. Career Development and Parents may explore education Waterford Placement Center Michigan Jobs and employment needs through Job Training access to vocational and Resource Network Michigan WorksANork First educational classes; develop a career plan; attend job training and placement and search for career placement opportunities through advanced technology. SlOOHOS (18083itIM 8 Welcome Baby Visits Developmental Assessments Career Development & Job Training Parent Education Parent Support On* Visits Father Education Group Service Coordination Lekotek Moms Mentoring Moms Child Care Assistance Leadership/ Training/ Constitution Families for the Future Early Care and Education Parents As Teachers Curriculum Parent-Child Home Program 5EP-19-1997 09:54 WATERFORD SCHOOLS 6663351 P.10/14 FAMILIES FOR THE FUTURE CORE COMPONENTS AND SERVICES Families for the Future is an early care and education program designed to meet the unique and individual needs of young families in the 48328 zip code in Waterford. The diagram depicts the core components and services designed for the innovative primary prevention model proposed. These components have been especially designed and created for this pilot project which is intended to ensure healthy development for all children in Oakland County now and in the future. There is no duplication of existing resources but appropriate linkages to existing resources are well integrated. 9 RECEIVED DATE : 09/19/97 10:54 FROM :6663351 C4,.:.e.N.Ocrelctomt.n1 Ii Educ.P.t'ion/O',-1.0 Yro,H1 r:g P t parent ,I3twport Sc htc:ntoriny, GhtIc1 C?re Ftc;:civt .c.cs rtncl ft eterrztl _. C.-are! ASS1Stancz; 1rita.r$1?Jlt.ntetllith rf'Fitc-rtore. Ezrty CAtt•e. AV:ci SC.k;001StiliC•, •;ttr.;;;f; Pareni Stippor GrO:scrS Inierltaion Procjvarri, tc,r ITh FY„r cr:t/C;hild 11 OM c PfOgr;;In ;S lec!n Parent Prvg,rain SEP-19-1997 09:54 WATERFORD SCHOOLS (510) 738-4580 6663351 P.11/14 Families For The Future Is a program for families oi ,infarits Ni-ho reside in Waterford. The program providts assistance to families by offering irrformation on infant growth and development, school programs, and community resources, th or-der for trio program to serve you iT is important to know shat services your family would like to rece'rve. Mease mark the areas you are interested in, and return to: WATERFORD FAMILIES FOR THE FUTURE 1200 WEST HURON WATERFORD, MI 48328 FAX: (810) 693-1853 my family would like: nn•111.1111.•n•• 11)1ot-dilation on my infant's growth and developmtnt sent to my home. -a phone call or visit to answer ritiesTions a.1)out my inTant'c, growth and development. ITC.Ch'e ft newsletter about programs, m!rvik7;e$, an •Opp-ortuniti f. available to fat:1101.ft, Wateriord. 11)1'0 NI) at 10 11 On ()I I oWini.5., C O N MI t IllIty rt ::;011rC-C:5 re',11 re n t CrTp t .Ar-n Elerrewrar) 1)'1. ELM t? and MA.te of bi,rfr:: f e d RECEIVED DATE : 09/19/97 10:54 FROM :6663351 Sources of Referral via records or 'pensonal contact I Family Systems Sell re rerral rn -0 1 Common assessment process/ASQ assessment of children Gel0A631dM Level Four Case Assignment Personal Planning from Menu of ServiecK -Development Materials -Resoterce Lists Assessment Process L6/6L160 : 31Va 03A13031i Health Providers 1-leacilry Start flealth Physcit..ns Support Systems Oak lane Family Services CLItkolic Social Services Education Systems Waterford Schools Cakl2nd Schools Project Find Cltild Care/Employment 4 C's tvliehigan Works Providers Case lvfaitalt,er Al5irpmertbrlaccintnt Team Use of MAPS Person Centered Plantring -litstrument (Goal Setting) I-(I) Lew:10m: Case tVlamq;enteitt PersoiLal ffnin IVenti of 11 ljvc scivicc.;: -EitiployzMi 1 ity -C(itic:11;4)ft -Support -Physical 'Needs Level Two Case Matiaf;e:ncilt P(onal Plan:tiny. frnal Menu of Services: -ilerieluncirt Activities -Stippoit -D(.:vciopmen't ;vfaterials Level Three C2SC, kinnagentent Pefsonal Maiming from 'Menu of Services: -Enrichment Activities .-Stipport -Development Materials -Resource Lists cr) -u 1-• SEP-19-1997 0955 WATERFORD SCHOOLS Job Posting Title of Position: Oakland County Primary Prevention Coordinator Functions and Responsibilities: 6663351 P.13/14 • Create public awareness of issues critical to young children • Facilitate the implementation of the strategic plan for primary prevention services generated at the Oakland County Children's Summit • Oversee the implementation efforts of the demonstration project in Waterford • Pursue Federal, State, Foundation and Corporate support in order to implement the Demonstration Project Countywide • Link to significant collaboratives such as Human Services Coordinating Council, Healthy People Healthy Oakland and Early On Basic Qualifications: • Five years plus post Master's degree in human services specialty • Demonstrated interpersonal, leadership, team building arid management skills Job Specific Qualification: • Demonstrated knowledge of Birth to 6 population with an emphasis on birth to 3 • :Have knowledge in implementing new programs and creating project design, ENperience in resource management systems. • 1<nowledge of public and private systems across diverse populations. • Demonstrate ability to secure outside funds, (i.e. corporate, federal, private, public). * Knowledge of Oakland County Early Childhood resources and programs Employment Terms: • Twelve month work year O Salary negotiable and commensurate with experience. Application Deadline: Submit a portfolio of a letter or interest, a resume, salary requirements and an example of a funded grant written by the applicant. The Po7t1olio 51100;l b:: submitted by 4 3 0 pin,, September Ii, 1997. Oakland Schools 2100 Pontiac Lake Road Waterford, MI 4S328 FAX (248) 209 72024 Oakland Schools does not discriminate on th::. basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, religion, or disability. RECEIVED DATE : 09/19197 10:54 FROM :6663351 SEP-19-1997 09:55 WATERFORD SCHOOLS • 6663351 P.14/14 ATTACHMENT 4 JOB POSTING (DRAFT) TITLE OF POSITION: Home Visitor/Parent Educator FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide information and to make referrals based on families request • Implement Research Based in Home Curriculum such as Parents As Teachers BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: • Associates Degree or equal qualifications and training. • Two years experience working with children, adults, or families In an educational, health related, or supportive role (including personal or volunteer experience). • Skill in interpersonal communication and the ability to relate comfortably in a wide variety of people (parents and professionals). • Education = Knowledge of sociology, psychology and early childhood development, • Some knowledge and experience with infants. EMPLOYMENT TERMS: • Twelve month work year • Salary negotiable and commensurate with experience • Approximately $11.00-$15.00 an hour APPLICATION DEADLINE: To be determined when funding is available. Oakland Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, religion, or disability. TOTAL P.14 RECEIVED DATE : 09/19/97 10:54 FROM :6663351 June 12, 1997 MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION # 97134 BY: PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE, SHELLEY G..TAUB, CHAIRPERSON IN RE: HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT - FAMILIES FOR THE FUTURE PRIMARY PREVENTION PILOT PROJECT WITH OAKLAND SCHOOLS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Healthy People/Healthy Oakland initiative has made significant strides in exploring ways to enhance health and human services in Oakland County; and WHEREAS the fastest growing segment of the workforce is mothers of children under age one; and WHEREAS Oakland County government and Oakland Schools have a shared vision for all families of very young children; and WHEREAS Oakland Intermediate School District and the County of Oakland are joining together to fund the Families for the Future Primary Prevention pilot project which is designed to assist families of children aged birth to 3 years; and WHEREAS the purpose is to ensure that families of very young children have the resources necessary for optimal development of these young children; and WHEREAS the Families for the Future Primary Prevention Pilot Project has secured or is in the process of securing funding for this project from various sources; and WHEREAS funding has been requested from Oakland County to assist in the establishment and implementation of this pilot project in the amount of $30,000.00. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves entering into a funding agreement with Oakland Intermediate School District to fund the Families for the Future Primary Prevention Pilot Project. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Oakland County Families for the Future Proposal for Primary Prevention Program An Oakland Schools and Oakland County Government Partnership May 20, 1997 INTRODUCTION Oakland County is recognized as a national leader in economic development. It is home to 35% of the Fortune 500 companies. Its examplary educational, recreational and cultural facilities provide a superior quality of life for all citizens The Healthy People Healthy Oakland initiative has made significant strides in exploring ways to enhance health and human services in the county. These efforts will serve to complement the level of economic, educational, cultural and recreational excellence enjoyed in Oakland County . The fastest growing segment of the workforce is mothers of children under age one. (Workforce 2000, 1993). The results of this trend created changes in society and have produced a new set of living and nurturing conditions in the family. Over 50% of children under age one need out of home childcare and there are currently not enough quality to childcare settings to properly serve this expanding group. (Oakland County Child Care Council, 1996). To respond to this need and to foster family independence, tested methods of child rearing must be made available to all families to provide them with the skills necessary to thrive in the 21st century. In addition to these needs in the general population, welfare reform seeks to increase family independence by requiring parents to return to work within two years. This creates an influx of welfare recipients into the workforce, further expanding the need for accessible, quality childcare. To maintain the quality of life in Oakland County it is crucial that we provide an appropriate level of support services for young children and their families. Building upon the HPHO initiative, a strategic plan for human services for young children and their families will enhance Oakland County's position as an international leader in building strong, healthy communities. A major step in developing public awareness about the needs of this age group will be a Children's Summit in June, 1997. An additonal purpose of the summit will be to develop the first ever county-wide interagency strategic plan for children ages birth to six Proposed Structure for Primary Prevention Children Birth to Three Executive Summary Oakland County government and the Oakland Schools have embarked upon a process of creating and making real a shared vision of all families of very young children. This has taken the form of collaborating to initiate plans for the creation of a state of the art support system for all young families in the county. This groundbreaking event will be remembered as a turning point in the improvement of the quality of family life in Oakland County. To accomplish this goal we propose to create the position of Primary Prevention Coordinator to perform the following functions: • Assist with implementation of Children's Summit/June '97 • Administer Demonstration Project in Waterford • Seek external funds • Serve on Human Services Coordinating Council • Collaborate with Birth to 6 programs and the Children's Collaborative Coalition Children's Summit: June '97/Hosted by T. Brooks Pattercnn flr 1-2111PS R erininnri anti the Human Services Coordinating Council • Inform stakeholders/public/media of birth to 6 needs • Develop strategic plan for birth to 6 in Oakland County • Leverage interest in Birth to 6 population to position Oakland County for federal, state, foundation & corporate funds • Create a County Children's Collaborative Coalition Demonstration Project "Families for the Future" The purpose is to insure that the families of all young children have the resources and support necessary for optimal cognitive and social development. The project ultimately involves outreach and capacity assessment to all communities in Oakland County to offer appropriate services to the families of all children from birth through age three: • Provide a multidisciplinary array of support services to children and parents • Evaluate individual and community-based outcomes • Disseminate findings and advocacy for policy change • Decrease in the consequences of child abuse and neglect, such as crime, violence, substance abuse, mental illness and economic decline • Reap the benefits of improved family life, increased employability, productivity, and an overall improvement in the quality of life Funds to begin this demonstration project in the Waterford School District have come from the United Way of Oakland County, and the Skillman Foundation. An additional funding proposal is being considered by the Kellogg Foundation. A comprehensive revenue plan is available upon request. Oakland County Families for the Future Proposed Structure for Primary Prevention: Families of Children ages Birth to Three Years Introduction During the first year of a child's life, 50% of the structure of the brain is established. The development of brain structure is not solely determined by the child's genetic inheritance. Rather, the environment determines the complexity of brain development which will profoundly influence the child's potential for a lifetime of learning and social development. For better or for worse, the nature and quality of the brain structures produced during this critical period of early growth are irreversible. We must, therefore, become proactive in insuring that the environment of all young children provides the nurturance and stimulation essential for optimal brain development. Scope of the Problem Once the critical nature of the early childhood years is understood, the importance of providing high levels of quality adult involvement in the nurturance and development of young children is made abundantly clear. The reality of the current status of this age group currently reveals a profile of children at risk: • According to Workforce 2000, the fastest growing segment of the work force in Oakland County is mothers of children under age one. • Over 50% of children under the age of one will need out of home child care (Workforce 2000) • Oakland County Child Care Council reports that only 8% of child care centers in Oakland County provide the level of nurturance and stimulation recommended for promotion of healthy development of infants and toddlers (Cost and Quality in Child Care Study, 1995) • In Oakland County one in four children in the birth to age 18 age group live in single parent homes (1990 Census) • According to FIA data one in three victims of physical abuse in Oakland County is under the age of three. • FIA data shows that 878 children in Oakland County are in foster care; more than half are under the age of four. Parents from every SES level and corner of this county lack access to sufficient support and information necessary to maximize their young children's development. For the majority of our families, the necessary network of information and support is not available in their community at any price. Current Status of Oakland County Programs for Birth to Three (What are we already doing to address this population?) Insuring optimal development in young children requires good parenting, health care, child care and nutrition. Oakland County Families for the Future seeks to insure that all of these elements are available on an appropriate level for all young children in the County. Providing these elements is a powerful prevention strategy. There are several categorical programs for children, ages birth to three, in the County whose purpose it is to supply these essential elements for a percentage of families who possess risk characteristics such as low SES and academic failure in the parents. The attached pie chart clearly shows: • We are beginning to insure these essential elements for the families of infants and toddlers who qualify for categorical programs • These essential elements are not available to the majority of those who do qualify for categorical programs because of limitations in funding. • The County currently does not offer programs for the 88% of the other infant and toddler families who are not identified for categorical programs. The fact that the majority of families of children in this age group in Oakland County are not served by any existing system is a clarion call for action. The resources and participation of all divisions of county government, the Oakland Schools, Oakland University, Oakland Community College, private agencies and corporate partners must be recruited to focus significant attention on this population. Purpose of the Oakland County Families for the Future Initiative The purpose of Oakland County Families for the Future is to implement a school-community-university collaborative designed to create an exemplary model for prevention, outreach and research targeting families of children from birth to three years of age. Oakland County Families for the Future will systematically offer appropriate levels of support and education to all families of young children and thereby maximize the opportunities for optimal development. • Improve school readiness for young children. • Providing parenting education, family focused support services and home visits are powerful prevention stratagies known to reduce the risk of child abuse, substance abuse, mental illness and violence in families • Disseminate best practice models by providing technical assistance, staff training, and program products and materials • Build public awareness, change social norms and institutionalize birth to three services through the development of public policy and public sources of funding. • Improve employability and productivity of the work force by providing job training and quality child care for the families of young children Program Description Overview The overall goals of the project are to provide a wide variety of family support services that can be accessed by all families with children from birth to three years of age living in Oakland County. Population • All families will need some support at some time in today's high stress environment • All families can develop heterogeneous support groups so that less adaptive parents can learn strategies and techniques from their more successful neighbors. • All families will remove any negative perceptions associated with family support programs. Services A menu of services will be offered which are currently identified in the literature as most effective achieving program goals. They include but are not limited to family screening, home based services, child care, parent education, family literacy services and school based family resources centers. The attached chart described these projected service model needs. Whenever possible existing services will be utilized, expanded and coordinated to provide a comprehensive system. New funds will be used to create services that do not currently exist in Oakland County. Method of Implementation A prototype of a state of the art program for this population will be developed and implemented in the Waterford community. Through careful evaluation of this program, we will learn the true costs and most effective methods presented in the research so that successful implementation county-wide can be accomplished in an efficient and cost effective manner. Concurrently with the development of the prototype, the process of capacity assessment will be begin in other key communities of the county. It is assumed that the needs of each community will be diverse and program components will eventually be tailored to meets those specific needs. We would begin in Waterford because of demonstrated capacity and commitment. Pontiac will be an early participant, in collaboration with FANEUThe Partnership, because of demonstrated need and because of the Partnership's readiness to begin implementation. Other areas, especially in northern Oakland County could join us as interest and resources develop. Anticipated Outcomes Outcome Method of evaluation Decrease in child abuse and neglect • Statistics from FIA • Standardized measures of family stress Improved health status • Increase immunization rates • Decrease infant mortality Better prepared kindergarten students • Survey of kindergarten teachers • Standardized measures of child development Systemic Change At the core of the school-community-university partnership is a design to implement the following systemic changes: • Revitalize the mission of the schools through inclusion of a new age group, birth to 1 • Centralize and integrate family-based prevention services in the schools. • Optimize opportunities for development to low-risk, moderate risk, and high- risk young children and their families • Institutionalize equity of access for all children. Summary The purpose of "Families for the Future" is to insure that the families of all young children have the resources and support necessary for optimal cognitive and social development. The project ultimately involves outreach and capacity assessment to all communities in Oakland County to offer appropriate services to the families of all children from birth to age three: • Provide a multidisciplinary array of support services to children and parents • Evaluate individual and community-based outcomes • Disseminate findings and advocacy for policy change • Decrease the consequences of child abuse and neglect, such as crime, violence, substance abuse, mental illness and economic decline. 4 Conclusion Oakland County government and the Oakland Schools have embarked upon a process of creating and making real a shared vision for all families of very young children. This has taken the form of collaborating to initiate plans for the creation of a state of the art support system for all young families in the county. This groundbreaking event will be remembered as a turning point in the improvement of the quality of family life in Oakland County. Funds to begin this demonstration project in the Waterford School District have come from the United Way of Oakland County, and the Skillman Foundation. An additional funding proposal is being considered by the Kellogg Foundation. A comprehensive revenue plan is available upon request. The Role of the Primary Prevention Coordinator Position Oakland County will establish the position of a Primary Prevention Coordinator to focus on the multitude of issues of this critical birth to three population. The responsibilities of this coordinator will be to: • Assist in the implementation of the Oakland County Children's Summit, June, 1997. (This Children's Summit will be Co-Chaired by L. Brooks Patterson and James Redmond, Ph.D) • Implement the strategic plan for primary prevention services generated at the Oakland County Children's Summit • Establish a Children's Coalition in order to continue the advocacy efforts of all birth - 6 programs • Administer and oversee the implementation efforts of the demonstration project in Waterford • Pursue Federal, State, Foundation and Corporate support in order to implement the Demonstration Project Countywide • Link to Human Services Coordinating Council 5 Proposed Job Posting Title of Position: Oakland County Primary Prevention Coordinator Functions and Responsibilities: • Work with stakeholders to implement the strategic plan generated at the Children's Summit • Administer the implementation efforts of the Waterford Demonstration Project. • Actively pursue Federal, State, Foundation grants/funding implement the Demonstration Project Countywide. • Plan the development of a successful enhancement millage campaign in order to institutionalize the model throughout the county. • Create public awareness of issues critical to young children • Assist in establishing a Children's Coalition to coordinate the efforts of all birth - 6 programs including new and existing programs in the County • Create a social norm that ensures access to parenting skills development for all parents of young children. Basic Qualifications: • Master's degree in human services specialty • Demonstrated interpersonal, leadership, team building and management skills Job Specific Qualification: • Demonstrated knowledge of Birth to 6 population with an emphasis on birth to 3 • Have knowledge in implementing new programs and creating project design. Experience in resource management systems. • Knowledge of public and private systems across diverse populations. • Ability to secure outside funds, (i.e. corporate, federal, private, public). Employment Terms: • Twelve month work year • Salary negotiable and commensurate with experience. Application Deadline: Letters of interest and a resume shall be submitted by 4:30 p.m. April 15, 1997. Oakland Schools 2100 Pontiac Lake Road Waterford, MI 48328 FAX (810) 858-1935 Oakland Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, religion, or disability. 6 CURRICULUM AND SERVICES COMPONENT BENEFITS ACTION Screening Improved family factioning, self- Screening intervals at 4 developmental sufficiency and health status. Early check points to ensure on-going family Comprehensive family-centered identification of medical developmental assessment and service coordination. assessment of family and child needs. and psycho-social conditions. Home Based Optional child development and school • Assess/coordinate families to readiness through positive parenting services. Comprehensive home visits to all and social supports. • implement Parents As Teachers families. curriculum. • Frequency of visits individualized to family's needs. Health Promotion Improved health status, early detection • Assess health status. of chronic or serious health conditions; • Provide information and link to Ensure that every child has a healthy increase school attendance. health resources. start including linkage to a medical medical home, well child physicians and immunizations. SERVICE MODEL COMPONENT BENEFITS ACTION Child Care Enhanced health and safety, increased • Improve quality of childcare school readiness; stable, high quality • Increase accessability of quality Safe, secure, developmentally quality programs, satisfied parents who childcare appropriate settings for the care of do better on the job. • Improve compensation of childcare young children. workers Parent Education Improves parenting knowledge and Integrate parent education concepts skills; increases child developmental into existing instructional services Information and education regarding gains and positive social behaviors including adult education, childcare and parenting skills, child development and enhancing school success; promotes the HighScope Curriculum community resources. parent-child bonding; reduces child abuse and neglect, increases parent involvement within the schools. Family Focused Clinical Prevents attachment disorders, child Increase availability and accessibility Treatment Service abuse and neglect, and developmental of infant mental health and family delays through home visit intervention, mental health treatment services. Clinical treatment services provided to families exhibiting pathologies or Promotes the healthy physical, social, chronic difficulties, emotional and cognitive development of children, mental health of the parent, and family stability. CURRICULUM AND SERVICES COMPONENT BENEFITS ACTION Child Care Enhanced health and safety, increased Improve quality of child care school readiness; stable, high quality Improve compensation of child care workers Safe, secure, developmentally quality programs, satisfied parents who Help make quality child care more affordable appropriate settings for the care of do better on the job. (ea, subsidies, scholarships) young children. , Parent Education Improves parenting knowledge and Integrate parent education concepts skills; increases child developmental into existing instructional services. Information and education regarding gains and positive social behaviors . parenting skills, child development and enhancing school success; promotes community resources. parent-child bonding; reduces child abuse and neglect, increases parent involvement within the schools. Family Focused Clinical Prevents attachment disorders, child Increase availability and accessibility Treatment Service abuse and neglect, and developmental of infant mental health and family delays through home visit intervention, mental health treatment services. Clinical treatment services provided to families exhibiting pathologies or Promotes the healthy physical, social, chronic difficulties, emotional and cognitive development of children, mental health of the parent, and family stability. , N = 60,000 Served by Categorical Programs • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ligrr I Families of Children in Oakland County • Ages Birth Through Three Years Eligible but not served by Categorical Programs 9% • Not eligible for current • programs 88% • Proposed Budget Oakland County Families for the Future Coordinator Salary $39,000 - $49,500 (range) Coordinator Benefits $20,000 Support Staff $20,000 - $23,000 (range) Support Staff Benefits $10,000 Support Material $15,000 Mileage and Expenses $5,000 Evaluation(Contracted) $10,000 Total $119,000 - $132,500 (range) Sources of Funding AMOUNT STATUS Oakland Schools $40,000 committed Oakland County Government $30,000 tentative Business and Corporate Donations $10,000 to be requested Early On Oakland $5,000 committed Families for the Future $5,000 committed Grants $30,000 in process Total $120,000 Resolution #97134 June 12, 1997 The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance and Personnel Committee. There were no objections. FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #97134) July 17, 1997 BY: FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, SUE ANN DOUGLAS, CHAIRPERSON IN RE: HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT - FAMILIES FOR THE FUTURE PRIMARY PREVENTION PILOT PROJECT WITH OAKLAND SCHOOLS TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-F of this Board, the Finance and Personnel Committee has reviewed the above referred resolution and finds: 1) The Oakland County government and Oakland Intermediate Schools are joining together to fund the Families of the Future Primary Prevention Pilot Project, which is designed to assist families of children aged birth to 3 years with resources necessary for optimal development. 2) The cost of this pilot project is anticipated to range between $119,000 and $132,500. 3) The potential sources of funding amounts to a total of $120,000, of which $30,000 has been requested of Oakland County to contribute towards the establishment and implementation of this pilot project. 4) It is recommended that a funding agreement be established between Oakland County and the Oakland Intermediate School District to fund the Families for the Future Primary Prevention Pilot Project. 5) It is further recommended that upon entering into such an agreement, the budget be amended as follows: 4-10100-909-01-00-9901 Contingency ($ 30,000) 4-10100-161-01-00-3218 Human Svcs-Professional Svcs. S 30.000 Total 6) An additional request for $30,000 for FY98 is anticipated with no further requests expected thereafter, FINANCE AND PERSONNEL _COMMITTEE Resolution #97134 July 17, 1997 Moved by Taub supported by Coleman the resolution be adopted. Discussion followed. Moved by Schmid supported by Garfield the resolution be referred back to the Public Services Committee. AYES: Taub, Wolf, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Garfield, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, McCulloch, McPherson, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Schmid. (17) NAYS: Amos, Douglas, Kingzett, Millard, Moffitt, Powers. (6) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to refer the resolution back to the Public Services Committee carried. • Resolution #97134 September 25, 1997 Moved by Taub supported by Amos the Public Services Committee Report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted. Moved by Taub supported by Amos the resolution be adopted. AYES: Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Palmer, Pernick, Taub, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Jacobs. (16) NAYS: Johnson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Schmid, Wolf, Dingeldey, Jensen. (7) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. STATE OF MICHIGAN) COUNTY OF OAKLAND) I, Lynn D.'Allerir, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on September 25, 1997 with the original record thereof now remaining in my office. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Oakland at Pontiac, Michigan this 25th day of September 1997. C/4 n3'41! Lyrfn D. Allen, County Clerk Lytin D. Allen, County Clerk