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2012 PENNSYLVANIA BUDGET ANALYSISUnited Way of Pennsylvania
2011 NON PROFIT BUDGET SURVEY
In late 2011 United Way of Pennsylvania conducted a survey of over 800 nonprofits across the Commonwealth to assess the impact of state budget cuts
2011 NON PROFIT BUDGET SURVEY
Results includebull 69 percent of agencies received a funding cut in 2011-12 state budgetbull 80 percent of agencies report conditions related to the economy have increased demand for services
2011 NON PROFIT BUDGET SURVEY
If your organizations state funding has been cut how much have state funding revenues declined by percentage
20 percent or less 77 21 to 30 percent 9 31 or more percent 14
2011 NON PROFIT BUDGET SURVEY
Select all the ways the budget cuts this year (FY 11-12) have impacted your organizationbullWe have laid off staff 52 bullWe have canceled programs completely 32 bullWe have cut back program hours 46 bullWe have expanded our waiting list for services 45
2011 NON PROFIT BUDGET SURVEY
If your organization maintains a waiting list how many people were put on a waiting list as a result of FY 11-12 budget cuts
1 to 20 58 21 to 40 18 41 to 50 3 51 or more 21
2011 NON PROFIT BUDGET SURVEY
How have your non-governmental sources of funds (ie private foundation grantsindividual donations) changed in the last 12 monthsOur non-governmental funding
36 has remained flatOur non-governmental funding has 38decreased
SUPPORT FREE ENTERPRISE AND JOB CREATION
1048707 Comprehensive Job Matching System ndash The budget continues support for a new workforce development system that will dramatically improve job search capabilities by p y adding sophisticated ldquospideringrdquo technology linked to numerous job posting engines
1048707 Keystone Works ndash The budget provides $25 million to facilitate the rapid return to work for recently unemployed individuals Keystone Works will provide employer-driven training opportunities for unemployed workers
1048707 Targeted Industry Cluster Certificate Program ndash In partnership with the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) the Corbett administration will create a Targeted Industry Cluster Certificate Program for certain high-priority occupations In the first year the budget recommends $5 million targeted to the energy agriculture and building and construction industry clusters
INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS
The Governorrsquos proposed budget for 2012-13 lowers the budget for Industry Partnerships from $1613 million to $1452 million
The budget leaves at zero the budget for ldquoTraining Activitiesrdquo This line item had funded Industry Partnership incumbent worker training
Peak of $15 million (from 2005-06 to 2008-09) declining to $5834 million to 2010-11 before being zeroed out in 2011-12
VALUE OF INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS
INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS Nero from Pittsburgh Employed at a local laundry facility for over
ten year before they closed The Labor-Management Clearinghouse ldquoIrsquom not the kind of guy that would be
satisfied just [lying] around collecting unemployment I need to be workingrdquo
Nero was soon referred to a hospitality partner of the L-MC the Sheraton Station Square
The L-MC team and the Sheraton worked together to identify Nerorsquos strengths to find a position that best suited his personality and their hiring needs
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT EDUCATION BLOCK GRANT
The 2012-13 budget proposes $65 billion in Student Achievement Education Block Grant funds for school districts According to the Administration this new approach provides flexibility to local education decision-makers to allocate funding to best achieve academic goals and meet legal requirements while reducing administrative burdens and compliance costs
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT EDUCATION BLOCK GRANTThe following appropriations will
be ldquoblock-grantedrdquo
Basic Education Funding - $535 billion
Pupil Transportation - $5423 million (including Intermediate Unit special education transportation funding)
Nonpublic and Charter Transportation - $777 million
Social Security ndash $5048 million to school districts and $368 million for intermediate units
FUNDING SCHOOLS AND STUDENTSOther Education Highlights
Early Intervention ndash $2062 million for an increase of $81 million or 4 percent from 2011-12
Higher Education Programs ndash almost $14 billion in total funds supporting the state-related universities the State System of Higher Education community colleges and students seeking higher education opportunities including $2219 million for Community
Colleges plus $46 million in capital funds
Level funding with 2011-12 for Penn College of Technology ($136 million) and
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology ($103 million)
EDUCATION CHANGESo Pre-K and Head Start were not cut beyond 5 in the Budgetary Reserve o However state funds for child care were cut by more than $24M and the DPW press release notes ldquoUnder the proposed budget
o Attendance and work hour requirements will be tightened to ensure the Child Care Works supplement is being used by parents who need services due to work commitments and for children who are attending on a regular basisrdquo
o Nurse Family Partnerships and family centers were level funded Level funding is required to comply with the maintenance of effort requirements for federal home visiting funds Early Intervention received funding increases to meet the mandated requirements
HIGHER EDUCATIONProgram 2011-12 Actual 2012-13 Proposed
State System
$412751 $330201
Penn State
$227694 $163461
Community Colleges
$230727 $221926
University of Pittsburgh
$136076 $95253
Temple University$139917 $97942
Lincoln University
$11163$11163
PHEAA$380900 $361800
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETYDepartment of Corrections Level-funds the departmentrsquos budget
for the first time in more than a decade through a combination of operational efficiencies and legislative reforms
Legislative reforms that will enable the department to expand existing programs such as State Intermediate Punishment Recidivism Risk Reduction Incentive and Motivational Boot Camp
Will work closely with the Board of Probation and Parole to improve management of the parole docket and expand the use of parole violation centers
Provides $82 million to address the pay compression issue for most corrections managers
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETY
Board of Probation and Parole An increase of $53 million or 51 percent
for 53 positions approved in the 2011-12 budget and 13 new positions in 2012-13
$792000 for costs related to implementing Act 111 of 2011 (Meganrsquos Law)
Allows counties to keep adult probation fees
HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT
The 2012-13 budget proposes to change the relationship between the state and local governments in the delivery of critical human services programs by consolidating multiple human services programs into a single block grant According to the Administration this will provide counties with the flexibility to move funds where each locality needs them most
HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT
(Dollar Amount in Thousands)Proposed Block Grant Appropriations 2011-12 2012-13 ReductionMental Health Services ndash Community Programs $550469 $440376 $110093
Intellectual Disabilities ndash Community Programs $144974 $115979 $28995
County Child Welfare Special Grants $48533 $38826 $9707
Behavioral Health Service $47908 $38326 $9582
Homeless Assistance Program $20551 $16441 $4110
Human Services Development Fund (HSDF) $14956 $11965 $2991
Act 152 Drug and Alcohol Program (Outpatient) $14727 $11782 $2945 Total $842118 $673695 $168423
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS
1048707 Foster Care Enhancements$45 million in savings generated through increased federal funds to support additional youth ages 18 to 21 in foster care
1048707 Adult Protective Services$17 million to implement an adult protective services system to protect physically and cognitively impaired individuals ages 18 through 59
1048707 HealthChoices ExpansionTransfers funds from the fee-for-service program to the capitation program to expand the HealthChoices physical health program statewide This proposal is budget-neutral
1048707 Childrenrsquos Health Insurance Program$1016 million an increase of 44 percent to provide health insurance for approximately 195500 children
1048707 State Food Purchase Program$173 million to maintain funding for this program The Department of Agriculture will implement a more efficient structure for managing this program reducing administrative costs and increasing the amount of food that will be purchased for those in need
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSGeneral Assistance Program Reform Savings of $3193 million from the elimination
of the cash assistance benefits provided through the General Assistance program and from revisions to the eligibility criteria for Medical Assistance benefits provided the program including minimum work requirements for medically needy recipients
Revised Provider Reimbursements $59 million in savings generated from a
reduction to provider reimbursement rates or alternative provider cost containment
Program Integrity $50 million in savings generated through the
implementation of an automated audit system to identify waste fraud and abuse for provider payments and through intensive review and case management of high-cost consumers enrolled in Medical Assistance programs that reimburse for services based on utilization and fee schedules
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSChild Care Reimbursement Reform $10 million in savings from a reduction
in paid absences and a decrease in reimbursement rates for unregulated relative and neighbor care
Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities Premium Reform
$10 million in savings from increasing the monthly premium rate paid by MAWD program recipients The premium rate has remained unchanged since the program began in 2001
Hospital Application Process Revisions
$10 million in savings to maintain recipients enrolled through the hospital application process in the fee-for-service program rather than managed care until redetermination
OLDER PENNSYLVANIANS $47 billion in total funds to provide
home and community-based services and nursing home care to persons with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians
$2861 million for the Property Tax Rent Rebate program which assists 606000 older Pennsylvanians
$2482 million in Lottery Funds for PENNCARE which provides home and community-based services to older Pennsylvanians
$2448 million to provide Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly (PACE) and PACE Needs Enhancement Tier (PACENET) to 303550 older Pennsylvanians
$81 million in Lottery Funds to support the Older Pennsylvanians Shared Ride program
IMPACT ON PENNSYLVANIANS
WHO IS IMPACTED
People previously in state Mental Health hospitals
People with intellectual disabilities and their families
Abused and neglected childrenHomeless individuals and familiesPeople with serious physical
disabilities
UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCESCOSTS
Mental Health Cuts = hospitalization incarceration institutionalization
Intellectual Disabilities Cuts = hospitalization out-of-home placements state institutionalization
Child Welfare Cuts = child welfare and juvenile court placements
Homeless Assistance Cuts = more street homeless
HSDF Assistance Cuts for people with physical disabilities = more assistive living
Drug and Alcohol Cuts = higher criminal activity to maintain addiction more hospitalization costs more jail and criminal justice costs
LACKAWANNA COUNTY IMPACT
For the second year in a row our shelter has turned away more battered women and their children they we were able to house due to lack of beds
Budget cuts have impacted employment training resulting in fewer clients being served
Serving more homeless a meal and more people sleeping outside
STATEWIDE IMPACT
- In the first 5 months of the operating year we have turned away 273 unduplicated requests for emergency shelter services
- When the funds run out 2-3 months prior to the end of our fiscal year there will be many families and domestic violence clients that will be living on the streets in unsafe
STATEWIDE IMPACT
A nurse is only at the center 16 hour per week vs 40 hours
The child care we are able to provide has declinedand that puts a burden on the mother when she has appt or needs to go to work
A family of 5 would receive enough groceries to last a week Now they receive enough groceries to last 3 - 4 days
Clients continue to face foreclosure and we are unable to assist them in any capacity
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
To the greatest extent possible avoid significant cuts to benefits and services to our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians poor individuals and families pregnant women and young children low income elderly individuals with disabilities and veterans
Protect funding for prevention services that save more expensive interventions later on
Consider the statersquos existing investment in successful programs such as industry partnerships which combine public and private money to keep Pennsylvania business competitive while enhancing training and career pathway opportunities for Pennsylvaniarsquos workforce
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
Utilize completed evaluations or other measurements to determine where to make cuts
Consider ways in which the state can more efficiently and effectively deliver services such as by reducing the vast array of state 800 numbers particularly those that are contracted with out of state providers and supporting those services with 2-1-1
Consistent with commitment to an on-time budget provide budget language to ensure that local governments and providers receive timely allocations and direction from the Commonwealth so that there is a predictable and stable cycle of services provision
February 2012 February 21 ndash Pittsburgh
March 2012 March 8 ndash Wilkes BarreHazelton March 9 ndash Scranton March 16 ndash Lehigh Valley March 23 ndash Cap Region March 26 - Westmoreland March 27 ndash Pittsburgh Suburbs March 28 ndash Erie
April 2012 Philadelphia Delaware County Montgomery County
United Way of Pennsylvania Budget Tour Dates
HOW CAN WE ldquoPOWER UPrdquo THE ADVOCACY
Mobilization Community Organizing Building a Broad Coalition Direct Advocacy with Elected Officials Engagement of Key Influencers as
Champions Building Statewide Partnerships Alliances Creative Communications Advertising
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Get engaged with United Way or budget coalitions
Meet with your county commissioners and legislators
Ask your staff board members and clients to tell their stories
CONTACT INFORMATION
United Way of Pennsylvania
909 Green Street
Harrisburg Pennsylvania 17102
Phone (717)238-7365
Fax (717)238-7414
2011 NON PROFIT BUDGET SURVEY
In late 2011 United Way of Pennsylvania conducted a survey of over 800 nonprofits across the Commonwealth to assess the impact of state budget cuts
2011 NON PROFIT BUDGET SURVEY
Results includebull 69 percent of agencies received a funding cut in 2011-12 state budgetbull 80 percent of agencies report conditions related to the economy have increased demand for services
2011 NON PROFIT BUDGET SURVEY
If your organizations state funding has been cut how much have state funding revenues declined by percentage
20 percent or less 77 21 to 30 percent 9 31 or more percent 14
2011 NON PROFIT BUDGET SURVEY
Select all the ways the budget cuts this year (FY 11-12) have impacted your organizationbullWe have laid off staff 52 bullWe have canceled programs completely 32 bullWe have cut back program hours 46 bullWe have expanded our waiting list for services 45
2011 NON PROFIT BUDGET SURVEY
If your organization maintains a waiting list how many people were put on a waiting list as a result of FY 11-12 budget cuts
1 to 20 58 21 to 40 18 41 to 50 3 51 or more 21
2011 NON PROFIT BUDGET SURVEY
How have your non-governmental sources of funds (ie private foundation grantsindividual donations) changed in the last 12 monthsOur non-governmental funding
36 has remained flatOur non-governmental funding has 38decreased
SUPPORT FREE ENTERPRISE AND JOB CREATION
1048707 Comprehensive Job Matching System ndash The budget continues support for a new workforce development system that will dramatically improve job search capabilities by p y adding sophisticated ldquospideringrdquo technology linked to numerous job posting engines
1048707 Keystone Works ndash The budget provides $25 million to facilitate the rapid return to work for recently unemployed individuals Keystone Works will provide employer-driven training opportunities for unemployed workers
1048707 Targeted Industry Cluster Certificate Program ndash In partnership with the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) the Corbett administration will create a Targeted Industry Cluster Certificate Program for certain high-priority occupations In the first year the budget recommends $5 million targeted to the energy agriculture and building and construction industry clusters
INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS
The Governorrsquos proposed budget for 2012-13 lowers the budget for Industry Partnerships from $1613 million to $1452 million
The budget leaves at zero the budget for ldquoTraining Activitiesrdquo This line item had funded Industry Partnership incumbent worker training
Peak of $15 million (from 2005-06 to 2008-09) declining to $5834 million to 2010-11 before being zeroed out in 2011-12
VALUE OF INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS
INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS Nero from Pittsburgh Employed at a local laundry facility for over
ten year before they closed The Labor-Management Clearinghouse ldquoIrsquom not the kind of guy that would be
satisfied just [lying] around collecting unemployment I need to be workingrdquo
Nero was soon referred to a hospitality partner of the L-MC the Sheraton Station Square
The L-MC team and the Sheraton worked together to identify Nerorsquos strengths to find a position that best suited his personality and their hiring needs
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT EDUCATION BLOCK GRANT
The 2012-13 budget proposes $65 billion in Student Achievement Education Block Grant funds for school districts According to the Administration this new approach provides flexibility to local education decision-makers to allocate funding to best achieve academic goals and meet legal requirements while reducing administrative burdens and compliance costs
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT EDUCATION BLOCK GRANTThe following appropriations will
be ldquoblock-grantedrdquo
Basic Education Funding - $535 billion
Pupil Transportation - $5423 million (including Intermediate Unit special education transportation funding)
Nonpublic and Charter Transportation - $777 million
Social Security ndash $5048 million to school districts and $368 million for intermediate units
FUNDING SCHOOLS AND STUDENTSOther Education Highlights
Early Intervention ndash $2062 million for an increase of $81 million or 4 percent from 2011-12
Higher Education Programs ndash almost $14 billion in total funds supporting the state-related universities the State System of Higher Education community colleges and students seeking higher education opportunities including $2219 million for Community
Colleges plus $46 million in capital funds
Level funding with 2011-12 for Penn College of Technology ($136 million) and
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology ($103 million)
EDUCATION CHANGESo Pre-K and Head Start were not cut beyond 5 in the Budgetary Reserve o However state funds for child care were cut by more than $24M and the DPW press release notes ldquoUnder the proposed budget
o Attendance and work hour requirements will be tightened to ensure the Child Care Works supplement is being used by parents who need services due to work commitments and for children who are attending on a regular basisrdquo
o Nurse Family Partnerships and family centers were level funded Level funding is required to comply with the maintenance of effort requirements for federal home visiting funds Early Intervention received funding increases to meet the mandated requirements
HIGHER EDUCATIONProgram 2011-12 Actual 2012-13 Proposed
State System
$412751 $330201
Penn State
$227694 $163461
Community Colleges
$230727 $221926
University of Pittsburgh
$136076 $95253
Temple University$139917 $97942
Lincoln University
$11163$11163
PHEAA$380900 $361800
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETYDepartment of Corrections Level-funds the departmentrsquos budget
for the first time in more than a decade through a combination of operational efficiencies and legislative reforms
Legislative reforms that will enable the department to expand existing programs such as State Intermediate Punishment Recidivism Risk Reduction Incentive and Motivational Boot Camp
Will work closely with the Board of Probation and Parole to improve management of the parole docket and expand the use of parole violation centers
Provides $82 million to address the pay compression issue for most corrections managers
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETY
Board of Probation and Parole An increase of $53 million or 51 percent
for 53 positions approved in the 2011-12 budget and 13 new positions in 2012-13
$792000 for costs related to implementing Act 111 of 2011 (Meganrsquos Law)
Allows counties to keep adult probation fees
HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT
The 2012-13 budget proposes to change the relationship between the state and local governments in the delivery of critical human services programs by consolidating multiple human services programs into a single block grant According to the Administration this will provide counties with the flexibility to move funds where each locality needs them most
HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT
(Dollar Amount in Thousands)Proposed Block Grant Appropriations 2011-12 2012-13 ReductionMental Health Services ndash Community Programs $550469 $440376 $110093
Intellectual Disabilities ndash Community Programs $144974 $115979 $28995
County Child Welfare Special Grants $48533 $38826 $9707
Behavioral Health Service $47908 $38326 $9582
Homeless Assistance Program $20551 $16441 $4110
Human Services Development Fund (HSDF) $14956 $11965 $2991
Act 152 Drug and Alcohol Program (Outpatient) $14727 $11782 $2945 Total $842118 $673695 $168423
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS
1048707 Foster Care Enhancements$45 million in savings generated through increased federal funds to support additional youth ages 18 to 21 in foster care
1048707 Adult Protective Services$17 million to implement an adult protective services system to protect physically and cognitively impaired individuals ages 18 through 59
1048707 HealthChoices ExpansionTransfers funds from the fee-for-service program to the capitation program to expand the HealthChoices physical health program statewide This proposal is budget-neutral
1048707 Childrenrsquos Health Insurance Program$1016 million an increase of 44 percent to provide health insurance for approximately 195500 children
1048707 State Food Purchase Program$173 million to maintain funding for this program The Department of Agriculture will implement a more efficient structure for managing this program reducing administrative costs and increasing the amount of food that will be purchased for those in need
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSGeneral Assistance Program Reform Savings of $3193 million from the elimination
of the cash assistance benefits provided through the General Assistance program and from revisions to the eligibility criteria for Medical Assistance benefits provided the program including minimum work requirements for medically needy recipients
Revised Provider Reimbursements $59 million in savings generated from a
reduction to provider reimbursement rates or alternative provider cost containment
Program Integrity $50 million in savings generated through the
implementation of an automated audit system to identify waste fraud and abuse for provider payments and through intensive review and case management of high-cost consumers enrolled in Medical Assistance programs that reimburse for services based on utilization and fee schedules
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSChild Care Reimbursement Reform $10 million in savings from a reduction
in paid absences and a decrease in reimbursement rates for unregulated relative and neighbor care
Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities Premium Reform
$10 million in savings from increasing the monthly premium rate paid by MAWD program recipients The premium rate has remained unchanged since the program began in 2001
Hospital Application Process Revisions
$10 million in savings to maintain recipients enrolled through the hospital application process in the fee-for-service program rather than managed care until redetermination
OLDER PENNSYLVANIANS $47 billion in total funds to provide
home and community-based services and nursing home care to persons with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians
$2861 million for the Property Tax Rent Rebate program which assists 606000 older Pennsylvanians
$2482 million in Lottery Funds for PENNCARE which provides home and community-based services to older Pennsylvanians
$2448 million to provide Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly (PACE) and PACE Needs Enhancement Tier (PACENET) to 303550 older Pennsylvanians
$81 million in Lottery Funds to support the Older Pennsylvanians Shared Ride program
IMPACT ON PENNSYLVANIANS
WHO IS IMPACTED
People previously in state Mental Health hospitals
People with intellectual disabilities and their families
Abused and neglected childrenHomeless individuals and familiesPeople with serious physical
disabilities
UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCESCOSTS
Mental Health Cuts = hospitalization incarceration institutionalization
Intellectual Disabilities Cuts = hospitalization out-of-home placements state institutionalization
Child Welfare Cuts = child welfare and juvenile court placements
Homeless Assistance Cuts = more street homeless
HSDF Assistance Cuts for people with physical disabilities = more assistive living
Drug and Alcohol Cuts = higher criminal activity to maintain addiction more hospitalization costs more jail and criminal justice costs
LACKAWANNA COUNTY IMPACT
For the second year in a row our shelter has turned away more battered women and their children they we were able to house due to lack of beds
Budget cuts have impacted employment training resulting in fewer clients being served
Serving more homeless a meal and more people sleeping outside
STATEWIDE IMPACT
- In the first 5 months of the operating year we have turned away 273 unduplicated requests for emergency shelter services
- When the funds run out 2-3 months prior to the end of our fiscal year there will be many families and domestic violence clients that will be living on the streets in unsafe
STATEWIDE IMPACT
A nurse is only at the center 16 hour per week vs 40 hours
The child care we are able to provide has declinedand that puts a burden on the mother when she has appt or needs to go to work
A family of 5 would receive enough groceries to last a week Now they receive enough groceries to last 3 - 4 days
Clients continue to face foreclosure and we are unable to assist them in any capacity
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
To the greatest extent possible avoid significant cuts to benefits and services to our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians poor individuals and families pregnant women and young children low income elderly individuals with disabilities and veterans
Protect funding for prevention services that save more expensive interventions later on
Consider the statersquos existing investment in successful programs such as industry partnerships which combine public and private money to keep Pennsylvania business competitive while enhancing training and career pathway opportunities for Pennsylvaniarsquos workforce
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
Utilize completed evaluations or other measurements to determine where to make cuts
Consider ways in which the state can more efficiently and effectively deliver services such as by reducing the vast array of state 800 numbers particularly those that are contracted with out of state providers and supporting those services with 2-1-1
Consistent with commitment to an on-time budget provide budget language to ensure that local governments and providers receive timely allocations and direction from the Commonwealth so that there is a predictable and stable cycle of services provision
February 2012 February 21 ndash Pittsburgh
March 2012 March 8 ndash Wilkes BarreHazelton March 9 ndash Scranton March 16 ndash Lehigh Valley March 23 ndash Cap Region March 26 - Westmoreland March 27 ndash Pittsburgh Suburbs March 28 ndash Erie
April 2012 Philadelphia Delaware County Montgomery County
United Way of Pennsylvania Budget Tour Dates
HOW CAN WE ldquoPOWER UPrdquo THE ADVOCACY
Mobilization Community Organizing Building a Broad Coalition Direct Advocacy with Elected Officials Engagement of Key Influencers as
Champions Building Statewide Partnerships Alliances Creative Communications Advertising
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Get engaged with United Way or budget coalitions
Meet with your county commissioners and legislators
Ask your staff board members and clients to tell their stories
CONTACT INFORMATION
United Way of Pennsylvania
909 Green Street
Harrisburg Pennsylvania 17102
Phone (717)238-7365
Fax (717)238-7414
2011 NON PROFIT BUDGET SURVEY
Results includebull 69 percent of agencies received a funding cut in 2011-12 state budgetbull 80 percent of agencies report conditions related to the economy have increased demand for services
2011 NON PROFIT BUDGET SURVEY
If your organizations state funding has been cut how much have state funding revenues declined by percentage
20 percent or less 77 21 to 30 percent 9 31 or more percent 14
2011 NON PROFIT BUDGET SURVEY
Select all the ways the budget cuts this year (FY 11-12) have impacted your organizationbullWe have laid off staff 52 bullWe have canceled programs completely 32 bullWe have cut back program hours 46 bullWe have expanded our waiting list for services 45
2011 NON PROFIT BUDGET SURVEY
If your organization maintains a waiting list how many people were put on a waiting list as a result of FY 11-12 budget cuts
1 to 20 58 21 to 40 18 41 to 50 3 51 or more 21
2011 NON PROFIT BUDGET SURVEY
How have your non-governmental sources of funds (ie private foundation grantsindividual donations) changed in the last 12 monthsOur non-governmental funding
36 has remained flatOur non-governmental funding has 38decreased
SUPPORT FREE ENTERPRISE AND JOB CREATION
1048707 Comprehensive Job Matching System ndash The budget continues support for a new workforce development system that will dramatically improve job search capabilities by p y adding sophisticated ldquospideringrdquo technology linked to numerous job posting engines
1048707 Keystone Works ndash The budget provides $25 million to facilitate the rapid return to work for recently unemployed individuals Keystone Works will provide employer-driven training opportunities for unemployed workers
1048707 Targeted Industry Cluster Certificate Program ndash In partnership with the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) the Corbett administration will create a Targeted Industry Cluster Certificate Program for certain high-priority occupations In the first year the budget recommends $5 million targeted to the energy agriculture and building and construction industry clusters
INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS
The Governorrsquos proposed budget for 2012-13 lowers the budget for Industry Partnerships from $1613 million to $1452 million
The budget leaves at zero the budget for ldquoTraining Activitiesrdquo This line item had funded Industry Partnership incumbent worker training
Peak of $15 million (from 2005-06 to 2008-09) declining to $5834 million to 2010-11 before being zeroed out in 2011-12
VALUE OF INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS
INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS Nero from Pittsburgh Employed at a local laundry facility for over
ten year before they closed The Labor-Management Clearinghouse ldquoIrsquom not the kind of guy that would be
satisfied just [lying] around collecting unemployment I need to be workingrdquo
Nero was soon referred to a hospitality partner of the L-MC the Sheraton Station Square
The L-MC team and the Sheraton worked together to identify Nerorsquos strengths to find a position that best suited his personality and their hiring needs
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT EDUCATION BLOCK GRANT
The 2012-13 budget proposes $65 billion in Student Achievement Education Block Grant funds for school districts According to the Administration this new approach provides flexibility to local education decision-makers to allocate funding to best achieve academic goals and meet legal requirements while reducing administrative burdens and compliance costs
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT EDUCATION BLOCK GRANTThe following appropriations will
be ldquoblock-grantedrdquo
Basic Education Funding - $535 billion
Pupil Transportation - $5423 million (including Intermediate Unit special education transportation funding)
Nonpublic and Charter Transportation - $777 million
Social Security ndash $5048 million to school districts and $368 million for intermediate units
FUNDING SCHOOLS AND STUDENTSOther Education Highlights
Early Intervention ndash $2062 million for an increase of $81 million or 4 percent from 2011-12
Higher Education Programs ndash almost $14 billion in total funds supporting the state-related universities the State System of Higher Education community colleges and students seeking higher education opportunities including $2219 million for Community
Colleges plus $46 million in capital funds
Level funding with 2011-12 for Penn College of Technology ($136 million) and
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology ($103 million)
EDUCATION CHANGESo Pre-K and Head Start were not cut beyond 5 in the Budgetary Reserve o However state funds for child care were cut by more than $24M and the DPW press release notes ldquoUnder the proposed budget
o Attendance and work hour requirements will be tightened to ensure the Child Care Works supplement is being used by parents who need services due to work commitments and for children who are attending on a regular basisrdquo
o Nurse Family Partnerships and family centers were level funded Level funding is required to comply with the maintenance of effort requirements for federal home visiting funds Early Intervention received funding increases to meet the mandated requirements
HIGHER EDUCATIONProgram 2011-12 Actual 2012-13 Proposed
State System
$412751 $330201
Penn State
$227694 $163461
Community Colleges
$230727 $221926
University of Pittsburgh
$136076 $95253
Temple University$139917 $97942
Lincoln University
$11163$11163
PHEAA$380900 $361800
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETYDepartment of Corrections Level-funds the departmentrsquos budget
for the first time in more than a decade through a combination of operational efficiencies and legislative reforms
Legislative reforms that will enable the department to expand existing programs such as State Intermediate Punishment Recidivism Risk Reduction Incentive and Motivational Boot Camp
Will work closely with the Board of Probation and Parole to improve management of the parole docket and expand the use of parole violation centers
Provides $82 million to address the pay compression issue for most corrections managers
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETY
Board of Probation and Parole An increase of $53 million or 51 percent
for 53 positions approved in the 2011-12 budget and 13 new positions in 2012-13
$792000 for costs related to implementing Act 111 of 2011 (Meganrsquos Law)
Allows counties to keep adult probation fees
HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT
The 2012-13 budget proposes to change the relationship between the state and local governments in the delivery of critical human services programs by consolidating multiple human services programs into a single block grant According to the Administration this will provide counties with the flexibility to move funds where each locality needs them most
HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT
(Dollar Amount in Thousands)Proposed Block Grant Appropriations 2011-12 2012-13 ReductionMental Health Services ndash Community Programs $550469 $440376 $110093
Intellectual Disabilities ndash Community Programs $144974 $115979 $28995
County Child Welfare Special Grants $48533 $38826 $9707
Behavioral Health Service $47908 $38326 $9582
Homeless Assistance Program $20551 $16441 $4110
Human Services Development Fund (HSDF) $14956 $11965 $2991
Act 152 Drug and Alcohol Program (Outpatient) $14727 $11782 $2945 Total $842118 $673695 $168423
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS
1048707 Foster Care Enhancements$45 million in savings generated through increased federal funds to support additional youth ages 18 to 21 in foster care
1048707 Adult Protective Services$17 million to implement an adult protective services system to protect physically and cognitively impaired individuals ages 18 through 59
1048707 HealthChoices ExpansionTransfers funds from the fee-for-service program to the capitation program to expand the HealthChoices physical health program statewide This proposal is budget-neutral
1048707 Childrenrsquos Health Insurance Program$1016 million an increase of 44 percent to provide health insurance for approximately 195500 children
1048707 State Food Purchase Program$173 million to maintain funding for this program The Department of Agriculture will implement a more efficient structure for managing this program reducing administrative costs and increasing the amount of food that will be purchased for those in need
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSGeneral Assistance Program Reform Savings of $3193 million from the elimination
of the cash assistance benefits provided through the General Assistance program and from revisions to the eligibility criteria for Medical Assistance benefits provided the program including minimum work requirements for medically needy recipients
Revised Provider Reimbursements $59 million in savings generated from a
reduction to provider reimbursement rates or alternative provider cost containment
Program Integrity $50 million in savings generated through the
implementation of an automated audit system to identify waste fraud and abuse for provider payments and through intensive review and case management of high-cost consumers enrolled in Medical Assistance programs that reimburse for services based on utilization and fee schedules
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSChild Care Reimbursement Reform $10 million in savings from a reduction
in paid absences and a decrease in reimbursement rates for unregulated relative and neighbor care
Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities Premium Reform
$10 million in savings from increasing the monthly premium rate paid by MAWD program recipients The premium rate has remained unchanged since the program began in 2001
Hospital Application Process Revisions
$10 million in savings to maintain recipients enrolled through the hospital application process in the fee-for-service program rather than managed care until redetermination
OLDER PENNSYLVANIANS $47 billion in total funds to provide
home and community-based services and nursing home care to persons with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians
$2861 million for the Property Tax Rent Rebate program which assists 606000 older Pennsylvanians
$2482 million in Lottery Funds for PENNCARE which provides home and community-based services to older Pennsylvanians
$2448 million to provide Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly (PACE) and PACE Needs Enhancement Tier (PACENET) to 303550 older Pennsylvanians
$81 million in Lottery Funds to support the Older Pennsylvanians Shared Ride program
IMPACT ON PENNSYLVANIANS
WHO IS IMPACTED
People previously in state Mental Health hospitals
People with intellectual disabilities and their families
Abused and neglected childrenHomeless individuals and familiesPeople with serious physical
disabilities
UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCESCOSTS
Mental Health Cuts = hospitalization incarceration institutionalization
Intellectual Disabilities Cuts = hospitalization out-of-home placements state institutionalization
Child Welfare Cuts = child welfare and juvenile court placements
Homeless Assistance Cuts = more street homeless
HSDF Assistance Cuts for people with physical disabilities = more assistive living
Drug and Alcohol Cuts = higher criminal activity to maintain addiction more hospitalization costs more jail and criminal justice costs
LACKAWANNA COUNTY IMPACT
For the second year in a row our shelter has turned away more battered women and their children they we were able to house due to lack of beds
Budget cuts have impacted employment training resulting in fewer clients being served
Serving more homeless a meal and more people sleeping outside
STATEWIDE IMPACT
- In the first 5 months of the operating year we have turned away 273 unduplicated requests for emergency shelter services
- When the funds run out 2-3 months prior to the end of our fiscal year there will be many families and domestic violence clients that will be living on the streets in unsafe
STATEWIDE IMPACT
A nurse is only at the center 16 hour per week vs 40 hours
The child care we are able to provide has declinedand that puts a burden on the mother when she has appt or needs to go to work
A family of 5 would receive enough groceries to last a week Now they receive enough groceries to last 3 - 4 days
Clients continue to face foreclosure and we are unable to assist them in any capacity
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
To the greatest extent possible avoid significant cuts to benefits and services to our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians poor individuals and families pregnant women and young children low income elderly individuals with disabilities and veterans
Protect funding for prevention services that save more expensive interventions later on
Consider the statersquos existing investment in successful programs such as industry partnerships which combine public and private money to keep Pennsylvania business competitive while enhancing training and career pathway opportunities for Pennsylvaniarsquos workforce
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
Utilize completed evaluations or other measurements to determine where to make cuts
Consider ways in which the state can more efficiently and effectively deliver services such as by reducing the vast array of state 800 numbers particularly those that are contracted with out of state providers and supporting those services with 2-1-1
Consistent with commitment to an on-time budget provide budget language to ensure that local governments and providers receive timely allocations and direction from the Commonwealth so that there is a predictable and stable cycle of services provision
February 2012 February 21 ndash Pittsburgh
March 2012 March 8 ndash Wilkes BarreHazelton March 9 ndash Scranton March 16 ndash Lehigh Valley March 23 ndash Cap Region March 26 - Westmoreland March 27 ndash Pittsburgh Suburbs March 28 ndash Erie
April 2012 Philadelphia Delaware County Montgomery County
United Way of Pennsylvania Budget Tour Dates
HOW CAN WE ldquoPOWER UPrdquo THE ADVOCACY
Mobilization Community Organizing Building a Broad Coalition Direct Advocacy with Elected Officials Engagement of Key Influencers as
Champions Building Statewide Partnerships Alliances Creative Communications Advertising
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Get engaged with United Way or budget coalitions
Meet with your county commissioners and legislators
Ask your staff board members and clients to tell their stories
CONTACT INFORMATION
United Way of Pennsylvania
909 Green Street
Harrisburg Pennsylvania 17102
Phone (717)238-7365
Fax (717)238-7414
2011 NON PROFIT BUDGET SURVEY
If your organizations state funding has been cut how much have state funding revenues declined by percentage
20 percent or less 77 21 to 30 percent 9 31 or more percent 14
2011 NON PROFIT BUDGET SURVEY
Select all the ways the budget cuts this year (FY 11-12) have impacted your organizationbullWe have laid off staff 52 bullWe have canceled programs completely 32 bullWe have cut back program hours 46 bullWe have expanded our waiting list for services 45
2011 NON PROFIT BUDGET SURVEY
If your organization maintains a waiting list how many people were put on a waiting list as a result of FY 11-12 budget cuts
1 to 20 58 21 to 40 18 41 to 50 3 51 or more 21
2011 NON PROFIT BUDGET SURVEY
How have your non-governmental sources of funds (ie private foundation grantsindividual donations) changed in the last 12 monthsOur non-governmental funding
36 has remained flatOur non-governmental funding has 38decreased
SUPPORT FREE ENTERPRISE AND JOB CREATION
1048707 Comprehensive Job Matching System ndash The budget continues support for a new workforce development system that will dramatically improve job search capabilities by p y adding sophisticated ldquospideringrdquo technology linked to numerous job posting engines
1048707 Keystone Works ndash The budget provides $25 million to facilitate the rapid return to work for recently unemployed individuals Keystone Works will provide employer-driven training opportunities for unemployed workers
1048707 Targeted Industry Cluster Certificate Program ndash In partnership with the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) the Corbett administration will create a Targeted Industry Cluster Certificate Program for certain high-priority occupations In the first year the budget recommends $5 million targeted to the energy agriculture and building and construction industry clusters
INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS
The Governorrsquos proposed budget for 2012-13 lowers the budget for Industry Partnerships from $1613 million to $1452 million
The budget leaves at zero the budget for ldquoTraining Activitiesrdquo This line item had funded Industry Partnership incumbent worker training
Peak of $15 million (from 2005-06 to 2008-09) declining to $5834 million to 2010-11 before being zeroed out in 2011-12
VALUE OF INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS
INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS Nero from Pittsburgh Employed at a local laundry facility for over
ten year before they closed The Labor-Management Clearinghouse ldquoIrsquom not the kind of guy that would be
satisfied just [lying] around collecting unemployment I need to be workingrdquo
Nero was soon referred to a hospitality partner of the L-MC the Sheraton Station Square
The L-MC team and the Sheraton worked together to identify Nerorsquos strengths to find a position that best suited his personality and their hiring needs
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT EDUCATION BLOCK GRANT
The 2012-13 budget proposes $65 billion in Student Achievement Education Block Grant funds for school districts According to the Administration this new approach provides flexibility to local education decision-makers to allocate funding to best achieve academic goals and meet legal requirements while reducing administrative burdens and compliance costs
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT EDUCATION BLOCK GRANTThe following appropriations will
be ldquoblock-grantedrdquo
Basic Education Funding - $535 billion
Pupil Transportation - $5423 million (including Intermediate Unit special education transportation funding)
Nonpublic and Charter Transportation - $777 million
Social Security ndash $5048 million to school districts and $368 million for intermediate units
FUNDING SCHOOLS AND STUDENTSOther Education Highlights
Early Intervention ndash $2062 million for an increase of $81 million or 4 percent from 2011-12
Higher Education Programs ndash almost $14 billion in total funds supporting the state-related universities the State System of Higher Education community colleges and students seeking higher education opportunities including $2219 million for Community
Colleges plus $46 million in capital funds
Level funding with 2011-12 for Penn College of Technology ($136 million) and
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology ($103 million)
EDUCATION CHANGESo Pre-K and Head Start were not cut beyond 5 in the Budgetary Reserve o However state funds for child care were cut by more than $24M and the DPW press release notes ldquoUnder the proposed budget
o Attendance and work hour requirements will be tightened to ensure the Child Care Works supplement is being used by parents who need services due to work commitments and for children who are attending on a regular basisrdquo
o Nurse Family Partnerships and family centers were level funded Level funding is required to comply with the maintenance of effort requirements for federal home visiting funds Early Intervention received funding increases to meet the mandated requirements
HIGHER EDUCATIONProgram 2011-12 Actual 2012-13 Proposed
State System
$412751 $330201
Penn State
$227694 $163461
Community Colleges
$230727 $221926
University of Pittsburgh
$136076 $95253
Temple University$139917 $97942
Lincoln University
$11163$11163
PHEAA$380900 $361800
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETYDepartment of Corrections Level-funds the departmentrsquos budget
for the first time in more than a decade through a combination of operational efficiencies and legislative reforms
Legislative reforms that will enable the department to expand existing programs such as State Intermediate Punishment Recidivism Risk Reduction Incentive and Motivational Boot Camp
Will work closely with the Board of Probation and Parole to improve management of the parole docket and expand the use of parole violation centers
Provides $82 million to address the pay compression issue for most corrections managers
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETY
Board of Probation and Parole An increase of $53 million or 51 percent
for 53 positions approved in the 2011-12 budget and 13 new positions in 2012-13
$792000 for costs related to implementing Act 111 of 2011 (Meganrsquos Law)
Allows counties to keep adult probation fees
HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT
The 2012-13 budget proposes to change the relationship between the state and local governments in the delivery of critical human services programs by consolidating multiple human services programs into a single block grant According to the Administration this will provide counties with the flexibility to move funds where each locality needs them most
HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT
(Dollar Amount in Thousands)Proposed Block Grant Appropriations 2011-12 2012-13 ReductionMental Health Services ndash Community Programs $550469 $440376 $110093
Intellectual Disabilities ndash Community Programs $144974 $115979 $28995
County Child Welfare Special Grants $48533 $38826 $9707
Behavioral Health Service $47908 $38326 $9582
Homeless Assistance Program $20551 $16441 $4110
Human Services Development Fund (HSDF) $14956 $11965 $2991
Act 152 Drug and Alcohol Program (Outpatient) $14727 $11782 $2945 Total $842118 $673695 $168423
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS
1048707 Foster Care Enhancements$45 million in savings generated through increased federal funds to support additional youth ages 18 to 21 in foster care
1048707 Adult Protective Services$17 million to implement an adult protective services system to protect physically and cognitively impaired individuals ages 18 through 59
1048707 HealthChoices ExpansionTransfers funds from the fee-for-service program to the capitation program to expand the HealthChoices physical health program statewide This proposal is budget-neutral
1048707 Childrenrsquos Health Insurance Program$1016 million an increase of 44 percent to provide health insurance for approximately 195500 children
1048707 State Food Purchase Program$173 million to maintain funding for this program The Department of Agriculture will implement a more efficient structure for managing this program reducing administrative costs and increasing the amount of food that will be purchased for those in need
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSGeneral Assistance Program Reform Savings of $3193 million from the elimination
of the cash assistance benefits provided through the General Assistance program and from revisions to the eligibility criteria for Medical Assistance benefits provided the program including minimum work requirements for medically needy recipients
Revised Provider Reimbursements $59 million in savings generated from a
reduction to provider reimbursement rates or alternative provider cost containment
Program Integrity $50 million in savings generated through the
implementation of an automated audit system to identify waste fraud and abuse for provider payments and through intensive review and case management of high-cost consumers enrolled in Medical Assistance programs that reimburse for services based on utilization and fee schedules
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSChild Care Reimbursement Reform $10 million in savings from a reduction
in paid absences and a decrease in reimbursement rates for unregulated relative and neighbor care
Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities Premium Reform
$10 million in savings from increasing the monthly premium rate paid by MAWD program recipients The premium rate has remained unchanged since the program began in 2001
Hospital Application Process Revisions
$10 million in savings to maintain recipients enrolled through the hospital application process in the fee-for-service program rather than managed care until redetermination
OLDER PENNSYLVANIANS $47 billion in total funds to provide
home and community-based services and nursing home care to persons with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians
$2861 million for the Property Tax Rent Rebate program which assists 606000 older Pennsylvanians
$2482 million in Lottery Funds for PENNCARE which provides home and community-based services to older Pennsylvanians
$2448 million to provide Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly (PACE) and PACE Needs Enhancement Tier (PACENET) to 303550 older Pennsylvanians
$81 million in Lottery Funds to support the Older Pennsylvanians Shared Ride program
IMPACT ON PENNSYLVANIANS
WHO IS IMPACTED
People previously in state Mental Health hospitals
People with intellectual disabilities and their families
Abused and neglected childrenHomeless individuals and familiesPeople with serious physical
disabilities
UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCESCOSTS
Mental Health Cuts = hospitalization incarceration institutionalization
Intellectual Disabilities Cuts = hospitalization out-of-home placements state institutionalization
Child Welfare Cuts = child welfare and juvenile court placements
Homeless Assistance Cuts = more street homeless
HSDF Assistance Cuts for people with physical disabilities = more assistive living
Drug and Alcohol Cuts = higher criminal activity to maintain addiction more hospitalization costs more jail and criminal justice costs
LACKAWANNA COUNTY IMPACT
For the second year in a row our shelter has turned away more battered women and their children they we were able to house due to lack of beds
Budget cuts have impacted employment training resulting in fewer clients being served
Serving more homeless a meal and more people sleeping outside
STATEWIDE IMPACT
- In the first 5 months of the operating year we have turned away 273 unduplicated requests for emergency shelter services
- When the funds run out 2-3 months prior to the end of our fiscal year there will be many families and domestic violence clients that will be living on the streets in unsafe
STATEWIDE IMPACT
A nurse is only at the center 16 hour per week vs 40 hours
The child care we are able to provide has declinedand that puts a burden on the mother when she has appt or needs to go to work
A family of 5 would receive enough groceries to last a week Now they receive enough groceries to last 3 - 4 days
Clients continue to face foreclosure and we are unable to assist them in any capacity
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
To the greatest extent possible avoid significant cuts to benefits and services to our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians poor individuals and families pregnant women and young children low income elderly individuals with disabilities and veterans
Protect funding for prevention services that save more expensive interventions later on
Consider the statersquos existing investment in successful programs such as industry partnerships which combine public and private money to keep Pennsylvania business competitive while enhancing training and career pathway opportunities for Pennsylvaniarsquos workforce
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
Utilize completed evaluations or other measurements to determine where to make cuts
Consider ways in which the state can more efficiently and effectively deliver services such as by reducing the vast array of state 800 numbers particularly those that are contracted with out of state providers and supporting those services with 2-1-1
Consistent with commitment to an on-time budget provide budget language to ensure that local governments and providers receive timely allocations and direction from the Commonwealth so that there is a predictable and stable cycle of services provision
February 2012 February 21 ndash Pittsburgh
March 2012 March 8 ndash Wilkes BarreHazelton March 9 ndash Scranton March 16 ndash Lehigh Valley March 23 ndash Cap Region March 26 - Westmoreland March 27 ndash Pittsburgh Suburbs March 28 ndash Erie
April 2012 Philadelphia Delaware County Montgomery County
United Way of Pennsylvania Budget Tour Dates
HOW CAN WE ldquoPOWER UPrdquo THE ADVOCACY
Mobilization Community Organizing Building a Broad Coalition Direct Advocacy with Elected Officials Engagement of Key Influencers as
Champions Building Statewide Partnerships Alliances Creative Communications Advertising
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Get engaged with United Way or budget coalitions
Meet with your county commissioners and legislators
Ask your staff board members and clients to tell their stories
CONTACT INFORMATION
United Way of Pennsylvania
909 Green Street
Harrisburg Pennsylvania 17102
Phone (717)238-7365
Fax (717)238-7414
2011 NON PROFIT BUDGET SURVEY
Select all the ways the budget cuts this year (FY 11-12) have impacted your organizationbullWe have laid off staff 52 bullWe have canceled programs completely 32 bullWe have cut back program hours 46 bullWe have expanded our waiting list for services 45
2011 NON PROFIT BUDGET SURVEY
If your organization maintains a waiting list how many people were put on a waiting list as a result of FY 11-12 budget cuts
1 to 20 58 21 to 40 18 41 to 50 3 51 or more 21
2011 NON PROFIT BUDGET SURVEY
How have your non-governmental sources of funds (ie private foundation grantsindividual donations) changed in the last 12 monthsOur non-governmental funding
36 has remained flatOur non-governmental funding has 38decreased
SUPPORT FREE ENTERPRISE AND JOB CREATION
1048707 Comprehensive Job Matching System ndash The budget continues support for a new workforce development system that will dramatically improve job search capabilities by p y adding sophisticated ldquospideringrdquo technology linked to numerous job posting engines
1048707 Keystone Works ndash The budget provides $25 million to facilitate the rapid return to work for recently unemployed individuals Keystone Works will provide employer-driven training opportunities for unemployed workers
1048707 Targeted Industry Cluster Certificate Program ndash In partnership with the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) the Corbett administration will create a Targeted Industry Cluster Certificate Program for certain high-priority occupations In the first year the budget recommends $5 million targeted to the energy agriculture and building and construction industry clusters
INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS
The Governorrsquos proposed budget for 2012-13 lowers the budget for Industry Partnerships from $1613 million to $1452 million
The budget leaves at zero the budget for ldquoTraining Activitiesrdquo This line item had funded Industry Partnership incumbent worker training
Peak of $15 million (from 2005-06 to 2008-09) declining to $5834 million to 2010-11 before being zeroed out in 2011-12
VALUE OF INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS
INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS Nero from Pittsburgh Employed at a local laundry facility for over
ten year before they closed The Labor-Management Clearinghouse ldquoIrsquom not the kind of guy that would be
satisfied just [lying] around collecting unemployment I need to be workingrdquo
Nero was soon referred to a hospitality partner of the L-MC the Sheraton Station Square
The L-MC team and the Sheraton worked together to identify Nerorsquos strengths to find a position that best suited his personality and their hiring needs
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT EDUCATION BLOCK GRANT
The 2012-13 budget proposes $65 billion in Student Achievement Education Block Grant funds for school districts According to the Administration this new approach provides flexibility to local education decision-makers to allocate funding to best achieve academic goals and meet legal requirements while reducing administrative burdens and compliance costs
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT EDUCATION BLOCK GRANTThe following appropriations will
be ldquoblock-grantedrdquo
Basic Education Funding - $535 billion
Pupil Transportation - $5423 million (including Intermediate Unit special education transportation funding)
Nonpublic and Charter Transportation - $777 million
Social Security ndash $5048 million to school districts and $368 million for intermediate units
FUNDING SCHOOLS AND STUDENTSOther Education Highlights
Early Intervention ndash $2062 million for an increase of $81 million or 4 percent from 2011-12
Higher Education Programs ndash almost $14 billion in total funds supporting the state-related universities the State System of Higher Education community colleges and students seeking higher education opportunities including $2219 million for Community
Colleges plus $46 million in capital funds
Level funding with 2011-12 for Penn College of Technology ($136 million) and
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology ($103 million)
EDUCATION CHANGESo Pre-K and Head Start were not cut beyond 5 in the Budgetary Reserve o However state funds for child care were cut by more than $24M and the DPW press release notes ldquoUnder the proposed budget
o Attendance and work hour requirements will be tightened to ensure the Child Care Works supplement is being used by parents who need services due to work commitments and for children who are attending on a regular basisrdquo
o Nurse Family Partnerships and family centers were level funded Level funding is required to comply with the maintenance of effort requirements for federal home visiting funds Early Intervention received funding increases to meet the mandated requirements
HIGHER EDUCATIONProgram 2011-12 Actual 2012-13 Proposed
State System
$412751 $330201
Penn State
$227694 $163461
Community Colleges
$230727 $221926
University of Pittsburgh
$136076 $95253
Temple University$139917 $97942
Lincoln University
$11163$11163
PHEAA$380900 $361800
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETYDepartment of Corrections Level-funds the departmentrsquos budget
for the first time in more than a decade through a combination of operational efficiencies and legislative reforms
Legislative reforms that will enable the department to expand existing programs such as State Intermediate Punishment Recidivism Risk Reduction Incentive and Motivational Boot Camp
Will work closely with the Board of Probation and Parole to improve management of the parole docket and expand the use of parole violation centers
Provides $82 million to address the pay compression issue for most corrections managers
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETY
Board of Probation and Parole An increase of $53 million or 51 percent
for 53 positions approved in the 2011-12 budget and 13 new positions in 2012-13
$792000 for costs related to implementing Act 111 of 2011 (Meganrsquos Law)
Allows counties to keep adult probation fees
HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT
The 2012-13 budget proposes to change the relationship between the state and local governments in the delivery of critical human services programs by consolidating multiple human services programs into a single block grant According to the Administration this will provide counties with the flexibility to move funds where each locality needs them most
HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT
(Dollar Amount in Thousands)Proposed Block Grant Appropriations 2011-12 2012-13 ReductionMental Health Services ndash Community Programs $550469 $440376 $110093
Intellectual Disabilities ndash Community Programs $144974 $115979 $28995
County Child Welfare Special Grants $48533 $38826 $9707
Behavioral Health Service $47908 $38326 $9582
Homeless Assistance Program $20551 $16441 $4110
Human Services Development Fund (HSDF) $14956 $11965 $2991
Act 152 Drug and Alcohol Program (Outpatient) $14727 $11782 $2945 Total $842118 $673695 $168423
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS
1048707 Foster Care Enhancements$45 million in savings generated through increased federal funds to support additional youth ages 18 to 21 in foster care
1048707 Adult Protective Services$17 million to implement an adult protective services system to protect physically and cognitively impaired individuals ages 18 through 59
1048707 HealthChoices ExpansionTransfers funds from the fee-for-service program to the capitation program to expand the HealthChoices physical health program statewide This proposal is budget-neutral
1048707 Childrenrsquos Health Insurance Program$1016 million an increase of 44 percent to provide health insurance for approximately 195500 children
1048707 State Food Purchase Program$173 million to maintain funding for this program The Department of Agriculture will implement a more efficient structure for managing this program reducing administrative costs and increasing the amount of food that will be purchased for those in need
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSGeneral Assistance Program Reform Savings of $3193 million from the elimination
of the cash assistance benefits provided through the General Assistance program and from revisions to the eligibility criteria for Medical Assistance benefits provided the program including minimum work requirements for medically needy recipients
Revised Provider Reimbursements $59 million in savings generated from a
reduction to provider reimbursement rates or alternative provider cost containment
Program Integrity $50 million in savings generated through the
implementation of an automated audit system to identify waste fraud and abuse for provider payments and through intensive review and case management of high-cost consumers enrolled in Medical Assistance programs that reimburse for services based on utilization and fee schedules
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSChild Care Reimbursement Reform $10 million in savings from a reduction
in paid absences and a decrease in reimbursement rates for unregulated relative and neighbor care
Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities Premium Reform
$10 million in savings from increasing the monthly premium rate paid by MAWD program recipients The premium rate has remained unchanged since the program began in 2001
Hospital Application Process Revisions
$10 million in savings to maintain recipients enrolled through the hospital application process in the fee-for-service program rather than managed care until redetermination
OLDER PENNSYLVANIANS $47 billion in total funds to provide
home and community-based services and nursing home care to persons with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians
$2861 million for the Property Tax Rent Rebate program which assists 606000 older Pennsylvanians
$2482 million in Lottery Funds for PENNCARE which provides home and community-based services to older Pennsylvanians
$2448 million to provide Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly (PACE) and PACE Needs Enhancement Tier (PACENET) to 303550 older Pennsylvanians
$81 million in Lottery Funds to support the Older Pennsylvanians Shared Ride program
IMPACT ON PENNSYLVANIANS
WHO IS IMPACTED
People previously in state Mental Health hospitals
People with intellectual disabilities and their families
Abused and neglected childrenHomeless individuals and familiesPeople with serious physical
disabilities
UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCESCOSTS
Mental Health Cuts = hospitalization incarceration institutionalization
Intellectual Disabilities Cuts = hospitalization out-of-home placements state institutionalization
Child Welfare Cuts = child welfare and juvenile court placements
Homeless Assistance Cuts = more street homeless
HSDF Assistance Cuts for people with physical disabilities = more assistive living
Drug and Alcohol Cuts = higher criminal activity to maintain addiction more hospitalization costs more jail and criminal justice costs
LACKAWANNA COUNTY IMPACT
For the second year in a row our shelter has turned away more battered women and their children they we were able to house due to lack of beds
Budget cuts have impacted employment training resulting in fewer clients being served
Serving more homeless a meal and more people sleeping outside
STATEWIDE IMPACT
- In the first 5 months of the operating year we have turned away 273 unduplicated requests for emergency shelter services
- When the funds run out 2-3 months prior to the end of our fiscal year there will be many families and domestic violence clients that will be living on the streets in unsafe
STATEWIDE IMPACT
A nurse is only at the center 16 hour per week vs 40 hours
The child care we are able to provide has declinedand that puts a burden on the mother when she has appt or needs to go to work
A family of 5 would receive enough groceries to last a week Now they receive enough groceries to last 3 - 4 days
Clients continue to face foreclosure and we are unable to assist them in any capacity
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
To the greatest extent possible avoid significant cuts to benefits and services to our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians poor individuals and families pregnant women and young children low income elderly individuals with disabilities and veterans
Protect funding for prevention services that save more expensive interventions later on
Consider the statersquos existing investment in successful programs such as industry partnerships which combine public and private money to keep Pennsylvania business competitive while enhancing training and career pathway opportunities for Pennsylvaniarsquos workforce
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
Utilize completed evaluations or other measurements to determine where to make cuts
Consider ways in which the state can more efficiently and effectively deliver services such as by reducing the vast array of state 800 numbers particularly those that are contracted with out of state providers and supporting those services with 2-1-1
Consistent with commitment to an on-time budget provide budget language to ensure that local governments and providers receive timely allocations and direction from the Commonwealth so that there is a predictable and stable cycle of services provision
February 2012 February 21 ndash Pittsburgh
March 2012 March 8 ndash Wilkes BarreHazelton March 9 ndash Scranton March 16 ndash Lehigh Valley March 23 ndash Cap Region March 26 - Westmoreland March 27 ndash Pittsburgh Suburbs March 28 ndash Erie
April 2012 Philadelphia Delaware County Montgomery County
United Way of Pennsylvania Budget Tour Dates
HOW CAN WE ldquoPOWER UPrdquo THE ADVOCACY
Mobilization Community Organizing Building a Broad Coalition Direct Advocacy with Elected Officials Engagement of Key Influencers as
Champions Building Statewide Partnerships Alliances Creative Communications Advertising
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Get engaged with United Way or budget coalitions
Meet with your county commissioners and legislators
Ask your staff board members and clients to tell their stories
CONTACT INFORMATION
United Way of Pennsylvania
909 Green Street
Harrisburg Pennsylvania 17102
Phone (717)238-7365
Fax (717)238-7414
2011 NON PROFIT BUDGET SURVEY
If your organization maintains a waiting list how many people were put on a waiting list as a result of FY 11-12 budget cuts
1 to 20 58 21 to 40 18 41 to 50 3 51 or more 21
2011 NON PROFIT BUDGET SURVEY
How have your non-governmental sources of funds (ie private foundation grantsindividual donations) changed in the last 12 monthsOur non-governmental funding
36 has remained flatOur non-governmental funding has 38decreased
SUPPORT FREE ENTERPRISE AND JOB CREATION
1048707 Comprehensive Job Matching System ndash The budget continues support for a new workforce development system that will dramatically improve job search capabilities by p y adding sophisticated ldquospideringrdquo technology linked to numerous job posting engines
1048707 Keystone Works ndash The budget provides $25 million to facilitate the rapid return to work for recently unemployed individuals Keystone Works will provide employer-driven training opportunities for unemployed workers
1048707 Targeted Industry Cluster Certificate Program ndash In partnership with the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) the Corbett administration will create a Targeted Industry Cluster Certificate Program for certain high-priority occupations In the first year the budget recommends $5 million targeted to the energy agriculture and building and construction industry clusters
INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS
The Governorrsquos proposed budget for 2012-13 lowers the budget for Industry Partnerships from $1613 million to $1452 million
The budget leaves at zero the budget for ldquoTraining Activitiesrdquo This line item had funded Industry Partnership incumbent worker training
Peak of $15 million (from 2005-06 to 2008-09) declining to $5834 million to 2010-11 before being zeroed out in 2011-12
VALUE OF INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS
INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS Nero from Pittsburgh Employed at a local laundry facility for over
ten year before they closed The Labor-Management Clearinghouse ldquoIrsquom not the kind of guy that would be
satisfied just [lying] around collecting unemployment I need to be workingrdquo
Nero was soon referred to a hospitality partner of the L-MC the Sheraton Station Square
The L-MC team and the Sheraton worked together to identify Nerorsquos strengths to find a position that best suited his personality and their hiring needs
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT EDUCATION BLOCK GRANT
The 2012-13 budget proposes $65 billion in Student Achievement Education Block Grant funds for school districts According to the Administration this new approach provides flexibility to local education decision-makers to allocate funding to best achieve academic goals and meet legal requirements while reducing administrative burdens and compliance costs
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT EDUCATION BLOCK GRANTThe following appropriations will
be ldquoblock-grantedrdquo
Basic Education Funding - $535 billion
Pupil Transportation - $5423 million (including Intermediate Unit special education transportation funding)
Nonpublic and Charter Transportation - $777 million
Social Security ndash $5048 million to school districts and $368 million for intermediate units
FUNDING SCHOOLS AND STUDENTSOther Education Highlights
Early Intervention ndash $2062 million for an increase of $81 million or 4 percent from 2011-12
Higher Education Programs ndash almost $14 billion in total funds supporting the state-related universities the State System of Higher Education community colleges and students seeking higher education opportunities including $2219 million for Community
Colleges plus $46 million in capital funds
Level funding with 2011-12 for Penn College of Technology ($136 million) and
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology ($103 million)
EDUCATION CHANGESo Pre-K and Head Start were not cut beyond 5 in the Budgetary Reserve o However state funds for child care were cut by more than $24M and the DPW press release notes ldquoUnder the proposed budget
o Attendance and work hour requirements will be tightened to ensure the Child Care Works supplement is being used by parents who need services due to work commitments and for children who are attending on a regular basisrdquo
o Nurse Family Partnerships and family centers were level funded Level funding is required to comply with the maintenance of effort requirements for federal home visiting funds Early Intervention received funding increases to meet the mandated requirements
HIGHER EDUCATIONProgram 2011-12 Actual 2012-13 Proposed
State System
$412751 $330201
Penn State
$227694 $163461
Community Colleges
$230727 $221926
University of Pittsburgh
$136076 $95253
Temple University$139917 $97942
Lincoln University
$11163$11163
PHEAA$380900 $361800
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETYDepartment of Corrections Level-funds the departmentrsquos budget
for the first time in more than a decade through a combination of operational efficiencies and legislative reforms
Legislative reforms that will enable the department to expand existing programs such as State Intermediate Punishment Recidivism Risk Reduction Incentive and Motivational Boot Camp
Will work closely with the Board of Probation and Parole to improve management of the parole docket and expand the use of parole violation centers
Provides $82 million to address the pay compression issue for most corrections managers
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETY
Board of Probation and Parole An increase of $53 million or 51 percent
for 53 positions approved in the 2011-12 budget and 13 new positions in 2012-13
$792000 for costs related to implementing Act 111 of 2011 (Meganrsquos Law)
Allows counties to keep adult probation fees
HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT
The 2012-13 budget proposes to change the relationship between the state and local governments in the delivery of critical human services programs by consolidating multiple human services programs into a single block grant According to the Administration this will provide counties with the flexibility to move funds where each locality needs them most
HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT
(Dollar Amount in Thousands)Proposed Block Grant Appropriations 2011-12 2012-13 ReductionMental Health Services ndash Community Programs $550469 $440376 $110093
Intellectual Disabilities ndash Community Programs $144974 $115979 $28995
County Child Welfare Special Grants $48533 $38826 $9707
Behavioral Health Service $47908 $38326 $9582
Homeless Assistance Program $20551 $16441 $4110
Human Services Development Fund (HSDF) $14956 $11965 $2991
Act 152 Drug and Alcohol Program (Outpatient) $14727 $11782 $2945 Total $842118 $673695 $168423
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS
1048707 Foster Care Enhancements$45 million in savings generated through increased federal funds to support additional youth ages 18 to 21 in foster care
1048707 Adult Protective Services$17 million to implement an adult protective services system to protect physically and cognitively impaired individuals ages 18 through 59
1048707 HealthChoices ExpansionTransfers funds from the fee-for-service program to the capitation program to expand the HealthChoices physical health program statewide This proposal is budget-neutral
1048707 Childrenrsquos Health Insurance Program$1016 million an increase of 44 percent to provide health insurance for approximately 195500 children
1048707 State Food Purchase Program$173 million to maintain funding for this program The Department of Agriculture will implement a more efficient structure for managing this program reducing administrative costs and increasing the amount of food that will be purchased for those in need
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSGeneral Assistance Program Reform Savings of $3193 million from the elimination
of the cash assistance benefits provided through the General Assistance program and from revisions to the eligibility criteria for Medical Assistance benefits provided the program including minimum work requirements for medically needy recipients
Revised Provider Reimbursements $59 million in savings generated from a
reduction to provider reimbursement rates or alternative provider cost containment
Program Integrity $50 million in savings generated through the
implementation of an automated audit system to identify waste fraud and abuse for provider payments and through intensive review and case management of high-cost consumers enrolled in Medical Assistance programs that reimburse for services based on utilization and fee schedules
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSChild Care Reimbursement Reform $10 million in savings from a reduction
in paid absences and a decrease in reimbursement rates for unregulated relative and neighbor care
Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities Premium Reform
$10 million in savings from increasing the monthly premium rate paid by MAWD program recipients The premium rate has remained unchanged since the program began in 2001
Hospital Application Process Revisions
$10 million in savings to maintain recipients enrolled through the hospital application process in the fee-for-service program rather than managed care until redetermination
OLDER PENNSYLVANIANS $47 billion in total funds to provide
home and community-based services and nursing home care to persons with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians
$2861 million for the Property Tax Rent Rebate program which assists 606000 older Pennsylvanians
$2482 million in Lottery Funds for PENNCARE which provides home and community-based services to older Pennsylvanians
$2448 million to provide Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly (PACE) and PACE Needs Enhancement Tier (PACENET) to 303550 older Pennsylvanians
$81 million in Lottery Funds to support the Older Pennsylvanians Shared Ride program
IMPACT ON PENNSYLVANIANS
WHO IS IMPACTED
People previously in state Mental Health hospitals
People with intellectual disabilities and their families
Abused and neglected childrenHomeless individuals and familiesPeople with serious physical
disabilities
UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCESCOSTS
Mental Health Cuts = hospitalization incarceration institutionalization
Intellectual Disabilities Cuts = hospitalization out-of-home placements state institutionalization
Child Welfare Cuts = child welfare and juvenile court placements
Homeless Assistance Cuts = more street homeless
HSDF Assistance Cuts for people with physical disabilities = more assistive living
Drug and Alcohol Cuts = higher criminal activity to maintain addiction more hospitalization costs more jail and criminal justice costs
LACKAWANNA COUNTY IMPACT
For the second year in a row our shelter has turned away more battered women and their children they we were able to house due to lack of beds
Budget cuts have impacted employment training resulting in fewer clients being served
Serving more homeless a meal and more people sleeping outside
STATEWIDE IMPACT
- In the first 5 months of the operating year we have turned away 273 unduplicated requests for emergency shelter services
- When the funds run out 2-3 months prior to the end of our fiscal year there will be many families and domestic violence clients that will be living on the streets in unsafe
STATEWIDE IMPACT
A nurse is only at the center 16 hour per week vs 40 hours
The child care we are able to provide has declinedand that puts a burden on the mother when she has appt or needs to go to work
A family of 5 would receive enough groceries to last a week Now they receive enough groceries to last 3 - 4 days
Clients continue to face foreclosure and we are unable to assist them in any capacity
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
To the greatest extent possible avoid significant cuts to benefits and services to our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians poor individuals and families pregnant women and young children low income elderly individuals with disabilities and veterans
Protect funding for prevention services that save more expensive interventions later on
Consider the statersquos existing investment in successful programs such as industry partnerships which combine public and private money to keep Pennsylvania business competitive while enhancing training and career pathway opportunities for Pennsylvaniarsquos workforce
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
Utilize completed evaluations or other measurements to determine where to make cuts
Consider ways in which the state can more efficiently and effectively deliver services such as by reducing the vast array of state 800 numbers particularly those that are contracted with out of state providers and supporting those services with 2-1-1
Consistent with commitment to an on-time budget provide budget language to ensure that local governments and providers receive timely allocations and direction from the Commonwealth so that there is a predictable and stable cycle of services provision
February 2012 February 21 ndash Pittsburgh
March 2012 March 8 ndash Wilkes BarreHazelton March 9 ndash Scranton March 16 ndash Lehigh Valley March 23 ndash Cap Region March 26 - Westmoreland March 27 ndash Pittsburgh Suburbs March 28 ndash Erie
April 2012 Philadelphia Delaware County Montgomery County
United Way of Pennsylvania Budget Tour Dates
HOW CAN WE ldquoPOWER UPrdquo THE ADVOCACY
Mobilization Community Organizing Building a Broad Coalition Direct Advocacy with Elected Officials Engagement of Key Influencers as
Champions Building Statewide Partnerships Alliances Creative Communications Advertising
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Get engaged with United Way or budget coalitions
Meet with your county commissioners and legislators
Ask your staff board members and clients to tell their stories
CONTACT INFORMATION
United Way of Pennsylvania
909 Green Street
Harrisburg Pennsylvania 17102
Phone (717)238-7365
Fax (717)238-7414
2011 NON PROFIT BUDGET SURVEY
How have your non-governmental sources of funds (ie private foundation grantsindividual donations) changed in the last 12 monthsOur non-governmental funding
36 has remained flatOur non-governmental funding has 38decreased
SUPPORT FREE ENTERPRISE AND JOB CREATION
1048707 Comprehensive Job Matching System ndash The budget continues support for a new workforce development system that will dramatically improve job search capabilities by p y adding sophisticated ldquospideringrdquo technology linked to numerous job posting engines
1048707 Keystone Works ndash The budget provides $25 million to facilitate the rapid return to work for recently unemployed individuals Keystone Works will provide employer-driven training opportunities for unemployed workers
1048707 Targeted Industry Cluster Certificate Program ndash In partnership with the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) the Corbett administration will create a Targeted Industry Cluster Certificate Program for certain high-priority occupations In the first year the budget recommends $5 million targeted to the energy agriculture and building and construction industry clusters
INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS
The Governorrsquos proposed budget for 2012-13 lowers the budget for Industry Partnerships from $1613 million to $1452 million
The budget leaves at zero the budget for ldquoTraining Activitiesrdquo This line item had funded Industry Partnership incumbent worker training
Peak of $15 million (from 2005-06 to 2008-09) declining to $5834 million to 2010-11 before being zeroed out in 2011-12
VALUE OF INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS
INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS Nero from Pittsburgh Employed at a local laundry facility for over
ten year before they closed The Labor-Management Clearinghouse ldquoIrsquom not the kind of guy that would be
satisfied just [lying] around collecting unemployment I need to be workingrdquo
Nero was soon referred to a hospitality partner of the L-MC the Sheraton Station Square
The L-MC team and the Sheraton worked together to identify Nerorsquos strengths to find a position that best suited his personality and their hiring needs
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT EDUCATION BLOCK GRANT
The 2012-13 budget proposes $65 billion in Student Achievement Education Block Grant funds for school districts According to the Administration this new approach provides flexibility to local education decision-makers to allocate funding to best achieve academic goals and meet legal requirements while reducing administrative burdens and compliance costs
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT EDUCATION BLOCK GRANTThe following appropriations will
be ldquoblock-grantedrdquo
Basic Education Funding - $535 billion
Pupil Transportation - $5423 million (including Intermediate Unit special education transportation funding)
Nonpublic and Charter Transportation - $777 million
Social Security ndash $5048 million to school districts and $368 million for intermediate units
FUNDING SCHOOLS AND STUDENTSOther Education Highlights
Early Intervention ndash $2062 million for an increase of $81 million or 4 percent from 2011-12
Higher Education Programs ndash almost $14 billion in total funds supporting the state-related universities the State System of Higher Education community colleges and students seeking higher education opportunities including $2219 million for Community
Colleges plus $46 million in capital funds
Level funding with 2011-12 for Penn College of Technology ($136 million) and
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology ($103 million)
EDUCATION CHANGESo Pre-K and Head Start were not cut beyond 5 in the Budgetary Reserve o However state funds for child care were cut by more than $24M and the DPW press release notes ldquoUnder the proposed budget
o Attendance and work hour requirements will be tightened to ensure the Child Care Works supplement is being used by parents who need services due to work commitments and for children who are attending on a regular basisrdquo
o Nurse Family Partnerships and family centers were level funded Level funding is required to comply with the maintenance of effort requirements for federal home visiting funds Early Intervention received funding increases to meet the mandated requirements
HIGHER EDUCATIONProgram 2011-12 Actual 2012-13 Proposed
State System
$412751 $330201
Penn State
$227694 $163461
Community Colleges
$230727 $221926
University of Pittsburgh
$136076 $95253
Temple University$139917 $97942
Lincoln University
$11163$11163
PHEAA$380900 $361800
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETYDepartment of Corrections Level-funds the departmentrsquos budget
for the first time in more than a decade through a combination of operational efficiencies and legislative reforms
Legislative reforms that will enable the department to expand existing programs such as State Intermediate Punishment Recidivism Risk Reduction Incentive and Motivational Boot Camp
Will work closely with the Board of Probation and Parole to improve management of the parole docket and expand the use of parole violation centers
Provides $82 million to address the pay compression issue for most corrections managers
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETY
Board of Probation and Parole An increase of $53 million or 51 percent
for 53 positions approved in the 2011-12 budget and 13 new positions in 2012-13
$792000 for costs related to implementing Act 111 of 2011 (Meganrsquos Law)
Allows counties to keep adult probation fees
HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT
The 2012-13 budget proposes to change the relationship between the state and local governments in the delivery of critical human services programs by consolidating multiple human services programs into a single block grant According to the Administration this will provide counties with the flexibility to move funds where each locality needs them most
HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT
(Dollar Amount in Thousands)Proposed Block Grant Appropriations 2011-12 2012-13 ReductionMental Health Services ndash Community Programs $550469 $440376 $110093
Intellectual Disabilities ndash Community Programs $144974 $115979 $28995
County Child Welfare Special Grants $48533 $38826 $9707
Behavioral Health Service $47908 $38326 $9582
Homeless Assistance Program $20551 $16441 $4110
Human Services Development Fund (HSDF) $14956 $11965 $2991
Act 152 Drug and Alcohol Program (Outpatient) $14727 $11782 $2945 Total $842118 $673695 $168423
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS
1048707 Foster Care Enhancements$45 million in savings generated through increased federal funds to support additional youth ages 18 to 21 in foster care
1048707 Adult Protective Services$17 million to implement an adult protective services system to protect physically and cognitively impaired individuals ages 18 through 59
1048707 HealthChoices ExpansionTransfers funds from the fee-for-service program to the capitation program to expand the HealthChoices physical health program statewide This proposal is budget-neutral
1048707 Childrenrsquos Health Insurance Program$1016 million an increase of 44 percent to provide health insurance for approximately 195500 children
1048707 State Food Purchase Program$173 million to maintain funding for this program The Department of Agriculture will implement a more efficient structure for managing this program reducing administrative costs and increasing the amount of food that will be purchased for those in need
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSGeneral Assistance Program Reform Savings of $3193 million from the elimination
of the cash assistance benefits provided through the General Assistance program and from revisions to the eligibility criteria for Medical Assistance benefits provided the program including minimum work requirements for medically needy recipients
Revised Provider Reimbursements $59 million in savings generated from a
reduction to provider reimbursement rates or alternative provider cost containment
Program Integrity $50 million in savings generated through the
implementation of an automated audit system to identify waste fraud and abuse for provider payments and through intensive review and case management of high-cost consumers enrolled in Medical Assistance programs that reimburse for services based on utilization and fee schedules
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSChild Care Reimbursement Reform $10 million in savings from a reduction
in paid absences and a decrease in reimbursement rates for unregulated relative and neighbor care
Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities Premium Reform
$10 million in savings from increasing the monthly premium rate paid by MAWD program recipients The premium rate has remained unchanged since the program began in 2001
Hospital Application Process Revisions
$10 million in savings to maintain recipients enrolled through the hospital application process in the fee-for-service program rather than managed care until redetermination
OLDER PENNSYLVANIANS $47 billion in total funds to provide
home and community-based services and nursing home care to persons with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians
$2861 million for the Property Tax Rent Rebate program which assists 606000 older Pennsylvanians
$2482 million in Lottery Funds for PENNCARE which provides home and community-based services to older Pennsylvanians
$2448 million to provide Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly (PACE) and PACE Needs Enhancement Tier (PACENET) to 303550 older Pennsylvanians
$81 million in Lottery Funds to support the Older Pennsylvanians Shared Ride program
IMPACT ON PENNSYLVANIANS
WHO IS IMPACTED
People previously in state Mental Health hospitals
People with intellectual disabilities and their families
Abused and neglected childrenHomeless individuals and familiesPeople with serious physical
disabilities
UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCESCOSTS
Mental Health Cuts = hospitalization incarceration institutionalization
Intellectual Disabilities Cuts = hospitalization out-of-home placements state institutionalization
Child Welfare Cuts = child welfare and juvenile court placements
Homeless Assistance Cuts = more street homeless
HSDF Assistance Cuts for people with physical disabilities = more assistive living
Drug and Alcohol Cuts = higher criminal activity to maintain addiction more hospitalization costs more jail and criminal justice costs
LACKAWANNA COUNTY IMPACT
For the second year in a row our shelter has turned away more battered women and their children they we were able to house due to lack of beds
Budget cuts have impacted employment training resulting in fewer clients being served
Serving more homeless a meal and more people sleeping outside
STATEWIDE IMPACT
- In the first 5 months of the operating year we have turned away 273 unduplicated requests for emergency shelter services
- When the funds run out 2-3 months prior to the end of our fiscal year there will be many families and domestic violence clients that will be living on the streets in unsafe
STATEWIDE IMPACT
A nurse is only at the center 16 hour per week vs 40 hours
The child care we are able to provide has declinedand that puts a burden on the mother when she has appt or needs to go to work
A family of 5 would receive enough groceries to last a week Now they receive enough groceries to last 3 - 4 days
Clients continue to face foreclosure and we are unable to assist them in any capacity
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
To the greatest extent possible avoid significant cuts to benefits and services to our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians poor individuals and families pregnant women and young children low income elderly individuals with disabilities and veterans
Protect funding for prevention services that save more expensive interventions later on
Consider the statersquos existing investment in successful programs such as industry partnerships which combine public and private money to keep Pennsylvania business competitive while enhancing training and career pathway opportunities for Pennsylvaniarsquos workforce
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
Utilize completed evaluations or other measurements to determine where to make cuts
Consider ways in which the state can more efficiently and effectively deliver services such as by reducing the vast array of state 800 numbers particularly those that are contracted with out of state providers and supporting those services with 2-1-1
Consistent with commitment to an on-time budget provide budget language to ensure that local governments and providers receive timely allocations and direction from the Commonwealth so that there is a predictable and stable cycle of services provision
February 2012 February 21 ndash Pittsburgh
March 2012 March 8 ndash Wilkes BarreHazelton March 9 ndash Scranton March 16 ndash Lehigh Valley March 23 ndash Cap Region March 26 - Westmoreland March 27 ndash Pittsburgh Suburbs March 28 ndash Erie
April 2012 Philadelphia Delaware County Montgomery County
United Way of Pennsylvania Budget Tour Dates
HOW CAN WE ldquoPOWER UPrdquo THE ADVOCACY
Mobilization Community Organizing Building a Broad Coalition Direct Advocacy with Elected Officials Engagement of Key Influencers as
Champions Building Statewide Partnerships Alliances Creative Communications Advertising
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Get engaged with United Way or budget coalitions
Meet with your county commissioners and legislators
Ask your staff board members and clients to tell their stories
CONTACT INFORMATION
United Way of Pennsylvania
909 Green Street
Harrisburg Pennsylvania 17102
Phone (717)238-7365
Fax (717)238-7414
SUPPORT FREE ENTERPRISE AND JOB CREATION
1048707 Comprehensive Job Matching System ndash The budget continues support for a new workforce development system that will dramatically improve job search capabilities by p y adding sophisticated ldquospideringrdquo technology linked to numerous job posting engines
1048707 Keystone Works ndash The budget provides $25 million to facilitate the rapid return to work for recently unemployed individuals Keystone Works will provide employer-driven training opportunities for unemployed workers
1048707 Targeted Industry Cluster Certificate Program ndash In partnership with the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) the Corbett administration will create a Targeted Industry Cluster Certificate Program for certain high-priority occupations In the first year the budget recommends $5 million targeted to the energy agriculture and building and construction industry clusters
INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS
The Governorrsquos proposed budget for 2012-13 lowers the budget for Industry Partnerships from $1613 million to $1452 million
The budget leaves at zero the budget for ldquoTraining Activitiesrdquo This line item had funded Industry Partnership incumbent worker training
Peak of $15 million (from 2005-06 to 2008-09) declining to $5834 million to 2010-11 before being zeroed out in 2011-12
VALUE OF INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS
INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS Nero from Pittsburgh Employed at a local laundry facility for over
ten year before they closed The Labor-Management Clearinghouse ldquoIrsquom not the kind of guy that would be
satisfied just [lying] around collecting unemployment I need to be workingrdquo
Nero was soon referred to a hospitality partner of the L-MC the Sheraton Station Square
The L-MC team and the Sheraton worked together to identify Nerorsquos strengths to find a position that best suited his personality and their hiring needs
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT EDUCATION BLOCK GRANT
The 2012-13 budget proposes $65 billion in Student Achievement Education Block Grant funds for school districts According to the Administration this new approach provides flexibility to local education decision-makers to allocate funding to best achieve academic goals and meet legal requirements while reducing administrative burdens and compliance costs
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT EDUCATION BLOCK GRANTThe following appropriations will
be ldquoblock-grantedrdquo
Basic Education Funding - $535 billion
Pupil Transportation - $5423 million (including Intermediate Unit special education transportation funding)
Nonpublic and Charter Transportation - $777 million
Social Security ndash $5048 million to school districts and $368 million for intermediate units
FUNDING SCHOOLS AND STUDENTSOther Education Highlights
Early Intervention ndash $2062 million for an increase of $81 million or 4 percent from 2011-12
Higher Education Programs ndash almost $14 billion in total funds supporting the state-related universities the State System of Higher Education community colleges and students seeking higher education opportunities including $2219 million for Community
Colleges plus $46 million in capital funds
Level funding with 2011-12 for Penn College of Technology ($136 million) and
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology ($103 million)
EDUCATION CHANGESo Pre-K and Head Start were not cut beyond 5 in the Budgetary Reserve o However state funds for child care were cut by more than $24M and the DPW press release notes ldquoUnder the proposed budget
o Attendance and work hour requirements will be tightened to ensure the Child Care Works supplement is being used by parents who need services due to work commitments and for children who are attending on a regular basisrdquo
o Nurse Family Partnerships and family centers were level funded Level funding is required to comply with the maintenance of effort requirements for federal home visiting funds Early Intervention received funding increases to meet the mandated requirements
HIGHER EDUCATIONProgram 2011-12 Actual 2012-13 Proposed
State System
$412751 $330201
Penn State
$227694 $163461
Community Colleges
$230727 $221926
University of Pittsburgh
$136076 $95253
Temple University$139917 $97942
Lincoln University
$11163$11163
PHEAA$380900 $361800
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETYDepartment of Corrections Level-funds the departmentrsquos budget
for the first time in more than a decade through a combination of operational efficiencies and legislative reforms
Legislative reforms that will enable the department to expand existing programs such as State Intermediate Punishment Recidivism Risk Reduction Incentive and Motivational Boot Camp
Will work closely with the Board of Probation and Parole to improve management of the parole docket and expand the use of parole violation centers
Provides $82 million to address the pay compression issue for most corrections managers
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETY
Board of Probation and Parole An increase of $53 million or 51 percent
for 53 positions approved in the 2011-12 budget and 13 new positions in 2012-13
$792000 for costs related to implementing Act 111 of 2011 (Meganrsquos Law)
Allows counties to keep adult probation fees
HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT
The 2012-13 budget proposes to change the relationship between the state and local governments in the delivery of critical human services programs by consolidating multiple human services programs into a single block grant According to the Administration this will provide counties with the flexibility to move funds where each locality needs them most
HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT
(Dollar Amount in Thousands)Proposed Block Grant Appropriations 2011-12 2012-13 ReductionMental Health Services ndash Community Programs $550469 $440376 $110093
Intellectual Disabilities ndash Community Programs $144974 $115979 $28995
County Child Welfare Special Grants $48533 $38826 $9707
Behavioral Health Service $47908 $38326 $9582
Homeless Assistance Program $20551 $16441 $4110
Human Services Development Fund (HSDF) $14956 $11965 $2991
Act 152 Drug and Alcohol Program (Outpatient) $14727 $11782 $2945 Total $842118 $673695 $168423
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS
1048707 Foster Care Enhancements$45 million in savings generated through increased federal funds to support additional youth ages 18 to 21 in foster care
1048707 Adult Protective Services$17 million to implement an adult protective services system to protect physically and cognitively impaired individuals ages 18 through 59
1048707 HealthChoices ExpansionTransfers funds from the fee-for-service program to the capitation program to expand the HealthChoices physical health program statewide This proposal is budget-neutral
1048707 Childrenrsquos Health Insurance Program$1016 million an increase of 44 percent to provide health insurance for approximately 195500 children
1048707 State Food Purchase Program$173 million to maintain funding for this program The Department of Agriculture will implement a more efficient structure for managing this program reducing administrative costs and increasing the amount of food that will be purchased for those in need
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSGeneral Assistance Program Reform Savings of $3193 million from the elimination
of the cash assistance benefits provided through the General Assistance program and from revisions to the eligibility criteria for Medical Assistance benefits provided the program including minimum work requirements for medically needy recipients
Revised Provider Reimbursements $59 million in savings generated from a
reduction to provider reimbursement rates or alternative provider cost containment
Program Integrity $50 million in savings generated through the
implementation of an automated audit system to identify waste fraud and abuse for provider payments and through intensive review and case management of high-cost consumers enrolled in Medical Assistance programs that reimburse for services based on utilization and fee schedules
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSChild Care Reimbursement Reform $10 million in savings from a reduction
in paid absences and a decrease in reimbursement rates for unregulated relative and neighbor care
Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities Premium Reform
$10 million in savings from increasing the monthly premium rate paid by MAWD program recipients The premium rate has remained unchanged since the program began in 2001
Hospital Application Process Revisions
$10 million in savings to maintain recipients enrolled through the hospital application process in the fee-for-service program rather than managed care until redetermination
OLDER PENNSYLVANIANS $47 billion in total funds to provide
home and community-based services and nursing home care to persons with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians
$2861 million for the Property Tax Rent Rebate program which assists 606000 older Pennsylvanians
$2482 million in Lottery Funds for PENNCARE which provides home and community-based services to older Pennsylvanians
$2448 million to provide Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly (PACE) and PACE Needs Enhancement Tier (PACENET) to 303550 older Pennsylvanians
$81 million in Lottery Funds to support the Older Pennsylvanians Shared Ride program
IMPACT ON PENNSYLVANIANS
WHO IS IMPACTED
People previously in state Mental Health hospitals
People with intellectual disabilities and their families
Abused and neglected childrenHomeless individuals and familiesPeople with serious physical
disabilities
UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCESCOSTS
Mental Health Cuts = hospitalization incarceration institutionalization
Intellectual Disabilities Cuts = hospitalization out-of-home placements state institutionalization
Child Welfare Cuts = child welfare and juvenile court placements
Homeless Assistance Cuts = more street homeless
HSDF Assistance Cuts for people with physical disabilities = more assistive living
Drug and Alcohol Cuts = higher criminal activity to maintain addiction more hospitalization costs more jail and criminal justice costs
LACKAWANNA COUNTY IMPACT
For the second year in a row our shelter has turned away more battered women and their children they we were able to house due to lack of beds
Budget cuts have impacted employment training resulting in fewer clients being served
Serving more homeless a meal and more people sleeping outside
STATEWIDE IMPACT
- In the first 5 months of the operating year we have turned away 273 unduplicated requests for emergency shelter services
- When the funds run out 2-3 months prior to the end of our fiscal year there will be many families and domestic violence clients that will be living on the streets in unsafe
STATEWIDE IMPACT
A nurse is only at the center 16 hour per week vs 40 hours
The child care we are able to provide has declinedand that puts a burden on the mother when she has appt or needs to go to work
A family of 5 would receive enough groceries to last a week Now they receive enough groceries to last 3 - 4 days
Clients continue to face foreclosure and we are unable to assist them in any capacity
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
To the greatest extent possible avoid significant cuts to benefits and services to our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians poor individuals and families pregnant women and young children low income elderly individuals with disabilities and veterans
Protect funding for prevention services that save more expensive interventions later on
Consider the statersquos existing investment in successful programs such as industry partnerships which combine public and private money to keep Pennsylvania business competitive while enhancing training and career pathway opportunities for Pennsylvaniarsquos workforce
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
Utilize completed evaluations or other measurements to determine where to make cuts
Consider ways in which the state can more efficiently and effectively deliver services such as by reducing the vast array of state 800 numbers particularly those that are contracted with out of state providers and supporting those services with 2-1-1
Consistent with commitment to an on-time budget provide budget language to ensure that local governments and providers receive timely allocations and direction from the Commonwealth so that there is a predictable and stable cycle of services provision
February 2012 February 21 ndash Pittsburgh
March 2012 March 8 ndash Wilkes BarreHazelton March 9 ndash Scranton March 16 ndash Lehigh Valley March 23 ndash Cap Region March 26 - Westmoreland March 27 ndash Pittsburgh Suburbs March 28 ndash Erie
April 2012 Philadelphia Delaware County Montgomery County
United Way of Pennsylvania Budget Tour Dates
HOW CAN WE ldquoPOWER UPrdquo THE ADVOCACY
Mobilization Community Organizing Building a Broad Coalition Direct Advocacy with Elected Officials Engagement of Key Influencers as
Champions Building Statewide Partnerships Alliances Creative Communications Advertising
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Get engaged with United Way or budget coalitions
Meet with your county commissioners and legislators
Ask your staff board members and clients to tell their stories
CONTACT INFORMATION
United Way of Pennsylvania
909 Green Street
Harrisburg Pennsylvania 17102
Phone (717)238-7365
Fax (717)238-7414
INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS
The Governorrsquos proposed budget for 2012-13 lowers the budget for Industry Partnerships from $1613 million to $1452 million
The budget leaves at zero the budget for ldquoTraining Activitiesrdquo This line item had funded Industry Partnership incumbent worker training
Peak of $15 million (from 2005-06 to 2008-09) declining to $5834 million to 2010-11 before being zeroed out in 2011-12
VALUE OF INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS
INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS Nero from Pittsburgh Employed at a local laundry facility for over
ten year before they closed The Labor-Management Clearinghouse ldquoIrsquom not the kind of guy that would be
satisfied just [lying] around collecting unemployment I need to be workingrdquo
Nero was soon referred to a hospitality partner of the L-MC the Sheraton Station Square
The L-MC team and the Sheraton worked together to identify Nerorsquos strengths to find a position that best suited his personality and their hiring needs
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT EDUCATION BLOCK GRANT
The 2012-13 budget proposes $65 billion in Student Achievement Education Block Grant funds for school districts According to the Administration this new approach provides flexibility to local education decision-makers to allocate funding to best achieve academic goals and meet legal requirements while reducing administrative burdens and compliance costs
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT EDUCATION BLOCK GRANTThe following appropriations will
be ldquoblock-grantedrdquo
Basic Education Funding - $535 billion
Pupil Transportation - $5423 million (including Intermediate Unit special education transportation funding)
Nonpublic and Charter Transportation - $777 million
Social Security ndash $5048 million to school districts and $368 million for intermediate units
FUNDING SCHOOLS AND STUDENTSOther Education Highlights
Early Intervention ndash $2062 million for an increase of $81 million or 4 percent from 2011-12
Higher Education Programs ndash almost $14 billion in total funds supporting the state-related universities the State System of Higher Education community colleges and students seeking higher education opportunities including $2219 million for Community
Colleges plus $46 million in capital funds
Level funding with 2011-12 for Penn College of Technology ($136 million) and
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology ($103 million)
EDUCATION CHANGESo Pre-K and Head Start were not cut beyond 5 in the Budgetary Reserve o However state funds for child care were cut by more than $24M and the DPW press release notes ldquoUnder the proposed budget
o Attendance and work hour requirements will be tightened to ensure the Child Care Works supplement is being used by parents who need services due to work commitments and for children who are attending on a regular basisrdquo
o Nurse Family Partnerships and family centers were level funded Level funding is required to comply with the maintenance of effort requirements for federal home visiting funds Early Intervention received funding increases to meet the mandated requirements
HIGHER EDUCATIONProgram 2011-12 Actual 2012-13 Proposed
State System
$412751 $330201
Penn State
$227694 $163461
Community Colleges
$230727 $221926
University of Pittsburgh
$136076 $95253
Temple University$139917 $97942
Lincoln University
$11163$11163
PHEAA$380900 $361800
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETYDepartment of Corrections Level-funds the departmentrsquos budget
for the first time in more than a decade through a combination of operational efficiencies and legislative reforms
Legislative reforms that will enable the department to expand existing programs such as State Intermediate Punishment Recidivism Risk Reduction Incentive and Motivational Boot Camp
Will work closely with the Board of Probation and Parole to improve management of the parole docket and expand the use of parole violation centers
Provides $82 million to address the pay compression issue for most corrections managers
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETY
Board of Probation and Parole An increase of $53 million or 51 percent
for 53 positions approved in the 2011-12 budget and 13 new positions in 2012-13
$792000 for costs related to implementing Act 111 of 2011 (Meganrsquos Law)
Allows counties to keep adult probation fees
HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT
The 2012-13 budget proposes to change the relationship between the state and local governments in the delivery of critical human services programs by consolidating multiple human services programs into a single block grant According to the Administration this will provide counties with the flexibility to move funds where each locality needs them most
HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT
(Dollar Amount in Thousands)Proposed Block Grant Appropriations 2011-12 2012-13 ReductionMental Health Services ndash Community Programs $550469 $440376 $110093
Intellectual Disabilities ndash Community Programs $144974 $115979 $28995
County Child Welfare Special Grants $48533 $38826 $9707
Behavioral Health Service $47908 $38326 $9582
Homeless Assistance Program $20551 $16441 $4110
Human Services Development Fund (HSDF) $14956 $11965 $2991
Act 152 Drug and Alcohol Program (Outpatient) $14727 $11782 $2945 Total $842118 $673695 $168423
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS
1048707 Foster Care Enhancements$45 million in savings generated through increased federal funds to support additional youth ages 18 to 21 in foster care
1048707 Adult Protective Services$17 million to implement an adult protective services system to protect physically and cognitively impaired individuals ages 18 through 59
1048707 HealthChoices ExpansionTransfers funds from the fee-for-service program to the capitation program to expand the HealthChoices physical health program statewide This proposal is budget-neutral
1048707 Childrenrsquos Health Insurance Program$1016 million an increase of 44 percent to provide health insurance for approximately 195500 children
1048707 State Food Purchase Program$173 million to maintain funding for this program The Department of Agriculture will implement a more efficient structure for managing this program reducing administrative costs and increasing the amount of food that will be purchased for those in need
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSGeneral Assistance Program Reform Savings of $3193 million from the elimination
of the cash assistance benefits provided through the General Assistance program and from revisions to the eligibility criteria for Medical Assistance benefits provided the program including minimum work requirements for medically needy recipients
Revised Provider Reimbursements $59 million in savings generated from a
reduction to provider reimbursement rates or alternative provider cost containment
Program Integrity $50 million in savings generated through the
implementation of an automated audit system to identify waste fraud and abuse for provider payments and through intensive review and case management of high-cost consumers enrolled in Medical Assistance programs that reimburse for services based on utilization and fee schedules
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSChild Care Reimbursement Reform $10 million in savings from a reduction
in paid absences and a decrease in reimbursement rates for unregulated relative and neighbor care
Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities Premium Reform
$10 million in savings from increasing the monthly premium rate paid by MAWD program recipients The premium rate has remained unchanged since the program began in 2001
Hospital Application Process Revisions
$10 million in savings to maintain recipients enrolled through the hospital application process in the fee-for-service program rather than managed care until redetermination
OLDER PENNSYLVANIANS $47 billion in total funds to provide
home and community-based services and nursing home care to persons with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians
$2861 million for the Property Tax Rent Rebate program which assists 606000 older Pennsylvanians
$2482 million in Lottery Funds for PENNCARE which provides home and community-based services to older Pennsylvanians
$2448 million to provide Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly (PACE) and PACE Needs Enhancement Tier (PACENET) to 303550 older Pennsylvanians
$81 million in Lottery Funds to support the Older Pennsylvanians Shared Ride program
IMPACT ON PENNSYLVANIANS
WHO IS IMPACTED
People previously in state Mental Health hospitals
People with intellectual disabilities and their families
Abused and neglected childrenHomeless individuals and familiesPeople with serious physical
disabilities
UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCESCOSTS
Mental Health Cuts = hospitalization incarceration institutionalization
Intellectual Disabilities Cuts = hospitalization out-of-home placements state institutionalization
Child Welfare Cuts = child welfare and juvenile court placements
Homeless Assistance Cuts = more street homeless
HSDF Assistance Cuts for people with physical disabilities = more assistive living
Drug and Alcohol Cuts = higher criminal activity to maintain addiction more hospitalization costs more jail and criminal justice costs
LACKAWANNA COUNTY IMPACT
For the second year in a row our shelter has turned away more battered women and their children they we were able to house due to lack of beds
Budget cuts have impacted employment training resulting in fewer clients being served
Serving more homeless a meal and more people sleeping outside
STATEWIDE IMPACT
- In the first 5 months of the operating year we have turned away 273 unduplicated requests for emergency shelter services
- When the funds run out 2-3 months prior to the end of our fiscal year there will be many families and domestic violence clients that will be living on the streets in unsafe
STATEWIDE IMPACT
A nurse is only at the center 16 hour per week vs 40 hours
The child care we are able to provide has declinedand that puts a burden on the mother when she has appt or needs to go to work
A family of 5 would receive enough groceries to last a week Now they receive enough groceries to last 3 - 4 days
Clients continue to face foreclosure and we are unable to assist them in any capacity
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
To the greatest extent possible avoid significant cuts to benefits and services to our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians poor individuals and families pregnant women and young children low income elderly individuals with disabilities and veterans
Protect funding for prevention services that save more expensive interventions later on
Consider the statersquos existing investment in successful programs such as industry partnerships which combine public and private money to keep Pennsylvania business competitive while enhancing training and career pathway opportunities for Pennsylvaniarsquos workforce
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
Utilize completed evaluations or other measurements to determine where to make cuts
Consider ways in which the state can more efficiently and effectively deliver services such as by reducing the vast array of state 800 numbers particularly those that are contracted with out of state providers and supporting those services with 2-1-1
Consistent with commitment to an on-time budget provide budget language to ensure that local governments and providers receive timely allocations and direction from the Commonwealth so that there is a predictable and stable cycle of services provision
February 2012 February 21 ndash Pittsburgh
March 2012 March 8 ndash Wilkes BarreHazelton March 9 ndash Scranton March 16 ndash Lehigh Valley March 23 ndash Cap Region March 26 - Westmoreland March 27 ndash Pittsburgh Suburbs March 28 ndash Erie
April 2012 Philadelphia Delaware County Montgomery County
United Way of Pennsylvania Budget Tour Dates
HOW CAN WE ldquoPOWER UPrdquo THE ADVOCACY
Mobilization Community Organizing Building a Broad Coalition Direct Advocacy with Elected Officials Engagement of Key Influencers as
Champions Building Statewide Partnerships Alliances Creative Communications Advertising
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Get engaged with United Way or budget coalitions
Meet with your county commissioners and legislators
Ask your staff board members and clients to tell their stories
CONTACT INFORMATION
United Way of Pennsylvania
909 Green Street
Harrisburg Pennsylvania 17102
Phone (717)238-7365
Fax (717)238-7414
VALUE OF INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS
INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS Nero from Pittsburgh Employed at a local laundry facility for over
ten year before they closed The Labor-Management Clearinghouse ldquoIrsquom not the kind of guy that would be
satisfied just [lying] around collecting unemployment I need to be workingrdquo
Nero was soon referred to a hospitality partner of the L-MC the Sheraton Station Square
The L-MC team and the Sheraton worked together to identify Nerorsquos strengths to find a position that best suited his personality and their hiring needs
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT EDUCATION BLOCK GRANT
The 2012-13 budget proposes $65 billion in Student Achievement Education Block Grant funds for school districts According to the Administration this new approach provides flexibility to local education decision-makers to allocate funding to best achieve academic goals and meet legal requirements while reducing administrative burdens and compliance costs
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT EDUCATION BLOCK GRANTThe following appropriations will
be ldquoblock-grantedrdquo
Basic Education Funding - $535 billion
Pupil Transportation - $5423 million (including Intermediate Unit special education transportation funding)
Nonpublic and Charter Transportation - $777 million
Social Security ndash $5048 million to school districts and $368 million for intermediate units
FUNDING SCHOOLS AND STUDENTSOther Education Highlights
Early Intervention ndash $2062 million for an increase of $81 million or 4 percent from 2011-12
Higher Education Programs ndash almost $14 billion in total funds supporting the state-related universities the State System of Higher Education community colleges and students seeking higher education opportunities including $2219 million for Community
Colleges plus $46 million in capital funds
Level funding with 2011-12 for Penn College of Technology ($136 million) and
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology ($103 million)
EDUCATION CHANGESo Pre-K and Head Start were not cut beyond 5 in the Budgetary Reserve o However state funds for child care were cut by more than $24M and the DPW press release notes ldquoUnder the proposed budget
o Attendance and work hour requirements will be tightened to ensure the Child Care Works supplement is being used by parents who need services due to work commitments and for children who are attending on a regular basisrdquo
o Nurse Family Partnerships and family centers were level funded Level funding is required to comply with the maintenance of effort requirements for federal home visiting funds Early Intervention received funding increases to meet the mandated requirements
HIGHER EDUCATIONProgram 2011-12 Actual 2012-13 Proposed
State System
$412751 $330201
Penn State
$227694 $163461
Community Colleges
$230727 $221926
University of Pittsburgh
$136076 $95253
Temple University$139917 $97942
Lincoln University
$11163$11163
PHEAA$380900 $361800
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETYDepartment of Corrections Level-funds the departmentrsquos budget
for the first time in more than a decade through a combination of operational efficiencies and legislative reforms
Legislative reforms that will enable the department to expand existing programs such as State Intermediate Punishment Recidivism Risk Reduction Incentive and Motivational Boot Camp
Will work closely with the Board of Probation and Parole to improve management of the parole docket and expand the use of parole violation centers
Provides $82 million to address the pay compression issue for most corrections managers
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETY
Board of Probation and Parole An increase of $53 million or 51 percent
for 53 positions approved in the 2011-12 budget and 13 new positions in 2012-13
$792000 for costs related to implementing Act 111 of 2011 (Meganrsquos Law)
Allows counties to keep adult probation fees
HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT
The 2012-13 budget proposes to change the relationship between the state and local governments in the delivery of critical human services programs by consolidating multiple human services programs into a single block grant According to the Administration this will provide counties with the flexibility to move funds where each locality needs them most
HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT
(Dollar Amount in Thousands)Proposed Block Grant Appropriations 2011-12 2012-13 ReductionMental Health Services ndash Community Programs $550469 $440376 $110093
Intellectual Disabilities ndash Community Programs $144974 $115979 $28995
County Child Welfare Special Grants $48533 $38826 $9707
Behavioral Health Service $47908 $38326 $9582
Homeless Assistance Program $20551 $16441 $4110
Human Services Development Fund (HSDF) $14956 $11965 $2991
Act 152 Drug and Alcohol Program (Outpatient) $14727 $11782 $2945 Total $842118 $673695 $168423
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS
1048707 Foster Care Enhancements$45 million in savings generated through increased federal funds to support additional youth ages 18 to 21 in foster care
1048707 Adult Protective Services$17 million to implement an adult protective services system to protect physically and cognitively impaired individuals ages 18 through 59
1048707 HealthChoices ExpansionTransfers funds from the fee-for-service program to the capitation program to expand the HealthChoices physical health program statewide This proposal is budget-neutral
1048707 Childrenrsquos Health Insurance Program$1016 million an increase of 44 percent to provide health insurance for approximately 195500 children
1048707 State Food Purchase Program$173 million to maintain funding for this program The Department of Agriculture will implement a more efficient structure for managing this program reducing administrative costs and increasing the amount of food that will be purchased for those in need
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSGeneral Assistance Program Reform Savings of $3193 million from the elimination
of the cash assistance benefits provided through the General Assistance program and from revisions to the eligibility criteria for Medical Assistance benefits provided the program including minimum work requirements for medically needy recipients
Revised Provider Reimbursements $59 million in savings generated from a
reduction to provider reimbursement rates or alternative provider cost containment
Program Integrity $50 million in savings generated through the
implementation of an automated audit system to identify waste fraud and abuse for provider payments and through intensive review and case management of high-cost consumers enrolled in Medical Assistance programs that reimburse for services based on utilization and fee schedules
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSChild Care Reimbursement Reform $10 million in savings from a reduction
in paid absences and a decrease in reimbursement rates for unregulated relative and neighbor care
Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities Premium Reform
$10 million in savings from increasing the monthly premium rate paid by MAWD program recipients The premium rate has remained unchanged since the program began in 2001
Hospital Application Process Revisions
$10 million in savings to maintain recipients enrolled through the hospital application process in the fee-for-service program rather than managed care until redetermination
OLDER PENNSYLVANIANS $47 billion in total funds to provide
home and community-based services and nursing home care to persons with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians
$2861 million for the Property Tax Rent Rebate program which assists 606000 older Pennsylvanians
$2482 million in Lottery Funds for PENNCARE which provides home and community-based services to older Pennsylvanians
$2448 million to provide Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly (PACE) and PACE Needs Enhancement Tier (PACENET) to 303550 older Pennsylvanians
$81 million in Lottery Funds to support the Older Pennsylvanians Shared Ride program
IMPACT ON PENNSYLVANIANS
WHO IS IMPACTED
People previously in state Mental Health hospitals
People with intellectual disabilities and their families
Abused and neglected childrenHomeless individuals and familiesPeople with serious physical
disabilities
UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCESCOSTS
Mental Health Cuts = hospitalization incarceration institutionalization
Intellectual Disabilities Cuts = hospitalization out-of-home placements state institutionalization
Child Welfare Cuts = child welfare and juvenile court placements
Homeless Assistance Cuts = more street homeless
HSDF Assistance Cuts for people with physical disabilities = more assistive living
Drug and Alcohol Cuts = higher criminal activity to maintain addiction more hospitalization costs more jail and criminal justice costs
LACKAWANNA COUNTY IMPACT
For the second year in a row our shelter has turned away more battered women and their children they we were able to house due to lack of beds
Budget cuts have impacted employment training resulting in fewer clients being served
Serving more homeless a meal and more people sleeping outside
STATEWIDE IMPACT
- In the first 5 months of the operating year we have turned away 273 unduplicated requests for emergency shelter services
- When the funds run out 2-3 months prior to the end of our fiscal year there will be many families and domestic violence clients that will be living on the streets in unsafe
STATEWIDE IMPACT
A nurse is only at the center 16 hour per week vs 40 hours
The child care we are able to provide has declinedand that puts a burden on the mother when she has appt or needs to go to work
A family of 5 would receive enough groceries to last a week Now they receive enough groceries to last 3 - 4 days
Clients continue to face foreclosure and we are unable to assist them in any capacity
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
To the greatest extent possible avoid significant cuts to benefits and services to our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians poor individuals and families pregnant women and young children low income elderly individuals with disabilities and veterans
Protect funding for prevention services that save more expensive interventions later on
Consider the statersquos existing investment in successful programs such as industry partnerships which combine public and private money to keep Pennsylvania business competitive while enhancing training and career pathway opportunities for Pennsylvaniarsquos workforce
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
Utilize completed evaluations or other measurements to determine where to make cuts
Consider ways in which the state can more efficiently and effectively deliver services such as by reducing the vast array of state 800 numbers particularly those that are contracted with out of state providers and supporting those services with 2-1-1
Consistent with commitment to an on-time budget provide budget language to ensure that local governments and providers receive timely allocations and direction from the Commonwealth so that there is a predictable and stable cycle of services provision
February 2012 February 21 ndash Pittsburgh
March 2012 March 8 ndash Wilkes BarreHazelton March 9 ndash Scranton March 16 ndash Lehigh Valley March 23 ndash Cap Region March 26 - Westmoreland March 27 ndash Pittsburgh Suburbs March 28 ndash Erie
April 2012 Philadelphia Delaware County Montgomery County
United Way of Pennsylvania Budget Tour Dates
HOW CAN WE ldquoPOWER UPrdquo THE ADVOCACY
Mobilization Community Organizing Building a Broad Coalition Direct Advocacy with Elected Officials Engagement of Key Influencers as
Champions Building Statewide Partnerships Alliances Creative Communications Advertising
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Get engaged with United Way or budget coalitions
Meet with your county commissioners and legislators
Ask your staff board members and clients to tell their stories
CONTACT INFORMATION
United Way of Pennsylvania
909 Green Street
Harrisburg Pennsylvania 17102
Phone (717)238-7365
Fax (717)238-7414
INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS Nero from Pittsburgh Employed at a local laundry facility for over
ten year before they closed The Labor-Management Clearinghouse ldquoIrsquom not the kind of guy that would be
satisfied just [lying] around collecting unemployment I need to be workingrdquo
Nero was soon referred to a hospitality partner of the L-MC the Sheraton Station Square
The L-MC team and the Sheraton worked together to identify Nerorsquos strengths to find a position that best suited his personality and their hiring needs
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT EDUCATION BLOCK GRANT
The 2012-13 budget proposes $65 billion in Student Achievement Education Block Grant funds for school districts According to the Administration this new approach provides flexibility to local education decision-makers to allocate funding to best achieve academic goals and meet legal requirements while reducing administrative burdens and compliance costs
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT EDUCATION BLOCK GRANTThe following appropriations will
be ldquoblock-grantedrdquo
Basic Education Funding - $535 billion
Pupil Transportation - $5423 million (including Intermediate Unit special education transportation funding)
Nonpublic and Charter Transportation - $777 million
Social Security ndash $5048 million to school districts and $368 million for intermediate units
FUNDING SCHOOLS AND STUDENTSOther Education Highlights
Early Intervention ndash $2062 million for an increase of $81 million or 4 percent from 2011-12
Higher Education Programs ndash almost $14 billion in total funds supporting the state-related universities the State System of Higher Education community colleges and students seeking higher education opportunities including $2219 million for Community
Colleges plus $46 million in capital funds
Level funding with 2011-12 for Penn College of Technology ($136 million) and
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology ($103 million)
EDUCATION CHANGESo Pre-K and Head Start were not cut beyond 5 in the Budgetary Reserve o However state funds for child care were cut by more than $24M and the DPW press release notes ldquoUnder the proposed budget
o Attendance and work hour requirements will be tightened to ensure the Child Care Works supplement is being used by parents who need services due to work commitments and for children who are attending on a regular basisrdquo
o Nurse Family Partnerships and family centers were level funded Level funding is required to comply with the maintenance of effort requirements for federal home visiting funds Early Intervention received funding increases to meet the mandated requirements
HIGHER EDUCATIONProgram 2011-12 Actual 2012-13 Proposed
State System
$412751 $330201
Penn State
$227694 $163461
Community Colleges
$230727 $221926
University of Pittsburgh
$136076 $95253
Temple University$139917 $97942
Lincoln University
$11163$11163
PHEAA$380900 $361800
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETYDepartment of Corrections Level-funds the departmentrsquos budget
for the first time in more than a decade through a combination of operational efficiencies and legislative reforms
Legislative reforms that will enable the department to expand existing programs such as State Intermediate Punishment Recidivism Risk Reduction Incentive and Motivational Boot Camp
Will work closely with the Board of Probation and Parole to improve management of the parole docket and expand the use of parole violation centers
Provides $82 million to address the pay compression issue for most corrections managers
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETY
Board of Probation and Parole An increase of $53 million or 51 percent
for 53 positions approved in the 2011-12 budget and 13 new positions in 2012-13
$792000 for costs related to implementing Act 111 of 2011 (Meganrsquos Law)
Allows counties to keep adult probation fees
HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT
The 2012-13 budget proposes to change the relationship between the state and local governments in the delivery of critical human services programs by consolidating multiple human services programs into a single block grant According to the Administration this will provide counties with the flexibility to move funds where each locality needs them most
HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT
(Dollar Amount in Thousands)Proposed Block Grant Appropriations 2011-12 2012-13 ReductionMental Health Services ndash Community Programs $550469 $440376 $110093
Intellectual Disabilities ndash Community Programs $144974 $115979 $28995
County Child Welfare Special Grants $48533 $38826 $9707
Behavioral Health Service $47908 $38326 $9582
Homeless Assistance Program $20551 $16441 $4110
Human Services Development Fund (HSDF) $14956 $11965 $2991
Act 152 Drug and Alcohol Program (Outpatient) $14727 $11782 $2945 Total $842118 $673695 $168423
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS
1048707 Foster Care Enhancements$45 million in savings generated through increased federal funds to support additional youth ages 18 to 21 in foster care
1048707 Adult Protective Services$17 million to implement an adult protective services system to protect physically and cognitively impaired individuals ages 18 through 59
1048707 HealthChoices ExpansionTransfers funds from the fee-for-service program to the capitation program to expand the HealthChoices physical health program statewide This proposal is budget-neutral
1048707 Childrenrsquos Health Insurance Program$1016 million an increase of 44 percent to provide health insurance for approximately 195500 children
1048707 State Food Purchase Program$173 million to maintain funding for this program The Department of Agriculture will implement a more efficient structure for managing this program reducing administrative costs and increasing the amount of food that will be purchased for those in need
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSGeneral Assistance Program Reform Savings of $3193 million from the elimination
of the cash assistance benefits provided through the General Assistance program and from revisions to the eligibility criteria for Medical Assistance benefits provided the program including minimum work requirements for medically needy recipients
Revised Provider Reimbursements $59 million in savings generated from a
reduction to provider reimbursement rates or alternative provider cost containment
Program Integrity $50 million in savings generated through the
implementation of an automated audit system to identify waste fraud and abuse for provider payments and through intensive review and case management of high-cost consumers enrolled in Medical Assistance programs that reimburse for services based on utilization and fee schedules
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSChild Care Reimbursement Reform $10 million in savings from a reduction
in paid absences and a decrease in reimbursement rates for unregulated relative and neighbor care
Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities Premium Reform
$10 million in savings from increasing the monthly premium rate paid by MAWD program recipients The premium rate has remained unchanged since the program began in 2001
Hospital Application Process Revisions
$10 million in savings to maintain recipients enrolled through the hospital application process in the fee-for-service program rather than managed care until redetermination
OLDER PENNSYLVANIANS $47 billion in total funds to provide
home and community-based services and nursing home care to persons with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians
$2861 million for the Property Tax Rent Rebate program which assists 606000 older Pennsylvanians
$2482 million in Lottery Funds for PENNCARE which provides home and community-based services to older Pennsylvanians
$2448 million to provide Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly (PACE) and PACE Needs Enhancement Tier (PACENET) to 303550 older Pennsylvanians
$81 million in Lottery Funds to support the Older Pennsylvanians Shared Ride program
IMPACT ON PENNSYLVANIANS
WHO IS IMPACTED
People previously in state Mental Health hospitals
People with intellectual disabilities and their families
Abused and neglected childrenHomeless individuals and familiesPeople with serious physical
disabilities
UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCESCOSTS
Mental Health Cuts = hospitalization incarceration institutionalization
Intellectual Disabilities Cuts = hospitalization out-of-home placements state institutionalization
Child Welfare Cuts = child welfare and juvenile court placements
Homeless Assistance Cuts = more street homeless
HSDF Assistance Cuts for people with physical disabilities = more assistive living
Drug and Alcohol Cuts = higher criminal activity to maintain addiction more hospitalization costs more jail and criminal justice costs
LACKAWANNA COUNTY IMPACT
For the second year in a row our shelter has turned away more battered women and their children they we were able to house due to lack of beds
Budget cuts have impacted employment training resulting in fewer clients being served
Serving more homeless a meal and more people sleeping outside
STATEWIDE IMPACT
- In the first 5 months of the operating year we have turned away 273 unduplicated requests for emergency shelter services
- When the funds run out 2-3 months prior to the end of our fiscal year there will be many families and domestic violence clients that will be living on the streets in unsafe
STATEWIDE IMPACT
A nurse is only at the center 16 hour per week vs 40 hours
The child care we are able to provide has declinedand that puts a burden on the mother when she has appt or needs to go to work
A family of 5 would receive enough groceries to last a week Now they receive enough groceries to last 3 - 4 days
Clients continue to face foreclosure and we are unable to assist them in any capacity
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
To the greatest extent possible avoid significant cuts to benefits and services to our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians poor individuals and families pregnant women and young children low income elderly individuals with disabilities and veterans
Protect funding for prevention services that save more expensive interventions later on
Consider the statersquos existing investment in successful programs such as industry partnerships which combine public and private money to keep Pennsylvania business competitive while enhancing training and career pathway opportunities for Pennsylvaniarsquos workforce
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
Utilize completed evaluations or other measurements to determine where to make cuts
Consider ways in which the state can more efficiently and effectively deliver services such as by reducing the vast array of state 800 numbers particularly those that are contracted with out of state providers and supporting those services with 2-1-1
Consistent with commitment to an on-time budget provide budget language to ensure that local governments and providers receive timely allocations and direction from the Commonwealth so that there is a predictable and stable cycle of services provision
February 2012 February 21 ndash Pittsburgh
March 2012 March 8 ndash Wilkes BarreHazelton March 9 ndash Scranton March 16 ndash Lehigh Valley March 23 ndash Cap Region March 26 - Westmoreland March 27 ndash Pittsburgh Suburbs March 28 ndash Erie
April 2012 Philadelphia Delaware County Montgomery County
United Way of Pennsylvania Budget Tour Dates
HOW CAN WE ldquoPOWER UPrdquo THE ADVOCACY
Mobilization Community Organizing Building a Broad Coalition Direct Advocacy with Elected Officials Engagement of Key Influencers as
Champions Building Statewide Partnerships Alliances Creative Communications Advertising
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Get engaged with United Way or budget coalitions
Meet with your county commissioners and legislators
Ask your staff board members and clients to tell their stories
CONTACT INFORMATION
United Way of Pennsylvania
909 Green Street
Harrisburg Pennsylvania 17102
Phone (717)238-7365
Fax (717)238-7414
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT EDUCATION BLOCK GRANT
The 2012-13 budget proposes $65 billion in Student Achievement Education Block Grant funds for school districts According to the Administration this new approach provides flexibility to local education decision-makers to allocate funding to best achieve academic goals and meet legal requirements while reducing administrative burdens and compliance costs
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT EDUCATION BLOCK GRANTThe following appropriations will
be ldquoblock-grantedrdquo
Basic Education Funding - $535 billion
Pupil Transportation - $5423 million (including Intermediate Unit special education transportation funding)
Nonpublic and Charter Transportation - $777 million
Social Security ndash $5048 million to school districts and $368 million for intermediate units
FUNDING SCHOOLS AND STUDENTSOther Education Highlights
Early Intervention ndash $2062 million for an increase of $81 million or 4 percent from 2011-12
Higher Education Programs ndash almost $14 billion in total funds supporting the state-related universities the State System of Higher Education community colleges and students seeking higher education opportunities including $2219 million for Community
Colleges plus $46 million in capital funds
Level funding with 2011-12 for Penn College of Technology ($136 million) and
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology ($103 million)
EDUCATION CHANGESo Pre-K and Head Start were not cut beyond 5 in the Budgetary Reserve o However state funds for child care were cut by more than $24M and the DPW press release notes ldquoUnder the proposed budget
o Attendance and work hour requirements will be tightened to ensure the Child Care Works supplement is being used by parents who need services due to work commitments and for children who are attending on a regular basisrdquo
o Nurse Family Partnerships and family centers were level funded Level funding is required to comply with the maintenance of effort requirements for federal home visiting funds Early Intervention received funding increases to meet the mandated requirements
HIGHER EDUCATIONProgram 2011-12 Actual 2012-13 Proposed
State System
$412751 $330201
Penn State
$227694 $163461
Community Colleges
$230727 $221926
University of Pittsburgh
$136076 $95253
Temple University$139917 $97942
Lincoln University
$11163$11163
PHEAA$380900 $361800
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETYDepartment of Corrections Level-funds the departmentrsquos budget
for the first time in more than a decade through a combination of operational efficiencies and legislative reforms
Legislative reforms that will enable the department to expand existing programs such as State Intermediate Punishment Recidivism Risk Reduction Incentive and Motivational Boot Camp
Will work closely with the Board of Probation and Parole to improve management of the parole docket and expand the use of parole violation centers
Provides $82 million to address the pay compression issue for most corrections managers
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETY
Board of Probation and Parole An increase of $53 million or 51 percent
for 53 positions approved in the 2011-12 budget and 13 new positions in 2012-13
$792000 for costs related to implementing Act 111 of 2011 (Meganrsquos Law)
Allows counties to keep adult probation fees
HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT
The 2012-13 budget proposes to change the relationship between the state and local governments in the delivery of critical human services programs by consolidating multiple human services programs into a single block grant According to the Administration this will provide counties with the flexibility to move funds where each locality needs them most
HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT
(Dollar Amount in Thousands)Proposed Block Grant Appropriations 2011-12 2012-13 ReductionMental Health Services ndash Community Programs $550469 $440376 $110093
Intellectual Disabilities ndash Community Programs $144974 $115979 $28995
County Child Welfare Special Grants $48533 $38826 $9707
Behavioral Health Service $47908 $38326 $9582
Homeless Assistance Program $20551 $16441 $4110
Human Services Development Fund (HSDF) $14956 $11965 $2991
Act 152 Drug and Alcohol Program (Outpatient) $14727 $11782 $2945 Total $842118 $673695 $168423
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS
1048707 Foster Care Enhancements$45 million in savings generated through increased federal funds to support additional youth ages 18 to 21 in foster care
1048707 Adult Protective Services$17 million to implement an adult protective services system to protect physically and cognitively impaired individuals ages 18 through 59
1048707 HealthChoices ExpansionTransfers funds from the fee-for-service program to the capitation program to expand the HealthChoices physical health program statewide This proposal is budget-neutral
1048707 Childrenrsquos Health Insurance Program$1016 million an increase of 44 percent to provide health insurance for approximately 195500 children
1048707 State Food Purchase Program$173 million to maintain funding for this program The Department of Agriculture will implement a more efficient structure for managing this program reducing administrative costs and increasing the amount of food that will be purchased for those in need
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSGeneral Assistance Program Reform Savings of $3193 million from the elimination
of the cash assistance benefits provided through the General Assistance program and from revisions to the eligibility criteria for Medical Assistance benefits provided the program including minimum work requirements for medically needy recipients
Revised Provider Reimbursements $59 million in savings generated from a
reduction to provider reimbursement rates or alternative provider cost containment
Program Integrity $50 million in savings generated through the
implementation of an automated audit system to identify waste fraud and abuse for provider payments and through intensive review and case management of high-cost consumers enrolled in Medical Assistance programs that reimburse for services based on utilization and fee schedules
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSChild Care Reimbursement Reform $10 million in savings from a reduction
in paid absences and a decrease in reimbursement rates for unregulated relative and neighbor care
Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities Premium Reform
$10 million in savings from increasing the monthly premium rate paid by MAWD program recipients The premium rate has remained unchanged since the program began in 2001
Hospital Application Process Revisions
$10 million in savings to maintain recipients enrolled through the hospital application process in the fee-for-service program rather than managed care until redetermination
OLDER PENNSYLVANIANS $47 billion in total funds to provide
home and community-based services and nursing home care to persons with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians
$2861 million for the Property Tax Rent Rebate program which assists 606000 older Pennsylvanians
$2482 million in Lottery Funds for PENNCARE which provides home and community-based services to older Pennsylvanians
$2448 million to provide Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly (PACE) and PACE Needs Enhancement Tier (PACENET) to 303550 older Pennsylvanians
$81 million in Lottery Funds to support the Older Pennsylvanians Shared Ride program
IMPACT ON PENNSYLVANIANS
WHO IS IMPACTED
People previously in state Mental Health hospitals
People with intellectual disabilities and their families
Abused and neglected childrenHomeless individuals and familiesPeople with serious physical
disabilities
UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCESCOSTS
Mental Health Cuts = hospitalization incarceration institutionalization
Intellectual Disabilities Cuts = hospitalization out-of-home placements state institutionalization
Child Welfare Cuts = child welfare and juvenile court placements
Homeless Assistance Cuts = more street homeless
HSDF Assistance Cuts for people with physical disabilities = more assistive living
Drug and Alcohol Cuts = higher criminal activity to maintain addiction more hospitalization costs more jail and criminal justice costs
LACKAWANNA COUNTY IMPACT
For the second year in a row our shelter has turned away more battered women and their children they we were able to house due to lack of beds
Budget cuts have impacted employment training resulting in fewer clients being served
Serving more homeless a meal and more people sleeping outside
STATEWIDE IMPACT
- In the first 5 months of the operating year we have turned away 273 unduplicated requests for emergency shelter services
- When the funds run out 2-3 months prior to the end of our fiscal year there will be many families and domestic violence clients that will be living on the streets in unsafe
STATEWIDE IMPACT
A nurse is only at the center 16 hour per week vs 40 hours
The child care we are able to provide has declinedand that puts a burden on the mother when she has appt or needs to go to work
A family of 5 would receive enough groceries to last a week Now they receive enough groceries to last 3 - 4 days
Clients continue to face foreclosure and we are unable to assist them in any capacity
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
To the greatest extent possible avoid significant cuts to benefits and services to our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians poor individuals and families pregnant women and young children low income elderly individuals with disabilities and veterans
Protect funding for prevention services that save more expensive interventions later on
Consider the statersquos existing investment in successful programs such as industry partnerships which combine public and private money to keep Pennsylvania business competitive while enhancing training and career pathway opportunities for Pennsylvaniarsquos workforce
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
Utilize completed evaluations or other measurements to determine where to make cuts
Consider ways in which the state can more efficiently and effectively deliver services such as by reducing the vast array of state 800 numbers particularly those that are contracted with out of state providers and supporting those services with 2-1-1
Consistent with commitment to an on-time budget provide budget language to ensure that local governments and providers receive timely allocations and direction from the Commonwealth so that there is a predictable and stable cycle of services provision
February 2012 February 21 ndash Pittsburgh
March 2012 March 8 ndash Wilkes BarreHazelton March 9 ndash Scranton March 16 ndash Lehigh Valley March 23 ndash Cap Region March 26 - Westmoreland March 27 ndash Pittsburgh Suburbs March 28 ndash Erie
April 2012 Philadelphia Delaware County Montgomery County
United Way of Pennsylvania Budget Tour Dates
HOW CAN WE ldquoPOWER UPrdquo THE ADVOCACY
Mobilization Community Organizing Building a Broad Coalition Direct Advocacy with Elected Officials Engagement of Key Influencers as
Champions Building Statewide Partnerships Alliances Creative Communications Advertising
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Get engaged with United Way or budget coalitions
Meet with your county commissioners and legislators
Ask your staff board members and clients to tell their stories
CONTACT INFORMATION
United Way of Pennsylvania
909 Green Street
Harrisburg Pennsylvania 17102
Phone (717)238-7365
Fax (717)238-7414
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT EDUCATION BLOCK GRANTThe following appropriations will
be ldquoblock-grantedrdquo
Basic Education Funding - $535 billion
Pupil Transportation - $5423 million (including Intermediate Unit special education transportation funding)
Nonpublic and Charter Transportation - $777 million
Social Security ndash $5048 million to school districts and $368 million for intermediate units
FUNDING SCHOOLS AND STUDENTSOther Education Highlights
Early Intervention ndash $2062 million for an increase of $81 million or 4 percent from 2011-12
Higher Education Programs ndash almost $14 billion in total funds supporting the state-related universities the State System of Higher Education community colleges and students seeking higher education opportunities including $2219 million for Community
Colleges plus $46 million in capital funds
Level funding with 2011-12 for Penn College of Technology ($136 million) and
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology ($103 million)
EDUCATION CHANGESo Pre-K and Head Start were not cut beyond 5 in the Budgetary Reserve o However state funds for child care were cut by more than $24M and the DPW press release notes ldquoUnder the proposed budget
o Attendance and work hour requirements will be tightened to ensure the Child Care Works supplement is being used by parents who need services due to work commitments and for children who are attending on a regular basisrdquo
o Nurse Family Partnerships and family centers were level funded Level funding is required to comply with the maintenance of effort requirements for federal home visiting funds Early Intervention received funding increases to meet the mandated requirements
HIGHER EDUCATIONProgram 2011-12 Actual 2012-13 Proposed
State System
$412751 $330201
Penn State
$227694 $163461
Community Colleges
$230727 $221926
University of Pittsburgh
$136076 $95253
Temple University$139917 $97942
Lincoln University
$11163$11163
PHEAA$380900 $361800
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETYDepartment of Corrections Level-funds the departmentrsquos budget
for the first time in more than a decade through a combination of operational efficiencies and legislative reforms
Legislative reforms that will enable the department to expand existing programs such as State Intermediate Punishment Recidivism Risk Reduction Incentive and Motivational Boot Camp
Will work closely with the Board of Probation and Parole to improve management of the parole docket and expand the use of parole violation centers
Provides $82 million to address the pay compression issue for most corrections managers
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETY
Board of Probation and Parole An increase of $53 million or 51 percent
for 53 positions approved in the 2011-12 budget and 13 new positions in 2012-13
$792000 for costs related to implementing Act 111 of 2011 (Meganrsquos Law)
Allows counties to keep adult probation fees
HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT
The 2012-13 budget proposes to change the relationship between the state and local governments in the delivery of critical human services programs by consolidating multiple human services programs into a single block grant According to the Administration this will provide counties with the flexibility to move funds where each locality needs them most
HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT
(Dollar Amount in Thousands)Proposed Block Grant Appropriations 2011-12 2012-13 ReductionMental Health Services ndash Community Programs $550469 $440376 $110093
Intellectual Disabilities ndash Community Programs $144974 $115979 $28995
County Child Welfare Special Grants $48533 $38826 $9707
Behavioral Health Service $47908 $38326 $9582
Homeless Assistance Program $20551 $16441 $4110
Human Services Development Fund (HSDF) $14956 $11965 $2991
Act 152 Drug and Alcohol Program (Outpatient) $14727 $11782 $2945 Total $842118 $673695 $168423
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS
1048707 Foster Care Enhancements$45 million in savings generated through increased federal funds to support additional youth ages 18 to 21 in foster care
1048707 Adult Protective Services$17 million to implement an adult protective services system to protect physically and cognitively impaired individuals ages 18 through 59
1048707 HealthChoices ExpansionTransfers funds from the fee-for-service program to the capitation program to expand the HealthChoices physical health program statewide This proposal is budget-neutral
1048707 Childrenrsquos Health Insurance Program$1016 million an increase of 44 percent to provide health insurance for approximately 195500 children
1048707 State Food Purchase Program$173 million to maintain funding for this program The Department of Agriculture will implement a more efficient structure for managing this program reducing administrative costs and increasing the amount of food that will be purchased for those in need
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSGeneral Assistance Program Reform Savings of $3193 million from the elimination
of the cash assistance benefits provided through the General Assistance program and from revisions to the eligibility criteria for Medical Assistance benefits provided the program including minimum work requirements for medically needy recipients
Revised Provider Reimbursements $59 million in savings generated from a
reduction to provider reimbursement rates or alternative provider cost containment
Program Integrity $50 million in savings generated through the
implementation of an automated audit system to identify waste fraud and abuse for provider payments and through intensive review and case management of high-cost consumers enrolled in Medical Assistance programs that reimburse for services based on utilization and fee schedules
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSChild Care Reimbursement Reform $10 million in savings from a reduction
in paid absences and a decrease in reimbursement rates for unregulated relative and neighbor care
Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities Premium Reform
$10 million in savings from increasing the monthly premium rate paid by MAWD program recipients The premium rate has remained unchanged since the program began in 2001
Hospital Application Process Revisions
$10 million in savings to maintain recipients enrolled through the hospital application process in the fee-for-service program rather than managed care until redetermination
OLDER PENNSYLVANIANS $47 billion in total funds to provide
home and community-based services and nursing home care to persons with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians
$2861 million for the Property Tax Rent Rebate program which assists 606000 older Pennsylvanians
$2482 million in Lottery Funds for PENNCARE which provides home and community-based services to older Pennsylvanians
$2448 million to provide Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly (PACE) and PACE Needs Enhancement Tier (PACENET) to 303550 older Pennsylvanians
$81 million in Lottery Funds to support the Older Pennsylvanians Shared Ride program
IMPACT ON PENNSYLVANIANS
WHO IS IMPACTED
People previously in state Mental Health hospitals
People with intellectual disabilities and their families
Abused and neglected childrenHomeless individuals and familiesPeople with serious physical
disabilities
UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCESCOSTS
Mental Health Cuts = hospitalization incarceration institutionalization
Intellectual Disabilities Cuts = hospitalization out-of-home placements state institutionalization
Child Welfare Cuts = child welfare and juvenile court placements
Homeless Assistance Cuts = more street homeless
HSDF Assistance Cuts for people with physical disabilities = more assistive living
Drug and Alcohol Cuts = higher criminal activity to maintain addiction more hospitalization costs more jail and criminal justice costs
LACKAWANNA COUNTY IMPACT
For the second year in a row our shelter has turned away more battered women and their children they we were able to house due to lack of beds
Budget cuts have impacted employment training resulting in fewer clients being served
Serving more homeless a meal and more people sleeping outside
STATEWIDE IMPACT
- In the first 5 months of the operating year we have turned away 273 unduplicated requests for emergency shelter services
- When the funds run out 2-3 months prior to the end of our fiscal year there will be many families and domestic violence clients that will be living on the streets in unsafe
STATEWIDE IMPACT
A nurse is only at the center 16 hour per week vs 40 hours
The child care we are able to provide has declinedand that puts a burden on the mother when she has appt or needs to go to work
A family of 5 would receive enough groceries to last a week Now they receive enough groceries to last 3 - 4 days
Clients continue to face foreclosure and we are unable to assist them in any capacity
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
To the greatest extent possible avoid significant cuts to benefits and services to our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians poor individuals and families pregnant women and young children low income elderly individuals with disabilities and veterans
Protect funding for prevention services that save more expensive interventions later on
Consider the statersquos existing investment in successful programs such as industry partnerships which combine public and private money to keep Pennsylvania business competitive while enhancing training and career pathway opportunities for Pennsylvaniarsquos workforce
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
Utilize completed evaluations or other measurements to determine where to make cuts
Consider ways in which the state can more efficiently and effectively deliver services such as by reducing the vast array of state 800 numbers particularly those that are contracted with out of state providers and supporting those services with 2-1-1
Consistent with commitment to an on-time budget provide budget language to ensure that local governments and providers receive timely allocations and direction from the Commonwealth so that there is a predictable and stable cycle of services provision
February 2012 February 21 ndash Pittsburgh
March 2012 March 8 ndash Wilkes BarreHazelton March 9 ndash Scranton March 16 ndash Lehigh Valley March 23 ndash Cap Region March 26 - Westmoreland March 27 ndash Pittsburgh Suburbs March 28 ndash Erie
April 2012 Philadelphia Delaware County Montgomery County
United Way of Pennsylvania Budget Tour Dates
HOW CAN WE ldquoPOWER UPrdquo THE ADVOCACY
Mobilization Community Organizing Building a Broad Coalition Direct Advocacy with Elected Officials Engagement of Key Influencers as
Champions Building Statewide Partnerships Alliances Creative Communications Advertising
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Get engaged with United Way or budget coalitions
Meet with your county commissioners and legislators
Ask your staff board members and clients to tell their stories
CONTACT INFORMATION
United Way of Pennsylvania
909 Green Street
Harrisburg Pennsylvania 17102
Phone (717)238-7365
Fax (717)238-7414
FUNDING SCHOOLS AND STUDENTSOther Education Highlights
Early Intervention ndash $2062 million for an increase of $81 million or 4 percent from 2011-12
Higher Education Programs ndash almost $14 billion in total funds supporting the state-related universities the State System of Higher Education community colleges and students seeking higher education opportunities including $2219 million for Community
Colleges plus $46 million in capital funds
Level funding with 2011-12 for Penn College of Technology ($136 million) and
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology ($103 million)
EDUCATION CHANGESo Pre-K and Head Start were not cut beyond 5 in the Budgetary Reserve o However state funds for child care were cut by more than $24M and the DPW press release notes ldquoUnder the proposed budget
o Attendance and work hour requirements will be tightened to ensure the Child Care Works supplement is being used by parents who need services due to work commitments and for children who are attending on a regular basisrdquo
o Nurse Family Partnerships and family centers were level funded Level funding is required to comply with the maintenance of effort requirements for federal home visiting funds Early Intervention received funding increases to meet the mandated requirements
HIGHER EDUCATIONProgram 2011-12 Actual 2012-13 Proposed
State System
$412751 $330201
Penn State
$227694 $163461
Community Colleges
$230727 $221926
University of Pittsburgh
$136076 $95253
Temple University$139917 $97942
Lincoln University
$11163$11163
PHEAA$380900 $361800
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETYDepartment of Corrections Level-funds the departmentrsquos budget
for the first time in more than a decade through a combination of operational efficiencies and legislative reforms
Legislative reforms that will enable the department to expand existing programs such as State Intermediate Punishment Recidivism Risk Reduction Incentive and Motivational Boot Camp
Will work closely with the Board of Probation and Parole to improve management of the parole docket and expand the use of parole violation centers
Provides $82 million to address the pay compression issue for most corrections managers
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETY
Board of Probation and Parole An increase of $53 million or 51 percent
for 53 positions approved in the 2011-12 budget and 13 new positions in 2012-13
$792000 for costs related to implementing Act 111 of 2011 (Meganrsquos Law)
Allows counties to keep adult probation fees
HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT
The 2012-13 budget proposes to change the relationship between the state and local governments in the delivery of critical human services programs by consolidating multiple human services programs into a single block grant According to the Administration this will provide counties with the flexibility to move funds where each locality needs them most
HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT
(Dollar Amount in Thousands)Proposed Block Grant Appropriations 2011-12 2012-13 ReductionMental Health Services ndash Community Programs $550469 $440376 $110093
Intellectual Disabilities ndash Community Programs $144974 $115979 $28995
County Child Welfare Special Grants $48533 $38826 $9707
Behavioral Health Service $47908 $38326 $9582
Homeless Assistance Program $20551 $16441 $4110
Human Services Development Fund (HSDF) $14956 $11965 $2991
Act 152 Drug and Alcohol Program (Outpatient) $14727 $11782 $2945 Total $842118 $673695 $168423
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS
1048707 Foster Care Enhancements$45 million in savings generated through increased federal funds to support additional youth ages 18 to 21 in foster care
1048707 Adult Protective Services$17 million to implement an adult protective services system to protect physically and cognitively impaired individuals ages 18 through 59
1048707 HealthChoices ExpansionTransfers funds from the fee-for-service program to the capitation program to expand the HealthChoices physical health program statewide This proposal is budget-neutral
1048707 Childrenrsquos Health Insurance Program$1016 million an increase of 44 percent to provide health insurance for approximately 195500 children
1048707 State Food Purchase Program$173 million to maintain funding for this program The Department of Agriculture will implement a more efficient structure for managing this program reducing administrative costs and increasing the amount of food that will be purchased for those in need
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSGeneral Assistance Program Reform Savings of $3193 million from the elimination
of the cash assistance benefits provided through the General Assistance program and from revisions to the eligibility criteria for Medical Assistance benefits provided the program including minimum work requirements for medically needy recipients
Revised Provider Reimbursements $59 million in savings generated from a
reduction to provider reimbursement rates or alternative provider cost containment
Program Integrity $50 million in savings generated through the
implementation of an automated audit system to identify waste fraud and abuse for provider payments and through intensive review and case management of high-cost consumers enrolled in Medical Assistance programs that reimburse for services based on utilization and fee schedules
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSChild Care Reimbursement Reform $10 million in savings from a reduction
in paid absences and a decrease in reimbursement rates for unregulated relative and neighbor care
Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities Premium Reform
$10 million in savings from increasing the monthly premium rate paid by MAWD program recipients The premium rate has remained unchanged since the program began in 2001
Hospital Application Process Revisions
$10 million in savings to maintain recipients enrolled through the hospital application process in the fee-for-service program rather than managed care until redetermination
OLDER PENNSYLVANIANS $47 billion in total funds to provide
home and community-based services and nursing home care to persons with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians
$2861 million for the Property Tax Rent Rebate program which assists 606000 older Pennsylvanians
$2482 million in Lottery Funds for PENNCARE which provides home and community-based services to older Pennsylvanians
$2448 million to provide Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly (PACE) and PACE Needs Enhancement Tier (PACENET) to 303550 older Pennsylvanians
$81 million in Lottery Funds to support the Older Pennsylvanians Shared Ride program
IMPACT ON PENNSYLVANIANS
WHO IS IMPACTED
People previously in state Mental Health hospitals
People with intellectual disabilities and their families
Abused and neglected childrenHomeless individuals and familiesPeople with serious physical
disabilities
UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCESCOSTS
Mental Health Cuts = hospitalization incarceration institutionalization
Intellectual Disabilities Cuts = hospitalization out-of-home placements state institutionalization
Child Welfare Cuts = child welfare and juvenile court placements
Homeless Assistance Cuts = more street homeless
HSDF Assistance Cuts for people with physical disabilities = more assistive living
Drug and Alcohol Cuts = higher criminal activity to maintain addiction more hospitalization costs more jail and criminal justice costs
LACKAWANNA COUNTY IMPACT
For the second year in a row our shelter has turned away more battered women and their children they we were able to house due to lack of beds
Budget cuts have impacted employment training resulting in fewer clients being served
Serving more homeless a meal and more people sleeping outside
STATEWIDE IMPACT
- In the first 5 months of the operating year we have turned away 273 unduplicated requests for emergency shelter services
- When the funds run out 2-3 months prior to the end of our fiscal year there will be many families and domestic violence clients that will be living on the streets in unsafe
STATEWIDE IMPACT
A nurse is only at the center 16 hour per week vs 40 hours
The child care we are able to provide has declinedand that puts a burden on the mother when she has appt or needs to go to work
A family of 5 would receive enough groceries to last a week Now they receive enough groceries to last 3 - 4 days
Clients continue to face foreclosure and we are unable to assist them in any capacity
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
To the greatest extent possible avoid significant cuts to benefits and services to our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians poor individuals and families pregnant women and young children low income elderly individuals with disabilities and veterans
Protect funding for prevention services that save more expensive interventions later on
Consider the statersquos existing investment in successful programs such as industry partnerships which combine public and private money to keep Pennsylvania business competitive while enhancing training and career pathway opportunities for Pennsylvaniarsquos workforce
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
Utilize completed evaluations or other measurements to determine where to make cuts
Consider ways in which the state can more efficiently and effectively deliver services such as by reducing the vast array of state 800 numbers particularly those that are contracted with out of state providers and supporting those services with 2-1-1
Consistent with commitment to an on-time budget provide budget language to ensure that local governments and providers receive timely allocations and direction from the Commonwealth so that there is a predictable and stable cycle of services provision
February 2012 February 21 ndash Pittsburgh
March 2012 March 8 ndash Wilkes BarreHazelton March 9 ndash Scranton March 16 ndash Lehigh Valley March 23 ndash Cap Region March 26 - Westmoreland March 27 ndash Pittsburgh Suburbs March 28 ndash Erie
April 2012 Philadelphia Delaware County Montgomery County
United Way of Pennsylvania Budget Tour Dates
HOW CAN WE ldquoPOWER UPrdquo THE ADVOCACY
Mobilization Community Organizing Building a Broad Coalition Direct Advocacy with Elected Officials Engagement of Key Influencers as
Champions Building Statewide Partnerships Alliances Creative Communications Advertising
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Get engaged with United Way or budget coalitions
Meet with your county commissioners and legislators
Ask your staff board members and clients to tell their stories
CONTACT INFORMATION
United Way of Pennsylvania
909 Green Street
Harrisburg Pennsylvania 17102
Phone (717)238-7365
Fax (717)238-7414
EDUCATION CHANGESo Pre-K and Head Start were not cut beyond 5 in the Budgetary Reserve o However state funds for child care were cut by more than $24M and the DPW press release notes ldquoUnder the proposed budget
o Attendance and work hour requirements will be tightened to ensure the Child Care Works supplement is being used by parents who need services due to work commitments and for children who are attending on a regular basisrdquo
o Nurse Family Partnerships and family centers were level funded Level funding is required to comply with the maintenance of effort requirements for federal home visiting funds Early Intervention received funding increases to meet the mandated requirements
HIGHER EDUCATIONProgram 2011-12 Actual 2012-13 Proposed
State System
$412751 $330201
Penn State
$227694 $163461
Community Colleges
$230727 $221926
University of Pittsburgh
$136076 $95253
Temple University$139917 $97942
Lincoln University
$11163$11163
PHEAA$380900 $361800
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETYDepartment of Corrections Level-funds the departmentrsquos budget
for the first time in more than a decade through a combination of operational efficiencies and legislative reforms
Legislative reforms that will enable the department to expand existing programs such as State Intermediate Punishment Recidivism Risk Reduction Incentive and Motivational Boot Camp
Will work closely with the Board of Probation and Parole to improve management of the parole docket and expand the use of parole violation centers
Provides $82 million to address the pay compression issue for most corrections managers
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETY
Board of Probation and Parole An increase of $53 million or 51 percent
for 53 positions approved in the 2011-12 budget and 13 new positions in 2012-13
$792000 for costs related to implementing Act 111 of 2011 (Meganrsquos Law)
Allows counties to keep adult probation fees
HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT
The 2012-13 budget proposes to change the relationship between the state and local governments in the delivery of critical human services programs by consolidating multiple human services programs into a single block grant According to the Administration this will provide counties with the flexibility to move funds where each locality needs them most
HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT
(Dollar Amount in Thousands)Proposed Block Grant Appropriations 2011-12 2012-13 ReductionMental Health Services ndash Community Programs $550469 $440376 $110093
Intellectual Disabilities ndash Community Programs $144974 $115979 $28995
County Child Welfare Special Grants $48533 $38826 $9707
Behavioral Health Service $47908 $38326 $9582
Homeless Assistance Program $20551 $16441 $4110
Human Services Development Fund (HSDF) $14956 $11965 $2991
Act 152 Drug and Alcohol Program (Outpatient) $14727 $11782 $2945 Total $842118 $673695 $168423
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS
1048707 Foster Care Enhancements$45 million in savings generated through increased federal funds to support additional youth ages 18 to 21 in foster care
1048707 Adult Protective Services$17 million to implement an adult protective services system to protect physically and cognitively impaired individuals ages 18 through 59
1048707 HealthChoices ExpansionTransfers funds from the fee-for-service program to the capitation program to expand the HealthChoices physical health program statewide This proposal is budget-neutral
1048707 Childrenrsquos Health Insurance Program$1016 million an increase of 44 percent to provide health insurance for approximately 195500 children
1048707 State Food Purchase Program$173 million to maintain funding for this program The Department of Agriculture will implement a more efficient structure for managing this program reducing administrative costs and increasing the amount of food that will be purchased for those in need
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSGeneral Assistance Program Reform Savings of $3193 million from the elimination
of the cash assistance benefits provided through the General Assistance program and from revisions to the eligibility criteria for Medical Assistance benefits provided the program including minimum work requirements for medically needy recipients
Revised Provider Reimbursements $59 million in savings generated from a
reduction to provider reimbursement rates or alternative provider cost containment
Program Integrity $50 million in savings generated through the
implementation of an automated audit system to identify waste fraud and abuse for provider payments and through intensive review and case management of high-cost consumers enrolled in Medical Assistance programs that reimburse for services based on utilization and fee schedules
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSChild Care Reimbursement Reform $10 million in savings from a reduction
in paid absences and a decrease in reimbursement rates for unregulated relative and neighbor care
Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities Premium Reform
$10 million in savings from increasing the monthly premium rate paid by MAWD program recipients The premium rate has remained unchanged since the program began in 2001
Hospital Application Process Revisions
$10 million in savings to maintain recipients enrolled through the hospital application process in the fee-for-service program rather than managed care until redetermination
OLDER PENNSYLVANIANS $47 billion in total funds to provide
home and community-based services and nursing home care to persons with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians
$2861 million for the Property Tax Rent Rebate program which assists 606000 older Pennsylvanians
$2482 million in Lottery Funds for PENNCARE which provides home and community-based services to older Pennsylvanians
$2448 million to provide Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly (PACE) and PACE Needs Enhancement Tier (PACENET) to 303550 older Pennsylvanians
$81 million in Lottery Funds to support the Older Pennsylvanians Shared Ride program
IMPACT ON PENNSYLVANIANS
WHO IS IMPACTED
People previously in state Mental Health hospitals
People with intellectual disabilities and their families
Abused and neglected childrenHomeless individuals and familiesPeople with serious physical
disabilities
UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCESCOSTS
Mental Health Cuts = hospitalization incarceration institutionalization
Intellectual Disabilities Cuts = hospitalization out-of-home placements state institutionalization
Child Welfare Cuts = child welfare and juvenile court placements
Homeless Assistance Cuts = more street homeless
HSDF Assistance Cuts for people with physical disabilities = more assistive living
Drug and Alcohol Cuts = higher criminal activity to maintain addiction more hospitalization costs more jail and criminal justice costs
LACKAWANNA COUNTY IMPACT
For the second year in a row our shelter has turned away more battered women and their children they we were able to house due to lack of beds
Budget cuts have impacted employment training resulting in fewer clients being served
Serving more homeless a meal and more people sleeping outside
STATEWIDE IMPACT
- In the first 5 months of the operating year we have turned away 273 unduplicated requests for emergency shelter services
- When the funds run out 2-3 months prior to the end of our fiscal year there will be many families and domestic violence clients that will be living on the streets in unsafe
STATEWIDE IMPACT
A nurse is only at the center 16 hour per week vs 40 hours
The child care we are able to provide has declinedand that puts a burden on the mother when she has appt or needs to go to work
A family of 5 would receive enough groceries to last a week Now they receive enough groceries to last 3 - 4 days
Clients continue to face foreclosure and we are unable to assist them in any capacity
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
To the greatest extent possible avoid significant cuts to benefits and services to our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians poor individuals and families pregnant women and young children low income elderly individuals with disabilities and veterans
Protect funding for prevention services that save more expensive interventions later on
Consider the statersquos existing investment in successful programs such as industry partnerships which combine public and private money to keep Pennsylvania business competitive while enhancing training and career pathway opportunities for Pennsylvaniarsquos workforce
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
Utilize completed evaluations or other measurements to determine where to make cuts
Consider ways in which the state can more efficiently and effectively deliver services such as by reducing the vast array of state 800 numbers particularly those that are contracted with out of state providers and supporting those services with 2-1-1
Consistent with commitment to an on-time budget provide budget language to ensure that local governments and providers receive timely allocations and direction from the Commonwealth so that there is a predictable and stable cycle of services provision
February 2012 February 21 ndash Pittsburgh
March 2012 March 8 ndash Wilkes BarreHazelton March 9 ndash Scranton March 16 ndash Lehigh Valley March 23 ndash Cap Region March 26 - Westmoreland March 27 ndash Pittsburgh Suburbs March 28 ndash Erie
April 2012 Philadelphia Delaware County Montgomery County
United Way of Pennsylvania Budget Tour Dates
HOW CAN WE ldquoPOWER UPrdquo THE ADVOCACY
Mobilization Community Organizing Building a Broad Coalition Direct Advocacy with Elected Officials Engagement of Key Influencers as
Champions Building Statewide Partnerships Alliances Creative Communications Advertising
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Get engaged with United Way or budget coalitions
Meet with your county commissioners and legislators
Ask your staff board members and clients to tell their stories
CONTACT INFORMATION
United Way of Pennsylvania
909 Green Street
Harrisburg Pennsylvania 17102
Phone (717)238-7365
Fax (717)238-7414
HIGHER EDUCATIONProgram 2011-12 Actual 2012-13 Proposed
State System
$412751 $330201
Penn State
$227694 $163461
Community Colleges
$230727 $221926
University of Pittsburgh
$136076 $95253
Temple University$139917 $97942
Lincoln University
$11163$11163
PHEAA$380900 $361800
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETYDepartment of Corrections Level-funds the departmentrsquos budget
for the first time in more than a decade through a combination of operational efficiencies and legislative reforms
Legislative reforms that will enable the department to expand existing programs such as State Intermediate Punishment Recidivism Risk Reduction Incentive and Motivational Boot Camp
Will work closely with the Board of Probation and Parole to improve management of the parole docket and expand the use of parole violation centers
Provides $82 million to address the pay compression issue for most corrections managers
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETY
Board of Probation and Parole An increase of $53 million or 51 percent
for 53 positions approved in the 2011-12 budget and 13 new positions in 2012-13
$792000 for costs related to implementing Act 111 of 2011 (Meganrsquos Law)
Allows counties to keep adult probation fees
HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT
The 2012-13 budget proposes to change the relationship between the state and local governments in the delivery of critical human services programs by consolidating multiple human services programs into a single block grant According to the Administration this will provide counties with the flexibility to move funds where each locality needs them most
HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT
(Dollar Amount in Thousands)Proposed Block Grant Appropriations 2011-12 2012-13 ReductionMental Health Services ndash Community Programs $550469 $440376 $110093
Intellectual Disabilities ndash Community Programs $144974 $115979 $28995
County Child Welfare Special Grants $48533 $38826 $9707
Behavioral Health Service $47908 $38326 $9582
Homeless Assistance Program $20551 $16441 $4110
Human Services Development Fund (HSDF) $14956 $11965 $2991
Act 152 Drug and Alcohol Program (Outpatient) $14727 $11782 $2945 Total $842118 $673695 $168423
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS
1048707 Foster Care Enhancements$45 million in savings generated through increased federal funds to support additional youth ages 18 to 21 in foster care
1048707 Adult Protective Services$17 million to implement an adult protective services system to protect physically and cognitively impaired individuals ages 18 through 59
1048707 HealthChoices ExpansionTransfers funds from the fee-for-service program to the capitation program to expand the HealthChoices physical health program statewide This proposal is budget-neutral
1048707 Childrenrsquos Health Insurance Program$1016 million an increase of 44 percent to provide health insurance for approximately 195500 children
1048707 State Food Purchase Program$173 million to maintain funding for this program The Department of Agriculture will implement a more efficient structure for managing this program reducing administrative costs and increasing the amount of food that will be purchased for those in need
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSGeneral Assistance Program Reform Savings of $3193 million from the elimination
of the cash assistance benefits provided through the General Assistance program and from revisions to the eligibility criteria for Medical Assistance benefits provided the program including minimum work requirements for medically needy recipients
Revised Provider Reimbursements $59 million in savings generated from a
reduction to provider reimbursement rates or alternative provider cost containment
Program Integrity $50 million in savings generated through the
implementation of an automated audit system to identify waste fraud and abuse for provider payments and through intensive review and case management of high-cost consumers enrolled in Medical Assistance programs that reimburse for services based on utilization and fee schedules
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSChild Care Reimbursement Reform $10 million in savings from a reduction
in paid absences and a decrease in reimbursement rates for unregulated relative and neighbor care
Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities Premium Reform
$10 million in savings from increasing the monthly premium rate paid by MAWD program recipients The premium rate has remained unchanged since the program began in 2001
Hospital Application Process Revisions
$10 million in savings to maintain recipients enrolled through the hospital application process in the fee-for-service program rather than managed care until redetermination
OLDER PENNSYLVANIANS $47 billion in total funds to provide
home and community-based services and nursing home care to persons with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians
$2861 million for the Property Tax Rent Rebate program which assists 606000 older Pennsylvanians
$2482 million in Lottery Funds for PENNCARE which provides home and community-based services to older Pennsylvanians
$2448 million to provide Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly (PACE) and PACE Needs Enhancement Tier (PACENET) to 303550 older Pennsylvanians
$81 million in Lottery Funds to support the Older Pennsylvanians Shared Ride program
IMPACT ON PENNSYLVANIANS
WHO IS IMPACTED
People previously in state Mental Health hospitals
People with intellectual disabilities and their families
Abused and neglected childrenHomeless individuals and familiesPeople with serious physical
disabilities
UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCESCOSTS
Mental Health Cuts = hospitalization incarceration institutionalization
Intellectual Disabilities Cuts = hospitalization out-of-home placements state institutionalization
Child Welfare Cuts = child welfare and juvenile court placements
Homeless Assistance Cuts = more street homeless
HSDF Assistance Cuts for people with physical disabilities = more assistive living
Drug and Alcohol Cuts = higher criminal activity to maintain addiction more hospitalization costs more jail and criminal justice costs
LACKAWANNA COUNTY IMPACT
For the second year in a row our shelter has turned away more battered women and their children they we were able to house due to lack of beds
Budget cuts have impacted employment training resulting in fewer clients being served
Serving more homeless a meal and more people sleeping outside
STATEWIDE IMPACT
- In the first 5 months of the operating year we have turned away 273 unduplicated requests for emergency shelter services
- When the funds run out 2-3 months prior to the end of our fiscal year there will be many families and domestic violence clients that will be living on the streets in unsafe
STATEWIDE IMPACT
A nurse is only at the center 16 hour per week vs 40 hours
The child care we are able to provide has declinedand that puts a burden on the mother when she has appt or needs to go to work
A family of 5 would receive enough groceries to last a week Now they receive enough groceries to last 3 - 4 days
Clients continue to face foreclosure and we are unable to assist them in any capacity
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
To the greatest extent possible avoid significant cuts to benefits and services to our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians poor individuals and families pregnant women and young children low income elderly individuals with disabilities and veterans
Protect funding for prevention services that save more expensive interventions later on
Consider the statersquos existing investment in successful programs such as industry partnerships which combine public and private money to keep Pennsylvania business competitive while enhancing training and career pathway opportunities for Pennsylvaniarsquos workforce
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
Utilize completed evaluations or other measurements to determine where to make cuts
Consider ways in which the state can more efficiently and effectively deliver services such as by reducing the vast array of state 800 numbers particularly those that are contracted with out of state providers and supporting those services with 2-1-1
Consistent with commitment to an on-time budget provide budget language to ensure that local governments and providers receive timely allocations and direction from the Commonwealth so that there is a predictable and stable cycle of services provision
February 2012 February 21 ndash Pittsburgh
March 2012 March 8 ndash Wilkes BarreHazelton March 9 ndash Scranton March 16 ndash Lehigh Valley March 23 ndash Cap Region March 26 - Westmoreland March 27 ndash Pittsburgh Suburbs March 28 ndash Erie
April 2012 Philadelphia Delaware County Montgomery County
United Way of Pennsylvania Budget Tour Dates
HOW CAN WE ldquoPOWER UPrdquo THE ADVOCACY
Mobilization Community Organizing Building a Broad Coalition Direct Advocacy with Elected Officials Engagement of Key Influencers as
Champions Building Statewide Partnerships Alliances Creative Communications Advertising
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Get engaged with United Way or budget coalitions
Meet with your county commissioners and legislators
Ask your staff board members and clients to tell their stories
CONTACT INFORMATION
United Way of Pennsylvania
909 Green Street
Harrisburg Pennsylvania 17102
Phone (717)238-7365
Fax (717)238-7414
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETYDepartment of Corrections Level-funds the departmentrsquos budget
for the first time in more than a decade through a combination of operational efficiencies and legislative reforms
Legislative reforms that will enable the department to expand existing programs such as State Intermediate Punishment Recidivism Risk Reduction Incentive and Motivational Boot Camp
Will work closely with the Board of Probation and Parole to improve management of the parole docket and expand the use of parole violation centers
Provides $82 million to address the pay compression issue for most corrections managers
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETY
Board of Probation and Parole An increase of $53 million or 51 percent
for 53 positions approved in the 2011-12 budget and 13 new positions in 2012-13
$792000 for costs related to implementing Act 111 of 2011 (Meganrsquos Law)
Allows counties to keep adult probation fees
HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT
The 2012-13 budget proposes to change the relationship between the state and local governments in the delivery of critical human services programs by consolidating multiple human services programs into a single block grant According to the Administration this will provide counties with the flexibility to move funds where each locality needs them most
HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT
(Dollar Amount in Thousands)Proposed Block Grant Appropriations 2011-12 2012-13 ReductionMental Health Services ndash Community Programs $550469 $440376 $110093
Intellectual Disabilities ndash Community Programs $144974 $115979 $28995
County Child Welfare Special Grants $48533 $38826 $9707
Behavioral Health Service $47908 $38326 $9582
Homeless Assistance Program $20551 $16441 $4110
Human Services Development Fund (HSDF) $14956 $11965 $2991
Act 152 Drug and Alcohol Program (Outpatient) $14727 $11782 $2945 Total $842118 $673695 $168423
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS
1048707 Foster Care Enhancements$45 million in savings generated through increased federal funds to support additional youth ages 18 to 21 in foster care
1048707 Adult Protective Services$17 million to implement an adult protective services system to protect physically and cognitively impaired individuals ages 18 through 59
1048707 HealthChoices ExpansionTransfers funds from the fee-for-service program to the capitation program to expand the HealthChoices physical health program statewide This proposal is budget-neutral
1048707 Childrenrsquos Health Insurance Program$1016 million an increase of 44 percent to provide health insurance for approximately 195500 children
1048707 State Food Purchase Program$173 million to maintain funding for this program The Department of Agriculture will implement a more efficient structure for managing this program reducing administrative costs and increasing the amount of food that will be purchased for those in need
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSGeneral Assistance Program Reform Savings of $3193 million from the elimination
of the cash assistance benefits provided through the General Assistance program and from revisions to the eligibility criteria for Medical Assistance benefits provided the program including minimum work requirements for medically needy recipients
Revised Provider Reimbursements $59 million in savings generated from a
reduction to provider reimbursement rates or alternative provider cost containment
Program Integrity $50 million in savings generated through the
implementation of an automated audit system to identify waste fraud and abuse for provider payments and through intensive review and case management of high-cost consumers enrolled in Medical Assistance programs that reimburse for services based on utilization and fee schedules
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSChild Care Reimbursement Reform $10 million in savings from a reduction
in paid absences and a decrease in reimbursement rates for unregulated relative and neighbor care
Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities Premium Reform
$10 million in savings from increasing the monthly premium rate paid by MAWD program recipients The premium rate has remained unchanged since the program began in 2001
Hospital Application Process Revisions
$10 million in savings to maintain recipients enrolled through the hospital application process in the fee-for-service program rather than managed care until redetermination
OLDER PENNSYLVANIANS $47 billion in total funds to provide
home and community-based services and nursing home care to persons with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians
$2861 million for the Property Tax Rent Rebate program which assists 606000 older Pennsylvanians
$2482 million in Lottery Funds for PENNCARE which provides home and community-based services to older Pennsylvanians
$2448 million to provide Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly (PACE) and PACE Needs Enhancement Tier (PACENET) to 303550 older Pennsylvanians
$81 million in Lottery Funds to support the Older Pennsylvanians Shared Ride program
IMPACT ON PENNSYLVANIANS
WHO IS IMPACTED
People previously in state Mental Health hospitals
People with intellectual disabilities and their families
Abused and neglected childrenHomeless individuals and familiesPeople with serious physical
disabilities
UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCESCOSTS
Mental Health Cuts = hospitalization incarceration institutionalization
Intellectual Disabilities Cuts = hospitalization out-of-home placements state institutionalization
Child Welfare Cuts = child welfare and juvenile court placements
Homeless Assistance Cuts = more street homeless
HSDF Assistance Cuts for people with physical disabilities = more assistive living
Drug and Alcohol Cuts = higher criminal activity to maintain addiction more hospitalization costs more jail and criminal justice costs
LACKAWANNA COUNTY IMPACT
For the second year in a row our shelter has turned away more battered women and their children they we were able to house due to lack of beds
Budget cuts have impacted employment training resulting in fewer clients being served
Serving more homeless a meal and more people sleeping outside
STATEWIDE IMPACT
- In the first 5 months of the operating year we have turned away 273 unduplicated requests for emergency shelter services
- When the funds run out 2-3 months prior to the end of our fiscal year there will be many families and domestic violence clients that will be living on the streets in unsafe
STATEWIDE IMPACT
A nurse is only at the center 16 hour per week vs 40 hours
The child care we are able to provide has declinedand that puts a burden on the mother when she has appt or needs to go to work
A family of 5 would receive enough groceries to last a week Now they receive enough groceries to last 3 - 4 days
Clients continue to face foreclosure and we are unable to assist them in any capacity
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
To the greatest extent possible avoid significant cuts to benefits and services to our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians poor individuals and families pregnant women and young children low income elderly individuals with disabilities and veterans
Protect funding for prevention services that save more expensive interventions later on
Consider the statersquos existing investment in successful programs such as industry partnerships which combine public and private money to keep Pennsylvania business competitive while enhancing training and career pathway opportunities for Pennsylvaniarsquos workforce
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
Utilize completed evaluations or other measurements to determine where to make cuts
Consider ways in which the state can more efficiently and effectively deliver services such as by reducing the vast array of state 800 numbers particularly those that are contracted with out of state providers and supporting those services with 2-1-1
Consistent with commitment to an on-time budget provide budget language to ensure that local governments and providers receive timely allocations and direction from the Commonwealth so that there is a predictable and stable cycle of services provision
February 2012 February 21 ndash Pittsburgh
March 2012 March 8 ndash Wilkes BarreHazelton March 9 ndash Scranton March 16 ndash Lehigh Valley March 23 ndash Cap Region March 26 - Westmoreland March 27 ndash Pittsburgh Suburbs March 28 ndash Erie
April 2012 Philadelphia Delaware County Montgomery County
United Way of Pennsylvania Budget Tour Dates
HOW CAN WE ldquoPOWER UPrdquo THE ADVOCACY
Mobilization Community Organizing Building a Broad Coalition Direct Advocacy with Elected Officials Engagement of Key Influencers as
Champions Building Statewide Partnerships Alliances Creative Communications Advertising
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Get engaged with United Way or budget coalitions
Meet with your county commissioners and legislators
Ask your staff board members and clients to tell their stories
CONTACT INFORMATION
United Way of Pennsylvania
909 Green Street
Harrisburg Pennsylvania 17102
Phone (717)238-7365
Fax (717)238-7414
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETY
Board of Probation and Parole An increase of $53 million or 51 percent
for 53 positions approved in the 2011-12 budget and 13 new positions in 2012-13
$792000 for costs related to implementing Act 111 of 2011 (Meganrsquos Law)
Allows counties to keep adult probation fees
HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT
The 2012-13 budget proposes to change the relationship between the state and local governments in the delivery of critical human services programs by consolidating multiple human services programs into a single block grant According to the Administration this will provide counties with the flexibility to move funds where each locality needs them most
HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT
(Dollar Amount in Thousands)Proposed Block Grant Appropriations 2011-12 2012-13 ReductionMental Health Services ndash Community Programs $550469 $440376 $110093
Intellectual Disabilities ndash Community Programs $144974 $115979 $28995
County Child Welfare Special Grants $48533 $38826 $9707
Behavioral Health Service $47908 $38326 $9582
Homeless Assistance Program $20551 $16441 $4110
Human Services Development Fund (HSDF) $14956 $11965 $2991
Act 152 Drug and Alcohol Program (Outpatient) $14727 $11782 $2945 Total $842118 $673695 $168423
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS
1048707 Foster Care Enhancements$45 million in savings generated through increased federal funds to support additional youth ages 18 to 21 in foster care
1048707 Adult Protective Services$17 million to implement an adult protective services system to protect physically and cognitively impaired individuals ages 18 through 59
1048707 HealthChoices ExpansionTransfers funds from the fee-for-service program to the capitation program to expand the HealthChoices physical health program statewide This proposal is budget-neutral
1048707 Childrenrsquos Health Insurance Program$1016 million an increase of 44 percent to provide health insurance for approximately 195500 children
1048707 State Food Purchase Program$173 million to maintain funding for this program The Department of Agriculture will implement a more efficient structure for managing this program reducing administrative costs and increasing the amount of food that will be purchased for those in need
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSGeneral Assistance Program Reform Savings of $3193 million from the elimination
of the cash assistance benefits provided through the General Assistance program and from revisions to the eligibility criteria for Medical Assistance benefits provided the program including minimum work requirements for medically needy recipients
Revised Provider Reimbursements $59 million in savings generated from a
reduction to provider reimbursement rates or alternative provider cost containment
Program Integrity $50 million in savings generated through the
implementation of an automated audit system to identify waste fraud and abuse for provider payments and through intensive review and case management of high-cost consumers enrolled in Medical Assistance programs that reimburse for services based on utilization and fee schedules
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSChild Care Reimbursement Reform $10 million in savings from a reduction
in paid absences and a decrease in reimbursement rates for unregulated relative and neighbor care
Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities Premium Reform
$10 million in savings from increasing the monthly premium rate paid by MAWD program recipients The premium rate has remained unchanged since the program began in 2001
Hospital Application Process Revisions
$10 million in savings to maintain recipients enrolled through the hospital application process in the fee-for-service program rather than managed care until redetermination
OLDER PENNSYLVANIANS $47 billion in total funds to provide
home and community-based services and nursing home care to persons with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians
$2861 million for the Property Tax Rent Rebate program which assists 606000 older Pennsylvanians
$2482 million in Lottery Funds for PENNCARE which provides home and community-based services to older Pennsylvanians
$2448 million to provide Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly (PACE) and PACE Needs Enhancement Tier (PACENET) to 303550 older Pennsylvanians
$81 million in Lottery Funds to support the Older Pennsylvanians Shared Ride program
IMPACT ON PENNSYLVANIANS
WHO IS IMPACTED
People previously in state Mental Health hospitals
People with intellectual disabilities and their families
Abused and neglected childrenHomeless individuals and familiesPeople with serious physical
disabilities
UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCESCOSTS
Mental Health Cuts = hospitalization incarceration institutionalization
Intellectual Disabilities Cuts = hospitalization out-of-home placements state institutionalization
Child Welfare Cuts = child welfare and juvenile court placements
Homeless Assistance Cuts = more street homeless
HSDF Assistance Cuts for people with physical disabilities = more assistive living
Drug and Alcohol Cuts = higher criminal activity to maintain addiction more hospitalization costs more jail and criminal justice costs
LACKAWANNA COUNTY IMPACT
For the second year in a row our shelter has turned away more battered women and their children they we were able to house due to lack of beds
Budget cuts have impacted employment training resulting in fewer clients being served
Serving more homeless a meal and more people sleeping outside
STATEWIDE IMPACT
- In the first 5 months of the operating year we have turned away 273 unduplicated requests for emergency shelter services
- When the funds run out 2-3 months prior to the end of our fiscal year there will be many families and domestic violence clients that will be living on the streets in unsafe
STATEWIDE IMPACT
A nurse is only at the center 16 hour per week vs 40 hours
The child care we are able to provide has declinedand that puts a burden on the mother when she has appt or needs to go to work
A family of 5 would receive enough groceries to last a week Now they receive enough groceries to last 3 - 4 days
Clients continue to face foreclosure and we are unable to assist them in any capacity
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
To the greatest extent possible avoid significant cuts to benefits and services to our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians poor individuals and families pregnant women and young children low income elderly individuals with disabilities and veterans
Protect funding for prevention services that save more expensive interventions later on
Consider the statersquos existing investment in successful programs such as industry partnerships which combine public and private money to keep Pennsylvania business competitive while enhancing training and career pathway opportunities for Pennsylvaniarsquos workforce
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
Utilize completed evaluations or other measurements to determine where to make cuts
Consider ways in which the state can more efficiently and effectively deliver services such as by reducing the vast array of state 800 numbers particularly those that are contracted with out of state providers and supporting those services with 2-1-1
Consistent with commitment to an on-time budget provide budget language to ensure that local governments and providers receive timely allocations and direction from the Commonwealth so that there is a predictable and stable cycle of services provision
February 2012 February 21 ndash Pittsburgh
March 2012 March 8 ndash Wilkes BarreHazelton March 9 ndash Scranton March 16 ndash Lehigh Valley March 23 ndash Cap Region March 26 - Westmoreland March 27 ndash Pittsburgh Suburbs March 28 ndash Erie
April 2012 Philadelphia Delaware County Montgomery County
United Way of Pennsylvania Budget Tour Dates
HOW CAN WE ldquoPOWER UPrdquo THE ADVOCACY
Mobilization Community Organizing Building a Broad Coalition Direct Advocacy with Elected Officials Engagement of Key Influencers as
Champions Building Statewide Partnerships Alliances Creative Communications Advertising
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Get engaged with United Way or budget coalitions
Meet with your county commissioners and legislators
Ask your staff board members and clients to tell their stories
CONTACT INFORMATION
United Way of Pennsylvania
909 Green Street
Harrisburg Pennsylvania 17102
Phone (717)238-7365
Fax (717)238-7414
HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT
The 2012-13 budget proposes to change the relationship between the state and local governments in the delivery of critical human services programs by consolidating multiple human services programs into a single block grant According to the Administration this will provide counties with the flexibility to move funds where each locality needs them most
HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT
(Dollar Amount in Thousands)Proposed Block Grant Appropriations 2011-12 2012-13 ReductionMental Health Services ndash Community Programs $550469 $440376 $110093
Intellectual Disabilities ndash Community Programs $144974 $115979 $28995
County Child Welfare Special Grants $48533 $38826 $9707
Behavioral Health Service $47908 $38326 $9582
Homeless Assistance Program $20551 $16441 $4110
Human Services Development Fund (HSDF) $14956 $11965 $2991
Act 152 Drug and Alcohol Program (Outpatient) $14727 $11782 $2945 Total $842118 $673695 $168423
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS
1048707 Foster Care Enhancements$45 million in savings generated through increased federal funds to support additional youth ages 18 to 21 in foster care
1048707 Adult Protective Services$17 million to implement an adult protective services system to protect physically and cognitively impaired individuals ages 18 through 59
1048707 HealthChoices ExpansionTransfers funds from the fee-for-service program to the capitation program to expand the HealthChoices physical health program statewide This proposal is budget-neutral
1048707 Childrenrsquos Health Insurance Program$1016 million an increase of 44 percent to provide health insurance for approximately 195500 children
1048707 State Food Purchase Program$173 million to maintain funding for this program The Department of Agriculture will implement a more efficient structure for managing this program reducing administrative costs and increasing the amount of food that will be purchased for those in need
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSGeneral Assistance Program Reform Savings of $3193 million from the elimination
of the cash assistance benefits provided through the General Assistance program and from revisions to the eligibility criteria for Medical Assistance benefits provided the program including minimum work requirements for medically needy recipients
Revised Provider Reimbursements $59 million in savings generated from a
reduction to provider reimbursement rates or alternative provider cost containment
Program Integrity $50 million in savings generated through the
implementation of an automated audit system to identify waste fraud and abuse for provider payments and through intensive review and case management of high-cost consumers enrolled in Medical Assistance programs that reimburse for services based on utilization and fee schedules
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSChild Care Reimbursement Reform $10 million in savings from a reduction
in paid absences and a decrease in reimbursement rates for unregulated relative and neighbor care
Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities Premium Reform
$10 million in savings from increasing the monthly premium rate paid by MAWD program recipients The premium rate has remained unchanged since the program began in 2001
Hospital Application Process Revisions
$10 million in savings to maintain recipients enrolled through the hospital application process in the fee-for-service program rather than managed care until redetermination
OLDER PENNSYLVANIANS $47 billion in total funds to provide
home and community-based services and nursing home care to persons with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians
$2861 million for the Property Tax Rent Rebate program which assists 606000 older Pennsylvanians
$2482 million in Lottery Funds for PENNCARE which provides home and community-based services to older Pennsylvanians
$2448 million to provide Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly (PACE) and PACE Needs Enhancement Tier (PACENET) to 303550 older Pennsylvanians
$81 million in Lottery Funds to support the Older Pennsylvanians Shared Ride program
IMPACT ON PENNSYLVANIANS
WHO IS IMPACTED
People previously in state Mental Health hospitals
People with intellectual disabilities and their families
Abused and neglected childrenHomeless individuals and familiesPeople with serious physical
disabilities
UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCESCOSTS
Mental Health Cuts = hospitalization incarceration institutionalization
Intellectual Disabilities Cuts = hospitalization out-of-home placements state institutionalization
Child Welfare Cuts = child welfare and juvenile court placements
Homeless Assistance Cuts = more street homeless
HSDF Assistance Cuts for people with physical disabilities = more assistive living
Drug and Alcohol Cuts = higher criminal activity to maintain addiction more hospitalization costs more jail and criminal justice costs
LACKAWANNA COUNTY IMPACT
For the second year in a row our shelter has turned away more battered women and their children they we were able to house due to lack of beds
Budget cuts have impacted employment training resulting in fewer clients being served
Serving more homeless a meal and more people sleeping outside
STATEWIDE IMPACT
- In the first 5 months of the operating year we have turned away 273 unduplicated requests for emergency shelter services
- When the funds run out 2-3 months prior to the end of our fiscal year there will be many families and domestic violence clients that will be living on the streets in unsafe
STATEWIDE IMPACT
A nurse is only at the center 16 hour per week vs 40 hours
The child care we are able to provide has declinedand that puts a burden on the mother when she has appt or needs to go to work
A family of 5 would receive enough groceries to last a week Now they receive enough groceries to last 3 - 4 days
Clients continue to face foreclosure and we are unable to assist them in any capacity
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
To the greatest extent possible avoid significant cuts to benefits and services to our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians poor individuals and families pregnant women and young children low income elderly individuals with disabilities and veterans
Protect funding for prevention services that save more expensive interventions later on
Consider the statersquos existing investment in successful programs such as industry partnerships which combine public and private money to keep Pennsylvania business competitive while enhancing training and career pathway opportunities for Pennsylvaniarsquos workforce
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
Utilize completed evaluations or other measurements to determine where to make cuts
Consider ways in which the state can more efficiently and effectively deliver services such as by reducing the vast array of state 800 numbers particularly those that are contracted with out of state providers and supporting those services with 2-1-1
Consistent with commitment to an on-time budget provide budget language to ensure that local governments and providers receive timely allocations and direction from the Commonwealth so that there is a predictable and stable cycle of services provision
February 2012 February 21 ndash Pittsburgh
March 2012 March 8 ndash Wilkes BarreHazelton March 9 ndash Scranton March 16 ndash Lehigh Valley March 23 ndash Cap Region March 26 - Westmoreland March 27 ndash Pittsburgh Suburbs March 28 ndash Erie
April 2012 Philadelphia Delaware County Montgomery County
United Way of Pennsylvania Budget Tour Dates
HOW CAN WE ldquoPOWER UPrdquo THE ADVOCACY
Mobilization Community Organizing Building a Broad Coalition Direct Advocacy with Elected Officials Engagement of Key Influencers as
Champions Building Statewide Partnerships Alliances Creative Communications Advertising
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Get engaged with United Way or budget coalitions
Meet with your county commissioners and legislators
Ask your staff board members and clients to tell their stories
CONTACT INFORMATION
United Way of Pennsylvania
909 Green Street
Harrisburg Pennsylvania 17102
Phone (717)238-7365
Fax (717)238-7414
HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT
(Dollar Amount in Thousands)Proposed Block Grant Appropriations 2011-12 2012-13 ReductionMental Health Services ndash Community Programs $550469 $440376 $110093
Intellectual Disabilities ndash Community Programs $144974 $115979 $28995
County Child Welfare Special Grants $48533 $38826 $9707
Behavioral Health Service $47908 $38326 $9582
Homeless Assistance Program $20551 $16441 $4110
Human Services Development Fund (HSDF) $14956 $11965 $2991
Act 152 Drug and Alcohol Program (Outpatient) $14727 $11782 $2945 Total $842118 $673695 $168423
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS
1048707 Foster Care Enhancements$45 million in savings generated through increased federal funds to support additional youth ages 18 to 21 in foster care
1048707 Adult Protective Services$17 million to implement an adult protective services system to protect physically and cognitively impaired individuals ages 18 through 59
1048707 HealthChoices ExpansionTransfers funds from the fee-for-service program to the capitation program to expand the HealthChoices physical health program statewide This proposal is budget-neutral
1048707 Childrenrsquos Health Insurance Program$1016 million an increase of 44 percent to provide health insurance for approximately 195500 children
1048707 State Food Purchase Program$173 million to maintain funding for this program The Department of Agriculture will implement a more efficient structure for managing this program reducing administrative costs and increasing the amount of food that will be purchased for those in need
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSGeneral Assistance Program Reform Savings of $3193 million from the elimination
of the cash assistance benefits provided through the General Assistance program and from revisions to the eligibility criteria for Medical Assistance benefits provided the program including minimum work requirements for medically needy recipients
Revised Provider Reimbursements $59 million in savings generated from a
reduction to provider reimbursement rates or alternative provider cost containment
Program Integrity $50 million in savings generated through the
implementation of an automated audit system to identify waste fraud and abuse for provider payments and through intensive review and case management of high-cost consumers enrolled in Medical Assistance programs that reimburse for services based on utilization and fee schedules
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSChild Care Reimbursement Reform $10 million in savings from a reduction
in paid absences and a decrease in reimbursement rates for unregulated relative and neighbor care
Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities Premium Reform
$10 million in savings from increasing the monthly premium rate paid by MAWD program recipients The premium rate has remained unchanged since the program began in 2001
Hospital Application Process Revisions
$10 million in savings to maintain recipients enrolled through the hospital application process in the fee-for-service program rather than managed care until redetermination
OLDER PENNSYLVANIANS $47 billion in total funds to provide
home and community-based services and nursing home care to persons with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians
$2861 million for the Property Tax Rent Rebate program which assists 606000 older Pennsylvanians
$2482 million in Lottery Funds for PENNCARE which provides home and community-based services to older Pennsylvanians
$2448 million to provide Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly (PACE) and PACE Needs Enhancement Tier (PACENET) to 303550 older Pennsylvanians
$81 million in Lottery Funds to support the Older Pennsylvanians Shared Ride program
IMPACT ON PENNSYLVANIANS
WHO IS IMPACTED
People previously in state Mental Health hospitals
People with intellectual disabilities and their families
Abused and neglected childrenHomeless individuals and familiesPeople with serious physical
disabilities
UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCESCOSTS
Mental Health Cuts = hospitalization incarceration institutionalization
Intellectual Disabilities Cuts = hospitalization out-of-home placements state institutionalization
Child Welfare Cuts = child welfare and juvenile court placements
Homeless Assistance Cuts = more street homeless
HSDF Assistance Cuts for people with physical disabilities = more assistive living
Drug and Alcohol Cuts = higher criminal activity to maintain addiction more hospitalization costs more jail and criminal justice costs
LACKAWANNA COUNTY IMPACT
For the second year in a row our shelter has turned away more battered women and their children they we were able to house due to lack of beds
Budget cuts have impacted employment training resulting in fewer clients being served
Serving more homeless a meal and more people sleeping outside
STATEWIDE IMPACT
- In the first 5 months of the operating year we have turned away 273 unduplicated requests for emergency shelter services
- When the funds run out 2-3 months prior to the end of our fiscal year there will be many families and domestic violence clients that will be living on the streets in unsafe
STATEWIDE IMPACT
A nurse is only at the center 16 hour per week vs 40 hours
The child care we are able to provide has declinedand that puts a burden on the mother when she has appt or needs to go to work
A family of 5 would receive enough groceries to last a week Now they receive enough groceries to last 3 - 4 days
Clients continue to face foreclosure and we are unable to assist them in any capacity
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
To the greatest extent possible avoid significant cuts to benefits and services to our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians poor individuals and families pregnant women and young children low income elderly individuals with disabilities and veterans
Protect funding for prevention services that save more expensive interventions later on
Consider the statersquos existing investment in successful programs such as industry partnerships which combine public and private money to keep Pennsylvania business competitive while enhancing training and career pathway opportunities for Pennsylvaniarsquos workforce
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
Utilize completed evaluations or other measurements to determine where to make cuts
Consider ways in which the state can more efficiently and effectively deliver services such as by reducing the vast array of state 800 numbers particularly those that are contracted with out of state providers and supporting those services with 2-1-1
Consistent with commitment to an on-time budget provide budget language to ensure that local governments and providers receive timely allocations and direction from the Commonwealth so that there is a predictable and stable cycle of services provision
February 2012 February 21 ndash Pittsburgh
March 2012 March 8 ndash Wilkes BarreHazelton March 9 ndash Scranton March 16 ndash Lehigh Valley March 23 ndash Cap Region March 26 - Westmoreland March 27 ndash Pittsburgh Suburbs March 28 ndash Erie
April 2012 Philadelphia Delaware County Montgomery County
United Way of Pennsylvania Budget Tour Dates
HOW CAN WE ldquoPOWER UPrdquo THE ADVOCACY
Mobilization Community Organizing Building a Broad Coalition Direct Advocacy with Elected Officials Engagement of Key Influencers as
Champions Building Statewide Partnerships Alliances Creative Communications Advertising
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Get engaged with United Way or budget coalitions
Meet with your county commissioners and legislators
Ask your staff board members and clients to tell their stories
CONTACT INFORMATION
United Way of Pennsylvania
909 Green Street
Harrisburg Pennsylvania 17102
Phone (717)238-7365
Fax (717)238-7414
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS
1048707 Foster Care Enhancements$45 million in savings generated through increased federal funds to support additional youth ages 18 to 21 in foster care
1048707 Adult Protective Services$17 million to implement an adult protective services system to protect physically and cognitively impaired individuals ages 18 through 59
1048707 HealthChoices ExpansionTransfers funds from the fee-for-service program to the capitation program to expand the HealthChoices physical health program statewide This proposal is budget-neutral
1048707 Childrenrsquos Health Insurance Program$1016 million an increase of 44 percent to provide health insurance for approximately 195500 children
1048707 State Food Purchase Program$173 million to maintain funding for this program The Department of Agriculture will implement a more efficient structure for managing this program reducing administrative costs and increasing the amount of food that will be purchased for those in need
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSGeneral Assistance Program Reform Savings of $3193 million from the elimination
of the cash assistance benefits provided through the General Assistance program and from revisions to the eligibility criteria for Medical Assistance benefits provided the program including minimum work requirements for medically needy recipients
Revised Provider Reimbursements $59 million in savings generated from a
reduction to provider reimbursement rates or alternative provider cost containment
Program Integrity $50 million in savings generated through the
implementation of an automated audit system to identify waste fraud and abuse for provider payments and through intensive review and case management of high-cost consumers enrolled in Medical Assistance programs that reimburse for services based on utilization and fee schedules
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSChild Care Reimbursement Reform $10 million in savings from a reduction
in paid absences and a decrease in reimbursement rates for unregulated relative and neighbor care
Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities Premium Reform
$10 million in savings from increasing the monthly premium rate paid by MAWD program recipients The premium rate has remained unchanged since the program began in 2001
Hospital Application Process Revisions
$10 million in savings to maintain recipients enrolled through the hospital application process in the fee-for-service program rather than managed care until redetermination
OLDER PENNSYLVANIANS $47 billion in total funds to provide
home and community-based services and nursing home care to persons with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians
$2861 million for the Property Tax Rent Rebate program which assists 606000 older Pennsylvanians
$2482 million in Lottery Funds for PENNCARE which provides home and community-based services to older Pennsylvanians
$2448 million to provide Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly (PACE) and PACE Needs Enhancement Tier (PACENET) to 303550 older Pennsylvanians
$81 million in Lottery Funds to support the Older Pennsylvanians Shared Ride program
IMPACT ON PENNSYLVANIANS
WHO IS IMPACTED
People previously in state Mental Health hospitals
People with intellectual disabilities and their families
Abused and neglected childrenHomeless individuals and familiesPeople with serious physical
disabilities
UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCESCOSTS
Mental Health Cuts = hospitalization incarceration institutionalization
Intellectual Disabilities Cuts = hospitalization out-of-home placements state institutionalization
Child Welfare Cuts = child welfare and juvenile court placements
Homeless Assistance Cuts = more street homeless
HSDF Assistance Cuts for people with physical disabilities = more assistive living
Drug and Alcohol Cuts = higher criminal activity to maintain addiction more hospitalization costs more jail and criminal justice costs
LACKAWANNA COUNTY IMPACT
For the second year in a row our shelter has turned away more battered women and their children they we were able to house due to lack of beds
Budget cuts have impacted employment training resulting in fewer clients being served
Serving more homeless a meal and more people sleeping outside
STATEWIDE IMPACT
- In the first 5 months of the operating year we have turned away 273 unduplicated requests for emergency shelter services
- When the funds run out 2-3 months prior to the end of our fiscal year there will be many families and domestic violence clients that will be living on the streets in unsafe
STATEWIDE IMPACT
A nurse is only at the center 16 hour per week vs 40 hours
The child care we are able to provide has declinedand that puts a burden on the mother when she has appt or needs to go to work
A family of 5 would receive enough groceries to last a week Now they receive enough groceries to last 3 - 4 days
Clients continue to face foreclosure and we are unable to assist them in any capacity
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
To the greatest extent possible avoid significant cuts to benefits and services to our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians poor individuals and families pregnant women and young children low income elderly individuals with disabilities and veterans
Protect funding for prevention services that save more expensive interventions later on
Consider the statersquos existing investment in successful programs such as industry partnerships which combine public and private money to keep Pennsylvania business competitive while enhancing training and career pathway opportunities for Pennsylvaniarsquos workforce
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
Utilize completed evaluations or other measurements to determine where to make cuts
Consider ways in which the state can more efficiently and effectively deliver services such as by reducing the vast array of state 800 numbers particularly those that are contracted with out of state providers and supporting those services with 2-1-1
Consistent with commitment to an on-time budget provide budget language to ensure that local governments and providers receive timely allocations and direction from the Commonwealth so that there is a predictable and stable cycle of services provision
February 2012 February 21 ndash Pittsburgh
March 2012 March 8 ndash Wilkes BarreHazelton March 9 ndash Scranton March 16 ndash Lehigh Valley March 23 ndash Cap Region March 26 - Westmoreland March 27 ndash Pittsburgh Suburbs March 28 ndash Erie
April 2012 Philadelphia Delaware County Montgomery County
United Way of Pennsylvania Budget Tour Dates
HOW CAN WE ldquoPOWER UPrdquo THE ADVOCACY
Mobilization Community Organizing Building a Broad Coalition Direct Advocacy with Elected Officials Engagement of Key Influencers as
Champions Building Statewide Partnerships Alliances Creative Communications Advertising
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Get engaged with United Way or budget coalitions
Meet with your county commissioners and legislators
Ask your staff board members and clients to tell their stories
CONTACT INFORMATION
United Way of Pennsylvania
909 Green Street
Harrisburg Pennsylvania 17102
Phone (717)238-7365
Fax (717)238-7414
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSGeneral Assistance Program Reform Savings of $3193 million from the elimination
of the cash assistance benefits provided through the General Assistance program and from revisions to the eligibility criteria for Medical Assistance benefits provided the program including minimum work requirements for medically needy recipients
Revised Provider Reimbursements $59 million in savings generated from a
reduction to provider reimbursement rates or alternative provider cost containment
Program Integrity $50 million in savings generated through the
implementation of an automated audit system to identify waste fraud and abuse for provider payments and through intensive review and case management of high-cost consumers enrolled in Medical Assistance programs that reimburse for services based on utilization and fee schedules
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSChild Care Reimbursement Reform $10 million in savings from a reduction
in paid absences and a decrease in reimbursement rates for unregulated relative and neighbor care
Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities Premium Reform
$10 million in savings from increasing the monthly premium rate paid by MAWD program recipients The premium rate has remained unchanged since the program began in 2001
Hospital Application Process Revisions
$10 million in savings to maintain recipients enrolled through the hospital application process in the fee-for-service program rather than managed care until redetermination
OLDER PENNSYLVANIANS $47 billion in total funds to provide
home and community-based services and nursing home care to persons with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians
$2861 million for the Property Tax Rent Rebate program which assists 606000 older Pennsylvanians
$2482 million in Lottery Funds for PENNCARE which provides home and community-based services to older Pennsylvanians
$2448 million to provide Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly (PACE) and PACE Needs Enhancement Tier (PACENET) to 303550 older Pennsylvanians
$81 million in Lottery Funds to support the Older Pennsylvanians Shared Ride program
IMPACT ON PENNSYLVANIANS
WHO IS IMPACTED
People previously in state Mental Health hospitals
People with intellectual disabilities and their families
Abused and neglected childrenHomeless individuals and familiesPeople with serious physical
disabilities
UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCESCOSTS
Mental Health Cuts = hospitalization incarceration institutionalization
Intellectual Disabilities Cuts = hospitalization out-of-home placements state institutionalization
Child Welfare Cuts = child welfare and juvenile court placements
Homeless Assistance Cuts = more street homeless
HSDF Assistance Cuts for people with physical disabilities = more assistive living
Drug and Alcohol Cuts = higher criminal activity to maintain addiction more hospitalization costs more jail and criminal justice costs
LACKAWANNA COUNTY IMPACT
For the second year in a row our shelter has turned away more battered women and their children they we were able to house due to lack of beds
Budget cuts have impacted employment training resulting in fewer clients being served
Serving more homeless a meal and more people sleeping outside
STATEWIDE IMPACT
- In the first 5 months of the operating year we have turned away 273 unduplicated requests for emergency shelter services
- When the funds run out 2-3 months prior to the end of our fiscal year there will be many families and domestic violence clients that will be living on the streets in unsafe
STATEWIDE IMPACT
A nurse is only at the center 16 hour per week vs 40 hours
The child care we are able to provide has declinedand that puts a burden on the mother when she has appt or needs to go to work
A family of 5 would receive enough groceries to last a week Now they receive enough groceries to last 3 - 4 days
Clients continue to face foreclosure and we are unable to assist them in any capacity
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
To the greatest extent possible avoid significant cuts to benefits and services to our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians poor individuals and families pregnant women and young children low income elderly individuals with disabilities and veterans
Protect funding for prevention services that save more expensive interventions later on
Consider the statersquos existing investment in successful programs such as industry partnerships which combine public and private money to keep Pennsylvania business competitive while enhancing training and career pathway opportunities for Pennsylvaniarsquos workforce
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
Utilize completed evaluations or other measurements to determine where to make cuts
Consider ways in which the state can more efficiently and effectively deliver services such as by reducing the vast array of state 800 numbers particularly those that are contracted with out of state providers and supporting those services with 2-1-1
Consistent with commitment to an on-time budget provide budget language to ensure that local governments and providers receive timely allocations and direction from the Commonwealth so that there is a predictable and stable cycle of services provision
February 2012 February 21 ndash Pittsburgh
March 2012 March 8 ndash Wilkes BarreHazelton March 9 ndash Scranton March 16 ndash Lehigh Valley March 23 ndash Cap Region March 26 - Westmoreland March 27 ndash Pittsburgh Suburbs March 28 ndash Erie
April 2012 Philadelphia Delaware County Montgomery County
United Way of Pennsylvania Budget Tour Dates
HOW CAN WE ldquoPOWER UPrdquo THE ADVOCACY
Mobilization Community Organizing Building a Broad Coalition Direct Advocacy with Elected Officials Engagement of Key Influencers as
Champions Building Statewide Partnerships Alliances Creative Communications Advertising
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Get engaged with United Way or budget coalitions
Meet with your county commissioners and legislators
Ask your staff board members and clients to tell their stories
CONTACT INFORMATION
United Way of Pennsylvania
909 Green Street
Harrisburg Pennsylvania 17102
Phone (717)238-7365
Fax (717)238-7414
HUMAN SERVICES REFORMSChild Care Reimbursement Reform $10 million in savings from a reduction
in paid absences and a decrease in reimbursement rates for unregulated relative and neighbor care
Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities Premium Reform
$10 million in savings from increasing the monthly premium rate paid by MAWD program recipients The premium rate has remained unchanged since the program began in 2001
Hospital Application Process Revisions
$10 million in savings to maintain recipients enrolled through the hospital application process in the fee-for-service program rather than managed care until redetermination
OLDER PENNSYLVANIANS $47 billion in total funds to provide
home and community-based services and nursing home care to persons with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians
$2861 million for the Property Tax Rent Rebate program which assists 606000 older Pennsylvanians
$2482 million in Lottery Funds for PENNCARE which provides home and community-based services to older Pennsylvanians
$2448 million to provide Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly (PACE) and PACE Needs Enhancement Tier (PACENET) to 303550 older Pennsylvanians
$81 million in Lottery Funds to support the Older Pennsylvanians Shared Ride program
IMPACT ON PENNSYLVANIANS
WHO IS IMPACTED
People previously in state Mental Health hospitals
People with intellectual disabilities and their families
Abused and neglected childrenHomeless individuals and familiesPeople with serious physical
disabilities
UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCESCOSTS
Mental Health Cuts = hospitalization incarceration institutionalization
Intellectual Disabilities Cuts = hospitalization out-of-home placements state institutionalization
Child Welfare Cuts = child welfare and juvenile court placements
Homeless Assistance Cuts = more street homeless
HSDF Assistance Cuts for people with physical disabilities = more assistive living
Drug and Alcohol Cuts = higher criminal activity to maintain addiction more hospitalization costs more jail and criminal justice costs
LACKAWANNA COUNTY IMPACT
For the second year in a row our shelter has turned away more battered women and their children they we were able to house due to lack of beds
Budget cuts have impacted employment training resulting in fewer clients being served
Serving more homeless a meal and more people sleeping outside
STATEWIDE IMPACT
- In the first 5 months of the operating year we have turned away 273 unduplicated requests for emergency shelter services
- When the funds run out 2-3 months prior to the end of our fiscal year there will be many families and domestic violence clients that will be living on the streets in unsafe
STATEWIDE IMPACT
A nurse is only at the center 16 hour per week vs 40 hours
The child care we are able to provide has declinedand that puts a burden on the mother when she has appt or needs to go to work
A family of 5 would receive enough groceries to last a week Now they receive enough groceries to last 3 - 4 days
Clients continue to face foreclosure and we are unable to assist them in any capacity
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
To the greatest extent possible avoid significant cuts to benefits and services to our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians poor individuals and families pregnant women and young children low income elderly individuals with disabilities and veterans
Protect funding for prevention services that save more expensive interventions later on
Consider the statersquos existing investment in successful programs such as industry partnerships which combine public and private money to keep Pennsylvania business competitive while enhancing training and career pathway opportunities for Pennsylvaniarsquos workforce
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
Utilize completed evaluations or other measurements to determine where to make cuts
Consider ways in which the state can more efficiently and effectively deliver services such as by reducing the vast array of state 800 numbers particularly those that are contracted with out of state providers and supporting those services with 2-1-1
Consistent with commitment to an on-time budget provide budget language to ensure that local governments and providers receive timely allocations and direction from the Commonwealth so that there is a predictable and stable cycle of services provision
February 2012 February 21 ndash Pittsburgh
March 2012 March 8 ndash Wilkes BarreHazelton March 9 ndash Scranton March 16 ndash Lehigh Valley March 23 ndash Cap Region March 26 - Westmoreland March 27 ndash Pittsburgh Suburbs March 28 ndash Erie
April 2012 Philadelphia Delaware County Montgomery County
United Way of Pennsylvania Budget Tour Dates
HOW CAN WE ldquoPOWER UPrdquo THE ADVOCACY
Mobilization Community Organizing Building a Broad Coalition Direct Advocacy with Elected Officials Engagement of Key Influencers as
Champions Building Statewide Partnerships Alliances Creative Communications Advertising
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Get engaged with United Way or budget coalitions
Meet with your county commissioners and legislators
Ask your staff board members and clients to tell their stories
CONTACT INFORMATION
United Way of Pennsylvania
909 Green Street
Harrisburg Pennsylvania 17102
Phone (717)238-7365
Fax (717)238-7414
OLDER PENNSYLVANIANS $47 billion in total funds to provide
home and community-based services and nursing home care to persons with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians
$2861 million for the Property Tax Rent Rebate program which assists 606000 older Pennsylvanians
$2482 million in Lottery Funds for PENNCARE which provides home and community-based services to older Pennsylvanians
$2448 million to provide Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly (PACE) and PACE Needs Enhancement Tier (PACENET) to 303550 older Pennsylvanians
$81 million in Lottery Funds to support the Older Pennsylvanians Shared Ride program
IMPACT ON PENNSYLVANIANS
WHO IS IMPACTED
People previously in state Mental Health hospitals
People with intellectual disabilities and their families
Abused and neglected childrenHomeless individuals and familiesPeople with serious physical
disabilities
UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCESCOSTS
Mental Health Cuts = hospitalization incarceration institutionalization
Intellectual Disabilities Cuts = hospitalization out-of-home placements state institutionalization
Child Welfare Cuts = child welfare and juvenile court placements
Homeless Assistance Cuts = more street homeless
HSDF Assistance Cuts for people with physical disabilities = more assistive living
Drug and Alcohol Cuts = higher criminal activity to maintain addiction more hospitalization costs more jail and criminal justice costs
LACKAWANNA COUNTY IMPACT
For the second year in a row our shelter has turned away more battered women and their children they we were able to house due to lack of beds
Budget cuts have impacted employment training resulting in fewer clients being served
Serving more homeless a meal and more people sleeping outside
STATEWIDE IMPACT
- In the first 5 months of the operating year we have turned away 273 unduplicated requests for emergency shelter services
- When the funds run out 2-3 months prior to the end of our fiscal year there will be many families and domestic violence clients that will be living on the streets in unsafe
STATEWIDE IMPACT
A nurse is only at the center 16 hour per week vs 40 hours
The child care we are able to provide has declinedand that puts a burden on the mother when she has appt or needs to go to work
A family of 5 would receive enough groceries to last a week Now they receive enough groceries to last 3 - 4 days
Clients continue to face foreclosure and we are unable to assist them in any capacity
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
To the greatest extent possible avoid significant cuts to benefits and services to our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians poor individuals and families pregnant women and young children low income elderly individuals with disabilities and veterans
Protect funding for prevention services that save more expensive interventions later on
Consider the statersquos existing investment in successful programs such as industry partnerships which combine public and private money to keep Pennsylvania business competitive while enhancing training and career pathway opportunities for Pennsylvaniarsquos workforce
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
Utilize completed evaluations or other measurements to determine where to make cuts
Consider ways in which the state can more efficiently and effectively deliver services such as by reducing the vast array of state 800 numbers particularly those that are contracted with out of state providers and supporting those services with 2-1-1
Consistent with commitment to an on-time budget provide budget language to ensure that local governments and providers receive timely allocations and direction from the Commonwealth so that there is a predictable and stable cycle of services provision
February 2012 February 21 ndash Pittsburgh
March 2012 March 8 ndash Wilkes BarreHazelton March 9 ndash Scranton March 16 ndash Lehigh Valley March 23 ndash Cap Region March 26 - Westmoreland March 27 ndash Pittsburgh Suburbs March 28 ndash Erie
April 2012 Philadelphia Delaware County Montgomery County
United Way of Pennsylvania Budget Tour Dates
HOW CAN WE ldquoPOWER UPrdquo THE ADVOCACY
Mobilization Community Organizing Building a Broad Coalition Direct Advocacy with Elected Officials Engagement of Key Influencers as
Champions Building Statewide Partnerships Alliances Creative Communications Advertising
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Get engaged with United Way or budget coalitions
Meet with your county commissioners and legislators
Ask your staff board members and clients to tell their stories
CONTACT INFORMATION
United Way of Pennsylvania
909 Green Street
Harrisburg Pennsylvania 17102
Phone (717)238-7365
Fax (717)238-7414
IMPACT ON PENNSYLVANIANS
WHO IS IMPACTED
People previously in state Mental Health hospitals
People with intellectual disabilities and their families
Abused and neglected childrenHomeless individuals and familiesPeople with serious physical
disabilities
UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCESCOSTS
Mental Health Cuts = hospitalization incarceration institutionalization
Intellectual Disabilities Cuts = hospitalization out-of-home placements state institutionalization
Child Welfare Cuts = child welfare and juvenile court placements
Homeless Assistance Cuts = more street homeless
HSDF Assistance Cuts for people with physical disabilities = more assistive living
Drug and Alcohol Cuts = higher criminal activity to maintain addiction more hospitalization costs more jail and criminal justice costs
LACKAWANNA COUNTY IMPACT
For the second year in a row our shelter has turned away more battered women and their children they we were able to house due to lack of beds
Budget cuts have impacted employment training resulting in fewer clients being served
Serving more homeless a meal and more people sleeping outside
STATEWIDE IMPACT
- In the first 5 months of the operating year we have turned away 273 unduplicated requests for emergency shelter services
- When the funds run out 2-3 months prior to the end of our fiscal year there will be many families and domestic violence clients that will be living on the streets in unsafe
STATEWIDE IMPACT
A nurse is only at the center 16 hour per week vs 40 hours
The child care we are able to provide has declinedand that puts a burden on the mother when she has appt or needs to go to work
A family of 5 would receive enough groceries to last a week Now they receive enough groceries to last 3 - 4 days
Clients continue to face foreclosure and we are unable to assist them in any capacity
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
To the greatest extent possible avoid significant cuts to benefits and services to our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians poor individuals and families pregnant women and young children low income elderly individuals with disabilities and veterans
Protect funding for prevention services that save more expensive interventions later on
Consider the statersquos existing investment in successful programs such as industry partnerships which combine public and private money to keep Pennsylvania business competitive while enhancing training and career pathway opportunities for Pennsylvaniarsquos workforce
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
Utilize completed evaluations or other measurements to determine where to make cuts
Consider ways in which the state can more efficiently and effectively deliver services such as by reducing the vast array of state 800 numbers particularly those that are contracted with out of state providers and supporting those services with 2-1-1
Consistent with commitment to an on-time budget provide budget language to ensure that local governments and providers receive timely allocations and direction from the Commonwealth so that there is a predictable and stable cycle of services provision
February 2012 February 21 ndash Pittsburgh
March 2012 March 8 ndash Wilkes BarreHazelton March 9 ndash Scranton March 16 ndash Lehigh Valley March 23 ndash Cap Region March 26 - Westmoreland March 27 ndash Pittsburgh Suburbs March 28 ndash Erie
April 2012 Philadelphia Delaware County Montgomery County
United Way of Pennsylvania Budget Tour Dates
HOW CAN WE ldquoPOWER UPrdquo THE ADVOCACY
Mobilization Community Organizing Building a Broad Coalition Direct Advocacy with Elected Officials Engagement of Key Influencers as
Champions Building Statewide Partnerships Alliances Creative Communications Advertising
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Get engaged with United Way or budget coalitions
Meet with your county commissioners and legislators
Ask your staff board members and clients to tell their stories
CONTACT INFORMATION
United Way of Pennsylvania
909 Green Street
Harrisburg Pennsylvania 17102
Phone (717)238-7365
Fax (717)238-7414
WHO IS IMPACTED
People previously in state Mental Health hospitals
People with intellectual disabilities and their families
Abused and neglected childrenHomeless individuals and familiesPeople with serious physical
disabilities
UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCESCOSTS
Mental Health Cuts = hospitalization incarceration institutionalization
Intellectual Disabilities Cuts = hospitalization out-of-home placements state institutionalization
Child Welfare Cuts = child welfare and juvenile court placements
Homeless Assistance Cuts = more street homeless
HSDF Assistance Cuts for people with physical disabilities = more assistive living
Drug and Alcohol Cuts = higher criminal activity to maintain addiction more hospitalization costs more jail and criminal justice costs
LACKAWANNA COUNTY IMPACT
For the second year in a row our shelter has turned away more battered women and their children they we were able to house due to lack of beds
Budget cuts have impacted employment training resulting in fewer clients being served
Serving more homeless a meal and more people sleeping outside
STATEWIDE IMPACT
- In the first 5 months of the operating year we have turned away 273 unduplicated requests for emergency shelter services
- When the funds run out 2-3 months prior to the end of our fiscal year there will be many families and domestic violence clients that will be living on the streets in unsafe
STATEWIDE IMPACT
A nurse is only at the center 16 hour per week vs 40 hours
The child care we are able to provide has declinedand that puts a burden on the mother when she has appt or needs to go to work
A family of 5 would receive enough groceries to last a week Now they receive enough groceries to last 3 - 4 days
Clients continue to face foreclosure and we are unable to assist them in any capacity
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
To the greatest extent possible avoid significant cuts to benefits and services to our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians poor individuals and families pregnant women and young children low income elderly individuals with disabilities and veterans
Protect funding for prevention services that save more expensive interventions later on
Consider the statersquos existing investment in successful programs such as industry partnerships which combine public and private money to keep Pennsylvania business competitive while enhancing training and career pathway opportunities for Pennsylvaniarsquos workforce
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
Utilize completed evaluations or other measurements to determine where to make cuts
Consider ways in which the state can more efficiently and effectively deliver services such as by reducing the vast array of state 800 numbers particularly those that are contracted with out of state providers and supporting those services with 2-1-1
Consistent with commitment to an on-time budget provide budget language to ensure that local governments and providers receive timely allocations and direction from the Commonwealth so that there is a predictable and stable cycle of services provision
February 2012 February 21 ndash Pittsburgh
March 2012 March 8 ndash Wilkes BarreHazelton March 9 ndash Scranton March 16 ndash Lehigh Valley March 23 ndash Cap Region March 26 - Westmoreland March 27 ndash Pittsburgh Suburbs March 28 ndash Erie
April 2012 Philadelphia Delaware County Montgomery County
United Way of Pennsylvania Budget Tour Dates
HOW CAN WE ldquoPOWER UPrdquo THE ADVOCACY
Mobilization Community Organizing Building a Broad Coalition Direct Advocacy with Elected Officials Engagement of Key Influencers as
Champions Building Statewide Partnerships Alliances Creative Communications Advertising
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Get engaged with United Way or budget coalitions
Meet with your county commissioners and legislators
Ask your staff board members and clients to tell their stories
CONTACT INFORMATION
United Way of Pennsylvania
909 Green Street
Harrisburg Pennsylvania 17102
Phone (717)238-7365
Fax (717)238-7414
UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCESCOSTS
Mental Health Cuts = hospitalization incarceration institutionalization
Intellectual Disabilities Cuts = hospitalization out-of-home placements state institutionalization
Child Welfare Cuts = child welfare and juvenile court placements
Homeless Assistance Cuts = more street homeless
HSDF Assistance Cuts for people with physical disabilities = more assistive living
Drug and Alcohol Cuts = higher criminal activity to maintain addiction more hospitalization costs more jail and criminal justice costs
LACKAWANNA COUNTY IMPACT
For the second year in a row our shelter has turned away more battered women and their children they we were able to house due to lack of beds
Budget cuts have impacted employment training resulting in fewer clients being served
Serving more homeless a meal and more people sleeping outside
STATEWIDE IMPACT
- In the first 5 months of the operating year we have turned away 273 unduplicated requests for emergency shelter services
- When the funds run out 2-3 months prior to the end of our fiscal year there will be many families and domestic violence clients that will be living on the streets in unsafe
STATEWIDE IMPACT
A nurse is only at the center 16 hour per week vs 40 hours
The child care we are able to provide has declinedand that puts a burden on the mother when she has appt or needs to go to work
A family of 5 would receive enough groceries to last a week Now they receive enough groceries to last 3 - 4 days
Clients continue to face foreclosure and we are unable to assist them in any capacity
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
To the greatest extent possible avoid significant cuts to benefits and services to our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians poor individuals and families pregnant women and young children low income elderly individuals with disabilities and veterans
Protect funding for prevention services that save more expensive interventions later on
Consider the statersquos existing investment in successful programs such as industry partnerships which combine public and private money to keep Pennsylvania business competitive while enhancing training and career pathway opportunities for Pennsylvaniarsquos workforce
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
Utilize completed evaluations or other measurements to determine where to make cuts
Consider ways in which the state can more efficiently and effectively deliver services such as by reducing the vast array of state 800 numbers particularly those that are contracted with out of state providers and supporting those services with 2-1-1
Consistent with commitment to an on-time budget provide budget language to ensure that local governments and providers receive timely allocations and direction from the Commonwealth so that there is a predictable and stable cycle of services provision
February 2012 February 21 ndash Pittsburgh
March 2012 March 8 ndash Wilkes BarreHazelton March 9 ndash Scranton March 16 ndash Lehigh Valley March 23 ndash Cap Region March 26 - Westmoreland March 27 ndash Pittsburgh Suburbs March 28 ndash Erie
April 2012 Philadelphia Delaware County Montgomery County
United Way of Pennsylvania Budget Tour Dates
HOW CAN WE ldquoPOWER UPrdquo THE ADVOCACY
Mobilization Community Organizing Building a Broad Coalition Direct Advocacy with Elected Officials Engagement of Key Influencers as
Champions Building Statewide Partnerships Alliances Creative Communications Advertising
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Get engaged with United Way or budget coalitions
Meet with your county commissioners and legislators
Ask your staff board members and clients to tell their stories
CONTACT INFORMATION
United Way of Pennsylvania
909 Green Street
Harrisburg Pennsylvania 17102
Phone (717)238-7365
Fax (717)238-7414
LACKAWANNA COUNTY IMPACT
For the second year in a row our shelter has turned away more battered women and their children they we were able to house due to lack of beds
Budget cuts have impacted employment training resulting in fewer clients being served
Serving more homeless a meal and more people sleeping outside
STATEWIDE IMPACT
- In the first 5 months of the operating year we have turned away 273 unduplicated requests for emergency shelter services
- When the funds run out 2-3 months prior to the end of our fiscal year there will be many families and domestic violence clients that will be living on the streets in unsafe
STATEWIDE IMPACT
A nurse is only at the center 16 hour per week vs 40 hours
The child care we are able to provide has declinedand that puts a burden on the mother when she has appt or needs to go to work
A family of 5 would receive enough groceries to last a week Now they receive enough groceries to last 3 - 4 days
Clients continue to face foreclosure and we are unable to assist them in any capacity
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
To the greatest extent possible avoid significant cuts to benefits and services to our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians poor individuals and families pregnant women and young children low income elderly individuals with disabilities and veterans
Protect funding for prevention services that save more expensive interventions later on
Consider the statersquos existing investment in successful programs such as industry partnerships which combine public and private money to keep Pennsylvania business competitive while enhancing training and career pathway opportunities for Pennsylvaniarsquos workforce
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
Utilize completed evaluations or other measurements to determine where to make cuts
Consider ways in which the state can more efficiently and effectively deliver services such as by reducing the vast array of state 800 numbers particularly those that are contracted with out of state providers and supporting those services with 2-1-1
Consistent with commitment to an on-time budget provide budget language to ensure that local governments and providers receive timely allocations and direction from the Commonwealth so that there is a predictable and stable cycle of services provision
February 2012 February 21 ndash Pittsburgh
March 2012 March 8 ndash Wilkes BarreHazelton March 9 ndash Scranton March 16 ndash Lehigh Valley March 23 ndash Cap Region March 26 - Westmoreland March 27 ndash Pittsburgh Suburbs March 28 ndash Erie
April 2012 Philadelphia Delaware County Montgomery County
United Way of Pennsylvania Budget Tour Dates
HOW CAN WE ldquoPOWER UPrdquo THE ADVOCACY
Mobilization Community Organizing Building a Broad Coalition Direct Advocacy with Elected Officials Engagement of Key Influencers as
Champions Building Statewide Partnerships Alliances Creative Communications Advertising
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Get engaged with United Way or budget coalitions
Meet with your county commissioners and legislators
Ask your staff board members and clients to tell their stories
CONTACT INFORMATION
United Way of Pennsylvania
909 Green Street
Harrisburg Pennsylvania 17102
Phone (717)238-7365
Fax (717)238-7414
STATEWIDE IMPACT
- In the first 5 months of the operating year we have turned away 273 unduplicated requests for emergency shelter services
- When the funds run out 2-3 months prior to the end of our fiscal year there will be many families and domestic violence clients that will be living on the streets in unsafe
STATEWIDE IMPACT
A nurse is only at the center 16 hour per week vs 40 hours
The child care we are able to provide has declinedand that puts a burden on the mother when she has appt or needs to go to work
A family of 5 would receive enough groceries to last a week Now they receive enough groceries to last 3 - 4 days
Clients continue to face foreclosure and we are unable to assist them in any capacity
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
To the greatest extent possible avoid significant cuts to benefits and services to our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians poor individuals and families pregnant women and young children low income elderly individuals with disabilities and veterans
Protect funding for prevention services that save more expensive interventions later on
Consider the statersquos existing investment in successful programs such as industry partnerships which combine public and private money to keep Pennsylvania business competitive while enhancing training and career pathway opportunities for Pennsylvaniarsquos workforce
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
Utilize completed evaluations or other measurements to determine where to make cuts
Consider ways in which the state can more efficiently and effectively deliver services such as by reducing the vast array of state 800 numbers particularly those that are contracted with out of state providers and supporting those services with 2-1-1
Consistent with commitment to an on-time budget provide budget language to ensure that local governments and providers receive timely allocations and direction from the Commonwealth so that there is a predictable and stable cycle of services provision
February 2012 February 21 ndash Pittsburgh
March 2012 March 8 ndash Wilkes BarreHazelton March 9 ndash Scranton March 16 ndash Lehigh Valley March 23 ndash Cap Region March 26 - Westmoreland March 27 ndash Pittsburgh Suburbs March 28 ndash Erie
April 2012 Philadelphia Delaware County Montgomery County
United Way of Pennsylvania Budget Tour Dates
HOW CAN WE ldquoPOWER UPrdquo THE ADVOCACY
Mobilization Community Organizing Building a Broad Coalition Direct Advocacy with Elected Officials Engagement of Key Influencers as
Champions Building Statewide Partnerships Alliances Creative Communications Advertising
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Get engaged with United Way or budget coalitions
Meet with your county commissioners and legislators
Ask your staff board members and clients to tell their stories
CONTACT INFORMATION
United Way of Pennsylvania
909 Green Street
Harrisburg Pennsylvania 17102
Phone (717)238-7365
Fax (717)238-7414
STATEWIDE IMPACT
A nurse is only at the center 16 hour per week vs 40 hours
The child care we are able to provide has declinedand that puts a burden on the mother when she has appt or needs to go to work
A family of 5 would receive enough groceries to last a week Now they receive enough groceries to last 3 - 4 days
Clients continue to face foreclosure and we are unable to assist them in any capacity
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
To the greatest extent possible avoid significant cuts to benefits and services to our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians poor individuals and families pregnant women and young children low income elderly individuals with disabilities and veterans
Protect funding for prevention services that save more expensive interventions later on
Consider the statersquos existing investment in successful programs such as industry partnerships which combine public and private money to keep Pennsylvania business competitive while enhancing training and career pathway opportunities for Pennsylvaniarsquos workforce
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
Utilize completed evaluations or other measurements to determine where to make cuts
Consider ways in which the state can more efficiently and effectively deliver services such as by reducing the vast array of state 800 numbers particularly those that are contracted with out of state providers and supporting those services with 2-1-1
Consistent with commitment to an on-time budget provide budget language to ensure that local governments and providers receive timely allocations and direction from the Commonwealth so that there is a predictable and stable cycle of services provision
February 2012 February 21 ndash Pittsburgh
March 2012 March 8 ndash Wilkes BarreHazelton March 9 ndash Scranton March 16 ndash Lehigh Valley March 23 ndash Cap Region March 26 - Westmoreland March 27 ndash Pittsburgh Suburbs March 28 ndash Erie
April 2012 Philadelphia Delaware County Montgomery County
United Way of Pennsylvania Budget Tour Dates
HOW CAN WE ldquoPOWER UPrdquo THE ADVOCACY
Mobilization Community Organizing Building a Broad Coalition Direct Advocacy with Elected Officials Engagement of Key Influencers as
Champions Building Statewide Partnerships Alliances Creative Communications Advertising
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Get engaged with United Way or budget coalitions
Meet with your county commissioners and legislators
Ask your staff board members and clients to tell their stories
CONTACT INFORMATION
United Way of Pennsylvania
909 Green Street
Harrisburg Pennsylvania 17102
Phone (717)238-7365
Fax (717)238-7414
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
To the greatest extent possible avoid significant cuts to benefits and services to our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians poor individuals and families pregnant women and young children low income elderly individuals with disabilities and veterans
Protect funding for prevention services that save more expensive interventions later on
Consider the statersquos existing investment in successful programs such as industry partnerships which combine public and private money to keep Pennsylvania business competitive while enhancing training and career pathway opportunities for Pennsylvaniarsquos workforce
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
Utilize completed evaluations or other measurements to determine where to make cuts
Consider ways in which the state can more efficiently and effectively deliver services such as by reducing the vast array of state 800 numbers particularly those that are contracted with out of state providers and supporting those services with 2-1-1
Consistent with commitment to an on-time budget provide budget language to ensure that local governments and providers receive timely allocations and direction from the Commonwealth so that there is a predictable and stable cycle of services provision
February 2012 February 21 ndash Pittsburgh
March 2012 March 8 ndash Wilkes BarreHazelton March 9 ndash Scranton March 16 ndash Lehigh Valley March 23 ndash Cap Region March 26 - Westmoreland March 27 ndash Pittsburgh Suburbs March 28 ndash Erie
April 2012 Philadelphia Delaware County Montgomery County
United Way of Pennsylvania Budget Tour Dates
HOW CAN WE ldquoPOWER UPrdquo THE ADVOCACY
Mobilization Community Organizing Building a Broad Coalition Direct Advocacy with Elected Officials Engagement of Key Influencers as
Champions Building Statewide Partnerships Alliances Creative Communications Advertising
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Get engaged with United Way or budget coalitions
Meet with your county commissioners and legislators
Ask your staff board members and clients to tell their stories
CONTACT INFORMATION
United Way of Pennsylvania
909 Green Street
Harrisburg Pennsylvania 17102
Phone (717)238-7365
Fax (717)238-7414
UNITED WAY BUDGET PRINCIPLES
Utilize completed evaluations or other measurements to determine where to make cuts
Consider ways in which the state can more efficiently and effectively deliver services such as by reducing the vast array of state 800 numbers particularly those that are contracted with out of state providers and supporting those services with 2-1-1
Consistent with commitment to an on-time budget provide budget language to ensure that local governments and providers receive timely allocations and direction from the Commonwealth so that there is a predictable and stable cycle of services provision
February 2012 February 21 ndash Pittsburgh
March 2012 March 8 ndash Wilkes BarreHazelton March 9 ndash Scranton March 16 ndash Lehigh Valley March 23 ndash Cap Region March 26 - Westmoreland March 27 ndash Pittsburgh Suburbs March 28 ndash Erie
April 2012 Philadelphia Delaware County Montgomery County
United Way of Pennsylvania Budget Tour Dates
HOW CAN WE ldquoPOWER UPrdquo THE ADVOCACY
Mobilization Community Organizing Building a Broad Coalition Direct Advocacy with Elected Officials Engagement of Key Influencers as
Champions Building Statewide Partnerships Alliances Creative Communications Advertising
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Get engaged with United Way or budget coalitions
Meet with your county commissioners and legislators
Ask your staff board members and clients to tell their stories
CONTACT INFORMATION
United Way of Pennsylvania
909 Green Street
Harrisburg Pennsylvania 17102
Phone (717)238-7365
Fax (717)238-7414
February 2012 February 21 ndash Pittsburgh
March 2012 March 8 ndash Wilkes BarreHazelton March 9 ndash Scranton March 16 ndash Lehigh Valley March 23 ndash Cap Region March 26 - Westmoreland March 27 ndash Pittsburgh Suburbs March 28 ndash Erie
April 2012 Philadelphia Delaware County Montgomery County
United Way of Pennsylvania Budget Tour Dates
HOW CAN WE ldquoPOWER UPrdquo THE ADVOCACY
Mobilization Community Organizing Building a Broad Coalition Direct Advocacy with Elected Officials Engagement of Key Influencers as
Champions Building Statewide Partnerships Alliances Creative Communications Advertising
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Get engaged with United Way or budget coalitions
Meet with your county commissioners and legislators
Ask your staff board members and clients to tell their stories
CONTACT INFORMATION
United Way of Pennsylvania
909 Green Street
Harrisburg Pennsylvania 17102
Phone (717)238-7365
Fax (717)238-7414
HOW CAN WE ldquoPOWER UPrdquo THE ADVOCACY
Mobilization Community Organizing Building a Broad Coalition Direct Advocacy with Elected Officials Engagement of Key Influencers as
Champions Building Statewide Partnerships Alliances Creative Communications Advertising
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Get engaged with United Way or budget coalitions
Meet with your county commissioners and legislators
Ask your staff board members and clients to tell their stories
CONTACT INFORMATION
United Way of Pennsylvania
909 Green Street
Harrisburg Pennsylvania 17102
Phone (717)238-7365
Fax (717)238-7414
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Get engaged with United Way or budget coalitions
Meet with your county commissioners and legislators
Ask your staff board members and clients to tell their stories
CONTACT INFORMATION
United Way of Pennsylvania
909 Green Street
Harrisburg Pennsylvania 17102
Phone (717)238-7365
Fax (717)238-7414
CONTACT INFORMATION
United Way of Pennsylvania
909 Green Street
Harrisburg Pennsylvania 17102
Phone (717)238-7365
Fax (717)238-7414