Bridging the Precipice . . .Bridging the Precipice . . .

February 2, 2011 MeetingFebruary 2, 2011 Meeting

Financial Stability Steering CommitteeFinancial Stability Steering Committee

A Lakes Region Poverty Diversion InitiativeA Lakes Region Poverty Diversion Initiative

Agenda . . .Agenda . . .

Welcome & Introductions

A Bit About Us

Pilot Initiative – Goals & Mission

Timeline for Accomplishments

Logic Model Discussion & Application

Other Business

Welcome & Introductions

A Bit About Us

Pilot Initiative – Goals & Mission

Timeline for Accomplishments

Logic Model Discussion & Application

Other Business

FSSC Commentary. . . FSSC Commentary. . .

Facilitation

Time Considerations

Strategy & Tactics

Impact & Outcomes

Fulfillment & Enjoyment

Facilitation

Time Considerations

Strategy & Tactics

Impact & Outcomes

Fulfillment & Enjoyment

~ Changing People’s Lives ~~ Changing People’s Lives ~

Our Background & Progress . . .Our Background & Progress . . .

Numerous Specialized Service Providers –

Great Focused Services

but

Multiple Individual & Family Entry Points

Participation Clarity –

What Services are Available?

How do they Help Me collectively?

Continuation of Services Important

Numerous Specialized Service Providers –

Great Focused Services

but

Multiple Individual & Family Entry Points

Participation Clarity –

What Services are Available?

How do they Help Me collectively?

Continuation of Services Important

Historical ProcessHistorical Process

Increased Provider Cross Communication

Steering Committee Development

Provider Driven Gatherings

Software Tool Introduction

Added New Community Resources

Economic Impact to Entire Process

Challenging Environment

Great First Step – Next?

Increased Provider Cross Communication

Steering Committee Development

Provider Driven Gatherings

Software Tool Introduction

Added New Community Resources

Economic Impact to Entire Process

Challenging Environment

Great First Step – Next?

Develop Targeted Pilot

Key Missions:

Develop/Improve Coordinated Service Delivery to Families

Scalable Coordinated System or

Process

Outcome Based

Narrower Focus

Increased Family Impact

We Learn How to be Better

Develop Targeted Pilot

Key Missions:

Develop/Improve Coordinated Service Delivery to Families

Scalable Coordinated System or

Process

Outcome Based

Narrower Focus

Increased Family Impact

We Learn How to be Better

Collaboration & Coordination

Collaboration & Coordination

Pilot ProposalPilot Proposal

Family Centric Model – Outcome Driven – View Toward FutureFamily Centric Model – Outcome Driven – View Toward Future

Goals Draft for Pilot . . .Goals Draft for Pilot . . .

During FY2011 Financial Stability Partnership (FSP) establish a pilot project with families whose children meet eligibility criteria for Free & Reduced Lunch program. (LSD)

The project to include a dedicated coordinator who will oversee coordination for the enrolled families.

That the FSP collectively – Steering Committee & Providers fully participate with the pilot project coordinator in providing & assessing their services as needed by the enrolled families

(Complimentary to current & continuing work on the partnership plan for case management, training & joint ventures)

During FY2011 Financial Stability Partnership (FSP) establish a pilot project with families whose children meet eligibility criteria for Free & Reduced Lunch program. (LSD)

The project to include a dedicated coordinator who will oversee coordination for the enrolled families.

That the FSP collectively – Steering Committee & Providers fully participate with the pilot project coordinator in providing & assessing their services as needed by the enrolled families

(Complimentary to current & continuing work on the partnership plan for case management, training & joint ventures)

Discussion Break ~ We need input & feedback to refine & focus our goals

Discussion Break ~ We need input & feedback to refine & focus our goals

Pilot Reference DraftPilot Reference Draft

Goals Draft for Pilot . . .Goals Draft for Pilot . . .

Financial Stability Steering Committee Provides oversight & advisory role for the pilot Ensure maximum community resources are employed

on behalf of the families participating.

Necessary resources be requested/sought to support the coordinator in maximizing services and support for families;

Provide Flexible funding that assures family success beyond the limits of the current entitlement funds

Provide necessary evaluation (process & outcome) that will allow LRUW to move this poverty diversion initiative to scale.

Financial Stability Steering Committee Provides oversight & advisory role for the pilot Ensure maximum community resources are employed

on behalf of the families participating.

Necessary resources be requested/sought to support the coordinator in maximizing services and support for families;

Provide Flexible funding that assures family success beyond the limits of the current entitlement funds

Provide necessary evaluation (process & outcome) that will allow LRUW to move this poverty diversion initiative to scale.

Pilot Reference DraftPilot Reference Draft

Discussion Break ~ We need input & feedback to refine & focus our goals

Discussion Break ~ We need input & feedback to refine & focus our goals

Pilot Process Concept . . .Pilot Process Concept . . .

Pilot ProgramPilot Program

Affordable:

Health Care

Housing

Family Counseling

Access To Public Sector Benefits

RX Card

C.A.PVITA

Other ResourcesNH

WorksBanks

Outreach to New

Partners

Affordable:

Health Care

Housing

Family Counseling

Access To Public Sector Benefits

RX Card

C.A.PVITA

Other ResourcesNH

WorksBanks

Outreach to New

Partners

Focal Point

LSD Free & Reduced Lunch Program

Comprehensive Plan & Execution

Avoid Long-term Program Dependency

Facilitate Coordinated Process Tailored to Family Needs

Simplified Entry Point from the Family Perspective

Improved Delivery System

Focal Point

LSD Free & Reduced Lunch Program

Comprehensive Plan & Execution

Avoid Long-term Program Dependency

Facilitate Coordinated Process Tailored to Family Needs

Simplified Entry Point from the Family Perspective

Improved Delivery System

LRUW & Resource Partners

LRUW & Resource Partners

Pilot Program

Coordinator

Family Participant

Single

Entry Point

Focused Pilot Population – Measureable Outcomes – Scalable ProcessFocused Pilot Population – Measureable Outcomes – Scalable Process

Participant Triage Concept

Participant Triage Concept

Ambitious Timing . . .Ambitious Timing . . .

Proposed Overall Timing & Milestone ExamplesProposed Overall Timing & Milestone Examples

February March April May June July August September

2011

FinalizeEligibility

SelectParticipants

Review PlanElements

Metrics &Measurements

Pilot FamilyParticipants

EnterProgram

Coordinator

1st CutResource &

DollarAllocation

Draft EligibilityRequirements

ImplementationPlan

Apply CoreCompetencies

EvaluationCriteria

PilotParticipants

Develop SuccessMeasurements

Create OngoingFollow-UpProcess

DefineMission

Develop PilotScope

Discussion Break ~ Break Pilot Down Into Manageable Pieces ~

~ Keep Mindful of Pilot Start Date ~

Discussion Break ~ Break Pilot Down Into Manageable Pieces ~

~ Keep Mindful of Pilot Start Date ~

Thoughts & Questions

Order of Plan Development – Milestones or Elements?

Do we form sub-task teams to focus effort?

How do we best match our Core Competencies to the tasks at hand?

What other major milestones are needed?

Thoughts & Questions

Order of Plan Development – Milestones or Elements?

Do we form sub-task teams to focus effort?

How do we best match our Core Competencies to the tasks at hand?

What other major milestones are needed?

Logic Model Highlights. . .Logic Model Highlights. . .

Committee Name: Community Impact Area: Program Mission or Goal (s):

Brief Description of Program:

Inputs A resource dedicated or consumed

by the committee

Activities What the committee does with

inputs to fulfill its mission

Outputs The direct products of committee activities

Initial Outcomes Benefits or changes clients learn during or

after committee activities

Intermediate Outcomes Benefits or changes clients perform during or after committee activities

Long-Term Outcomes Benefits or changes in client behavior during or after committee activities

Indicators Specific and measurable pieces of

information (% and #) that demonstrate the outcome is occurring

Indicators Specific and measurable pieces of

information (% and #) that demonstrate the outcome is

occurring

Indicators Specific and measurable pieces of

information (% and #) that demonstrate the outcome is

occurring

Logic Model WorksheetLogic Model Worksheet

Employ Logic Model to Pilot ~ Incorporate into Overall Providers PlanEmploy Logic Model to Pilot ~ Incorporate into Overall Providers Plan

Details . . .Details . . .DetailsDetails . . .Details . . .Details

Many details remain open . . . But if we are to succeed we need to march down the path together ~ Are we agreed ?

Resource & Fund Allocation ? Who, What, Where, When ? Grant Potential for Ongoing Management of Pilot &

Plan ?

Task Sub-Groups ?

Participant Criteria, Eligibility, Number of Participants ?

Implementation – How do we ensure we remain on track ?

Evaluation & Ongoing Scalable Process – follow-on activities ?

Many details remain open . . . But if we are to succeed we need to march down the path together ~ Are we agreed ?

Resource & Fund Allocation ? Who, What, Where, When ? Grant Potential for Ongoing Management of Pilot &

Plan ?

Task Sub-Groups ?

Participant Criteria, Eligibility, Number of Participants ?

Implementation – How do we ensure we remain on track ?

Evaluation & Ongoing Scalable Process – follow-on activities ?

February Challenge . . .February Challenge . . .

How do we Refine the Mission & Scope of Pilot ?

Suggested Discussion Points – Others ?

Laconia School District Free & Reduced Lunch program

Improvement Metrics – simple & quantifiable

Representative Number for Pilot – Maintain Narrow Focus

External vs. Internal Measures How do we change to improve coordinated impact to

family participants?

How do we enhance our collective energies and work process for greater leverage?

How do we Refine the Mission & Scope of Pilot ?

Suggested Discussion Points – Others ?

Laconia School District Free & Reduced Lunch program

Improvement Metrics – simple & quantifiable

Representative Number for Pilot – Maintain Narrow Focus

External vs. Internal Measures How do we change to improve coordinated impact to

family participants?

How do we enhance our collective energies and work process for greater leverage?

Open Items

Take-Away Actions from Today

Questions?

Open Items

Take-Away Actions from Today

Questions?

Other Business . . .Other Business . . .

Reference & Back-Up . . .Reference & Back-Up . . .

LRUW – Income Initiative & Stability TeamLRUW – Income Initiative & Stability Team

Mission:

Remove Critical Barriers for families undergoing difficult times

Vision:

Increase the number of stable families in the Lakes Region in doing so, increase the strength & vitality of our community

Core Value:That every family that stays together makes us a stronger community and every family that breaks apart weakens our

community.

Mission:

Remove Critical Barriers for families undergoing difficult times

Vision:

Increase the number of stable families in the Lakes Region in doing so, increase the strength & vitality of our community

Core Value:That every family that stays together makes us a stronger community and every family that breaks apart weakens our

community.

Setting the DirectionSetting the Direction

What are we trying to do?Prevent people from slipping into poverty.What do we define as “Poverty” (income levels)?

Who are the People? Age range / recently unemployed / w/childrenWhat are they’re incomes?How many are there?

What do they need? (stable income, transportation, affordable housing, healthcare, child care, other?)

What do we need to do?Collective MissionUltimate OutcomeWork smarter with existing resourcesThink beyond the wallsBe Bold!

Who needs to be involved?

What are we trying to do?Prevent people from slipping into poverty.What do we define as “Poverty” (income levels)?

Who are the People? Age range / recently unemployed / w/childrenWhat are they’re incomes?How many are there?

What do they need? (stable income, transportation, affordable housing, healthcare, child care, other?)

What do we need to do?Collective MissionUltimate OutcomeWork smarter with existing resourcesThink beyond the wallsBe Bold!

Who needs to be involved?

CollaboratorsCollaborators

Key Services Community Partners Government Child Care Banks Family ServicesHealth Care Business & Industry NH WorksHousing Landlords LegislatorsTransportation SchoolsShelters Workforce Development Other Counseling services Consumers

Advocates

Key Services Community Partners Government Child Care Banks Family ServicesHealth Care Business & Industry NH WorksHousing Landlords LegislatorsTransportation SchoolsShelters Workforce Development Other Counseling services Consumers

Advocates