7/21/2016 HUMAN SERVICES Minutes

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Mr. Calahane inquired about the status of Mashpee Cares. The.Director noted she didn't know the status but that there had not been a meeting lately. She noted the initiatives can be done one at a time or together. She is looking for collaboration within the community to start to address and put in some programs. Mr. Cahalane felt it was very important to inform other groups that they can come to the town. The Director noted the new Gosnold CEO is willing to work with us and is willing to come to one of our meetings. Mr. Cahalane said he would speak to the town manager. Initiative#2 - Homelessness Following a discussion on the lack of housing,the Director noted she has been working very closely with the Mashpee Housing Authority. The Director noted Falmouth Human Services took funds out of their budget and put out an RFP for a program proposing housing during the winter months for up to 12 people with case management. Following a discussion, it was agreed to have the Director put a similar RFP together for the Town of Mashpee. Motion: Veronica Warden moved to have the Director look into putting out an RFP to house people with a ease manager for the Town of Mashpee. Mary Bradbury seconded the motion. Vote unanimous 5-0 Initiative#3 —Advocacy for the Disabled "Food Delivery for the Disabled" The Director stated she has been looking into some food delivery for the disabled. The food is available through the food pantry but it is difficult to get people to deliver the food. Mr. Cahalane suggested the BBus and he noted he is on that board and would inquire about them malting the deliveries. It was noted Meals on Wheels do not deliver to anyone under 60 which is a federally funded program run by Elder Services of Cape Cod. Initiative 94 —Additional Services Supporting Regional Initiatives. The Director listed the Regional Committees she was a member of and noted she will be supporting the regional issues also. Coordinator's Report The Director referred to her report. She noted she is on the Barnstable County Regional Substance Abuse Council Prevention Intervention Group who is proposing a cape wide parent summit for the fall in November. They are looking to educate parents talking to their children about drugs. The summit will be at the Cape Codder and all is welcome. She will have more details at the next meeting.