Coordinated Services

TAYLOR COUNTY CST COORDINATING COMMITEE December 6, 2021 Via Zoom Meeting Call Meeting to Order: Chairman Jean Nuernberger called the meeting to order at 12:02p.m. Members Present: Jean Nuernberger, Jason Lang, Cheryl Ketelhut, Lori Willner, Laura Holmes, Liza Daleiden, Kylie Weiler, Jacob Borman, and Tammy Schreiber. Members Absent: Jen Meyer, Amber Fallos, Jon Dallmann, Patty Krug, Julie Clarkson , Lisa Carbaugh, Peggy Kellnhofer. Approve Minutes from the September 27, 2021, meeting: LAURA HOLMES MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM T HE SEPTEMBER 27, 2021, MEETING. KYLIE WEILER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED. Approve the Agenda: CHERYL KETELHUT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA CONTAINING 10 ITEMS. LAURA HOLMES SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED. Public Comment: Emily Gojmerac from Star News attended. There was no Public Comment. CST Coordinator’s Report : Jacob reviewed the December 2021 CST Enrollment Status Report for Taylor County. The report indicated four families are currently enrolled with all the children in their own homes. T en families being the target goal. The program continues to receive new referrals. Jacob feels at least two families that are currently being screened will be eligible . Jacob is seeing an uptake in referrals involving children who have been adopted and are dealing with attachment and past trauma issues. Jacob often explains that CST is a bonus wrap around program if they are eligible for CCS or CLTS services. Most individuals involved are involved in two or three of the programs. Jake will continue to try to encourage all eligible fa milies to also enroll in CST if eligible. CST focuses more on coordination of services and working with teams to achieve goals through connecting people and services. Teaming brings everyone to table to work together to meet the current plan. Service members are invited to attend team meetings. CCS and CLTS has funding to pay for the services, CST does not. The department that oversees the three programs ha s been experiencing staffing changes and an increase in referrals, so Jacob is picking up other duties at this time. Meetings with families continue to be virtual and in person. Plan of Care Review : Jacob Borman shared an example of a plan of care and explained how target needs and goals are identified and how the objectives and task are developed to meet that goal. One of the objectives of the CST program is to develop light, fun, achievable goals. Jacob continues to ask family/youth if they would be willing to present to the committee regarding their experience with the CST program, but he has not received a response. Children Come First Conference: The Children Come First Conference is full of practical and inspiring content about caring for or working with children, youth, and young adults with social, emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges. Jacob, Jean, and Cheryl attended the conference in person . The conference was attended by workers from various Programs, service providers and family members. Jacob, Jean and Cheryl all indicated this was a very informative and beneficial conference. Various breakout session s and networking opportunities were available. Update from Committee Members: None Date of Next Meeting : The next CST Coordinating Committee Meeting will be scheduled for February 7, 2022. The meeting time will be from 12:00p.m. – 1:00p.m. Meeting format may be in-person or virtually and will be determined later. Jacob will continue to seek program member participation in the coordinating committee meetings. Possible Agenda Items for Next Meeting: None given. Suggestions can be sent to Jacob later. Adjourn: A MOTION WAS MADE BY LAURA HOLMES , SECONDED BY CHERYL KETELHUT TO ADJOURN. THE MOTION CARRIED. THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 12:55 P.M. Handouts distributed: Draft of Meeting Minutes from September 27, 2021. Respectfully submitted: Tammy Schreiber, Secretary TAYLOR COUNTY CST COORDINATING COMMITEE September 27, 2021 Via Zoom Meeting Call Meeting to Order: Chairman Jean Nuernberger called the meeting to order at 12:03p.m. Members Present: Jean Nuernberger, Jason Lang, Cheryl Ketelhut, Lori Willner, Laura Holmes, True Lor, Liza Daleiden, Jen Meyer, Kylie Weiler Jacob Borman, and Tammy Schreiber. Members Absent: Amber Fallos, Jon Dallmann, Patty Krug, Julie Clarkson, Katie Switlick. Approve Minutes from the April 26, 2021 meeting: LAURA HOLMES MADE A MOTIO N TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM T HE APRIL 26, 2021, MEETING. CHERYL KETELHUT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED. Approve the Agenda: LAURA HOLMES MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA CONTAINING 9 ITEMS. CHERYL KETELHUT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED. Public Comment: There was no Public Comment. CST Coordinator’s Report: Jacob reviewed the September 2021 CST Enrollment Status Report for Taylor County . The report indicated that two families successfully transitioned out of the program. One due to graduating and meeting the established goals and one met the established goals. Four families are currently enrolled with all the children in their own homes. Ten families being the target goal. Three families are currently being screened. The screening process was explained. All information ga thered from the screen process is entered into the portal and the system indicated what programs the individual is eligible for. Jacob often explains that CST is a bonus wrap around program if they a re eligible for CCS or CLTS services. Most individuals involved are involved in two or three of the programs. Only one child is only enrolled in the CST Program. Success Story : Jacob Borman shared the success story of the youth that ag ed out. He graduated, moved out of parental home, and is doing well. Jacob has asked the family/youth if they would be willing to present to the committee regarding their experience with the CST program, but he has not received a response. The other youth that was successfully transitioned out met his goals and is doing well in school and at home. He was enrolled in the program since 2018. Jacob explained the CST grant application and the reviewed the four goal areas set by the state. The four goals include 1. Data & Re porting 2. Enrollment 3. System Development 4. Effectiveness & Impact. Jacob reviewed the objectives and activities listed under each of these goals. The goals are reviewed January and July every year and this helps determines funding. Jacob was commended for his hard work. Update from Committee Members: None Date of Next Meeting : The next CST Coordinating Committee Meeting will be scheduled for December 6, 2021. The meeting time will be from 12:00p.m. – 1:00p.m. Meeting format may be in-person or virtually and will be determined later. Jacob will continue to seek program member participation in the coordinating committee meetings. Possible Agenda Items for Next Meeting : Review a non -identifiable plan of care. Other suggestions can be sent to Jacob later. Adjourn: A MOTION WAS MADE BY JEN MEYER, SECONDED BY LAURA HOLMES TO ADJOURN. THE MOTION CARRIED. THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 12:45 P.M. Handouts distributed: Draft of Meeting Minutes from April 26, 2021. Respectfully submitted: Tammy Schreiber, Secretary TAYLOR COUNTY CST COORDINATING COMMITEE April 26, 2021 Third Floor County Board Room, Taylor County Courthouse & Via Zoom Meeting Call Meeting to Order: Chairman Jean Nuernberger called the meeting to order at 12:02p.m. Members Present : Jean Nuernberg er, Brad Eidsen, Jason Lang, Cheryl Ketelhut, Lori Willner, Monelle Johnson, Katie Switlick , Laura Holmes, Julie Clarkson, Liza Daleiden, True Lor, Jacob Borman, and Tammy Schreiber. Members Absent: Kylie Weiler, Amber Fallos, Jon Dallmann, Sarah Sutherland, Patty Krug, and Jen Meyer, Approve Minutes from the January 25, 2021 meeting: LAURA HOLMES MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM T HE JANUARY 25 , 20 21 MEETING. MONELLE JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED. Approve th e Agenda: MONELLE JOHNSON MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA CONTAINING 10 ITEMS. LAURA HOLMES SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED. Public Comment: There was no Public Comment. CST Coordinator’s Report : Jacob Borman informed the committee that supervisor Cheryl Ketelhut, will assume the responsibility of overseeing the CST program. Cheryl is the Administrator of the CCS/CLTS/CCOP/B -3 programs and CST collaborates with those programs often and this is a good fit. Liza will continue to attend meetings as a member. Dan Makovsky resigned from the county board and from this committee on March 1, 2021 . County board member Lisa Carbaugh will no w serve on this committee and Jacob will be holding an introduction meeting with her soon. Robert Horenberger also retired from Medford Police Department and Jason Lang from Medford Police Department will attend these meetings in his place. Jacob reviewed the April 2021 CST Enrollment Status Report for Taylor County . The report indicated that two families are transitioning out of the program. One due to graduating and one has met the established goals. A question was asked about follow -up after transition. Jacob indicated that one youth will remain involved in another program and he will probably check in with the other y outh monthly for a bit. Jacob expects new referrals coming in from middle school aged youth as this seems t o be a pattern. The CST program has received 50 referrals to date . All 50 children/families were given the opportunity to particip ate in the program and seven are currently enrolled in the CST program. Success Story: Jacob Borman shared the success story of the youth that is now aging out. He is going to graduate and is making plans to live indepe ndently. Jacob has seen a lot of natural growth, self -sufficiency and reduction of need for support from the parent and the youth. The committee asked Jacob to ask the family/youth if they would be willing to present to the committee regarding their experience with the CST program. Jacob will do this. COVID-19 Update: Jacob indicated that overall, the program has progressed well even with the changes due to COVID-19. About 75% of his contacts are still done virtually at this time. He has been able to meet with his families and their supports via videoconference or phone. The virtual option has increased attendance in the team meetings. Most consumers have had the technology needed to videoconference or telephonically conference and there have been no major technical issues. Jacob is looking forward to warmer weather so more outdoor face to face meetings may resume, as you build a better connection during face-to-face contacts. Update from Committee Members: None Date of Next Meeting : The next CST Coordinating Committee Meeting will be scheduled for September 27, 2021. The meeting time will be from 12:00p.m. – 1:00p.m. Meeting format will be a hybrid of in-person or virtually depending on the committee members preference. Possible Agenda Items for Next Meeting : No suggestions of fered. Suggestions can be sent to Jacob later. Adjourn: A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHERYL KETELHUT, SECONDED BY MONELLE JOHNSON TO ADJOURN. THE MOTION CARRIED. THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 12:34 P.M. Handouts distributed: Taylor County CST Initiative Enrollment S tatus Report for April 2021 and Draft of Meeting Minutes from January 25, 2021. Respectfully submitted: Tammy Schreiber, Secretary TAYLOR COUNTY CST COORDINATING COMMITTEE January 25, 2021 Via Zoom Call Meeting to Order: Chairman Jean Nuernberger called the meeting to order at 12:03p.m. Members Present: Jean Nuernberger, Kylie Weiler, Monelle Johnson, Katie Switlick, Amber Fallos, Dan Makovsky, Brad Eidsen, Jen Meyer, Julie Clarkson, Liza Daleiden, Jacob Borman, and Tammy Schreiber. Members Absent: Jon Dallmann, Laura Holmes, Sarah Sutherland, Robert Horenberger, Patty Krug, and Lori Willner. Approve Minutes from the October 19, 2020 meeting: DAN MAKOVSKY MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM T HE OCTOBER 19 , 20 20 MEETING. MONELLE JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED. Approve the Agenda: DAN MAKOVSKY MADE A MOTION TO AP PROVE THE AGENDA CONTAINING 10 ITEMS. JULIE CLARKSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED. Public Comment: There was no Public Comment. CST Coordinator’s Report : Jacob Borman, reviewed the January 2021 CST Enrollment S tatus Report for Taylor County. The report indicated that one family left the program due to moving out of the c ounty and one new family entered the program . There is a potential of four to five new referrals to the program and one is from the Gilman area. A couple questions were asked. Jacob defined natural supports as someone involved in the family’s life that is not being paid to provide a service, such as extended family and friends. Jacob also explained what criteria would make a child no longer eligible , such as moving out of the county , child no longer being involved in two systems, or youth turning 18 and graduating. The CST program has received 4 9 referrals. All 49 children/families were given the opportunity to participate in the program and *nine* enrolled in the CST program . Some did not engage, some chose not to enroll, some chose to enroll in other services only, such as CCS, due to CCS being able to offer and fund more services. Success Story: Jacob Borman shared the value of teamwork and collabor ation with other programs within the human services agency and with other outside agencies. Due to teamwork, youth can be referred quickly and efficiently to various programs that will address their needs. Julie Clarkson shared that many families have said very positive things about Jacob, including his ability to provide information about various programs and services and connecting them to these services. The CST approach has made these t ransitions much smoother. Jen Meyer concurred greatly to this benefit. COVID-19 Update: Jacob indicated that overall, the program has progressed well even with the changes due to COVID -19. Almost all his contacts are done virtually at this time. He has been able to meet with his families and their supports via teleconference or phone. Most contacts are about a h alf an hour in length. After that amount of time the children lose interest and are difficult to engage. Jacob is looking forw ard to warmer we ather so outdoor face to face meetings may resume, as you build a better connection during face-to-face contacts. Most consumers have had the technology needed to video or telephone conference and there have been no major technical issues. Unfortunately, there are some consumers who do struggle or do not have internet and due to the high demand of int ernet technical problems do occur sometimes. Liza reported that throughout the agency, virtual contact is likely to occur for some time. The agency allows very limited fa ce to face contact to ensure everyone’s safety and overall consumers have been understan ding. Liza had rec ently heard a report that , even with vaccinations being administered at the rate th ey are occurring now or are expected to occur, herd immunity may take up to 16 months. Update from Committee Members: None Date of Next Meeting: The next CST Coordinating Committee Meeting will be scheduled in March or April 2021. Jacob will send out a doodle poll closer to the date. The meeting time will be from 12:00p.m. – 1:00p.m. Meeting format will be video or teleconference. Possible Agenda Items for Next Meeting : No suggestions offered. Sugges tions can be se nt to Jacob later. Adjourn: A MOTION WAS M ADE BY DAN MAKOVSKY , SECONDED BY KYLIE WEIL ER TO ADJOURN. THE MOTION CARRIED. THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 12:33 P.M. Handouts distribu ted: Taylor County CST Initiative Enrollment Status Re port for January 2021 and Draft of Meeting Minutes from October 19, 2020. Respectfully submitted: Tammy Schreiber, Secretary