ONE THING you would like to walk away with today
Summary of responses
· Interested in meeting everyone, connecting names and faces, hearing the various perspectives/thoughts from across the state
· Interested in hearing all the issues and hearing about new issues and challenges, gaining clarity about the issues, and documenting the issues
· Strong sense of moving to the future
· Open dialogue – creative solutions that address variations in
program needs statewide
· Firm commitment to stick to the process
· Remember the rural issues
· Don’t forget about children’s needs
· Remember that Park Slope Safe Homes has been renamed Safe Homes
· Talk about funding for shelter property maintenance issues
· Recognize/discuss women with Temporary Assistance sanctions
· Don’t forget cross border and out-of-county placement issues
ONE THING you would like this group to accomplish in the LONG TERM
Summary of responses
· Concrete, honest, open dialogue
o Quick wins/easy regulation fixes
o Comprehensive rewrite of regulations
· Clarity about statute vs. regulation requirements vs. administrative changes
· Creative solutions (upstate / downstate agreements may vary)
· Stay connected / committed until regulations in place
· Increase in Non-residential funding streams; programs are growing but funding is not
· Recognition of rural issues
· Clarity on property liens and sanctions as it relates to residential placements and reimbursements
· More safe transitional and permanent housing
· Address needs of Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender population
· Self sufficiency / goal setting / financial regulation issues need to be updated
· Regulations and funding that recognize increased challenges to to increased complexity of family needs
· All DSS staff, DFR and Temporary Assistance examiners identified to all providers including their roles and responsibilities
· Improved communication between DV providers and local districts
· Access to legal services for DV victims
· Children’s programming/needs in shelter and in community
· Address fiscal challenges due to fluctuating occupancy rates
· Funding for ongoing property maintenance issues
· Clarity regarding cross county payments