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Tri- Valley Housing Opportunity Center, Milly Seibel — Community Stabilization Program The Commission was advised that the non - profit agency's services were being used to their maximum limit. The original focus of the agency was on training and preparing first -time homebuyers to purchase their first homes but other services are now taking a priority due to the changing economy and housing market. The focus at the TVHOC is now on foreclosure counseling and credit repair courses in addition to the traditional home buyer education courses. Additional information was provided about the TVHOC's services and the resources they provide to assist people to make educated decisions about housing. Easter Seals Bay Area, Jen Reeve — Community Inclusion Group Ms. Reeve provided information about their Kaleidoscope program and the services they provide to youth with disabilities. She noted that in these difficult economic times, families are struggling to pay for care for their disabled children. Federal funding is $7.25 per child, while the actual cost is over $19. A total of 40% of the youth served by the agency are from Pleasanton. Legal Assistance for Seniors, Carol Levisell and Maureen Carden — Legal Assistance for Seniors Ms. Levisell and Ms. Carden thanked the Commission for its past support and provided information about the basic needs the agency provides. They advocate for public benefits, provide a health law program, and assist with abuse issues. The Commission was provided information about problems seniors have with Social Security, 551, Guardianship, etc. Open Heart Kitchen, Linda McKeever — Senior Meals Program and Trinity Hot Meal Program Ms. McKeever thanked the Commission for its past support and provided information about the Senior Meals and Trinity Hot Meal programs. Chairperson Nagler discussed with Ms. McKeever the results from the Commission's Roundtable sessions held with various non - profit groups and the Commission's desire for them to collaborate on projects. He wondered why Open Heart Kitchen (OHK) and the other agencies had not put forward an application for a joint project, i.e. freezer /location. Ms. McKeever advised that the primary challenge was finding a suitable location for a freezer that could be used by a number of agencies. Chairperson Nagler suggested a plan be developed that could be a catalyst for getting other questions answered. Ms. McKeever indicated that OHK would be happy to work on a feasibility plan. Commissioner Rowland discussed the possibility of other agencies being involved, e.g., Tri - Valley Haven, John Knox Church, St. Vincent de Paul, etc. Child Care Links, Nicole Roman — Community Services Project Ms. Roman indicated that Child Care Links was hoping to work with Pleasanton youth providing resources and services for families and child care for 11 -12 year olds. Chairperson Nagler closed the Public Hearing and a break was taken from 6:10 — 6:40 p.m. Upon resuming the meeting, Chairperson Nagler suggested Commissioners consider how to emphasize allocation of the available dollars, using the three alternatives provided by staff. Human Services Commission Minutes March 2, 2011 Page 6