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Tri-Valley YMCA — Case Management Services for Children and Families, Kelly O'Laque Dulka and Kris Farro - indicated they understood staff's concerns regarding their funding request and provided information about the request for funding for a Case Manager to work with children and families in their day camp and childcare programs to help address behavioral issues. Ms. Dulka advised that most users who participate in the YMCA programs are from low and very-low income households and the YMCA is asking for this one-time funding so they can establish the program, become successful, and then become self-sustaining. She advised that YMCA is hoping to hire someone as a Case Manager, who will be able to provide families in need with referrals and support. The Commission was informed that the YMCA is a magnet for families with financial needs and the majority of families to be served will be from Pleasanton. Ms. Dulka provided information about dysfunctional children in YMCA programs, the need for support, and the lack of funding for this area from the county. Ms. Dulka informed Commissioner Berger that the Case Manager would work with YMCA staff to help them with the services they provide. She agreed with Commissioner Berger that the position is really that of a Social Worker rather than a Case Manager. Commissioner Nagler was advised that the YMCA is also seeking funding from the City of Livermore and Commissioner Clare was informed that case management: services would be offered year round. Commissioner Wright confirmed with Ms. Dulka that funding was for a full-time position and discussed the amount of need in the community for the services they would provide. Ms. Dulka advised that the amount of funding requested was specific only to Pleasanton and that other funding was being sought to cover the additional expense for hiring a full-time Case Manager. ValleyCare Health System — Meals on Wheels Program (blast chiller), Shelley Despotakis - advised that ValleyCare was seeking one-time funding toward the cost of a blast-chiller for their partnership with the Meals on Wheels program that provides food to low-income individuals. Ms. Despotakis advised that ValleyCare has applied for the same amount of funding from the City of Livermore HHSG. Commissioner Berger asked about the total cost of the blast chiller. Ms. Despotakis advised that ValleyCare was hoping to receive equal amounts of funding from the cities of Livermore and Pleasanton that would cover the total cost of the chiller. Commissioner Wright wondered what ValleyCare would do if both cities granted the full amount requested. Commissioner Nagler asked about ValleyCare's partnership with HeadStart and discussed with Ms. Yurchak the relationship of ValleyCare with Spectrum's Meals on Wheels program. He also had questions regarding other funding sources for ValleyCare. Human Services Commission Minutes March 6,2013 Page 4