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City of Pleasanton <br /> 2018-2022 Strategic Plan—Human Services Needs Assessment <br /> o Shortages of resources for children with developmental disabilities <br /> o Service Cost Reduction:improve eligibility screening, mobility forward study results <br /> o Public transportation/paratransit flexibility and after-hours services <br /> o Optimized service routes with access to service providers <br /> o Ride-sharing app feasibility <br /> o Prevention/Education/Training: technology training for scheduling and planning rides,post- <br /> driving preparation workshops for older adults. <br /> ❖ Food and Nutrition: <br /> o Barriers to applying for food assistance, even if qualified <br /> o Improve eligibility screening to ensure resources are allocated to those with the greatest <br /> need <br /> o Food insecurity <br /> o Access to food pantries and hot meal service limited by geographic dispersion of target <br /> population and shortage of transportation options. <br /> ❖ Youth Services: <br /> o School Services:normalizing mental health, individual group and family therapy options; <br /> proactive education of services to middle and high school students and families <br /> o Shortage of low cost after-school and summer enrichment activities <br /> o Non-English speaking parents are challenged in advocating for their children and <br /> communicating with teachers and school administrators <br /> ❖ Senior Services: <br /> o Case Management: wellness checks;tax prep;advocacy <br /> o Community Awareness:volunteer recruitment;fundraising <br /> o Differentiating between financial difficulties and physical, wellness difficulties through <br /> screenings <br /> o Elder Abuse:financial, emotional and physical <br /> o Food Access:awareness of programs,food availability, and transportation <br /> ❖ Homelessness in the Tri-Valley: <br /> o Prevention:offering assistance to families near eviction;education on available services <br /> o Temporary Shelter:assistance for initial 7-10 days of becoming homeless <br /> o Case Management:job training;mental health services;life skills;and coordinated re-entry <br /> o Shortage of homeless shelters that accept single men,fathers and sons. <br /> o Long waiting lists for healthcare services and disproportionate use of emergency medical <br /> services <br /> o Homeless population exclusively reliant on food services due to lack of kitchen facilities <br /> ❖ Workforce Development/Unemployment: <br /> o Adult education and vocational skills <br /> LT. <br /> p <br /> 1 LEASANTON. September 5, 2018 17 <br />