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Ms. Compton advised that the second funding request was a capital project to support construction of a Women's Health Center at the Railroad Avenue location. This project would increase the availability of medical services for low-income pregnant women who are at high risk for obstetrical and newborn complications. Funding is being requested over a two-year period, and will expand capacity by 44% by converting an existing 1,400 square foot office space into a four-examination room obstetrical suite. Bay Area Communitv Services (BACS) - Lisa Elfand. Ph.D.. Program Director - thanked the Commission for past support of its programs. She advised that BACS was applying for funding in the amount of$IO,OOO to provide day rehabilitation services to low-income adults in the Tri-Valley area that suffer with severe and persistent mental illness. The program helps clients function as independently as possible by offering a variety of group and support services. Communitv Association for Preschool Education. Inc.. (CAPE. Inc.). Lvnn Soencer. Program/Education Manager and Gavle Cruickshank. Fiscal Manager - thanked the Commission for past support. Ms. Spencer advised that CAPE was requesting funding for two (2) programs. The first program would provide bilingual/bicultural mental health services one-day per week to approximately 20 Spanish speaking children through a bilingual Mental Health Consultant. Commissioner Cousins and Chairperson Tenbrink discussed with Ms. Spencer the specialist that would be hired for the program, and clarified that approximately 70% of the clients in the program are of Spanish descent. Ms. Cruickshank provided information about CAPE's second request, a capital project to complete playground improvements to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Easter Seals Bav Area. Patrick Shannon. Program Develooment Manager - advised Commissioners that requested funding would provide disabled Pleasanton children, ages 5-22, with volunteer/employment, recreation/leisure, and postsecondary education opportunities, and help them transition into a healthy and productive adulthood. The program would provide training to assist participants in learning to cook, shop, travel, and meet other educational needs. God's Love Outreach Ministries. Dr. Allen Turner. Pastor and Antoinette Robinson - advised that the Agency understood staff's recommendation to not the fund the two (2) submitted grant requests due to an unidentified project location site. He also noted that since the application due date, the Ministries had located a suitable location on "L" Street in Livermore. The proposed project would provide outreach to low-income women who are coming out of prison or unstable households, teaching them self-sufficiency by identifying and removing barriers. The Commission was advised that the two (2) funding requests were: I) Operational expenses for a domestic violence/crisis shelter; and, 2) Capital funds for appliances and equipment in the shelter. Commissioner Lambert was informed that God's Love Outreach Ministries does not currently provide housing for women in need, but makes referrals to Tri-Valley Haven and Shepherd's Gate. Ms. Morley questioned how this program would be different/similar to Shepherd's Gate or the Tri Valley Haven's shelter services, and how referrals would be taken. She was advised that the Ministries would investigate how other local programs are implemented and work to identify services that would compliment existing Human Services Commission Minutes March I, 2006 Page 3