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CAB human-services report details partner agencies and flags reduced city funding; seniors committee outlines outreach plans
Summary
The human-services subcommittee briefed the CAB on its oversight role and listed 10 partner agencies; members said city funding previously about $250,000 was reduced by half and asked whether funds from a program closure should be reallocated. Senior-services reported outreach to care communities and plans to pilot concert access for residents.
The CAB heard updates from the human-services and senior-services subcommittees at its most recent meeting.
Human-services representatives said the committee’s role is oversight and accountability for nonprofit partners that deliver social services to residents. Committee members listed 10 agencies that submit reports to the city, including the Des Moines Area Food Bank, Backpack Brigade and Saint Stephen Housing. Members said the city previously provided about $250,000 in funding over a biennium but that funding was cut in the last cycle to roughly half that amount; the group said reallocation of funds freed by a program closure (PIC) should be discussed.
‘‘We have been getting from the city $250,000. And now last year, it was reduced to half,’’ a human-services speaker said; the transcript contains a subsequent figure that appears corrupted and should be validated with city finance staff before publication. Committee members noted that agencies apply through a regional ShareOne process and that agencies must submit applications for reallocation consideration.
Senior-services committee members reported liaison work with senior communities — including Wesley, Huntington and Judson — and plans for periodic meetings at those centers to collect feedback. The seniors committee proposed piloting access to summer concerts for residents who need transportation and seating accommodations; they noted logistical constraints such as mobility needs and the availability of a senior van for transport.
Human-services members said they will coordinate a tour of the Des Moines Area Food Bank to better understand program changes and to inform grant recommendations. The CAB also instructed subcommittees to submit written work plans for the coming year.
