TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks and Human Services
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Planning and Community Development
Carol Helland
425-556-2107
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Planning and Community Development
Alaric Bien
Senior Human Services Planner
TITLE:
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Human Services COVID Response - 2020 Year-End Summary
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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Human services staff have been working through 2020 and continue to respond to community needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The work has been focused on:
* Identifying emerging needs,
* Supporting non-profit partners to ensure continuity of services,
* Allocating additional funding available through federal and state sources,
* Advocating for equitable distribution of resources with partner agencies,
* Coordinating our efforts with other funding jurisdictions to maximize effective and efficient distribution of limited resources,
* Working with local partner agencies and the RPD in homeless outreach efforts; and
Sharing critical information and resources with the broad community and agencies.
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REQUESTED ACTION:
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REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Long-Term Disaster Recovery Plan
* Required:
N/A
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
Staff has adhered to these overarching principles to guide our work in this unprecedented event:
* Ensure that we are supporting the most collaborative effort possible to prevent fragmented approach and response.
* To the extent possible, activate necessary resources to ensure continuity of operations and provision of critical services.
* Anticipate, plan for, and respond to other unexpected needs that arise during this time.
OUTCOMES:
Outcomes include:
* Regular collaboration with Eastside jurisdictional funders to assess needs, coordinate distribution of funds and advocacy,
* Strong partn...
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