March 12, 2015
Members Present: Flonnie Pliska, Dave Neumann, Jennifer Shanak, Linda Kirchner, Jenni Boelter, Susan Younger
Members Absent: Sue Johnson, Sue Otterson, Nicole Lauritzen, Eileen Lamm, Jeanne Gehrke, Steve Wowzynski, Amie Krueger
Others Present: Bill Gonwa, Beth Hintz, Lauren Flunker
Handouts Available: Agenda, Family Support Program Statistics 3/12/2015, Early Intervention Report 3/12/2015, Advisory Committee Minutes 9/25/2014, The Wisconsin State Budget-Impact on the Family Support Program
I. Call to Order: Linda Kirchner called the meeting to order at 4:32 pm.
II. Approval of Minutes: Motion made by Flonnie Pliska, seconded by Jennifer Shanak to approve the minutes from the September 25, 2014 meeting. Motion carried.
III. Family Support Program: Bill Gonwa introduced Susan Younger, Manager for Family and Community Services. Susan previously worked for Waushara County. Committee members introduced themselves.
Bill reviewed the following report. There were no carryover monies from 2013.
$52,668.00 – 2014 Base Allocation
-$5,267.00 – Administrative costs (10 percent)
$47,401.00 – Money available for direct services in 2014
2014 Family Support Final Report:
The following is a breakdown of the activity that has occurred during the 2014 funding year:
$46,228.78 of the $47,401.00 that was available for direct services in 2014 was utilized for the purchase of services. The remaining $1,172.22 will be carried over into the 2015 budget.
2015 Family Support Update:
The base allocation for 2015 is $52,668.00. After the administrative costs are subtracted, and the $1,172.22 of carry-over funds from 2014 added, there will be $48,573.22 available for direct services. There are currently 32 names on the Family Support funding list.
Letters were sent out in January and February to the first 13 families on the FSP waiting list inviting them to participate in the 2015 funding year. Three of these families responded and declined funding for 2015, but requested that their child remain on the FSP funding list in case future needs arose. One family did not respond to the initial funding letter or to the follow-up funding letter and will be taken off of the FSP funding list. There are currently 6 families open and receiving “pure” Family Support funding. The remaining families are in the process of being opened for services. There are an additional 14 children who are open on the CLTS Waiver that have already received FSP funding in 2015 for services not covered by the waiver program.
FSP Annual Plan: Usually we would be preparing a full three year plan for approval by the Advisory Committee and the DHHS Board. We have not received any paperwork from the State so far. We will continue to operate the Family Support Program as usual until we receive further information from the State. Susan has been in contact with State personnel. There have been a number of changes in personnel at the State level.
Susan and Bill reviewed the handout “The Wisconsin State Budget – Impact on the Family Support Program. Assembly Bill 21 would eliminate the Family Support Program and create a new Children’s Community Options Program. This bill also eliminates the IRIS program and makes a number of changes that will affect children after they turn age 18. The Community Options Program would provide for a case management component. Susan indicated whatever the changes are Waupaca County is here to serve the families in the best way we can.
Children can be on both CLTS waivers and the Community Options Program. The Community Options Program would fund items that CLTS waivers would not cover.
IV. Early Intervention Program: Jenni Boelter is filling in for Nicole Lauritzen. Jenni reviewed the following information.
EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM 2014 End of Year Report
Number of children served: These are children who have had or have open Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP). This does not include children who received developmental screens, did not qualify for services, or families who choose not to accept services.
|
|
2014 |
2013 |
2012 |
2011 |
2010 |
|
Total number of children served per year |
100 |
116 |
117 |
134 |
122 |
Number of referrals: This includes children who were referred for an evaluation or a developmental screen or were lost to follow-up or denied a screen and/or evaluation.
|
Quarter |
2014 |
2013 |
2012 |
2011 |
2010 |
|
Total for year |
129 |
120 |
136 |
115 |
108 |
Number of Children Screened: Of the referrals received, these are the number that a developmental screen was completed first instead of doing an evaluation first. A developmental screen does not determine eligibility for services; rather it provides information if an evaluation is needed or if the child is developing age appropriate skills.
|
|
2014 |
2013 |
2012 |
2011 |
2010 |
|
Total |
15 |
16 |
9 |
20 |
21 |
Number of Children Lost/Denied: Of the referrals received, these are the number that were lost to follow-up or denied a screen or evaluation.
|
|
2014 |
2013 |
2012 |
2011 |
2010 |
|
Total |
19 LTF, 31 denied |
28 |
23 |
17 |
26 |
Number of children referred due to CAPTA (Child Abuse and Treatment Act of 2004) compliance: Of the referrals received, this is the numberof CAPTA referrals. This act requires the referral of children ages birth to three to the Early Intervention Program who are abused or neglected (no tracking before 2005)
|
|
2014 |
2013 |
2012 |
2011 |
2010 |
|
Total |
10 |
3 |
11 |
3 |
7 |
Number of Two-Year-Old Children Screened at Child Developmental Days: Not all school districts screen two-year-old children, but the ones that do, we help screen these children.
|
School District |
2013-2014 |
2012-2013 |
2012-2013 School Year |
Number of 2-year-olds-2011-2012 School Year |
Number of 2-year-olds-2010-2011 School Year |
|
Weyauwega Fremont |
N/A |
1/27 and 1/28/14-5 two year olds |
1/28 and 1/29/13-7 two-year olds screened |
January 2012 |
17 |
|
Manawa |
N/A |
Scheduled for 4/14 |
|
Oct 2011-was not held this year will be held in March 2012 |
5 |
|
New London |
26 two year old children |
10/22 and 1/20/14-27 two year olds screened |
10/17/12-15 2-year olds screened 1/16/2013-21 2-year olds screened |
Oct 19, 2011-12 Jan 25, 2012 & March 7, 2012 |
50 (8 referrals to EIP) |
|
Clintonville |
4 children screened |
11/1/13-13 one- two year olds |
11/2/12- 6 1-year olds and 12 2-year olds |
5-under 2 11-2 year olds |
8-1 year olds, 15-2 year olds |
Number of families who declined services or were not found eligible (after receiving an evaluation):
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|
2014 |
2013 |
2012 |
2011 |
2010 |
|
Total |
19 total (7denied/ 12 found ineligible |
14 |
15 |
4 |
9 |
Child Count: October 1 Count: This is a point in time calculation of children/families who have a current plan and have accepted services. It does not count children who are in the process of obtaining services. Partial funding from the state and Federal government for B-3 services are calculated from this point in time.*2007 Date Changed to October 1 from December 1:
|
2014 |
2013 |
2012 |
2011 |
2010 |
|
51 |
59 |
54 |
60 |
64 |
Revenues:
1. Targeted Case Management:
|
|
2014 |
2013 |
2012 |
2011 |
2010 |
|
Total |
$25,102.47 |
$25,746.58 |
$26,963.21 |
$24017.35 |
$20005.66 |
|
Budgeted amount |
$24,000 |
$24,000.00 |
$21,500.00 |
$21500.00 |
$20743.00 |
|
Difference |
+$1,102.37 |
+$1,746.58 |
+$5,463.21 |
+$2517.35
|
-$737.34 |
2. Cost Share from parents:
|
|
2014 |
2013 |
2012 |
2011 |
2010 |
|
Total |
$2,570.39 |
$4,400.00 |
$4,165.00 |
$5315.00 |
$7640 |
|
Budget |
$3,500.00 |
$3,500.00 |
$6,000.00 |
$6000.00 |
$6600.00 |
|
Difference |
-$929.61 |
+$900.00 |
-$1,8535.00 |
-$685.00 |
+1040 |
* One family pays for the entire year of their cost share at one time.
3. Insurance Revenue (as of 2/21/13):
|
Medical Assistance: |
2014 |
2013 |
2012 |
2011 |
|
Total |
$31,530.65 |
$55,968.92 |
$69,683.30 |
Data for year not available |
|
Budget |
$40,000.00 |
$40,000.00 |
$35,000.00 |
|
|
Difference |
$8,469.35 (-) |
$15,966.92 (+) |
$34,683.60 |
|
|
Private Insurance |
2014 |
2013 |
2012 |
2011 |
|
Total |
$11,683.87 |
$8,680.55 |
$17,331.49 |
Data for year not available |
|
Budget |
$20,000.00 |
$20,000.00 |
$22,900.00 |
|
|
Difference |
$8316.13 (-) |
$11,319.45 (-) |
-$5,568.51 |
|
Becky Parker is now the primary provider for occupational therapy services.
On February 28 the Waupaca County Birth to Three Program staff visited the Fond du Lac County Birth to Three Program. They discussed implementing the Primary Coach Approach to Teaming and joined in on home visits. Jenni felt it was a great experience.
Toddle Time has been on hold since December, 2012.
12 people signed up for the Love And Logic class on February 23, March 2, and March 9 at the Family Resource Center.
The information packet will be reviewed at the June Advisory Committee Meeting.
V. Schedule Next Meeting: The next meeting will be held Thursday, June 4 at 4:30 pm in the UW-Extension Conference Room.
VI. Adjourn: Flonnie Pliska made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Jennifer Shanak and motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 5:24 pm.
Submitted by,
Beth A. Hintz
Clerk/Typist