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Q { Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
1300 NW Wall St., Suite 200, Bend, OR 97701-1960
(541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.orc
MINUTES OF MEETING
LOCAL PUBLIC SAFETY COORDINATING COUNCIL
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2006
Commissioners' Conference Room - Administration Building, Second Floor - 1300 NW Wall St., Bend
Present were Judge Michael Sullivan; Becky Wanless, Parole & Probation
Department; Bend Police Chief Andy Jordan; County Administrator Dave Kanner;
Bob Smit and Elaine Knobbs, KIDS Center; Chief Jim Soules, Redmond Police
Department; and Bob LaCombe, Juvenile Community Justice Department.
Also in attendance were Scott Johnson, Mental Health Department; Jacques
DeKalb, Indigent Defense Attorney; Hillary Saraceno, Commission on Children &
Families; Ernie Mazorol, Court Administrator; Jack Blum, citizen member; and
Bob Warsaw, Oregon Youth Authority. No representatives of the media or other
citizens were present.
1. Call to Order & Introductions.
The meeting was called to order at 3:35 p.m., at which time the attendees
introduced themselves.
2. Approval of Minutes of the October 2, 2006,Meeting.
WANLE S S : Move approval.
SMIT: Second.
Approval was unanimous.
Minutes of LPSCC Meeting Monday, November 6, 2006
Page 1 of 5 Pages
3. Overview of Deschutes County Child Abuse System Task Force Report.
Elaine Knobbs gave a history of the program and where it stands now, about a
year and a half after being launched. She explained that all agencies of the
County that deal with children were surveyed about their roles in addressing
child abuse. The groups started meeting as a work group and now meet as a
task force. (She provided handouts at this time.) She further detailed who the
groups serve, how they get referrals, the numbers of children served, and the
types of services. The goal is to provide awareness education through
treatment, and a look at the overall system of treating the needs of children.
This helps to find and potentially fill any gaps in service.
Bob Smit added that the process helped to align services to eliminate overlaps
as well as filling gaps in services, by making each group aware of what the
others are doing.
Jack Blum asked that since there are twenty-two separate agencies, are there
any success rates or performance measures to follow. Mr. Smit replied that
performance measures were set, but it is not yet known if these are being met.
They want to get to the point where each group knows what the others are
doing. Originally the process began in an attempt to learn what outreach was
needed. The Commission on Children & Families also co-chairs the group,
which helps spread out staffing and knowledge.
Ms. Knobbs said that task force members attended meetings to find out how the
issues relate and affect each other. The Department of Human Services
caseload numbers have continued to rise, but unfortunately resources have
dwindled and community safety net funding has been cut. This group
advocates for adequate coverage. Members of the group met with legislators
last spring to explain that although all of the groups need funding, it is most
needed at the child welfare level.
Ms. Smit added that when they met with the legislators they walked them
through the report and the process. The State Commission on Children &
Families is interested, since no other counties are doing the same thing right
now. A document is being drafted to share with the public, explaining the
agencies and what services they provide.
Minutes of LPSCC Meeting Monday, November 6, 2006
Page 2 of 5 Pages
Judge Sullivan asked who makes the decision as to what services are needed or
which are repetitive. Ms. Knobbs said the twenty-two groups are doing this
work as a group with a non-profit chair and co-chair. Mr. Smit added that they
want to be sure to meet goals and deliver needed services. All of the groups
have the same drive and compassion; this is a self-appraised process.
Judge Sullivan noted that the legislature needs better cross-talk in this regard.
Mr. Smith stated that the problem is often just a lack of understanding. Hillary
Saraceno said that the process assesses age groups, services provided and
needed, funding resources, the mission of each group, and other criteria.
However, the programs that have been lost are not shown. Local legislators
have been very supportive. Mr. Smit added that if would be good if this type of
process was practiced in other jurisdictions, as it would help with proper
referral services.
Ms. Knobbs said that the group is working on a social awareness campaign,
including "Darkness to Light" and other programs dealing with child abuse
issues. She added that over 40% of cases had meth in the environment. All of
the cases of termination of parental rights were related to meth abuse. This has
a strong connection with meth prevention programs.
Ernie Mazorol noted that when one agency is beefed up, the other agencies
often get swamped with work. Judge Sullivan added that these types of cases
can be very complicated and difficult.
Ms. Knobbs said that the "Darkness to Light" campaign is planned for January,
and there will be numerous ads. She added that without prevention, one in four
girls and one in six boys will be sexually abused by age 18. There are twenty-
seven facilitators in training right now.
4. Update (continued) regarding Dedicated Courthouse Parking for Law
Enforcement Personnel & Emergency Vehicles.
Andy Jordan stated that no report is available at this time. This will be
discussed at the next meeting.
Minutes of LPSCC Meeting Monday, November 6, 2006
Page 3 of 5 Pages
5. Other Business and Items for the Next Meeting (Monday, December 4).
Hillary Saraceno provided a Commission on Children & Families' educational
piece relating to children and families. She also provided a copy of the annual
report, with deals a lot with prevention. Judge Sullivan noted that the statistics
really stand out, and suggested this continue.
Bob Smit provided copies of an advertisement for a holiday season event and
asked that they be posted. The event is a fundraiser for the KIDS Center.
Ernie Mazorol said that a report from the Alternatives to Incarceration
Subcommittee will be presented at the next meeting. Dave Kanner stated that
the Commissioners should be present. Scott Johnson added that he hopes to get
the report out in advance.
The group will discuss the results of the election, especially at the local level, at
the next meeting.
Scott Johnson will give an update regarding the Oregon State Hospital situation
and advocacy for local care.
The "jail bridge" program, which helps to connect people who are leaving the
jail system with appropriate care to get them back into the community, will also
be discussed.
Dave Kanner suggested an update on the activities and relocation of the
Bethlehem Inn would be timely.
Being no further items discussed, the meeting adjourned at 4:20 p. m.
Minutes of LPSCC Meeting Monday, November 6, 2006
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Respectfully submitted,
Recording Secretary
Attachments
Exhibit A:
Exhibit B:
Exhibit C:
Exhibit D:
Exhibit E:
Exhibit F:
Exhibit G:
Sign-in sheet (1 page)
Agenda (1 page)
Child Abuse Task Force Report and Table (3 pages)
Commission on Children & Families "Why We Care" Educational
Piece (4 pages)
Commission on Children & Families' 2005-2006 Annual Report
"Holiday Wonder" Event Flyer - KIDS Center Benefit (2 pages)
E-mail regarding Legislative Priorities
Minutes of LPSCC Meeting Monday, November 6, 2006
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Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
1300 NW Wall St., Suite 200, Bend, OR 97701-1960
(541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.ore
MEETING AGENDA
LOCAL PUBLIC SAFETY COORDINATING COUNCIL
3:30 P.M., MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2006
Commissioners' Conference Room - Administration Building, Second Floor
1300 NW Wall St.., Bend
1. Call to Order & Introductions
2. Approval of Minutes of Monday, October 2 Meeting
3. Deschutes County Child Abuse System Task Force Report - Bob Smit, & Elaine
Knobbs
4. Other Business and Items for the Next Meeting (Monday, December 4)
Report for Local Public Safety Coordinating Council
Developed by the Deschutes Child Abuse Task Force, November 6, 2006
Community Goal: To create a healthy community free from family violence (Desdnttes C,aoryCom wrr yPlan).
Objective: To invite LPYCC members to remain informed and supportive of Task Force initiatives and
community action items.
Review of This Issue
The Child Abuse Task Force has been meeting monthly since December 2004 and includes representatives from
the following agencies: CASA, COBRA, CCF, DHS, FRC, Head Start, Health Department, Healthy Beginnings,
KIDS Center, Mental Health, MountainStar Relief Nursery, Ready*Set*Go, and Trillium Family Services.
Overview
• The Gild Abuse Task Force began working on a Deschutes County Gild Abuse System Mapping project
in January, 2005. A Social Service System Survey of 22 agencies, completed in February, 2005, provided a
common document to learn about fellow agencies and explore the child abuse social service system
strengths, gaps and weaknesses.
• Task Force Definition of Gild Abuse: Any actor failure to act on the part of an individual that results in
death, physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation, neglect or an imminent risk of harm to a
child.
• Although child abuse/neglect can occur in any family, the following stress/risk factors were most
commonly mentioned in the Deschutes County Social Service System Survey: Mental Health, Alcohol &
Drug Abuse, Domestic Violence and Poverty (powny irxli& odxr risk factors - horrdessness, un/usaalemr~
no trarasportc vor4 kuk of appro mate dx1 aw, and la& gfsoad aV al in garral).
• DHS-Child Welfare caseloads have continued to rise as resources have drastically dwindled over time.
Additionally, other programs such as DHS- Community Safety Net have been cut, creating a further burden
on the Child Welfare system. Continued reductions in funding and capacity of Child Welfare means that
other community agencies are forked to pick up the pieces, impacting these other agencies ability to fulfill
their core mission and purpose.
Task Force Action Items ("Child Abuse Call to Action"
➢ Advocate for keeping child abuse as a community priority with ongoing efforts to address the issue.
➢ Advocate for adequate funding to DHS- Child Welfare.
➢ Ensure alignment of service delivery among programs to maximize the use of collective community
resources, reduce duplication, and enhance program effectiveness for families.
➢ Enhance the service delivery system through continued system mapping and community discussion.
➢ Develop a common united social marketing/public awareness campaign to change social norms and reduce
public acceptance of child abuse.
➢ Implement a client perspective initiative to organize focus groups of families in the child abuse system to
improve families' access to necessary services.
➢ Maintain, strengthen and create unique partnerships such as with businesses and the faith community.
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Overview of the Current System
Strengths:
• Community partnerships: good communication and openness among agencies
• Good span of programs/services over life continuum (zero to 18, families....
)
• Programs existing in county have good research-based foundation
• Minimal duplication of services
• There is more and more awareness of child abuse in our community and society as a whole
Gaps:
• Although programs and services exist, funding is not stable and capacity is lacking. Additionally, the
community is growing so fast that services are always behind need.
• Lack of basic necessities (i.e. housing, food, transportation, healthcare) and rising costs of these items puts
additional stressors on children and families in the system.
• Most services are focused on high need people and preventative services are cut
• Coordination of programs/services could be enhanced (needed alignment of service delivery within system)
• Not "customer friendly" system (hard for people to navigate)
• Not enough mental health and A&D services
• Insufficient Child Welfare capacity
• Public and legislative perception/misperception of duplication of services
Trends:
• Deschutes Child Welfare received 2,686 reports of child abuse in 2004, up from 1,880 reports in 2003. At
the same time DIE substantiated child abuse cases decreased to 276 in 2004 from 284 in 2003 due to a
tightening of the definition of child abuse, policy changes and a reduction in funding.
• There is competition for the same money by agencies although they serve different functions in the child
abuse system. Additionally, perception of duplication of services by public and legislature leads to perhaps
less funding and support for programs.
• Programs cut mean other programs do not have support services for referrals, making other agencies' jobs
even harder (i.e. Mental Health services cut makes everyone's jobs harder)
• Increase of meth use has increased risk of child abuse and neglect. 100% of child custody termination cases
are meth related.
For more information, contact Elaine Knobbs at 383-5958/eknobbs@kidscenter.info or Diane Treadway at
385-1405/Diane-Treadway0co.deschutes.or.us.
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DESCHUTES COUNTY CHILD ABUSE AGENCIES & SERVICES CONTINUUM*
Awareness Q Education for
Targeted Prevention for
Targeted Prevention for
System Intervenes with
Treatment
General Population
Limited Family Risk Factors
Multiple Family Risk Factors
Family
TARGET
(i.e. services inc. referrals,
(i.e. inc. referrals, skill/asset bldg d
GROUP
skill/asset building)
evaluation)
P~'al Pt:riad
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DCHD, Home Visill g; Grdndmo'i
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House
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Child 0-3 Years
Old
KIDS Center evaluation services:
Together for Children; Early
RSG Welcome Home; Together for
Intervention; Even Start; Little
PSG Intensive Services; Mt. Star
'
Child Welfare; KIDS Center: CASA;
DCMH/KIDS Center; Mt. Star
Children
Step; DCHD Home Visiting; Healthy
Relief Nursery; COBRA Children
s
Victim Assistance; Mt. Star Relief
'
Relief Nursery
Program; Safety Net; FRC
Nursery; Mary
s Place
Beginnings
Nurturing Parenting Program
Child 3-5 Years
Old
COBRA Children's Program; KIDS
Child Welfare; CASA; KIDS Center:
COBRA crisis counseling;
Head Start; Even Start: ECSE;
Center evaluation services; MC
Victim Assistance; Mt. Star Relief
DCMH/KIDS Center; Mt. Star
First Step; Healthy Beginnings
Nurturing Parenting Program
Nursery; Mary's Place
Relief Nursery
Child 6-10
Years Old
COBRA Children's Program; KIDS
Child Welfare: CASA; Victim
COBRA crisis counseling;
FAN: FRC/JCJ Program
Center evaluation services; FRC
Assistance; KIDS Center: Mary's
DCMH/KIDS Center: Cascade Child
Nurturing Parenting Program
Place
Treatment; Trillium (starts at 8)
Child 11-13
Years Old
COBRA Children's Program (up to 12
CYFS; Child Welfare; CASA; Victim
CYFS; COBRA crisis counseling:
COBRA in-school programs
FAN
yrs); KIDS Center evaluation
Assistance; KIDS Center; Mary's
DCMH/KIDS Center; Cascade Child
services: FRC Nurturing Parenting
Place
Treatment (up to 12 yrs.): Trillium
Program
Child 14-17
Years Old
CYFSI KIDS Center evaluation
CYFS; Child Welfare; Victim
CYFS; Child Welfare: COBRA crisis
COBRA in-school programs
FAN; FRC/JCJ Program
services; FRC Nurturing Parenting
Assistance; KIDS Center; CASA;
counseling; DCMH/KIDS Center;
Program
Mary's Place
Trillium (up to 16)
Parents/
Family
Mi. Star Relief Nursery; FRC
Mt. Star Relief Nursery; Child
FRC Incredible Years, Parenting
FAN; FRC Decisive Parenting,
Nurturing Parenting Program.,
Mt. Star Relief Nursery: Child
Now; RSG Welcome Home: FAN;
Incredible Years; Teen Parent
Incredible Years; PSG Intensive
Welfare; COBRA crisis counseling;
Welfare; COBRA crisis counseling;
D2L: MC Family Library
Program: Grandma's House
Services: COBRA; FRC Nurturing
y' d Welfare
DCMH; F
'
DCMH: FRC/Child Welfare services.
Mar
s Place
services.; Mary
Parenting Program
Community
(changing
COBRA awareness campaigns:
institutional
KIDS Center Blue Ribbon Campaign:
settings and
Mandatory reporter troinings
policies)
(schools, agencies, FRC
Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)
Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)
Resource Book; FRC Helplinee; CCF;
LPSCC; 02L; Child Abuse System
Task Force
Society
(providing
COBRA awareness campaigns:
accurate
KIDS Center Blue Ribbon Campaign;
information.
MBndatgy reporter tromings
strengthening
(schools, 49,encirs,.....1: CCF;
low enf'orcemwnt
5X,. MC Resource Book: FRC
. and judiclial.
ideipBne;. Child Abuse System Task
systems)
Force
Send any chances to:
Elaine Knobbs ekmbbs@kidscenter. info
Deschutes Child Abuse System Task
Force: lost saved 4/3/06
"This table does not show the capacity of these services nor their variation in location throughout Deschutes County. Therefore it should not be assumed to convey the depth of services
in each area.
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COMMUNITY ,
UPDATE
OCTOBER 2006
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Child Abuse Prevention 15% of local children are living in poverty, up from 10% in 2004
Early Childhood Success 2 546 Students, 60% of whom are in elementary school, identified
Drug Free Youth and as homeleSS by Bend-La Pine and Redmond schools
juvenile Crime Prevention 3
Community Involvement A The rate of child abuse and neglect cases increased from 8 to 10 per 1,000 children
Get Help/Help Out 4 A The percent of local 8th graders reporting use of alcohol, tobacco, and other
Directory
Our Board drugs is the second-highest in Oregon
oiR«roR_ 5 MESSAGE HELPING (HILDREN HELPS EVERYONE
In reflecting over the past year, there is good news and bad news
to report about local children and their families. On the bright
side, the unemployment rate improved and teen pregnancy,
infant mortality and school drop-out rates declined. In addition,
the number of juvenile referrals received continued to decline,
and both math and reading scores continued to improve.
On a more challenging note, more local children lived in poverty
and lacked health insurance. More children were identified as
abused and living in foster care homes. A severe shortage of
affordable, quality child care for working families continued, and
Deschutes County ranked among the worst in Oregon for the
number of 8t' graders who reported smoking cigarettes, using
alcohol and other drugs.
Many of these downward trends are common throughout
Oregon and reflect reductions in funding over the past several
years for most, if not all, of the organizations serving children
and families. For example, even though there are more babies
than ever being born in Deschutes County, home visiting
support services for first-time parents facing financial, social
and/or emotional challenges have been significantly cut. While
not an excuse, could it be that more children are being abused
because families are struggling to make ends meet, lack coping
and parenting skills and are isolated from others? more on back page
THE COMMISSION HELPS PROTECT CHILDREN
by addressing four priority areas affecting local children, prenatal through age 17:
♦ Child abuse prevention and positive family functioning
• Early childhood care and education
♦ Drug free youth and juvenile crime prevention
• Community involvement and leveraging of resources
THE COMMISSION HELPS PROTECT THE ECONOMY
by investing in children, particularly disadvantaged children. Kids who don't succeed
end up costing the community more money. Research shows that investment
in preschool and other interventions for disadvantaged children:
♦ Improves the likelihood of employment
♦ Improves the quality of the work force
• Reduces crime
♦ Reduces teen pregnancy
♦ Reduces reliance on welfare services
THE COMMISSION HELPS PROTECT RESOURCES
by abiding one of its founding principles of effective resource management:
• Ensuring tax dollars are invested in cost-effective programs
♦ Obtaining measurable results and outcomes
• Making decisions locally by a lay citizen board
A look at how
the Commission
is serving
Deschutes County
children and their
VE fAN G DO MAID
families through I I I I (HIED ABUSE PREVENTION
meaningful work I I A SAFE HAVEN FOR (HILDR£N
with measurable
In Deschutes County, separated parents with a history of domestic
results in its four violence, sexual assault, child abuse and stalking lacked a safe place
priority areas. for court-ordered visitation and exchanges of their children
between custodial and non-custodial parents. To address this
problem, the Commission partnered with local law enforcement
and a diverse group of agency and nonprofit representatives to
create Mary's Place.
Operated by Central Oregon Battery and Rape Alliance
(COBRA), Mary's Place has served over 40 families
since opening in January 2006.
MARY'S PLACE PROVIDES A SAFE VENUE FOR PARENTING
TIME IN HIGH CONFLICT DOMESTIC RELATIONS CASES,
THEREBY REDUCING PUBLIC SAFETY RISK FOR
THE CHILDREN OFTHIS COMMUNITY.
-THE HONORABLE MICHAEL C. SULLIVAN
EARLY (NILDHOOD SU((ESS
QUALITY (MILD (ARE PROMT
Ninety percent of brain development happens by age six. What and how a child learns from
birth influences the success of children in school. Unfortunately, one in three children in
Deschutes County enters kindergarten unprepared. Research shows that unprepared children
who start school are less likely to catch up and students who aren't reading by the third grade
are not likely to graduate. Research also shows that children ages birth-6 yrs who receive
quality care prior to entering school, are more likely to reach their academic potential than
those who don't receive quality care.
In 2003, the Commission collaborated with Crook and Jefferson counties to begin aTri-County
Child Care Project. Oregon State University, Child Care Resource and Referral, and Central
Oregon Partnership joined this regional effort, and the group identified four measurable goals:
I] Improve the quality of child care
2] Increase employer involvement in child care
3] Increase awareness of the importance of quality
early childhood education
4] Develop a system to track the changes in the quality
and accessibility of child care
The first two years have produced successful results:
♦ Trainings in developmentally appropriate child care practices
were delivered to 107 child care providers
53 new providers enrolled in the program
73 Central Oregon employers implemented strategies to
assist parents with child care needs
COUNTY FACTS [PRIORITY 1]
276 children were victims of abuse/neglect
during the past year
A 46% of victims were under the age of 6
A 264 children have been in foster care
at least once during the past year
FUNDED ORGANIZATIONS/AGES SERVED
• Central Oregon Battering & Rape Alliance
(COBRA) birth to adult
• Court Appointed Special Advocates
(CASA) birth to 18 yrs
Family Access Network K to 18 yrs
FamilyTrax birth to 14 yrs
KIDS Center birth to 18 yrs
Lifespan Respite Care birth to 8 yrs
MapleStar Specialized Foster Care 12 to 18 yrs
• Mary's Place birth to 18 yrs
MountainStar Family Relief Nursery
6 wks to 3 yrs
EXPECTED OUTCOME
♦ Decrease the number of abused and
neglected children from the current 10 to 8
per 1,000 children
COUNTY FACTS [PRIORITY 2]
A 70% of all single working parents have
children enrolled in child care
Families are paying an average of 30% of
their annual income for child care
FUNDED ORGANIZATIONS/AGES SERVED
Child Care Assessment Project
birth to 12 yrs
First Steps to Success K to I I grade
A Ready-Set-Go newborns
A Sisters Organizing Activities and Recreation
(SOAR) birth to 18 yrs
A Step Ahead 3 to 5 yrs
A Together For Children 6 wks to 3 yrs
EXPECTED OUTCOME
A Increase the number of available child care
slots from 17 to 25 per 100 children
A Improve quality of child care using evidence-
based strategies and assessment tools.
A DlffEREN(E.
DRUG FREE YOUTH AND JUVENILE (RIME PREVENTION
THINK AGAIN PARENTS (TAPS)
In an effort to reduce adolescent substance abuse, the Deschutes County
Prevention Team partnered with the Commission to address the rising need for
community building within Redmond, Sisters, and South County. For the past five
years, funding from the Drug-Free Community Support Program has enabled each
of the rural communities to develop long-term strategic plans, assemble resources
and partners, and research proven ways to reduce substance abuse.
All three community teams have recently unified to deliver a
singular vision, mission and message. Accordingly, the teams
now operate under one name,Think Again Parents (TAPS), and
have compiled a list of significant accomplishments to reduce
substance abuse:
A Enlisted over 500 youth participants in prevention projects
Reported almost 50% reduction in Minor In Possession (MIP) in Sisters
A Conducted retailer trainings to reduce the sale of alcohol to minors
A Reported almost 50% reduction in the illegal sale of alcohol to minors
in Redmond, Sisters and South County
A Advocated for and implemented evidence-based programs
in their schools
ThinkAgainParentS
■~!H[~);~II11'L~■ (OMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
' THE (£NTRAL OREGON YOUTH (ONFEREN(E
Launched in 1998, this annual event is hosted by the Deschutes County Prevention
Team in collaboration with the Commission, Juvenile Community Justice, Bend-La Pine
Schools, Crook and Jefferson County middle and high schools, law enforcement and
local agencies. Teams from middle and high schools in the tri-county area congregate
for this one-day conference to learn effective prevention strategies to decrease high-
risk behaviors.The day concludes with each youth team developing an action plan for
execution of a prevention project in their school.
Successes over the past eight years include:
A Served more than 2,500 youth
Recruited over 240 community volunteers
A Reported an 85% completion rate for action
plan implementation
For every $1 spent on
prevention, $5-$7 is saved
on related costs ranging from
health care, law enforcement
and criminal justice.
NW Professional
[onsortium Research
COUNTY FACTS [PRIORITY 31
A 55% of I I°" graders and 48% of 81 graders
reported having at least one drink of alcohol
in the past 30 days
A 60% of youth report getting alcohol from
their own home
A 24% of 8" and I I°" graders reported riding
with a drunk driver in the past 30 days
FUNDING RECIPIENTS/AGES SERVED
A Botvin's Life Skills 10 to 14 yrs
A Friendly PEERsuasion 10 to 14 yrs
A Parent/Volunteer Program 9 to 18 yrs
Project Towards No Drug Abuse 13 to 18 yrs -
♦ Youth Prevention Teams 10 to 18 yrs
A Youth of the Month Program 13 to 18 yrs
EXPECTED OUTCOME
♦ 25% MIP reduction over the next 18 months
in La Pine, Redmond and Sisters
A 50% success rate among Project Towards
No Drug Abuse participants who report no
substance use 30 days after program completion
COUNTY FACTS [PRIORITY 4]
A Over $80,000 has been received from local
agencies and organizations in support of the
Central Oregon Youth Conference
FUNDING RECIPIENTS/AGES SERVED
A Central Oregon Youth Conference 13 to 18 yrs
Home Visiting Summit prenatal to 5 yrs
Two-Day Training by Dr. Bruce D. Perry,
internationally recognized authority on brain
development and early childhood trauma
prenatal to 8 yrs
44 SMART INVESTMENTS IN PROVEN PROGRAMS
DO PAY OFF-COMMON SENSE DICTATES IT,
AND RESEARCH PROVES IT.
- CHILDREN FIRST FOR OREGON
DIRE(TOR'S MESSAGE continued from front page
There are more youth than ever living in Deschutes
County, yet nearly half of the positive youth
development activities have either been cut
dramatically or discontinued due to cuts in grant
funding. Could it be that more youth are drinking
and using drugs because meaningful activities are
missing and working parents lack adequate
choices to keep their children busy?
The children of our community deserve to
have a future that is safe and full of opportunity.
When children thrive, we all thrive.The challenges
many local children and families face today are not
insurmountable if we are willing to work together
to bring about meaningful change in our community.
Please contact me with any suggestions, comments,
or questions you may have at (541) 317-3178 or
email me at hits@co.deschutes.or.us.
Hilla Saraceno, Director
Deschutes County Commission
on Children & Families
YOU REALLY
CAN CHANGE THE
WORLD IFYOU CARE
ENOUGH. 11
- MARION WRIGHT EDELMAN, AUTHOR
CHILD ABUSE
PREVENTION
Court Appointed
Special Advocates
389-1618
Family Access
Network
693-5677
Family Trax
389-5468
KIDS Center
383-5958
Lifespan
Respite Care
322-7550
MapleStar
Specialized
Foster Care
617-1804
Mary's Place
322-7460
Mountain Star
Family Relief
Nursery
322-6820
EARLY (HILDHOOD
CARE AND
EDUCATION
Child Care
Assessment
Project
385-1405
First Steps
to Success
693-5676
Ready-Set-Go
749-2133
Regional Child
Care Project
447-3260
Sisters Organizing
Activities and
Recreation
(SOAR)
549-2091
Step Ahead
693-5676
Together
For Children
389-9317
DRUG FREE
YOUTH AND
(RIME PREVENTION
Central Oregon
Youth Conference
388-6619
Friendly
PEERsuasion
322-7534
Level 7 and
Youth Investment
385-1738
LifeSkills Training
Program
388-6619
Project Towards
No Drug Abuse
322-4802
Think Again ParentS
of Redmond, Sisters,
and South County
322-7534
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Tammy Baney, Chair Gary Smith,Vice Chair
Linda Cramer
Janet Lee Andrea Shartel
Jeff Eager
Aimee Metcalf Renee Windsor
Howard Finck
Mike Schiel
Ted Jones
Connie Schwing
Ex Officio
BAST( NEEDS
FOR FAMILIES
AND (HILDREN
Bethlehem Inn
322-8768
Food Bank
548-2380
Latino Community
Association
382-4366
OTHER
COUNTY FUNDED
ORGANIZATIONS
Central Oregon
Council On Aging
(COCOA)
548-8817
Interfaith Volunteer
Caregivers
385-9460
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If you or someone you know is in need of help or if you are interested in making a difference in
the community through volunteering, the following is a list of programs and projects funded through the
Commission. For a complete list of programs and services available to children and families in Deschutes
County, please call the Family Resource Center Helpline at 389-5468 and request the Community
Resource Book.
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GOVERNING BOARD
The Honorable Michael C. Sullivan
Presiding Judge
Bev Clarno Mike Daly Dennis Luke
County Commissioners
2005-2006 BOARD MEMBERS
Tammy Baney
Aimee Metcalf
Chair
Mike Schiel
Gary Smith
Connie Schwing
Vice Chair
Kendal Shaber
Linda Cramer
Andrea Shartel
Jeff Eager Renee Windsor
Janet Lee
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Vicki Ertle Director
Family Resource Center
Donna Howard Principal
International School of the Cascades
Bob Smit Director
KIDS Center
Gene Whisnant I State Representative
Farewells Published by the Deschutes County Commission on Children
& Families. Special thanks to Kristy Hessman and Amy Trenz
for editing and to Pamela TrourJobnson/Art Passions Design
for publication design.
STAFF
Hillary Saraceno
Executive Director
Debi Harr
Financial Management Analyst
Robin Marshall
Substance Abuse Prevention
Coordinator
Diane Treadway
Early Childhood Specialist
Candy Aumack-Freiboth
Programs Coordinator
Shawn Sellers
Community Coordinator
Sarah Johnson
Program Development Assistant
PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
Randy Johnson Chair
BestCare Treatment Services
Joe Hayes Vice Chair
Cascade Youth & Family Center
Judy Scales Former Chair 'A-=
High Desert Education
Service District
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e, cr Join ur Mara Most of us would agree that every community is different and that a solution addressing
the needs of one community might not address the needs of another. Most of us would
also agree that "an ounce ofprevention is worth a pound of cure". For these reasons, the
Commission on Children & Families is founded on the principles ofprevention as well
as local governance and control. The legislative mandate creating the Commission
empowers local communities in the planning decision-making and management of
state and federal resources that support local services for children and
families. The Commission is a volunteer driven organization thatprovides
budget oversight and accountability, works in partnership to engage the
community in addressing the needs offamilies, and initiates meaningful
change for the children and families of Deschutes County.
This report provides an overview of the impressive accomplishments that the
local Commission has made in fulfilling its mandate and in addressing priorities
identified in the Community Plan. Nearly $1.8 million was invested in local
organizations and projects posting measurable and meanineul results for the r C
community's children and families. Collaborative partnerships increased the
availability of quality child care, decreased the number of local businesses selling alcohol and
tobacco to minors, and created a safe and secure place for court ordered supervised parenting time
and safe exchanges for children and their parents.
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We are fortunate to live in a community where partnerships
are Alen y, needs are met with solutions, and children and families
are a priority.
In Partnership, Tammy Baney, Chair
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To maximize local volunteer
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and resources to ensure
the positive growth,
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The prevention of social
problems that affect our
children, harm families,
and tax our public safety,
education and health
care systems.
OUR FOUR ROLES
To achieve our mission, we will engage citizen volunteers and promote
public and private partnerships to strategize, advocate, fund, and educate
(SAFE) on behalf of children and their families.
The entire community must be
accountable for the well-being
of children and families.
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practice and evidence Cr)c'
based programs that have
proven outcomes for children =
and reduce long-term costs
to society.
Increasing family
management skills
for parents and guardians.
Strategize
to prevent and solve
problems and to address
issues affecting children
and their families.
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and actions that are
in the best interest of
children and their families.
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local programs with proven
outcomes for the benefit of
children and their families.
Educate
to raise awareness about
issues, services and com-
munity service opportunities
related to children and
their families. LMFW_j
Congratulations to the following
on their appointment to the
Commission board:
JEFF EAGER, Attorney Balyeat &
Gregory LLP, was legislative assis-
tant, press secretary and campaign
manager for U.S. Representative
Greg Walden. Jeff has also
served as a volunteer for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of
Central Oregon.
JAN LEE, General Manager Swalley Irrigation District,
has held positions including state legislator, executive
director of the Oregon Water Resources Congress,
and general manager of the Tumalo Irrigation District.
She served for six years on the Clackamas County
Commission board.
AIMEE METCALF, Assistant Director of Admissions
Central Oregon Community College, interned with
Congresswoman'Pat Schroeder in Washington, D.C.,
served as educational assistant with Deschutes-
Crook Head Start and as assistant director for the
Central Oregon Visitors' Association.
Flew Pxgrtners
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ANDREA SHARTEL, Attorney, previously worked as
a community prosecutor for the Deschutes County
District Attorney's Office. Prior to joining the Board,
she volunteered on several Commission projects
including the Youth Conference and the Prevention
Partners' Coalition.
GARY SMITH, Retired Director/Deschutes County Mental
Health Department, sits on the Governor's Alcohol
& Drug Council and the Regional Adult Acute Care
Council, and is a board member of United Way and
Trillium Family Services.
RENE WINDSOR, Retired Deputy Director of Operations
for the Los Angeles County Department of Children and
Family Services (DCFS), brings a wealth of knowledge
and experience in working with children and families.
She currently serves as an expert witness on child
abuse and neglect cases.
GENE WHISNANT, State Representative/District 53 and
retired air force colonel, joined the Commission in
1999, served as chair from 2002 to 2003 and became
an ex-officio member when elected to state office in
2004. Gene currently serves on the Oregon Commis-
sion on Children & Families.
Welcome to the following new staff members:
SARAH JOHNSON, Program Development Assistant, moved from
Fairbanks, Alaska, where she recently earned her masters of business
administration and worked on program development for the local
government's Health and Social Services Commission and Early
Childhood Development Commission.
SHAWN SELLERS, Community Coordinator, provides support to our three rural community prevention
coalitions. She recently earned her masters in health education after being employed by the
Prevention Office in 2002 --03. Her background is in public health and substance abuse prevention.
DIANE TREADWAY, Early Childhood Specialist, is the former director of Jefferson County's
Commission and former operations manager for the Clackamas County's Commission. She
brings an understanding of the Commission system, early childhood, child abuse and other
issues facing children and families.
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SpPirit,of ,IolIL~boratan
The Commission places a high premium on collaboration among community partners to
achieve and ensure the positive development and safety of local children and their families.
Three partnering highlights from the past year:
Mary's Place
This center opened in January to provide a safe,
secure site for visitation and exchanges of
children between custodial and non-custodial
parents. Operated by COBRA, Mary's Place
was created through partnership and collab-
oration with the Commission, COBRA,
Circuit Court, District Attorney's Victims
Advocates, KIDS Center, Child Support
Enforcement, Adult Parole and Probation,
Legal Aid, Family Resource Center, County
Health and Mental Health, local
law enforcement, local batterer's
intervention treatment providers,
BestCare Treatment Services,
Department of Human Services,
s Place and private attorneys.
visit R E-hsnge Center
Deschutes County Home Visiting Summit
Regional Child Care Project
Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson Commissions
joined forces with the Central Oregon Partnership,
COCAAN and OSU-Cascades in this tri-county
initiative to improve the quality, quantity and
accessibility of child care. Representatives from
these organizations conducted more than 80
high-level trainings in early childhood development
and education for over 100 child care providers.
Additionally, they worked with employers within
the region to provide affordable child care
options for employees with children. To date, 35
employers have agreed to utilize child care
strategies for their employees, and six employers
are currently discussing on-site, reserved slots or
near-site child care.
In January the Commission convened this event, sponsored by a $5,000
grant from the National Association of Counties (NACO), to bring
together service providers and to discuss opportunities for improving
home visiting services in Deschutes County. Twenty-two participants
representing 14 agencies developed an action plan; a June follow-up
meeting was held to review progress and to distribute resource books
used by agency staff.
Our Essential Partner: The Professional Advisory Council (PAC)
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The state Legislature established the PAC in Oregon Law in 1993
to "aid and advise the Deschutes County Commission on
Children & Families." The PAC offers professional expertise in
deliberations and planning, identifies current delivery systems
and related resources, and assists in developing and utilizing measurable indicators of program and
system effectiveness. The council includes 23 managers who meet monthly to discuss the
Community System Priorities for the Community Plan as well as critical issues facing Deschutes
County families. During the past year, the PAC published an Executive Report and "Call-to-Action"
on three topics: Child Abuse, Family Skills Training and Positive Youth Development.
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Underage Drinking Media Campaign
The Prevention Team worked in partnership with the rural communities of Redmond,
Sisters and South County as well as Sublime Design Group, and Combined
Communications to develop and implement a countywide media campaign focusing
on the consequences of underage drinking. Targeting parents, the 12-month
campaign included newspaper advertising and public service announcements on
Combined Communication's radio stations. This project received more than
$35,000 of in-kind donations.
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Report Card 2005
The Commission partnered with the Deschutes County Health
Department and the Juvenile Community Justice Department to
provide a three-year progress report of the county's health and
livability as identified in the Community Plan. More than 28
community partners contributed time, data and expertise to the
development of Report Card 2005, which was distributed to more
than 45,000 county residents as an insert in The Bulletin, The
Newberry Eagle and The Redmond Spokesman.
Family Access Network (FAN)
FAN, identified in the Community Plan as one of the top five
priorities, links school children to basic-need and social service
resources. In a 2003 survey, local school district personnel rated
FAN as a top priority service within the schools. To assist with
FAN's long-term sustainability plan, the Commission worked in
partnership with community members and several local marketing
specialists who volunteered to develop a brand identity package.
The package included revised vision and mission statements, new
logo, tagline and typeface as well as public relations opportunities.
Dr. Bruce D. Perry
A two-day training event on "The Effects of Trauma and Neglect on the Developing
Brain" and "Child Maltreatment and Early Childhood Interventions" was led by
this internationally recognized authority and clinical researcher in the area of brain
development and neurophysiology of childhood experiences and traumatic life events.
Dr. Perry has also developed innovative clinical practices that have proven to be
effective with children who have behavior disorders stemming from early childhood
experiences of neglect or trauma. Over 730 people attended this event which was
made possible in part by the Commission's sponsorship support and staff time.
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Through the Deschutes County Commission on Cbildren & Fami&es,
28 organizations received funding for programs and/or services from
county, state and/orfederalgrants. The results speakfor themselves.
The outcomes achieved and the additional $1.15 million leveraged
by funded organizations confirm that investments are delivering
measurable and meaningful results for children and their families.
Child Abuse Prevention
COUNTY GOALIINDICATOR
Decrease percentage of children abused or neglected
OUTCOMES
100% of the children served by an assigned CASA volunteer did not
experience new abuse while in service. 100% of children and parents
served through Mary's Place remained safe during supervised visits
and exchanges at the center. 93% of children participating in thera-
peutic preschool at MountainStar Relief Nursery did not experience
abuse while in the program. 86% of parents participating in family
management and skills training classes reported an increase in their
parenting skills and knowledge.
AGES ORGANIZATION I PROGRAM/SERVICE
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
Training/coordination of judge-appointed volunteers
o to 18
who represent the best interest of abused and
neglected children in court
KIDS Center
0 to 18
Medical evaluations/therapy for child abuse victims
Lifespan Respite Care
0 to 8
Training for providers of children with special needs,
stipends for parents who need respite care services
Mary's Place
Supervised visitation and exchanges
0 to 18
for families where there has been
domestic violence, sexual assault,
child abuse or stalking
MountainStar Family
Relief Nursery
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Therapeutic preschool, home
to 3
visiting, assistance with basic
needs, respite care for families
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Readiness to Learn & Early School Success
COUNTY GOALANDICATOR
Increase percentage of children entering kindergarten "ready to learn"
OUTCOMES
100% of young children enrolled in First Step to Success showed
decreases in maladaptive behaviors at the conclusion of services.
91% of families served in Ready-Set-Go showed positive parent-
child interactions. 88% of families served in Ready-Set-Go/Parole
and Probation maintained or improved positive parenting practices;
95% of the children received adequate health care. 41 employers
reached through the Regional Child Care Project adopted strategies
for improving quality, affordable child care for their employees.
AGES ORGANIZATION I i
o to Central Oregon Battering & Rape Alliance (COBRA)
adult Shelter nights for victims of domestic violence
Child Care Assessment Project
0 to 12
Pilot project utilizing evidence-based practices
to improve the quality of child care
Family Access Network
K to
18
School-based program connecting families and children
to basic-need resources.
Family Trax
0 to 14
Family management skills training classes, information
and referral helpline, Community Resource Book
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First Step to Success
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Collaborative home and school intervention program
MapleStar Treatment Foster Care
12 to 17
Case management for high-risk youth
Ready-Set-Go
o to 3
Home visitation and parenting support for at-risk,
first-time parents
Regional Child Care Project
0 to 12
Employer outreach program to provide affordable,
quality child care options, training for child care
providers in early childhood development/education
Sisters Organizing Activities and Recreation (SOAR)
0 to 18
Head Start slots, after-school tutoring and
enrichment programs
3 to 5
Step Ahead
Education program for Head Start parents and children
Together For Children
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Playgroups and parent education sessions
7~A~dolescent Substance Abuse
& Juvenile Crime Prevention
COUNTY GOAVINDICATOR
Percentage of youth gaining knowledge of resistance skills to reduce
high risk behaviors.
OUTCOMES
87% of middle school girls participating in the Friendly PEERsuasion
program in Redmond and South County reported increased knowl-
edge of substance abuse prevention strategies to help decrease
high-risk behaviors. 94% of high school students participating in the
Project Towards no Drug Abuse reported an increase in resistance
skills to decrease high-risk behavior; 60% of high school students
reported no alcohol or drug use. 80% of middle and high school
teams participating in the Annual Youth Conference completed their
prevention projects and successfully implemented them in their
school to increase awareness of the consequences of substance
abuse. 86% of youth participating in the MapieStar program suc-
cessfully terminated placement without incident of a new offense;
98% will advance in education. 92% of youth participating in Level 7
did not have a criminal referral to the Department of Juvenile
Community Justice for 12 months after leaving the program.
Central Oregon Youth Conference
Annual event to empower and encourag)at-risk
decision-making and healthy behaviors tschool-wide projects and initiatives implby students
Level 7 and Youth Investment
Intervention services and skills training fgirls, responsiveness training for service and the community
LifeSkills Training
Evidence-based skill building and substance abuse prevention
curriculum for middle school students
Project Towards no Drug Abuse
Evidence-based school curriculum to help high-risk students
resist substance use
Think Again Parents of La Pine, Redmond and Sisters
Community leadership and direction to identify and implement
research-based substance abuse prevention programs
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COUNTYFUNDED
The following organizations, which support needs
identified in the Community Plan, received funding
from Deschutes County. The use of these funds
was monitored by the Commission.
Basic Bethlehem Inn
Provided organization's facility, enabled case
management including assistance with permanent
housing and employment
Feed the Need - COCAAN
Increased the amount of food provided by 6.9%,
increased the number of individuals and children
receiving emergency food boxes by 6.2%
Programa de Ayuda
Assisted with board and business plan development,
sustained information and referral services for the
Latino community
Other County Funded Programs
Central Oregon Council On Aging (COCOA)
Covered various costs for senior helpline, referrals
to community resources, and the publication of
tri-county directories for senior services
Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers
Covered various costs for recruiting and
training of volunteers who provide
transportation, home visits, and housekeeping
services to senior citizens
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Redmond Council of Senior Citizens
Covered various costs for Redmond
facility, home base for several
critical senior services including /
Meals-On-Wheels and COCOA
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JUVENILE COMMUNITY JUSTICE
A partnership between the people of Deschutes County,
the Department ofJuvenile Community Justice
and the Commission.
Focus on Peventon
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The Commission continues to dedicate resources to children
and family-based prevention programs through local and
state funds directed towards juvenile Crime Prevention for
the 0-8 population. Since 1998, the Commission has dedicated
over $2 million to crime prevention programs and has served
over 2,100 children and families. Highlights from the past
year are listed below.
Home Visiting
Ready-Set-Go/Parole and Probation
Specifically targeting families with one or
more parent in the parole and probation
system in Deschutes County, Ready-Set-Go
participants received intensive, weekly
home visits intended to reduce child mal-
treatment and improve parenting practices.
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First Step to Success S~cc
With the goal of preventing or diverting
at-risk children from anti-social behavior,
this program offered classroom and in-
home services to families. Follow-up was
conducted with each participating student
to measure the child's progress.
Parent Education
Family Trax/
FAMMY Family Resource Center
Served youth ages 0-8 and
L71 their families by providing
opportunities to strengthen parenting skills,
utilizing community support services and
contributing to the development of healthy,
viable communities.
COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION
These government and private efforts aim to
increase community awareness and facilitate
active participation of citizens and organizations
in projects that will have a positive impact on
the well-being of children, families and com-
munities. Community mobilization brings
together a cross section of community members
to develop an action plan focusing on the gaps
that need to be filled and the programs that
need to be developed.
Grassroots community mobilization
efforts to decrease adolescent substance
abuse in Redmond, Sisters and South
County are listed below.
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The Redmond Prevention Team posted a 50%
increase in team volunteer participation in the
Youth of the Month program, Town Hall
Meeting and underage drinking media campaign.
QThinkAgainParentS
Think Again ParentS decreased the number of
minor-in-possession (MIP) incidents by more than
50% (versus prior year) through the implementation
of the evidence-based community program,
Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol.
The South County Prevention Team
partnered with the area middle
school to recruit a parent/
volunteer coordinator in an
effort to provide counselors and
teachers more time with students.
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DESCHUTES COUNTY PREVENTION TEAM
Established in 1998, the Prevention Team is a collaborative effort
MUMS COUNTY between the Commission and Deschutes County Health, Mental
PREWON Health and Juvenile Community Justice. Its mission is to increase
q resiliency in youth, with a focus on ages 9 to 17 Highlights from
TEAM 2005-2006 arefeatured below.
81" Annual Central Oregon Youth Conference
Teams from middle and high schools in Central Oregon _F~VAOMY"
congregated for this one-day event to learn effective W=To9a.
prevention strategies to decrease high-risk behaviors.
The day concluded with each team creating an action
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school. Over 80% of the teams successfully completed o.9(CIeme
their project to help reduce high risk behaviors Where Vow Ar
amongst their peers.
Retailer Training
TOBACCO FREE The Tobacco Free Alliance, Oregon Liquor Control
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abuse among local youth.
Commission and the Deschutes County Prevention
Team worked in partnership to offer retailers and
their staff an opportunity to be more effective in
keeping tobacco out of the hands of minors. 85% of
attendees re orted an increased knowled e of tobacco
Reward and Reminder Program
Implemented in March in the rural communities of La Pine, Redmond and
Sisters, this program worked with retailers and their employees in preventing
alcohol sales to minors. Minors (ages 16 to 21) teamed with a student
resource officer and attempted to purchase alcohol from businesses within
these communities; false identification was not used. If a licensee or
employee intended to complete the sale, the minor offered a friendly
reminder to card and/or card accurately. If the minor was refused, the clerk
was thanked for protecting the county's youth.
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The Commission managed 28 grants and $3.1
million in state, county, federal and community
resources. The Oregon Legislature provided
51% of total resources through the State
Commission and state juvenile crime prevention
agencies. We are grateful for Deschutes County's
continued financial support (19% of total
resources). Grants directly from federal resources
accounted for another 8% of resources. Interest
income and donations were 2% of resources,
with cash reserves at 20% of resources.
The Commission continues to operate through
dedicated volunteers, a small staff and the support
and help of many agencies and organizations.
Expenditures for the 2005 --2006 year were 14%
greater than the prior year.
67% of Commission funds were distributed to
28 local community groups and projects, 3%
for office operations, 14% for personnel and
benefits, and 16% in cash reserves.
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TOTAL RESOURCES 2005^2006
Federal Grants 8% $ 233,743
State 51% 1,579,750
Cash Reserve 20% 1606,124
Interest Income & Donations 2% ■ 76,802
County 19% ■ 581,700
TOTAL $ 3,078,119
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2005^2006
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Office Operations 3% ■ $ 106,636
Personnel & Benefits 14% ■ 423,479
Cash Reserve 10% 500,949
Programs & Special Projects 67% L 2,047,055
TOTAL $ 3,078,119
Total resources for 20052006
were $3.1 million, down 9%
from a record $3.4 million in
2002-2003.
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$2,500,000
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$ 2,100,000
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$ 3,000,000
$2,000,000
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$1,500,000
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$1,000,000
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$ 2,800,000
$500,000
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TOTAL RESOURCES Igoo-2006
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Community Resources and Support
Old Mill District
$5,000 in production and display of
Commission banners.
7be Commission is grateful for the resources provided by citizens and community partners to
address the needs of local cbildren and their families. This year, the Commission received over
$300, 000 in local contributions and in kind donations to support the Commission's four priorities,
a 300% increasefrom 2004-2005.
The Bulletin Americorps Volunteers
The Bulletin $18,000 of in-kind media for the 850 hours working on
Serving Central Oregon since 1903 "Get Help, Help Out" and "Think high- risk behavior
Again ParentS" campaigns. prevention projects.
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COMBINED COMMUNICATIONS INC. Combined
16 Communications
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$3,000 of in-kind
advertising to support the "Think
Again ParentS" underage
drinking campaign.
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Art Passions Design/ Pamela Trow-Johnson
$5,000 in graphic design on various
Commission publications and projects.
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sublime and the FAN branding project.
DESIGN GROUP
Sublime Designs/Aileen Walker
$2,000 in graphic design on th
"Think Again ParentS" publications
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Oregon Partnership
$500 grant for the design and broad-
casting of a youth-developed media
campaign focused on the prevention
of underage drinking.
Central Oregon Partnership
$50,000 for the Regional
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8` Annual Youth Conference
$9,000 in cash
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more than 500
volunteer hours.
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Drug Free Communities
2,500 hours of volunteer time valued at
$42,850 and over $100,000 of in-kind
donations to support substance abuse
prevention efforts.
Moore Creative/Merry Ann Moore
IM007 $3,300 in copywriting and public
CREATI r VF relations planning for the FAN
branding project.
DES(HUTES COUNTY
ICOMMISSION ON
(IIILDR£N L FAMILIES
The Commission
Volunteers
2,700 volunteer hours
and in-kind donations
valued at $50,000.
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The Commission strives to bring in additional resources andfederalgrants. Thisyear
the Commission brought in nearly $680,000 in grants to supportpositive development,
growth and safety of Deschutes County children and theirfamilies.
FOUNDATIONS FOR LEARNING GRANT I $277,000
The High Desert ESD, in partnership with the Commission, was awarded a grant from the
U.S. Department of Educational Foundations for Learning Program. This 18-month federal grant
aimed to help four Deschutes County early childhood programs improve student achievement
and build character by providing funds for FAN, First Step to Success, Early Intervention and
Early Childhood Special Education, and Healthy Beginnings.
SAFE HAVENS GRANT I $175,000
This federal grant from the Office of Violence Against Women and the
Department of justice funds Mary's Place, a supervised visitation and
exchange center for families where there has been domestic violence, sexual
assault, child abuse or stalking.
DRUG FREE COMMUNITIES I $I00,000
This federal grant has been operating for five years through rural com-
munity prevention teams in Redmond, Sisters and South County. The
teams focus on increasing awareness of alcohol and other drugs through
the implementation of substance abuse prevention programs and grassroots
community mobilization efforts.
SAFE & DRUG FREE SCHOOLS I $I00,000
This grant supports a project that addresses youth alcohol and other drug
use through a school-based education program and a community mobilization
initiative. The project has established two new programs: Project Towards No
Drug Abuse and Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol. Both programs
are recognized as best practices by the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention.
ENFORCING UNDERAGE DRINKING LAWS PROGRAM I $19,805
This state-funded program implements underage drinking prevention programs
and activities, such as the Reward and Reminder Program, Town Hall Meetings
and Retailer Trainings.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (NACO) 1$5,000
NACO provided funding for a Home Visiting Summit organized
and convened by the Commission and attended by participants
from 14 different agencies.
Volunteerism and eadelship.
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VOLUNTEER NOMINATIONS AND AWARDS
The Commission nominated four outstanding individuals for the 2006
Central Oregon Volunteer of the Year Award sponsored by the National
Organization of Volunteer Administrators (NOVA):
Kristina Valdez is an active member of Redmond's Prevention Team and
Youth Recognition Committee. Her team leadership helped inspire other
students to address prevention issues in their schools. Projects included
producing an anti-bullying presentation and a documentary on youth
substance abuse. Kristina was awarded the 2006 Central Oregon Youth
Volunteer of the Year.
An active member of the La Pine High School Youth Prevention Team,
Sabrina Rodgers assisted in getting the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office
drug dog in the high school on a regular basis. She also formed a high
school student panel that talked with 6' grade students about bullying
and harassment.
AZBoyette, the volunteer marketing coordinator for Sister's
substance abuse prevention team (TAPS), developed a local
prevention media campaign which was expanded county-wide;
his efforts on this project earned him the Skip Prante Volunteer
Recognition of the Year Award in 2005.
A Commission board member for five years, Kendal Shaber
enthusiastically gives her time and expertise to improve the
community's children and their families. Kendal also serves as
a board member for Habitat for Humanity, is an active member
of Deschutes County Child Abuse Task Force, and volunteers
with KIDS Center, Bend-La Pine School District and Family
Access Network.
BOARD LEADERSHIP CHANGES
Kristin Valdez
2006 Central
Oregon Youth
Volunteer of
the Year
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Kevin Parker, a valuable asset to the Commission for the last two years, resigned as vice chair to pursue
an entrepreneurial venture in Spokane. His passion for youth included ensuring the success of the
annual Youth Conference, advocating for positive youth development needs in the community,
and promoting partnerships with local schools.
Following Kevin's resignation, Gary Smith stepped in as vice chair. Gary has dedicated his 30-year
career to working for the benefit of children and their families in the mental health field, most
recently serving as the director of the Deschutes County Mental Health Department.
Thanks to the PAC's Randy Johnson, who has taken on the chair position, and to Joe Hayes, who has
taken on the vice chair position.
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It is time to say goodbye
to several outstanding
individuals.
BOARD MEMBERS
RENE BRISTOW, eigbtyears of service, including vice chair,
Public Awareness and Planning Committee chairs.
KAY BERNARD, seven years of service, including Board
Development chair and Executive Committee.
AMY TRENZ, three years of service, including Public
Awareness chair and Executive Committee.
SHANRAE HAWKINS, two years of service, including
Public Awareness Committee.
KEVIN PARKER, two years of service, including vice chair,
Executive, Finance and Program Funding Committees.
STAFF
EX-OFFICIOS
KEN WILHELM, Director of United Way, served as
both a Commission and Ex-Officio member for
more than nine years.
PAUL CATI-ICART, La Pine representative, temporarily
joined the Commission to represent his community.
ANNE CARLSON, Program Development Technician, spent seven years at the
Commission and left to pursue an entrepreneurial venture. Her passion was
prevention, and she made a difference in the lives of Deschutes County youth.
DES(NUTES (OUNTY
COMMISSION ON
(NILDR£N & FAMILIES
1130 NW Harriman St.
Suite A I Bend, OR 97701
541 385 1717 541 385 1742 fax
ANGELA CvRTIs, Early Childhood Specialist, left the
Commission after three years to assume the role of
director of the Jackson County Commission. During
her tenure, she worked on systems development
including creating collaborations and partnerships
in the early childhood community.
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FEATURING
Santa Claus Michael Allen Harrison Julianne Johnson Patrick Lamb
Youth Choir of Central Oregon Carolers Refreshments
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT WWW.TOWERTHEATRE.ORG OR CALL 541.317.0700
HIOL I'D,',v,, W'O.NDE,L
SATURDAY, NOV. 25 AT 1rM and SUNDAY,<NOV, 26 AT 1rM & 3;30PM
Celebrate "the most wonderful time of the year" at the
Tower Theatre in Bend this Thanksgiving weekend.
Enjoy festive music from pianist Michael Allen Harrison,
vocalist Julianne Johnson; saxophonist Patrick Lamb and
the Youth Choir of Central Oregon, plus carolers and Santa.
Recapture your sense of wonder this holiday season
and spread a little joy. Proceeds benefit the KIDS Center.
Three Performances at the Tower Theatre
November 25, 2006 November 26, 2006
Ipm Matinee Ipm Matinee
3:30pm Matinee
GeneralAdmission
Adults $16, Children 17 &under $8
Seniors (65 &above) $10
Our thanks to the following sponsors:
Anion Water, A.D.G. Excavation, Les Schwab,
Brooks Resources, Bank of the Cascades
Presenting Sponsor. Professional Air Media Sponsors: Dhe Bulletin, Bend Radio Group,
Bend Broadhand, The Source, Central Oregon Family News
Patron Sponsors: Sunset Mortgage, Mirror Pond Dentistry, Neal Huston Architect, RBC Dain Rauscher,
Norma DuBois, Melrose Realty, Columbian TecTank, Steele Associates, Pepsi, Bend Memorial Clinic,
Bend Garbage and Recycling, Pennbrook Homes, Hap Taylor and Sons, Morgan Stanley, UBS Financial,
Pahlisch Homes, Tom Riley CPA, Minuteman Press, KYWAInternational Group, LLC
Bonnie Baker
From:
Hillary Saraceno
Sent:
Monday, November 06, 2006 5:44 PM
To:
'Ernie Mazorol'
Cc:
'Michael Sullivan'; Bonnie Baker; Connie Thomas
Hi Ernie,
Hi Ernie,
Per today's question at LPSCC, below is the section of the PAC/CCF Legislative Priorities
document that discusses Child Welfare caseworker staffing ratios, the amount of increased
FTE needed to meet national standards and guidelines, and the estimated resulting costs
based on two different scenarios (see below). Please note that the information we received
from Pat Carey is for the tri-county area, but it gives you an idea of the number and
cost. Let me know if you have any questions, I hope this is helpful. Hillary
2007 PAC/CCF LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
Child Welfare Staffing Ratios
Our goal:
To ensure that all of Oregon's children are safe from harm, to decrease length of time
children are in foster care placement, to decrease multiple placement experiences for
children, and to have greater capacity to more quickly remediate the risks to children.
Evidence of Need:
1. Staffing ratios in Oregon are nearly double the national standard.
2. Number of children needing to be placed in foster care continues to rise while the
funding for Child Welfare system has stagnated or declined.
3. More children being placed in foster care, for longer periods of time and an
increasing number are experiencing multiple placements.
4. More families and children are requiring more support due to the increasing
complexity of issues and needs, than has historically been the case.
5. Tremendous impact on Children and on the entire continuum of services in the system.
6. Staff turn-over rates are at record levels and recruitment for staff has become
challenging.
Our request:
Advocate for funding to change the staffing ratios for Oregon foster care caseworkers to
be more in line with national standards, 1:12 - 1:15 (currently -1:25). Caseload ratios
of clients to staff members offer guidance based on the field's consensus of what
constitutes best practice. Child welfare work is labor intensive. Caseworkers must be
able to engage families through face-to-face contacts, assess the safety of children at
risk of harm, monitor case progress, ensure that essential services and supports are
provided, and facilitate the attainment of the desired permanency plan. This cannot be
done if workers are unable to spend quality time with children, families, and caregivers.
Impact on Oregon's Budget: Yes. To decrease staffing ratios from 1:25 to 1:12 would cost
approximately 28.5 million statewide and for the tri-county area would cost approximately
$750,000 and result in an additional 11.0 FTE for tri-county foster care caseworkers. To
decrease staffing ratios from 1:25 to 1:15 would cost approximately 17.5 million statewide
and for the tri-county area would cost approximately $675,000 and result in an additional
10.0 FTE. Contact: Pat Carey, Department of Human Services (504-1320;
Patrick.Carey@state.or.us
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