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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 5.1 Social Service Hotline (2-1-1) CITY CLERK File # D~~5J-aJ[Q] AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 13, 2006 SUBJECT: Three-digit Social Service Hotline (1-1-1 ) Funding Request Report Prepared bv Roger Bradley, Administrative Analvst ATTACHMENTS: Letter of correspondence from Eden I&R (Information &. Referral) dated April 11, 2006. REC'OMMENDA TIONIfY' Staff rceommends approving the funding oft. hIs program and including this funding in the Fiscal Year 2006/2007 Budget conhngent upon full participation by Alameda County and participation by at least 50% ofthe cltJes wIthin Alameda County FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Cities within Alameda County arc requested to pay an aggregated total of $500,000 to start and fully fund thIS program. As a result, Eden I&R is requesting tllat the City of Dublin contribute its portion of $1 0,000, whICh is based upon population size. If approved, It IS recommended that monies be budgeted in Social Scrviees (50400) for Fiscal Year 2006/2007 DESCRIPTION: Eden I&R is a 501(eK3) nonprofit agency committed to serving as a link between Alameda County fanllhes and mdlvlduals, and the full range of community resources available to them. Eden l&R is a source of mfomJatlon on. and referral to, low-cost housing, emergency shelter, and over 1,270 SOCIal scrvlce agenelcs for Alameda County Residents. ThIs orgalllzahon has proposed to provide a 2-1-1 telephone service for the citizens of Alameda County A 2-1-1 telephone number is similarto the emergency number 9-1-1 SpecIfically, the 2-1-1 scrvice has been set aside by the Federal CommUlllcatlOns CommlSSlOn for 24 hours a day and 7 days a week access to health and human servIces. Whereas the 9-1-1 telephone number is focused upon takmg calls to provide emergency services, the 2-1-1 number is focused upon taking calls to provIde social serviccs. Since its inception, 2-1-1 has been incorporated in 3H states and currently reaches up to 55% orthe national population. Within California, this service IS hemg used by SIX countIes - Ventura, San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange, Santa Barbara, and RIversIde. Additionally, San Francisco and Contra Costa counties arc in the early stages of program adoptIOn. _________________________________~~_~~~________~__..____w________________________________________.~~_________ COpy TO: Barbara Bernstein, Executive Director, Eden I&R Page I of2 ITEM NO. 5.1 F"\l.oundl\A.gc;n(ta StaU;:ments\a:<;-211 fundlnp-.dm: The maJ<mty of all 2-1-1 calls arc for basic life needs such as food, shelter, and financIal assistance. Further, assistance covers such items as family support, disabihty servlccs, legal refcrrals, and counselIng. The 2-1-1 ServIce IS also valuable during disasters. For example, citizens can call the servlCe to find out critical intormation tllat needs to be dlstrihuted: shelter, FEMA mformation, etc. In short, the servIce Imks citIzens to all the VariOUS social serVIce providers through its number Most of the initial one-time costs have already been raIsed. and Eden I&R antieipatcs that annual operating costs for the 1-1-1 service will total $1.3 million. Annual costs have been divided throughout the County' $500,000 from County departments, $500,000 from cities within tile County, and $300,0()() from local foundatJons and corporations. As there is currently no funding sources other tllan what conIcS Ii-om the County, its cities, and other loeill entitIes, this funding stream will need to be renewcd in subsequent years. Therefore, holding constant the City's current population proportion within the County, there will be requests of $1 0,000 each year until other funding can be provided. Importantly, Eden I&R expects that funding from the State- and Federal Govenllllent shall be a~ailablc in the next few ycars. Lcgislation, The Calling for 211 Act (Slll, HR896), is anticipated to be passed by Congress in three years, providing $150 millHm of 2-1-1 fundmg. This funding will be distributed to 2- 1-1 provIders throughout the natIon along WIth a matched amount from each State. Of course, tllis event may or may not take place. As the proposed legislalIon is not expected to pass for another three years, Eden I&R will request $10,000 in funding frum thc City each year during this time. It is important to note that somc cities are considering funding this program for the full three years to ehmmate the need lor annual renewal. Although this may be the case, the City may find it useful to eonsidcr renewal each year to determme ifthe service has been valuable to its citizens. Evcn iflegislation is enacted, this revenue IS not expected to meet all expenses encountered. Hcnee, the City may still rceeive requests for fundmg m the future. As tillS may be the case, Eden I&R is seeking alternative funding streams - assessment fees, hmlted phone charges, etc. -. to cover operating expenses. Rcgardless, any future ltmding requests from ]::,den I&.R will be considered as part ofthe City Community Group Request Program. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approvmg the fundmg of this prul,'fam and including this funding in the fiscal Year 200612007 Budget eontmgent upon full participation by Alanleda County and partICIpatIOn hy at least 50% of the eitics within Alanleda County Eden I&R., Inc. "linking peIJpll! and resources loO/a 570 B Street. Hayward, CA 94541 . (510) 537-2710 . Fax (510) 537-09H6 April 11, 1006 r ,-,- '''-0 C;-l".'j :;U~ Dear Alameda County City Managers: The 211 presentation at the April 19th City Manager's meeting was extreJib1~ '~im~1;~s,fh" Ud-Iv!'; and 1 thank each Manager for hls/her participation and feedback. Per the consensus of the City Managcrs in attendance, this correspondence: . provides a bricfbaekground and updated summary of111 . describes Eden I&R's eapabihhes as a 111 provider . outlines the ways m which 111 has proven to be cost effective and efficient. . deseribes the count vwide fair and equitable leveraged funding plan that was also presented at the Januarv 1006 Citv Mavor's Conference . mdicates the CPTJC deadline for 111 implementation in December 2006 :\ 'f. 211 BACKGROUND Since 1997, 211 has rolled out across the country and now serves over 55% of the ns. population, in 38 states, including 6 Southcrn California counties (Ventura, San Dicgo, Los Angeles, Orange, Santa Barbara, and RIverside). On March 29, 2006 San Francisco launched Its 211 service, and the Contra Costa 211 servIce IS currently in "test mode" Studies have mdlcated that up to one m ten reSIdents rely on 211 for theIr social servICe mqumes. Several facts about 211 include: . National and international studies have concluded that 211 saves time for employees and clients who are seeking servl ces greatly reduces inappropnate calls to government departments meludmg 11011- emergency 1)11 calls greatly increases access to preventative health and socIal servIces reduces enme and unemploYlnent increases volunteerism provides a community planning tool . The Deloitte & Touche 2005 study of 211 annual benefits in Canada concluded, "Quantifiable henefits total $71 million annually, with $31 million accrumg to indIVIduals (socIety), $12 million to organizations and $1 R million to taxpayers." . The 2004 National Benefit/Cost Analysis of Three Digit-Accessed Telephone Information and Referral Services Final Report indicated, "The benefit to (U.S.)soeiety approaehcs $239 million in the first year. The benefit is nearly $1.4 bilhon over ten years." . During disasters, 111 has proven to be a critical piece of the pubhe eommunieahon system in keeping the public abreast of changing servIces (e.g., shelter sites; FEMA information, etc.). Substantial infonnatioll exists ahout 211's role in disaster rcsponse efforts directly after the 2005 Gulf Region hUTTlcanes, 2004 Florida hurricanes, 2003 Toronto SARS epidemIC, and the 2001 terrorist attacks. . AddItional information about 211 can be accessed online at www.2/l.nr!l for NatlOnalmfonnation; and www.CAIRS.oril for Statewide infonnatlOn. 5, I &/13/00 ATTACIDvIENT I www edeUlr org . Eden Information & Referral . ed, dcf!& Edcnl&R 211 Phone Service 1 EDEN I&R AS THE ALAMEDA COUNTY 21 I PRO V illER Eden T&R was the first Northern CalIfornia agency designated as a 211 provider hy the California Public Utilitle~ Commission (CPue) in 1003 Since that tIme, Eden l&R has been educatmg th~ commumty about its benefits, and has been successful In building a very powerful and diverse 111 Advisory Board (see attached roster) ThIs support is hased on the proven worth of211's impact on a community as wcll as Eden I&R's capabilities to Implement and manage the 24/7, multilingual service. Current facts about Eden I&R mclude: )> The agency just eclebrated Its 30th year of successfully fulfilling its mISSIon of "lInking people and resources." )> The Executive DIrector is an actIve board member of the CalIfornia Alliance of Infomull1on and Referral Services (CATRS), the I&R pruressional orgamzation that is hclping to faeilitate the launch of 211 statewide by shanng 211 "best praehces" )> The agency has proven its abilIty to handle hJgh call volume, multiple servIce pbone lmes through Its provision of the following services (past and present) Statewide translatJon for 911 Emergency calls (up to over 330,IlOO non- English speaking <)11 calls handled per year for 14 years) Community Housing And Infonnal1on Network (CHAIN) which lInks very low-income callers (many of whom are homcless or near-homcless familIes), and theIr social service advocates, to housing, health and social servIce programs throughout Alameda County AIDS Housmg and Information Project (AHIP) phone line whIch addresses the housing and health and human service needs of those lIvlIlg with HTV/ AIDS Earned Incoll1e Tax Credit (BITC) phone line which provides informatIon ahout availabilIty of frce tax preparation assistance for low-income familIes in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. YouthLmk which provIdes access to health, housing and human services to youth \\;ards of the court, and their parents and advocates. After-Hours Emergency Phone ServIce which handles calls for Alameda County's Children's ProteChve Services, Fostcr Care Placement Line, PublIc Guardian's Office, and Adult Protective Services. 111. THE COSTS Eden I&R has detenmned, based on the mformation acquired across the eountry, that it will take approximately $1.3 million dollars to launch and maintain 111 servIces in Alameda County Most ofthe onc-time initIal costs associated with this new socIal utility have been raised (e.g., new phone system installed, telephone switching systems fees of $10,000 acquired). The pnmarv ongoing costs for this servIce is the 14 hour multilingual staffing. These personnel costs represent over 75% of the budget. Included m these costs are countywide. ongoing marketmg efforts to all segments of the county's population so that all residents are aware of the breadth, and ease, of the three digit 211 soeial utility a' ailable to them. It is antIcipated that within three to four years The Calling for 211 Act (8111, HR8'l6) will be passed by Congress that would provide $150 million dollars of 211 fundmg natIonwide. Each State would then provide matching dollars and distrihL,te them ?"o+lb Eden I&R 211 Phone Service 3 equitably to each of the 211 service agencies. In recognition that thIS longer term fundmg may not he sufficient to fully support Alameda County's 211 service, dIscussions have taken place with the County Administrator regarding the possibilities for ongoing local SUPPOlt (I.e., small assessment fees; limited phone charges; etc. L 211 FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS & TlMELINE At the City Manager's and Mayor's Conrerenees, Eden I&R presented the rollowing falf and equitable leveraged fi.mding plan needed to cover the $1.3 million annual budget; . tile COllllty departments will provide $500,000, . the county's cities will provide $500,000 (based upon population), and . the local foundations and corporations will provIde approximately $300,OflO The city by city per capita share allocation formula is attached. 211 can only be implemented and maintained in Alameda County with full participation of the cities and county departments. Should any CIty Manager wan! to talk to one or more ofthe City Managers or County Department Heads who have committed to 211 funding thus far, I encourage you to call. Sheriff Charles Plummer Social Serviec Agency Dlfeetor Chet Hewitt ProbatIon Department DIrector Don Blevins District Attorney Tom Orloff San Leandro City Manager John JennaI1Is Ney"ark City Manager John Becker Th~ funding fur 211 needs to he committed by the bcginning of Fiscal Year 2006-2007 so that Eden I&R can hire and train additional I&R Resource Specialists to handle the expected 140,000 atlllual calls. The 211 phone system needs to be operational before the end of November 2006 or Eden I&R, and the county, loses its CPUC 211 designation. I look forward to hearing from each City Manager about any addibonal information yOlL may need at this time by calling me directly at 510-537-2710, ext.8 or by email at hhemstein@edemr.org. Thank you for your assistance in bringing 211 to Alameda County Smcercly, /~-t:______1 ~ Barbara Bernsiein Executive Director AttaclUllents. Advls\lty Board Roster "211 IS to Social Serviees What 911 is to Emergency Services" fact sheet Nationwide statistical data shcet Per capita 211 city funding chart 3 Eden l&R" Inc. linking pe()ple and resources tj () + I ~ ,'ij'1"'1", 570BStred + lIayward.CA 9454t + 510-537-2710 + FAX510-537-0'lgh 'r.a~.. . ". ""1............. ...... 2-1-1 is to Social Services 'What 9-1-1 is to Ji:mcrgency Services 2-1-1 is a new thr~c-digit telephone numbcr that will make it ~asier to accesS ~ssential in/ormation hefore, during, and after a natural disast~r or terrorist attuck. The service will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and in multiple languages. It will assist peoplc in finding a wide variety of vital resources such as emergency housing, food, financial aid, and healthcarc. 2- I-I will help everyone, but it will target the must at-risk populations induding' frail elders, people with disabilitics, caregivers, non-English sp~akers, single parent famili~s, and verv low-incom~ families. Benefits of 2- 1 -1 Before, During and After a Disaster: 2-1-1 simplifies access to emergency scrvices by eliminating the need for people to struggle with hundreds of govemment and nonprotlt telephone numhers. During Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Monruc, LA 2-1-1 receivcd 4.000-6,000 calls/day' & Texas 2- 1-1 received 18,000 callslday During the 2004 hurricanes, Florida's 2-1-1 averaged 200 calls/hour; 5,000 calls/day In 2003, pcople in Toronto called 2-1-1 to get quick rderr-als and infomlation about the <;ARS epidemic, relieving the Public Hcalth Department of calls that could he referred elscwhere. After the 9111 terrorist attacks, in COlmecticUl, which had 2-1-1, 9'i percent of all calls for mcntal health counseling, volLLl1teering, and other services went to 2-1-1 N~w York did not have 2-1-1 and 4IJO new information lincs were created resulting in confusion and waste of rCSourees. States like Arizona have included 2.1-1 services as a goal in Homeland Security plans sincc 2-I-l complcmcnts emergency lincs by treeing emergency workers to handle threats to life/property . 2-1-1 reduces 9-1-1 non-~mergenc~ call vulume and unnecessary ambulance dispatches, alluwing [or [aster response to lifc thrcatening emergcncies, and alsu resulting in cost savings. Ji:xamplc 2-1 -1 Cost Savings (Data supplied by "Survey of Existing 1 & R SCTvices and A Nebraska 2-1-1 System Cost/Benefit Analysis Final Reportt! h) lhc Nebraska Department uf Health and Human Services and the United Way of the Midlands; anJ "2-t-l State hy State" by the TelecommUT,ications and Information Policy lnstitute University of Texas )" . $220,000 saved in reduceJ nun-emergency 9-1-1 calls (NOTE. According to the California Department of justice, 45% of 9-1-1 calls am fur non-emergen~ies). Ii $1.25 Milliun saved in reduced nursing care placements. . $3.60 Million ,aved in reduced redunJant I&R calls. A recent study completeJ by the University of Texas Ray Marshall Center for the StuJy oflluman Resources assessed the expected cOsls and anticipated benefits ufa nationwide 2-t.t system and cuncluded that il wuuld orovide American taxoavcrS uo to $1 I hill ion in net value.Qver the next 10 veill'j,! Where does 1-1-1 exist and Whcn will it be implcmcnted? 2-1-1 is currently available at 187 s.itesl to over 163 milliun people, in 18 states, On 2/11/05 Ventura County was the first California 2-1-1 site launched. tn July 2005, live addItional Southern California 2"1-1 cUllnty sites began to serve callers, and San ['rancisco'~ 2-1-1 launched in March 2006 Leveraged financial support is nccded from 10l..:a1 private and puhlic sectors to implement this much-needed service in Alameda County Long-term financial support is l:xpected within three years un a federal and statewide level a."I h:~gislative bills are working their way thruugh appropriate channel,. In Alameda COUllty all seClurs afthe COllllllunity support 2-1-1 Eden l&R, the CPUC designated Alameda County 2~ 1-1 provider, is in the process of securing the necessary funds to hire and train sutTicient staff to maintain a 2417l multi~linguiil 2~ 1-1 system that is prl,;pa.red to respond tu the next disast~r CPUC launcb Jale deadline: December 2006. Fur more information, contact Barhara Bcrnstein~ Eden I&R Executive Director, at 510-537-2710 For information on the web, go to >>,ww.etlcnir,01'2. for JocaI2-1~1 information; www.21l.OfQfornatiunal information; and www,c;ail's,org for California 2-1-1 information. ..,. www edenir, on; . Eden Informalion & R~ferral + "denirliiJedenir.orf?; Eden l&R, lnc. 50 I !/; I?inking people and resource8" 570 FI Street . Hayward, CA 94541 . 510-537-2710 · FAX 51O-537-0n6 Eden I&R's 2-1-1 Advisory Board Government/Elected Officials (ruTrentlformerJ BaThara Lee, Member of United States Congress 1" ortney I~Pete'~ Stark, Member of lJnit~d States Congress Liz Figueroa, Member ufCalifornia Senate Wilma Chan, Member of California Assembly Lalli Hancock, Member ofCalit()mia Assembly Johan Klehs, Member of California Assemhly Diem ^rcmer, furmer Member of California Assembly Dick Spees, former Oakland City Councilmember, currently Government Relatiuns Consultant Alameda County Hoard uf Supervisors Alameda County District Attorney Tom Orlolf Alameda County Sheriff Charle, C. Plummer Alameda County Superintendent of Schuuls Sheila Jordan Lity of Derkeley Mayor Tum Date, Lity of Emeryvi lIe former Mayor Gary Caffey City of Havward Mayor Roherta Cuuper City of Oakland Mayor Jerry Brown City of Son Leandro Mayor Shelia Young Alameda County Administrator Susan S. Muranishi Alameda County Health Care Services Agency Director Dave Kears Alameda County Social Services Agency Director Chet Hewitt Bm;ine.\'s Hevresentative.\' Comcast Director of Sales & Mark~ting, East Da)') Bi]l Rivas East Day Busine" Times Publisher Kevin D. Pitts EDAB: Economic Dl.:'velopment t\.lliance fur Business Executive Director Bruc8 Kljrn Eden Medical Center Director Suzanne Barba Kaiser Permanente Senior Vice President and Service Area Manager Bettie L. Coles .KB Home North~m California President & Regional General Manager Robert Freed Target CO'l1oration Senior Community Relations Specialist Jan O'Laughlin Tri-Vallcy Herald Associate Publisher Tim Hunt Wells Fargu Senior Vice President Regional Managcr Patricia Scate:::; Wendel, Rosen, Blaok & Dean Attorney & Counselor.t Law R. Zachary Wasserman Chamber of Commerce Renreselltatives CaMe Valley Chamher Executive Director Valorie Robles Hayward Chamber President & CEO Scott Raty Oakland Chamber President & CEO Joe Haraburda San Leandro Chamber CEO Heidi B Finherg OJ::SlDisa.\'terICrlme -Related ReOTesentatil'es "-lamed" County Chiets of Police and Sheriffs Association i\laml.:Ja Count) Emergency Manager)s AssDl.::iatiun Alameda Cuunty'Fire Chief, Association (Alameda County) former Homeland Security Cuurdinator Hugh Galyean CARD' Collaborating Agencies Responding to Di,"sters Executive Director Ana-Marie Jones Governor's Office ufEmel'gency Servil;;cs Director Henry Rent.eria Lawrence Berkeley National Lahoratory Security Manager Dan Lunsford FoundatlonslMisc Fumier Revresentative.\' Annie E. Case)' Foundation East Bay Community Foundation President Michael Howe Ever; Child Counts First Five Alameda County Executive Director Mark Friedmao United Way ChiefInvestment Officer - Health & SdfSufficiency Carole Watson Walter & Elise Haas Fund Program ufficer Amanda Feinstein Y&H Soda Foundatiun Chief Executive Officer Judith Murphy www edenir.org + Eden Information & Referral · edenirlcyedenir or>; \;\........... ............'.... v..... h \..... ~- Quantifiable benefits total $71M annually, with $31M accruing to individuals (society), $22M to organizations and $18M to taxpayers ,~@ Benefits Overview Annual Benefits 90.0 70.0 ReduGed ~ern;Jb'.r' rrenl $51 Cormunity Ranflir.g Tool 51.6 Non Reirrbursed Gavt Sen/ices $"1.0 Benefits- ~ lodividuaEs 80,0 60,0 Vall€: of 2 4; I-i'" Access $24 Red..u.:tion ill J & R A"o\' iders $1.1 Referrals In GJ'.ler rUTl::~nt 5Q,8 '.... 211lJser l1rTE Sa\.' ed _ ~ 500. 5B,5/. o ' i -400 _Volunteering ~ ~ ~. ilappropnale ",' 5311 /. 111 C3!s WD Pl Reduced C:r::'Te $8,3 10.0 20,0 Assessment ~~'_';~__~-:::/'., i:.:.;;..;- ...~,-~,..::':~';"~ ; .~-:".. --, :..;., "- <"~.-.'~ - '-~'~'- .~- f;.::' . '.App rpxi rn~telYhalf9f the,. b~nefjtsfrbm'6;:f1~tion~r21,lsY$temaCtt(Je',tdhorgaf11zati()[1Si followed' by tax pay~r$anclrrklividuals ",'.n ,', , " ,./".'i"I. ,,"<,r...-' > ,,'~.) :', ,,' .,., r., ". " -Total penefits qte heavily ,weighted (ovec4(j()f() )byproke ri ng Of voJCrrfteet opp 0 rtu i1 itieswhic hal so reph~..seritsthemajority of benefits toorgar\iz-ations n ~, -the benefjtsca n, fa ng e dta matlcallya s a resUlt olc;ail Vbl u rne, Each 1 %i nerea sei neall s per capita results iri$4 mUlioninadditidrialbenefits annually ~ ~ "- 1S United Wa\' 211 Final De;iverable @2005 Deloitte e-. Touche LLP and related efLtLties. lrnitt:J T~Vav of Canada - Centulde ranada 211 Busiuess Case Prestntation to the 2] 1 Canada Ste e-rmg Cormru tree Q"",",+~""",,'h,,~ l'::: "'ILIL.(" - 10- 7o-{/b . . The benefit to SOCiety approaches $2'Y milhlln Ir1 the first y~ar Th~ heneflt IS nearh $2.4 bllhe,n uver ten yean and Cllnverts te) nearly $2.1 billion, discounted to net present value Table 8 Decentralixed Model Benefit Summary ---~.~~.....,.... . ,..,.' "':, , "~~~'. Participant.\i IndividuaIslFamilies Value of T'Jllc Saved Value of Tax Assistance Value of Taxes Recovered Value uf24/7 Ac.cess ()rganilations VCllunteer recluitment Value of 24/7 Access Participant Subtotal Taxpayer~ Plannmg and Manageme.nt Misdirecten calls (time saved) Certification Readiness Value 0[24/7 Access Eliminated I&F Duplication NOl1-Reuubursed ServL(.:~s 911RedlIectlOn Benefit Taxpayer, Subtotal TOTAL BENEFITS TO SOCIETY (Le." taxes and transfers) '-"",,7"':"'":"---~"--- Fir.; t Y e &r ::,,"::", :",:'T~,l',Y c~ r Bellclit'.,' """",',TQEilllerieHt, P~esenrV'~iue ofBen'li~ '''';;'' :: "':;, ".;:.,." .,."" ","''', . --".~--~"'- $24,R39,~70 $271,980646 $237,822,578 $861,963 $9,036,547 $7.919,301 $7,228,203 $7s,77R,17, $01;,409,735 $5,981,%1 $62,712,972 $54,959,780 $102,694,946 $1,076,1i21,070 $943,5IR,1i29 $~,640 610 $90,5R \,404 $79,331i,349 $t51),.47,553 $1,5RoJ23,RI5 $1.390,016,433 $0,510,000 $55,500,000 $48,762,905 $7,135,218 $74,<0.1.352 $05,155,429 $32,526," 13 $341,00 1,787 $193,343 806 $~,640,610 $90,51i5,404 $79.3 81i,349 $15,3uO,000 $33,250,000 $j5,154,578 $] 4,270,436 $1496"6,703 $131,110858 $12,27~,91O $128,728,174 $1 t2,8t3,537 $957020R7 $~7R,475.<l20 $771,627,461 $n8,721,43R $2,3~9 <121,061 $2,095.234.159 ~._ '~~~"'.___~~'~.',~'..__",H~"._~ Thi, mt'ormatioll J., from the NatIOnal Bendit/Cnst Analy5h ,-,I Three I)i~lt"Acces.,ed Telephone Information ,lnd Referral Servlces Final ReprJrt E'repdfcd by Ray Marshall Center for the Study of Human Re~oli['ce; Lyndon B Johnson School of Publtc Affairs The University nfTex"s at AustllJ L>ece Il1ber 21104 33 , Eden I&R, Inc. "lmklng peuple L.md r8SQur-Ces 'tof/b S"IIl\Street. Hayward,'_,A ".1041 . 511l-'i,P.2710 . FAX5to-537-0n6 2-1-1 Helps in Natural Disasters & ill Daily Personal Disasters The evacuee,; from Hurrk:an~ Katrina are pred(lminatelv the \\'()rking PUO[ Th~y ar~ Eke milli()rls of pCI ,pJc across the cuuntry whu an; one dis;aster away trom absolu{.t,; poverty Hurricane Katrina survivors deser~!e Qur generosity but O[lLI..,. t.lll.s tragedy stabilizes, sllstain~d efforts rnus~ he prnvided tt! help the couple sleeping m the door\"ay. the single mulher who ie: fleeing her violent partner the elderly couple who cannot live independently any nwre and the youth at risk of entering the juvenile justice svstem. Bell'w arc some quotes attesting to the extra[)rdinary heTletits of the tllIee-digit ph'Jne number' 2-1-1 Paul Jacks Deputy Director, California Governor's Office uCEmergelley Services "A 2-1-1 system with stal~wld,- coverage could have been a tremendous help in responding to the needs of Katrina evacuees in Cali[ornili, Tt Ct...:rtaJllly would have maJr.: my J(Jh a lot easIer' 2-1-1 could determine whl' was her" and what was needed. There is a compelllllg need tor 2-1-l across the stale in order to respond !;ffcctivl.;ly to any ti..lture event.,j l'Statewide ('r\IR'::; ConltT~n~e 9/JO/(5) U.S. Senator Elizabeth Dole, co-spunsor of The Calling for 2-1-1 Act ~'As we have seen in tht: c..h;Ya:~tated areas of our GulfCuH.:..;t., t.;fficicnt communication is critiL":al to overcoming a crisis. Instillbng 2-1-1 nationally would pr,wide just that - a well-organized s.rvi". where anVOIlI.... uffering volunteer assistanl.Je ur ill Ill.:l;d of community services I,...i.tn turn (t() J flnd the answers they need." IAIKS Alliance oflnformatiuIl and Referral Systems "\ews Scpkmbcr 2(05) 2-1-1 in the Gulf Coast, Garv Madden, Inlaod Empire llnited Way "In Louisiana and Texa.s., where 2-1-1 was in operation wh<.:n. Hur'ricane Katrina landed~ lives were saved.. familit:::..> Wen.: r(,,:unitt:d, suffering was eased~ and huudreds ()fthousands ofpec'pk Wl;r\; Lronw.:l;(l.,..d to t~3sential st:rvi<.;<.:s and r:::sources by I..~alling 2~1~1 2n 1-1 is a vital piece that t,;oaksc<.:s u)l1ntywid~ infllrmatin!1 about. who do(.~s \-vhat1 fi,r whom) when, when.; and with what restrictions Communities (:l,n; safer where 2-1-1 has b~en llnplemented, regardless of whether the disaster is persunal or on a much larger scale. The impkmelllatinn and sustainabilitj l,f 2-1-1 depends on public suppurl." l niter! 'Yay Capital Arca, Austin, '1'11. www unitedwaycapitlllarea,org (~12i115) "The 2-1.1 Texas call center is dircclmg evacuees to needed service,< :;neh as shelter, food, medical a:,;sistance, and recovery infufmation Local.2-1-1 op~nit()rS \,..an respond immediately during t.imt.:s of crisis. to field calls regarding the ensis and to direct callers to servi~es most appropriate tal' their needs. 2- I-I m,wltains a permanent presunce lfl the communitv and as a result, people can tlnd the help they need whether their needs ari$c a. week or severa! years aft~r thi; crl~is event.') Louisiana Governor Kathleen Babineau~ ,'Jallco's press conference 19/RIOS) "2-1-1 is an easy-tn.remember three-digit dialing sy.,tem that makes a sImple but critical connection between individuals and families seekipg services and the appropriate commumti-based [)rg"nizations and government agencies. It is working Slalcwide in Louisiana and will help tlt[)SC affected navigate tile compkx and t;vt,:ty-gl'owing maze ofhurrHln service agencies and prugra..rns.lt IVlaynr's Office Press }tdease, Knoxville, TN www.l'.itvlltlalllxvillc.org (~/2/0S I "Act'oss the country; l,...alls t.{) 2r 1-1 al'e bringing re1i(.;f~ finanL:ia! aid and support Lv yi<.;.t.un:J ufHllrricane Katrina, and local 2-1-1 offiClals say the increased activity demonstrates the critical nced fur a nati,)nal 2- 1-1 service The local 2-1-1 call center provides the I1l<1St current inComlatioIl on a variety of lncal orgamza-tions, including Coud pantries, utility assistancc, support groups, crime preventIOn and da~ care It's important to remember that eVen as we assist in the rdief efforts ill the liulfCoast, many lu~al agencies provid~ ril'l [)nly disaster relief but y~ar-roulld care for lhose in need" www ed8mf org . Eden Tn/ormatwn & R(terral + edeniru:gedenir org '1ofl h ' United Way of America Calling for 1-1-1 F:xpansion Nationwide Coo'! hene(i! Ana~vsis oj 2-1-1 Shows $11 Ri/lion Value to Soc:ie!v tLx....crpts frnm1Jnit8d \\tay uf America's Prl,;:is Release 2.'11 iWi"1 Brian Gallagher, UvVA President ,</;: CEO "In a counlry where wc are only as strong as our local communities, we must ensure: that all, nfltJust some, have the ahihly lo give and gd help when and where they nc"d It. A nationwide 2-]-] system wfluld do that. " "'-\s eVIdenced by the response to the hurncanes where hundreds of thousands of calls went t" 2-1-1 over many weeb, an adive, robu~t 2-1-1 system can he an mtcgral erisi3 response tool for eommullItles across the country " "In widespread emergencies like an attack, tlood, tornado, firc, or health crisis, not only docs this valuable servIce alleviate the slram on systems like () Il, but it is also there ffJt people who don't know where to turn for help, lhus saving individuals time, and agencies and taxpayers money, hy making eXlslmg systems work morc efficiently and ellcdlvcly" "2-1-( can further be used as a long-term conlJ1J.umty plalUling tool Rascd on aggregate data about the types of calls a local 2-1-1 call center receIves, communities are m a hettcr poslt]()n to antIcIpate demand for qervices and n]lJhihze resuurces to meet changing n~~ds. D llS Senatnr Elizabeth Dole (RI "\'lith the abundance of agencies and help lines, people offen aren't SLlre whac to turn to get the proper assistance. The 2-1.1 line allow,; Lunilies and mdlVlduals to find the commumty or goveflunent agency to best serve their needs." LIS Senator Hiliary Clinton (D) " I have heen an ardent supporter of the ereal]()n of a nationwIde 2-1-1 system. 2-1-1 currentlj reaches only a little more than one-thud of the US populat]()n bceause of fundlIlg constraints. The Cederal government partnering wlth state and lllcal 2-1-1 stakcholdcr~ will help bnng real impact hy helping to launch It nationwide" '2-1- t help::;; in Jisa:..;krs3 quotes E" "d" ]'&' R'" ], "" ':e.",',;f:1".' 'I' ',.,; ,II , rtl.l"" " \. \: '1:.11 :. '" " ',,':JJJi~.. ," .':. ,,' ., ," ,., '" ,,' "finkiny people and resnurces " 100 {I ~ 57013 Street. Hayward, C;\ 94541 . 51O-537-27to . FAX ';10-5.17.0986 2~1~1 can he activated in Alameda Count} soon ~ with your help! " I know the vulue of a good communication system before, during and aftel' a disaster. During the 191N Lorna Prieta Earthquake and the 1991 Oakland Hills Firestorm, we learned the importance of effcetive communications systems that llllow public safety information to reach the public. The 211 system could provide such communieatiun. I'm involved in bringing 211 to Alameda County. Are you'''' Henrv Renteria, Directur, Guvernur '.I' Utflce of Emergenc'v Servir:e,I' Everyone bencfit, from a 1-1-1 system that providcs updated inl'mJJatlOn aboLlt the full range of recovery servic~s after a natural disaster or act of terronsm After the I <)89 earthquake and the I qq I Firestorm, Eden I&R provIded the public with access to sucb resources as Red Cross Shelters, FEMA serVIces, and alternative temporm-y and perrnanent housing. The thre~- digIt phone number 2-1-1 will be op~rated hy Eden I&R, a not-for-prolit agency, in Alameda County It will be a, ailable 24171365, in multiple langLlages, and free to tile caller 2- t -1 already exists in 26 other states. (Sept 2004) "At Kaiser Permanente we promote preventivc health care because it's good fur the community and good for busincss. Finding local community services that meet thc preventive health carc needs of our members, empluyees and the community will be as easy as dialing three numbers: 1-1-1. I'm inYOlved in bringing 1-1-1 to Alameda County. Are you'!" Bettie 1. Coles, Seniur Vir:e President and Servir:e 4rea Manager, Kaiser l'ermanente, East Bay Area, The 2-1-1 system will he makmg a eontribution to the long-term well-being of our community by provldmg updated information about whcrc to find respite care, home health care, maternal health ear~, medl~al information lines, crisl~ mtervention services, support groups, sick child care, Medicaid and Medicare information, counseling, and drug and alcohol intervention. P~ople will ea112-1-1 because it is neutral and anonymous and does not require people to call themselves abused, mentally ill or other "labels" The threc-digit phone number 2-1-1 will be operated in Alameda County by Eden I&R, a not-for-profit agen~y It will be available 2417/365, in multiple languages, and free to the caller 2" I-I already exists in 27 other stat~s. (Dec 2004) "In 26 other states 2-1-1 has proven to assist businesses in higher pruductivity, less absenteeism, and fcwer un the job injuries. I'm involved in bringing 2-1-1 to Alameda county. Are you?" Robert Freed, KB Home Northern CaiifiJrnia, President & Regional General Manager Everyone beneJits from a 2-1-1 system that provides instant inforrnatH>n ahout the full range of h~alth and human services organlt:abons available in the county The 2-1-1 service helps employees dire~t1y, hut it also helps business. No husincsses Call function well when employee time is divcrted to solving personal crises. The benefits to yuur husiness will be tangible. 2-1-1 is good for the county and good for business. (June 2004) All quotes are from ads that were published in The East Boy Business Times www eden;r orlJ . Ed~n Information & Referrai · eden;r@eden;r org /Ioflh Total County 100% 211 Population unding by % of Population Alameda 72,259 5% $25,000 Albany 16,444 1% $5,000 Ashland COP' 20,793 Berkeley 102,743 7% $35,000 Castro Valley COP' 57,292 Cherryland COP' 13,387 Oublin 29,973 2% $10.000 Emeryville 6,882 1% $5,000 F airview' 9,470 Fremont 203,413 14% $70,000 Hayward 140,030 10% $50,000 Livermore 73,345 5% $25 000 Newark 42,471 3% $15.000 Oakland 399,484 28% $140,000 Piedmont 10,952 1% $5,000 Pleasanton 63,654 4% $20,000 San Leandro 79,452 5% $25,000 San Lorenzo COP' 21.898 Sunol COP' 1,332 Union City 66,869 5% $25,000 ('Unincorporated) -67,832 9% $45,000 Totals 1,364,311 100% $500,000 Eden I&R") Inc. "linking pcopi<' and res()urces" .lP.o ,. / h 570 B Street. Hayward, CA 94541 . (510) 537-2710 . Fax (510) 537-0986 Eden I&R's Countywide Online ReSOUl"Ce Directory End of Fiscal Year 2005 Update Launched in March 2002 as a response to a growing community need, Eden I&R's online resourec directory at www.alalTg~daco.info has allowcd govemment employees, nonprofit case managers, lIbrarians, health care providers, teachers, as well as the public at large, free and easy access, 24 hOLlrs a day, 7 days a week, to professionally maintained social service informatIon. By going to wwvCillamcdaco.I.Dfo the general public accesses over 1,250 n:wrds of health and human service programs throughout Alameda County The wealth of resources that can be accessed ineludes programs targeted to youth, the clderly, people living with IlIV or AIDS, the homelcss, the disahled, domestic violence victims, and people in need of educatIOn, employmcnt 01' legal aid assistance. Each sOCIal servke record providcd resource information including: service addresses, type of and neat'est public transportation, contact name(s) and phone number(s), hours of operatioll, languages spl1\..en, ell!;lhIllty requirenlCnts, fees, wheelchaIr accessibility and services description Durin~ FisQ11 Year 2Q05 (Julv 2004._-::; June 2005), Ec;)CJll&R's online re,$ourec directory , at www.a.!amedaco.jnfo received 351.611 hits frpm 39.016 visitors. During the month 01' March 2005 alone, the site had its largest online user volume ever at 4,339 ViSitOl"S, who accessed over 78,960 hits of information' Throughout FY 2005, Eden I&R's social service onlIne web site rceei ved an average of 70,968 hits per month und 3,251 visitors per month. The percentage increase in visitors over the past 12 months is 30%, with an increase of over 42% in the number of informational hits. User feedback continues to be overwhelmingly pOSItIve. For example: "Because we seefamiliesf()r sllch short illtervals, we /leed to cO/lllectf<1/1lilies to resources they caJluse beyolld their shelter stay Staffllse Eden I&Rfar /lwki/lg those connections. No one else has the time or capabilities to gather all those resources. " Elaine deCuligny, Execlltive Director, Bllildi/lg Futures with Women & Children \V\V\\ edcnir org . Eden InformatIOn & Referral . cdelllr(il?edcnir org /3 of It. Us~r kdb~wk lIas cunlil'1n~d that thc "ddition of the fullowing component, to thc \I~hsite \l'llS appreciat<:d and \\tilized by thc sit~'s viSitors. 1) Gcn~ml instructions on th~ usc OfllIe site in fivc additional languages; Spanish, Cluntsc, Cmnbodian. \'ictnames~. and farsi. Thcrc is also all Optl0lltO til(cr a I,)und set of rccords (0 shol\ on I) agencies th;\l providc s~rVlce in a gi\'C1l Ianguagc. 2) l\lapping capabilities Hnd eXIXlllded public transit access information for each listed organIzation, Uscrs can bring lip a MapQucst map f'Jr each locatIOn, and thcre arc links (0 AC TmnSlt and 8ART \\eb sitcs that C:In hdp them plan the easiest \I'a) route (0 a gl\'cnlocati"n. It is cntical t<Jr (he publIC, cspeciall) at.ns,", populations (e.g., \'CI') loll' ilKomc fJmilies: thc homeless: frail ciders; yic(ims of domcstlc abuse; etc.). as 1\'clI as thclr Jd\'OCJkS.(o bc able 10 kCep abreast of the numcrous chang~s occlII'ring within Alameda Count) s humHn ser\'iccs network. Du~ to continucd gOVCl'llIn~nt b\ldget ddic,\s, phIS foundations ,Illd corpDrations cutllllg back on grants (0 non-profit agcncies, therc has b~cn and 1\ ill continue to bc hundreds of changcs to services provid~d to I'ulncrilblc indi\'iduals and t:\tnili~s. . , InformnllOn is powcr Information IS key to selt~suflki~nc) InformQtion i.s onh as ~ood a, It is CO,lllprdlCllSII'C, currcnt and accurate Edcll ]&R's sodill sC]'\'lce dawbasc is th~ PRI \ IAR Y sourcc of coulllywid~ Illloi'lllatiol1 lor count)' sian: ~omI11Ilnit) - bas~d orgal1lZ,lliol1s and count)' rcsid~nls. In short. [dcnIS.Ws onlinc reSulIIcc dlrcctor) is a critical rcsourc~ 111 helping C1t) clnplo)'ccs ~nd communIty-based organizations kc~p track of Ihe numerous changes forccasted for Ille next 12.24 months. bien 18..R is prcpared to r~malllthc 'gatcwa)" to up-to-datc social service II1fonnation for thc Count) but w~ cannotl1crfurlll thiS fUllClion without suflicw!ll !inQnc,," illrillQI:l. OWl' the past l'our years \\'~ havc establIShed II leveraged flllldillg base depelldent upon a plIblic-privnte pnrtncrship. We \~Jnt to acknowledge and thank our vel) generous original and current til1aneial supporters that helped bunch and m,nnt~in the onlll1c dlr~<;IOl') ^Ii.\lll~lla County Ooard of SU[JcrvisOf5 Alilln~dn Counly SIH.~.rilr.s Dl;pannWnt AIi.lllll..'Ja CouJll}' Sodal Services Agt:nt..:y AlLlrn~tlLI COU(l(~ \\"orJ..:ft)rcc IrlVe~lm~nt 13o<..nd City 01 Fremont Cily (II HaYWJrJ Cily or Oakl",,,( Cily or ~an LCJnJro City or IlaywarJ', FrienJ, ot Ihe Librar)' Eust nay Community FounJi.\\ion Port of OnkL.md RicharJ & RhuJa GulJman FunJ SBC/Pa,;I;e Bell Tile Women', FounJation For more information about Eden I&R's www.almnedaco.info website pleasc call. Barhara Bernsteill, Exeelltive DIrector Eden 1& R, Inc., 570 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541 Phone: (510) 537-2710 ex!. 8 Email bbernsteiD@cd~nir.org UpJHleJ 7 It 4f05 2 ~~ ~n~. /A~A\ .' ~~~.: '~",.'" I,/('flb LAKESI[IF PLAZA. 1401 LAKESIDE ['RIVE, 121h FLOI-'R, UAKLAND. CA 94612-43115 Alameda County Shenff's Office CHARLES ,=. PJ.,UMNIER, SHERIFF LYL\RSHAL . CORONER - PUELlC ADMINJ~TRAT(JR DIRECTOR OF EMERGENC, SERVlCF:~ (510) 172-6866 February 17, 2006 Thomas J Orloff, District Attorney j' L';:-;"''''-~(' t "-- '1 { ...ct-\. e-r s".....;c Alameda County D, istrict Attorney's Office +0 <....11 "---"" ,,~-tl d "--('~..* ........~.d. 1125 Fallon Street, Room 900 t.....----d.J I <>-U >''''' ,,-~!'..~~ :1, TJ-.o Oakland, CA 94611 >3~.c.-r-d. ,-1'- J~f~v-' v, J""",,,' / ....~d '(1-,,- C."~*-l N'-"'''-'L.-+,,~+,,>r. Dear Mr Orloff: For the past several years, 1 have been educated about tlJe three-digit telephone number, 111, that has been set aside nationally by the Federal Communications Commission for 24/7 access to health and human services. Eden I&R's Executive Director, Barbara Bernstein, has kept me abreast of the ways in which 211 has rolled out across the country and is now in 32 states including 6 Southern California counties (Ventura, San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange, Santa Barbara, and Riverside). My initial interest and entlJusiasm about 111 led me to )01l;I Eden I&R's 211 Advisory Board, along with a series of other county elected officials and department heads including The members of the Board of Supervisors, Several current facts about 211 include: National and international studies have concluded that 111 saves time for employees and clients who are seeking services greatly reduces inappropriate calls to government departments including non- emergency 911 calls greatly increases access to preventative health and SOCIal services reduces cnme and unemployment increases volunteerism proVIdes a community planning tool ~ During disasters, 211 has proven to be a critical piece of the public communication system in keeping the public abreast of changing services (e.g" shelter sites; FEMA infonnatlOIl, etc.). Substantial mformation exists about 111's role in disaster response efforts directly after the 1005 Gulf Region hurricanes, 1004 Florida hurricanes, 1003 Toronto SARS epidemic, and The 200 I terrorist attacks. HRrRlVF:D FEB 2 4 2006 IBY: r I bfJ -!I /,) 211 Shenff's Funding Proposal Page 1 February 17, 1006 Current facts about Eden I&R include '6 The agency just celebrated its 30'" year of successfully fulfillmg its miRsion of "lInking people and resources." (j Due to overwhelming community support, and Its capability to provide 14171&R services in multiple languages, the CalifornIa Public Utilities Commission designated Eden I&R as AlanJeda County's 211 provider (this did NOT include an) funding). '6 The ExecutIve Director is an active board member of the CalIfornia Alliance of Informatiun and Referral Services (CAIRS), the I&R professional organization that is helping to facilitate the launch of 211 Matewide hy sharing 211 "best practices." '6 The agency has proven its ability to handle high call volume, multiple service phone Jines through jts provision ofthe following services (past and present), some of which include: Statewide translation for 911 Emergency calls (over 330,000 non-English speaking 911 calls handled per year for 14 years) Community Housing And InfOlmation Network (CHAIN) whIch links very low- mCOme callers (many of whom are homeless or near-hmndess families), and thell' SOCIal serVIce advocates, to housmg, health and SOClal servIce programs throughout Alameda County AIDS Housmg and Information Project (AlIIP) phone !me whkh addresses the housing and health and human servIce needs of tho~e living- \o\,th HIV/AIDS. YOUdlLInk which proVIdes acccss to healdl, houSlllg and human serVKeS to youdl wards of dIe court, and U1Clt parents and advocates. Afier.HuUl's Emergcncy Phune ServIcc whIch handles calls for Alameda County's Children's ProtectIve ServIces, Foster Care Placement Lme, Public Guardian's Office, and Adult ProtelCtlve Scrvices. Eden I&R has deterrmned, based on the information acquired across the country, that it will take approximately $1.3 million dollars to launch and maintain 211 services in Alameda County at this time. Most of the one-time initial costs associated with this new social utility have been raised (e.g., new phone system installed; telephone switching systems fees of $10,000 acquired). Tbe primary ongoing costs for this service is the 24 hour multilingual staffing. These personnel costs represent over 75% uf the budget. Smee I am convinced that the 11 J system can pruvide a valuable service to the citizens of Alameda County, I am prepared to make the followmg proposal. The Sheriff's Office will invest up to $100,000 to helD launch Alameda Countv's 2l J service next fiscal vear IF there are similar commitments by other countv departments. The commitment of funding neyond the first year will be dependent upon the benefits of the service to the county and its residents. 'r /60 f /& 211 Sheriff's Funding Proposal Page 3 February 17, 1006 This first year eommitment is based upon Eden I&R's leveraged funding plan in which county departments will provide $500,000, the county's cities will provide $500,000 (based upon population), and the local foundations and corpnratlOrlS will provide the difference (approXImately $300,000) needed to cover the $1.3 million annual hudget The funding for 111 needs to be committed in Fiscal Year 1006/07so that Eden T&R can hire and train additional I&R Resource Speeialist to handle the expected 100,000 annual calls. The 211 phone system needs to be operational before the end of November 2006 or Eden I&R, and the county, loses its CPUC 211 designation. Hopefully, you will agree to contribute to funding [or this important program. ;~~= ....__f Charles C Plummer Sheriff - Coroner CCP/RTUrl C' Keith Carsnn, President - Alameda County Board of Supervisors Sentt Haggerty, Supervisor - Alameda County Board of Supervisors Gail Stecle, Supervisor - Alameda County Board of Supervisors Alice Lai-Bitker, Supervisor - Alameda County Board of SUpcrvlsnrs Nate Miley, Supervisor - Alameda County Board of Supervisnrs Susan Muranishi, County Administrator Executive Director Barbara Bernstein, Eden I&R All Department Heads