Room 200: Margaret Pinheiro Administrative Assistant Michelle Bottone , LMFT Susan Stefenson , MBA Youth & Family Kristen Witt , LCSW Patty Haberstroh Finance Manager Social Worker Social Worker, Family Program Elaine Daignault , MA, NCC Municipal Agent for the Specialist Director Elderly & Veterans Center for Senior Activities : Annette D’Augelli Toquet Hall: PYD Program Manager Staples High School: Ben Palmer , Receptionist & Holly Betts , MPS, RD Denise Puskas Program Manager Kevin Godburn , Director Youth Kristin Malagise , DTR Sue Pfister , MSW Administrative Assistant Programs & Carla Paiva Ed Milton , LMSW Nutrition Program Director Center for Senior Sr. Center Assistant Coordinator Student Outreach Coordinator Activities Counselor
The mission of the Westport Department of Human Services is to promote independence, personal development and an enhanced quality of life for Westport residents of all ages. The Department is organized into three service areas: Youth Services Social Services Senior Services In all three areas the Department works in partnership with other community organizations, service providers and funding sources.
Westport Demographics Total Population – 26, 391* Total Households – 9,573* Median Age 44.6* 33.14% Seniors 5,534 Student Enrolled in WPS Median Income: $162, 907** Poverty Status 4.7%** *CERC Town Profile 2016 • **CTData.org • 2011-2015 3.9% of Westport’s Population with a Disability, under the age of 65 years 3.7% People without health insurance, under age 65 year. 2013 Housing Data Profile 4
Social Services Casework Needs Assessments Short Term Counseling Financial Assistance Applying for State and Federal programs (SNAP & DSS) Family Support Programs (Campership, Holiday, After School, and Back to School Programs, & Career Coach) Municipal Agent for People with Disabilities & Veteran’s Services Contact Means-tested Programs including Energy Assistance
DHS - FY16-17 CT Works Career Coach Coordination FREE monthly instructional computer classes at Westport Town Hall as a service to unemployed and under employed residents since 2003. Employment Resources and Referrals
BACK TO SCHOOL – 149 Children Dear r DHS Social cial Workers: kers: CEREMONIES & CELEBRATIONS – I joined ned the ranks ks of the unemploye mployed. d. 32 Kids Not knowi owing ng how ow I was as goin ing g to mana nage ge CAMPERSHIP & SUMMERSCHOOL – as a single gle mothe ther r with th two o child ildre ren, n, it 130 Kids was s sugges geste ted d I call ll DHS. S. You ou came me to my aid in way ays s I never could uld have ve HOLIDAY PROGRAM – 229 Children imag agine ined. d. DHS HS gave ve my child ildren en new bac ack- to to-sc scho hool ol suppl pplies ies, , took k care re of a signifi nificant ant bill, ll, put food od on our tabl ble, e, and gave ve us the best st Christmas. ristmas. Westpor tport is a town wn with th a generou rous s heart. art. I feel very y bless essed d to live e in a community mmunity that truly cares for its residents.” These Progr grams ms are Supporte ported d by Community unity Fundrai aising ing These Progra grams ms are Suppo port rted d by Commun unity ty Fundrai raising ng SPEI EICAL CAL THANKS S TO WEST STPORT PORT ROTARY RY FOR CAMPERS ERSHI HIP SUPPORT!OV ORT!OVER ER THE YEARS! RS! SPECI CIAL L THANKS S TO WEST STPORT PORT ROTARY RY FOR CAMPERS ERSHI HIP SUPPORT ORT OVER R THE YEA EARS! RS!
DHS contracts with Positive Directions to develop a five-year strategic plan to address substance abuse across The State of CT’s Strategic Prevention Framework Americorps Prevention THE WESTPORT PREVENTION COALITION est. 2017 10
YOUTH SERVICES: • Youth leadership • Civic education • Advocacy • Youth-adult partnerships Community Service Corps JUVENILE REVIEW BOARD Police-Youth Programs SUBSTANCE ABUSE Student Outreach Counselor PREVENTION Staples High School The Westport Mentor Program iMENTOR Cyber-citizenship peer education 11
Visit us at: Toquethall.org, Facebook.com/toquethall, Twitter (@toquethall), Instagram.com/toquethall, Youtube.com/toquethall Providing a supervised, substance-free The Teen Governing Board space for young people and a (TGB), composed of community gathering place for all since 1998 Westport High School students and guided by the Youth Services staff, strives to develop and present a wide variety of social, recreational, and 2016-2017: educational programs for • 67 weekend events with over 3,903 youth middle and high school attendees. • 2,000 Drop in and Afterschool Programs aged youth.
Senior Services • Information and Resources • Municipal Agent for the Elderly & Veterans • Tax Relief & Renter’s Rebate & Energy Assistance • Medicare & Medicaid & Drug Prescription Programs • Transportation resources: • Norwalk Transit Door-to-Door Bus • Housing & Homecare Options • Visits to Homebound Seniors • Home Delivered Meals & Needs Assessment • Newsletters • Senior Services Directory SPECI CIAL L THANKS S TO WEST STPORT PORT ROTARY RY FOR YOUR UR SUPPORT ORT OF THE WEST STPORT PORT WARM-UP, UP, HOME E DELIVERE LIVERED MEALS S and PROJE JECT CT PROGRA OGRAMS S GO OVER R THE YEARS RS!
Partners wih the Westport Emergency Management Team Providing emergency evacuation assistance and welfare checks as needed Shelter operations at WCSA or SHS
21 Imperial Avenue Westport, CT 06880 203.341.5099 www.westportct.gov 15
Westport Center for Senior Activities (WCSA) Did You Averages 22 programs per day Know That… There are 3,000 persons registered in data base On average, the Center has 300- 350 visitors a day The age range currently being served is 60 -101 The Center reaches 2,298 persons each week with news on the upcoming week's events via Constant Contact Like us on FACEBOOK! Westport Center for Senior 16
Th The WCS CSA usage has grown dramatic icall lly sin since it it was s built ilt in in 2004 as s Se Senio ior r Popula latio ion Grows Senior Population (55+) of Westport (2010-2020) Increasing Dramatically 12,000 686 – 2.46% 10,000 1,570 5.62% 685 – 2.52% 8,000 1,398 Number of People 628 – 2.38% 5.14% 85+ 3187 1,421 11.42% 75-84 5.38% 6,000 2608 9.58% 65-74 2177 8.25% 55-64 4,000 5008 4340 17.94% 2,000 3544 15.94% 13.43% 0 2010 2015 2020 Total 7,770 – 29.4% Total 10,451 – 37.4% Total 9,031 – 33.14% of total Westport population 17 Source: Nielsen Company
Time Line Proposed Addition • April 2016 - WCSA Enhancement Committee Hosts Open House for elected officials, neighbors and public to introduce project. • July 2016 - BOF unanimously approves $57,375 for schematic design services. • July 2016 - BOS unanimously approves A+ R Architecture. • July 2016 - PSBC updated on status of project. • July 2016 - RTM unanimously approves $57,375. • October 2016 - PSBC updated on status of project. • - WCSA and Enhancement Committee host an “Open House” for neighbors November 2016 and community members. ARB – Architectural Review Board BOF = Board of Finance BOS = Board of Selectman CPD = Commission on People with Disabilities PSBC = Public Site Building Committee RFP = Request for Proposal 18 RTM = Representative Town Meeting ZBA = Zoning Board of Appeals
Time Line (cont’d.) • December 2016 - RFP for construction manager is posted. • December 2016 - PSBC updated on project. • January 2017 - PSBC updated on project. • February 2017 - Construction Manager, A.P. Construction Company selected. • March 2017 - P&Z approves 8-24 request. • March 2017 - PSBC updated on project. • April 2017 - PSBC updated on project • April 2017 - CPD updated on project • April 2017 - ZBA approves variances. • May 2017 - BOF Meeting presentation • June 7, 2017 - BOF Unanimous vote of funding approval • June 14, 2017 - RTM Health & Human Services Committee meeting ARB – Architectural Review Board BOF = Board of Finance BOS = Board of Selectman CPD = Commission on People with Disabilities PSBC = Public Site Building Committee RFP = Request for Proposal RTM = Representative Town Meeting ZBA = Zoning Board of Appeals 19
Time Line (cont’d.) • June 19, 2017 - Parks Advisory Committee Unanimous support • June 21, 2017 - Parks & Recreation Commission Unanimous support • June 27, 2017 - RTM tour of WCSA • July 6, 2017 - RTM Finance Committee Meeting • July 11, 2017 - RTM Unanimous vote of approval • August 2017 - BOS Unanimous vote of approval • October 2017 - ARB Unanimous vote of approval • November 2017 - P&Z Site Plan vote of approval • January 2018 - Bid packages go out • March 2018 - BOS Final Contract Unanimous vote of approval • April 2018 - Break Ground! • January 2019 - Grand Re-Opening ARB – Architectural Review Board BOF = Board of Finance BOS = Board of Selectman CPD = Commission on People with Disabilities PSBC = Public Site Building Committee RFP = Request for Proposal RTM = Representative Town Meeting ZBA = Zoning Board of Appeals 20
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