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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

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Room 200: Center for Senior Activities:

Elaine Daignault, MA, NCC Director Kristen Witt, LCSW Social Worker,

Municipal Agent for the Elderly & Veterans

Susan Stefenson, MBA Finance Manager Sue Pfister, MSW Director Center for Senior Activities Holly Betts, MPS, RD Program Manager Margaret Pinheiro Administrative Assistant Kristin Malagise, DTR Nutrition Program Coordinator Ben Palmer,

Receptionist &

Denise Puskas

Administrative Assistant

  • Sr. Center

Patty Haberstroh Family Program Specialist

Toquet Hall:

Annette D’Augelli

PYD Program Manager Kevin Godburn, Director Youth Programs & Carla Paiva Assistant Coordinator

Staples High School:

Ed Milton, LMSW

Student Outreach Counselor

Michelle Bottone, LMFT Youth & Family Social Worker

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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.

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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

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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

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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

DHS - FY16-17

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BACK TO SCHOOL – 149 Children CEREMONIES & CELEBRATIONS – 32 Kids CAMPERSHIP & SUMMERSCHOOL – 130 Kids HOLIDAY PROGRAM – 229 Children

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 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

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THE WESTPORT PREVENTION COALITION est. 2017

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Student Outreach Counselor Staples High School The Westport Mentor Program Community Service Corps Police-Youth Programs SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION

YOUTH SERVICES:

  • Youth

leadership

  • Civic education
  • Advocacy
  • Youth-adult

partnerships

JUVENILE REVIEW BOARD iMENTOR Cyber-citizenship peer education

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Providing a supervised, substance-free space for young people and a community gathering place for all since 1998 2016-2017:

  • 67 weekend events with over 3,903 youth

attendees.

  • 2,000 Drop in and Afterschool Programs

Visit us at: Toquethall.org, Facebook.com/toquethall, Twitter (@toquethall), Instagram.com/toquethall, Youtube.com/toquethall

The Teen Governing Board (TGB), composed of Westport High School students and guided by the Youth Services staff, strives to develop and present a wide variety of social, recreational, and educational programs for middle and high school aged youth.

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  • 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

Senior Services

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!

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 Partners wih the Westport

Emergency Management Team

 Providing emergency evacuation

assistance and welfare checks as needed

 Shelter operations at WCSA or

SHS

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21 Imperial Avenue Westport, CT 06880 203.341.5099 www.westportct.gov

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Westport Center for Senior Activities (WCSA)

Did You Know That…

 Averages 22 programs per day 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!

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Westport Center for Senior

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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

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  • f total Westport

population Total 9,031 – 33.14% Total 10,451 – 37.4%

3544 13.43% 4340 15.94% 5008 17.94% 2177 8.25% 2608 9.58% 3187 11.42% 1,421 5.38% 1,398 5.14% 1,570 5.62% 628 – 2.38% 685 – 2.52% 686 – 2.46% 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 2010 2015 2020

Number of People

Senior Population (55+) of Westport (2010-2020) Increasing Dramatically

85+ 75-84 65-74 55-64

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  • 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.
  • November 2016
  • WCSA and Enhancement Committee host an “Open House” for neighbors

and community members.

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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

Time Line

Proposed Addition

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  • 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

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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

Time Line (cont’d.)

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  • 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

Time Line (cont’d.)

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WCS CSA Enhancement - Th The sc schematic ic desig ign fu fulfil lfills ls th the ide identif ifie ied needs, emergency sh shelt lterin ing, g, and projec jected demographic ic growth th …

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Westport Center for Senior

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 Education

 Aging & Memory Exercise  Computer Lessons  Foreign Language  Writing Seminars  Connecticut Money School  Health Screenings/Seminars  Current Events

 Physical

 Mindful Meditation & Yoga for Total

Health

 Pilates, Qigong, & Meditation  Strength Training &Aerobic Chair  Dance & Stretch  Tai Chi & Balance Class  Table Tennis & Fitness Center  Parkinson’s Fitness/Support Class

 Arts & Crafts

 Drawing & Watercolor  Oil Painting & Mixed Medium/Collage  Beading & Stained Glass  Floral Design & Open Portrait  Sculpture

 Health and Wellness

 Blood Pressure Screening  Hearing Screenings  Flu Clinic  Caregiver Support Group  Live Well with Chronic Illness  Fall Prevention  Cholesterol Screening

 Social/Culinary

 Congregate Meal Program  Saturday Socials  Culinary Classes  Barbecues  Ethnic Themed Programs with Meals

 Games

 Bridge Instruction  Bingo  Poker  Backgammon  Table Tennis  Mah-jongg

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 9,808 café meals served between

July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017.

 Cost for food, overhead/admin.

(FY 16-17) = $78,464 = $ 38,982 (donations collected) = $ 39,482 (total state & federal

subsidy)

20 Café Volunteers

 Suggested Donation: $5-7

Westport Center for Senior

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Featuring Chef Ivin Obando, Creative Culinary, LLC

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Westport Center for Senior

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 2016-2017 total meals

delivered = 9,671

 Total number of clients

served = 48

 Cost of meals: $38,451.

Subsidized through Title III, CHCP and private pay.

 44 Home-Delivered-Meal

Volunteers

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Westport Center for Senior

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 Westport Town Hall, Room 200

 110 Myrtle Avenue 203-341-1050  humansrv@westportct.gov

 Center for Senior Activities

 21 Imperial Avenue – 203-341-5099

 Toquet Hall

 58 Post Road East – 203-341-1155

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