Scott County Delivers - Aging and Disability Services - June 18th, 2024
Aging and disability services infrastructure
Case management performance and client satisfaction
Housing affordability and sustainability for seniors
Adult protection screening processes
Service accessibility in community parks
Economic challenges and energy assistance programs
Strategic planning for HHS partnerships
Collaborative law enforcement and county social services
Full Document Analysis
Notable Quotes (3)
Many of the services the county provides serve both of these populations so we'll hope to be clear in our questions if we're talking about aging residents or disabled residents.
The officers actually took this upon themselves to do this wasn't a direction for me it was just something that they started.
There has been a philosophy shift there's been some legislative changes and what they are requesting of us now is to offer a more proactive and protective response.
People (5)
Chris HarterDirectorCoordinates HHS partnerships and aging/disability service initiatives.
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Coordinates HHS partnerships and aging/disability service initiatives.
“Aging population and people who live with disabilities are two uniquely different populations but they are served by a very overlapping common service array.”
Opening remarks on the intersection of service populations.
Britney LaneManagerOversees case management, adult protection, and client satisfaction surveys.
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Oversees case management, adult protection, and client satisfaction surveys.
“Our measure will be that we're actually completing those within three business days rather than focusing on just the attempt.”
Regarding response times for adult protection assessments.
Terry SteerChief of PoliceFocuses on law enforcement outreach to vulnerable populations.
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Focuses on law enforcement outreach to vulnerable populations.
“We're trying to change that in the city of belplain by doing things like coffee with a cop.”
Describing police interaction with the aging population.
Terry HassenRepresentativeAdvocates for seniors regarding energy assistance and housing.
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Advocates for seniors regarding energy assistance and housing.
“I would advocate for more senior housing just because I talk with so many people that are paying 80% of their social security for their rent.”
Discussing housing cost burdens on seniors.
Jake GrusingDirectorAnalyzes department data and service trends.
Analyzes department data and service trends.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- Scott County HHS Workshop - upcoming
- Annual Case Management Survey 2023 cycle