Polk County Service Integration

Connecting Partners. Creating Solutions.

Priester National Health Extension ConferenceApril 16, 2013

Service Integration

“What’s in Your Bag?” Activity

What is Service Integration?

Service Integration (SI) is a partnershipbetween seven school districts, Polk County

Health and Human Services and 200+partnering organizations, agencies, and

individuals throughout the county.

It is a model for how we do business inthe county for connecting individuals

and families to valuable resourcesand services

Who are Your Local Partners?

Service Integration

by matching resources to clearly

defined needs…

while avoiding duplication of

service.

expediting solutions…

Community and agency partners…

Service Integration is …

SI includes seven teams and a dynamic process that …

Connects service providers with identified needs;

Builds relationships among teams members;

And provides funds to address service requests so...

Community solutions can becreated with cost and time

efficiencies.

Seven SI teams: Amity Central Dallas Falls City Grand Ronde Perrydale West Salem

Teams are made up of: County Agencies School Districts Non Profits Faith Communities City Agencies State Agencies Private Businesses Individual Citizens Higher Education

Service Integration Teams

Service Integration Teams

Operate independently

Address and respond to local needs

Allocate team funds to support projects & community needs

Network and share resources

Solutions Supported by Service IntegrationUrgent Needs: Immediate medical services or emergency housing or utility assistance.Basic Needs: Food, clothing, household and hygiene items.Education: Classes, tuition, fees, and literacy programs for children or adults.Extra Curricular: Fees, materials, clothing or shoes needed for participation in a school related activity.Youth Development: Leadership/learning opportunities not part of the regular school programs.Community Development: Events/Activities providing opportunities for a broad spectrum of people.Parenting: Classes, workshops, information that increase parenting skills/knowledge.Supplies: Goods or equipment necessary to carry out an integration activity.

How is SI Funded?

Local School Districts, Faith Community, and Yamhill County Health and Human Services

Polk County Health and Human

Services Department

Contribution to 7 the Service Integration teams. Each SI team

receives between $3,000 and $7,000 of flex funds

each fiscal year.

1 Full Time Equivalency staffing for facilitation and

coordination. .5 Full Time Equivalency,

leadership, materials, supplies, office space, and

technology.

Case Studies

Ramp Need

‘S’ Family

Developmental Disabilities Client Need

Testimonials

“After bringing to light today’s West Salem ServiceIntegration Team meeting the need for backpacksfor the at-risk and homeless youth who come to

theHOME Center during the holiday season, two

amazing partners immediately came forward tooffer help. These partners wasted no time in

donating these GREATLY needed backpacks! Afterthe West Salem SI Team meeting I picked up 30

brand new backpacks for the wonderful andstupendous youth I have the pleasure to work

with.”- West Salem SI Team Member

Testimonials

“My family and I were homeless and had nothingbut the backpacks we carried on our backs. Wehad 8 week old twins and a 2 year old in tow.

Withinone week we were housed into a completelyfurnished apartment to include a fridge and

cupboards full of food. My wife, children, & myselfwere clothed and were connected to DHS to startbenefits we didn't know existed. I know this was

all inpart of the Integration team and we couldn't bemore thankful or feel more blessed. Continue

doing what you do." - West Salem Family assisted by Service Integration

Testimonials

“As an active member of my community, ServiceIntegration team has been an invaluable resource inknowing and understanding the resources that areavailable in our county. I now have answers for my

friends and neighbors in need.” - Falls City SI Team Member

I love service Integration because it is like a one-stopshopping spot to help my community. I can connect my

community with several different resources in 90 minutes a

month. That sort of collaborating takes other countiesseveral meetings to accomplish.

- West Salem SI Team Member

Determine integration team areas

Identify community partners

Identify and communicate community needs

Funding options for teams

Service Integration in Your Community

For more information: www.co.polk.or.us/SI

Polk County Service Integration