11.3.15 Catholic Charities School Services Collaboration meeting minutes_Nov2015

Catholic Charities’ School Services Collaboration

Sharing the mission to increase student success; Valuing the strength & synergy
of “team”
November 3, 2015
Attended: Rose Caldwell, Laura Greene, Meichle Latham, Lauren Maguire,
Lori Ricupito, Susan Seawood, Jim Szwejbka
Excused: Daytuan Antonetti, Heidi Billittier, Dan Cross-Viola, MaryAnn DeibelBraun,
Marissa Desiderio, Kathleen Hall, Sylvia Lloyd, Michael Lynch, Tanice
Pendergrass
I.

Agency Updates- Meichle
 Department-wide school-based programs have been sustained and
continue to expand

II.

Funding/Partnership opportunities- opportunities for program
development, retention and expansion
 CCSC- Exploring possibility of AmeriCorps funding
 TSFP-CTG: Full Service Community Schools 5 yr. grant (UWBEC-DOE)
for services at BPS #93 & BPS #206 10.1.15-9.30.20
 SBPS: ECDSS- pending word on proposed increase for program
expansion

III.

Program evaluation- how measuring effectiveness of program?
 Not discussed today

IV.

Community Resource exchange/sharing
 November 9th - Who is after your children? Big Tobacco, Alcohol
Companies, Marijuana supporters are marketing to children.
Facilitated by Sally Yageric from ECCPASA, kids program for Grades K5 facilitated by Kathy Mobarak-Miller and the Amherst Youth
Consortium.
 Friday, November 13 - WNY Special Education Task Force
“Managing Anxiety and School Avoidance”: 9am-12pm @ Erie 1
BOCES.
 December 4- Working with LGBT youth: for clinicians & school
personnel:
9-4pm @ Horizon Health Services , Niagara Falls Blvd. Register @
833-3708
 School-Based Preventive Services in WNY school districts
o Almost all 28 have negotiated the partnership

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Catholic Charities’ School Services Collaboration

Sharing the mission to increase student success; Valuing the strength & synergy
of “team”
November 3, 2015
o The intention is to identify & work with families who may be “at
risk” of a CPS report. Preventing CPS reports is the intention.
 Child & Family Support Program of the Mental Health Associationvarious programs for parents and kids they offer: hospital advocates,
respite, support groups (teen, young adult & parent) and phone
support for parents.

 Mid-Erie Counseling & Treatment Services- Partnering with schools to
offer school-based services (Buffalo, Cheektowaga and
Bowmansville), family therapy, adult mental health services and drug
& alcohol treatment.
 Operation Com: children of the Military: 2nd and 4th Fridays from
5:30-7:30pm @ 1280 Main St. 2nd floor. Call 548-6606 to register.

V.

Projects (individual program/CCSSCT)- current and envisioned
 CCSSCT- Google Form to create school services directory for the
intranet for employee access- contact information; guide for program
decisions- in process
 ISSWP- creating a program brochure
 CCSSCT- uniform & consistent Policy & Procedure for treatment of
children (including ages)- proposed

VI.

Program updates, Achievements & Celebrations (please submit ahead
of time if unable to attend/send alternative representative)
 A Gathering Place- Heidi- N/A; Excused
 Catholic Charities’ Service Corps (CCSC)- Lauren
 2 Service Corps volunteers are currently in the CCSC program
 Lauren welcomes placement opportunities for Service Corps
volunteers
1. 12 mo. Placement (beginning Aug/early September)
2. ~ $16,000 charge to program
3. Contact Lauren with interest as the recruitment process begins
Jan 2016

 Communications & PR- [Data request timeline] Rose
 Contact Rose & Stephanie for assistance with program brochurescreation & updates; they’ll provide the template

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Catholic Charities’ School Services Collaboration

Sharing the mission to increase student success; Valuing the strength & synergy
of “team”
November 3, 2015
 Request for interested clients willing to share (interview, TV, photos,
etc.) their experiences with Catholic Charities- program marketing,
Appeal engagements (throughout the year)
 WNY Catholic newspaper is seeking a Christmas–edition story
capturing the activities CC’s is doing to impact families during the
holiday season; program representatives will spread the word
 Comprehensive School Services Program (CSS)- Laura
♦ Laura reported that the Principal at West Buffalo Charter School is
very pleased with services. Mary Ferraro (5 days/wk) is very busy.
 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) collaborations- Laura
 Grand Island School District- Laura’s uncertain of the status of the
contract
 Sweet Home School District- Laura’s uncertain of the status of the
contract
 Family Support Center (FSC) Collaborations- Laura
♦ KenTon FSC- Laura noted “no updates”
♦ Sweet Home FSC- Laura reported continued collaboration

 Foster Grandparent Program (FGP)- Susan

♦ Currently have ~ 101 Foster Grandparents; Target total= 115
♦ Training will be provided for FGPs in December 2015
♦ Offering various activities via “Recognition & Special Events” budget
♦ Susan noted continued interest with filling S. Bflo schools- pending 2
at BPS #27 & total of 2-3 @ #72
♦ As FGP seeks to expand, will be @ Akron Elementary school &
collaborating with Seneca St. Development Corp. afterschool program
 In-School Social Work Program (ISSWP)- Kathleen & Laura
 Responding to requests from Catholic schools outside of ISSWP
contract
 As year begins, meetings with Principals to identify school needs &
desired services
 Kathleen- N/A; Excused
o Catholic Academy- Bryan Saj (2 days/wk)
o OLV, Lackawanna- Bryan Saj (2 days/wk)
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Catholic Charities’ School Services Collaboration

Sharing the mission to increase student success; Valuing the strength & synergy
of “team”
November 3, 2015
o St. Peter’s (Lewiston)- Mary Elizabeth Wellence (1.5 days/wk.)
 Laura:
o Notre Dame Academy- Lauren Rozmus (3 days/wk)- on
disability; others covering during her absence
o Our Lady of Black Rock- Melissa Abrams (2 days/wk)
o Queen of Heaven- Jennifer Downie (3 days/wk)
o St. John the Baptist, Alden- Jennifer Downie (2 days/wk)

o St. John the Baptist, Ton.- Mimi Ferraro (2 days/wk)
o St. Aloysius, Springville- Lauren Rozmus (2 days/wk) )- on
disability; others covering during her absence
o St. Joseph University- Mimi Ferraro (2 days/wk)
 School-based Mental Health Counseling Services (MCI)- Lori
 Elmwood Village Charter School (< 200 student enrollment forK-8th
grade)
o Lori ( 3 full days/wk. with potential for expansion)
o Routinely meets with more than 25 students individually
+facilitates small groups
 Traditional Site Facilitator Program- Closing the Gap (TSFP-CTG),
School-Based Preventive Services (SBPS)/Intensive Mentoring
Program (IM)- Meichle
♦ Traditional Site Facilitator Program (Closing the Gap)-remains in 6
schools; seeking additional funding to support the program model
o Currently investing in enhanced outcomes and database
♦ School-Based Preventive Services (SBPS) program
o Currently investing in enhanced outcomes and database
o Hiring for FSS in various schools
o Family Support Specialists (FSS) continue to recruit families;
School personnel, families themselves, ECDSS and Catholic
Charities agency program personnel are critical in the
recruitment process; please refer & collaborate; Please talk with
Meichle about eligibility
♦ Intensive Mentoring (IM)– continue to condition FSS for SBPS program
♦ Say Yes partnership

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Catholic Charities’ School Services Collaboration

Sharing the mission to increase student success; Valuing the strength & synergy
of “team”
November 3, 2015
o Mental Health clinics- expanded in 2015; MCI expanded to
BPS #37 [Jason & Sarah] (adding to BPS #43 [Jason] & BPS
#93 [Sarah])
o Legal clinics- present in schools in 4 quadrants of Buffalolegal advice
 School Intervention Service- Mary Ann & Laura
 Mary Ann (Cheektowaga)- N/A- Excused
 Laura (Amherst & Kenmore)
o City of Tonawanda (KenTon)
o Amherst (Amherst)
 Met with Youth Board members for annual review
 Amherst (FAST referrals)
• Amherst team- participating in Task Force re: drug
use
• Windemere school- Collaboration group regarding
separation & divorce
• Amherst schools- recruiting a new Superintendent
 Sweet Home FSC referrals
• Michelle Martin & Corinne Curvin will be providing
school-based counseling services in Sweet Home
schools
 Workforce & Education Programs- Jim
♦ TYT (16-21 yr. olds)- WIOA funding
o Pending redefined outcomes in 2016
o In process of obtaining additional grants
o Strive to creatively honor eligibility criteria

o In multiple locations in City of Buffalo/Lackawanna
 TriMain Bldg, Kerns Ave., 525 Washington St., Lovejoy,
Maguire Hall (S. Bflo), Seneca Babcock Comm. Center ,
Caldwell Pl. (Lackawanna)
 Interested in W. Side- Belle Center? Our Lady of Hope?

♦ Project Jump Start (14-17 yrs. old) referred by JJ system, FST or
probation
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Catholic Charities’ School Services Collaboration

Sharing the mission to increase student success; Valuing the strength & synergy
of “team”
November 3, 2015
o Erie County DMH extended& increased 2016 funding for the
program for service to target 50 youth for the year (reality is,
they serve more)
 2 teachers to provide in-school/afterschool education &
tutoring with goal of increased student attendance [9 am3 pm]
 12 students/teacher; targeted service period of 4 mos.
 City of Buffalo & 1st ring outside of City of Buffalo
 Pending Sweet Home
VII.

Community Collaborations
 ANYSYB conference
o Thank you to Karen Rumsey & Clark Stein for presenting the
Mindfulness workshop

o Thank you to student interns @ NF’s office- assisted with
registration
 WNY Youth Bureau- Next meeting: 11.18.15
 Catholic Schools partnership- Next meeting: 12.1.15 1:30 pm @ 795
Main St.
 WNY FSC Coalition- Next meeting: 11.4.15 @ Renaissance House
 KenTon Family Support Center Steering Committee
o 2016 meetings: 3.4.16 & 6.10.16 @ 8:30 am
o Offering a variety of programs for youth & families
 Theraplay- January 2016 (Parent-child workshops for 4-6 yr.
olds to facilitate child development & build executive
functioning & independent decision-making)
 HOPS (Homework, Organization & Study Skills)
 iRest meditation
 Social Effectiveness Therapy for Children and Adolescents
(January 2016) (Psychoeducational groups for parents and
children on the spectrum)
 Sweet Home Family Support Center Steering Committee- 2016
meetings: 11.6.15, 2.6.16 & 5.6.16 @ 8:45 am

VIII. Emerging trends/themes- what are we noticing?
 Not discussed today
IX.

Best Hopes of 2016 School Services Collaboration

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Catholic Charities’ School Services Collaboration

Sharing the mission to increase student success; Valuing the strength & synergy
of “team”
November 3, 2015
 IMPACT! Youth and families’ non-academic needs will be
addressed with increased demonstration of student
achievement
♦ Increasing program utilization via internal linkage and
referral
1. Marketing/Program promotion opportunities- Raising
awareness about agency programs and services
• Individual program promotion strategies- outreach,
participation at team meetings, etc.
•

Utilize intranet, InfoLink and Facebook/Twitter as forum
for sharing news & updates, announcements, and
events/activities.
• Upload comprehensive School-based Services manual
with program/service description, eligibility criteria and
enrollment procedures onto intranet
• Keep program/service descriptions updated/current on
website (ccwny.org) and intranet
• Request opportunity to present on School-Based
Services at Agency Leadership meeting?
♦ Familiarity with School-Based Services teams
1. Upload team directories on intranet
♦ Smooth referral procedures- Maximize ease with intra-program
linkage
♦ Develop agency-wide school-related MMRS team available

for consultation(consultation/in-service or training) & direct
response to schools, parishes
X.

2016 School Services Collaboration meeting agenda items
 Consent for Treatment of children policies & procedures

For 12.15.15 meeting:
 Meichle will:
1. Follow-up with Carol Kostyniak regarding the needs assessment
summary prepared by Diane Bessel, Daemen College
2. Follow-up with Arry regarding update to CC’s intranet to also reflect
MCI school-based mental health services under School-Based Services
3. Submit meeting minutes to Comm/PR for uploading to intranet
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Catholic Charities’ School Services Collaboration

Sharing the mission to increase student success; Valuing the strength & synergy
of “team”
November 3, 2015
 Everyone will:
1. Enter program and program team information into Google Forms
2. Bring program consents for treatment of children for review,
discussion and next steps for uniform & consistent Policy & Procedure
(including ages)
3. Review their program/service brochures/fliers and & partner with
Central Services to revise/edit/print them

2015 Meeting schedule

(Bi-monthly meeting: @ 9 am @ 20 Rich St.)
Date
December 15th

Time
9:00 am

Location
20 Rich St.

Reserved by
Lori R.

2016 Meeting schedule

(Quarterly meetings: 9 am @ 20 Rich St.)
Date

Time

Location

February 16th

9:00 am

20 Rich St.

Lori R.

May 24th

9:00 am

20 Rich St.

Lori R.

August 30th

9:00 am

20 Rich St.

Lori R.

November 22nd

9:00 am

20 Rich St.

Lori R.

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Reserved by