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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