NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment - 91.205 (b,d) Introduction: Describe the characteristics of special needs populations in your community: The term needs” implies that there is another factor besides low-income which “special identifies a person or group as needing assistance. M-BC has identified the following populations as needs:” “special 1) elderly and/or disabled citizens 2) HIV/Aids infected citizens 3) of domestic violence What are the housing and supportive service of these populations and how are these needs determined? M-BC provides assistance to the elderly and/or disabled citizens in two Minor and emergency home repairs are made through local non-profit agencies which are funded in part with CDBG funds. River Edge provides transitional and permanent housing assistance to HIV/Aids infected citizens. M-BC is a community that utilizes all opportunities to connect with its citizens. This includes public meetings and surveys that are used to gather input and ideas from the citizens. The Community Survey that was recently conducted is another option used to gather information as to what the needs and desires of the community are. Each year, non-profit agencies submit applications to the Economic and Community Development Department to be considered to receive federal funding in order to provide a necessary service to M-BC residents. The applications are categorized by either public service programs, minor home repair programs, etc. A review panel is provided with what the community’s focus is on based on the meetings and surveys. The panel then reviews the applications collectively to make decisions as to which agency offers the best benefit and can serve the most people. Discuss the size and characteristics of the population with HIV/AIDS and their families within the Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area: Edge provides HIV Early Intervention services to M-BC and surrounding areas. Services include annual training events, HIV prevention counseling, HIV pre-test counseling, HIV testing and results, HIV post-test counseling and referral of HIV-positive individuals for medical and social services. The M-BC census is approximately 155,000 and the population with HIV (not AIDS) is approximately 1,475 and citizens with AIDS number approximately 1,350. HIV-EIS target high risk populations such as substance abuse and low SES. HIV-EIS Intervention services also includes case management support for person living with HIV/AIDS and their families. provide education and testing to local businesses, churches, non-profit organizations,
NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment - 91.205 (b,d) Introduction: Describe the characteristics of special needs populations in your community: The term “special needs” implies that there is another factor besides low-income which identifies a person or group as needing assistance. M-BC has identified the following populations as “special needs:” 1) elderly and/or disabled citizens 2) HIV/Aids infected citizens 3) of domestic violence What are the housing and supportive service of these populations and how are these needs determined? M-BC provides assistance to the elderly and/or disabled citizens in two Minor and emergency home repairs are made through local non-profit agencies which are funded in part with CDBG funds. River Edge provides transitional and permanent housing assistance to HIV/Aids infected citizens. M-BC is a community that utilizes all opportunities to connect with its citizens. This includes public meetings and surveys that are used to gather input and ideas from the citizens. The Community Survey that was recently conducted is another option used to gather information as to what the needs and desires of the community are. Each year, non-profit agencies submit applications to the Economic and Community Development Department to be considered to receive federal funding in order to provide a necessary service to M-BC residents. The applications are categorized by either public service programs, minor home repair programs, etc. A review panel is provided with what the community’s focus is on based on the meetings and surveys. The panel then reviews the applications collectively to make decisions as to which agency offers the best benefit and can serve the most people. Discuss the size and characteristics of the population with HIV/AIDS and their families within the Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area: Edge provides HIV Early Intervention services to M-BC and surrounding areas. Services include annual training events, HIV prevention counseling, HIV pre-test counseling, HIV testing and results, HIV post-test counseling and referral of HIV-positive individuals for medical and social services. The M-BC census is approximately 155,000 and the population with HIV (not AIDS) is approximately 1,475 and citizens with AIDS number approximately 1,350. HIV-EIS target high risk populations such as substance abuse and low SES. HIV-EIS Intervention services also includes case management support for person living with HIV/AIDS and their families. provide education and testing to local businesses, churches, non-profit organizations,