what people with disabilities could use or need, the need for outreach, and if the barriers are address agencies will need to provide services. Ms. Bills asked if $50,000 was enough for these grants and said that Cal OES will meet with the VOCA Steering Committee to discuss this and that the Request for Proposal would be kept as broad as possible. Ms. Bills said that the name may be changed from to “Disabilities” “Access”. Ms. Bills also discussed the County Victim Services Program and that counties can have extensions for submitting their applications, if necessary. She also stated that two or three counties do not want the funds. DVAC members discussed the challenges with this program. Ms. Chung Joe, asked if these new programs would be one-time funding. Ms. Bills stated, that if the funding continues, the two-year programs would likely become 4-year programs, as this is the current recommendation from the VOCA Steering Committee. With the increase in funds, Cal OES asked the DVAC to provide feedback on the pressing needs, in regards to domestic violence. The following ideas were generated and discussed: Domestic violence response teams (DARTS) Alternative housing or long term housing Non-traditional housing options Underserved/underserved domestic violence focused – Allowing for smaller organizations who weren’t as competitive to receive funding Aftercare, after immediate services (building a sustainable future for survivors to become employed/financially dependent, which is part of the housing first principals) Domestic violence specific or non-shelter based programs Addressing trauma from interpersonal violence Transportation Communities still not receiving services Support for health and well-being Expanding services to children Funding for clinical support, behavioral health/PTSD. DVAC members discussed funding for mental health through different funding streams and not knowing how to access funds. Members also discussed barriers in applying for funds and how some agencies do not need all the money and larger agencies can show better need with more data, making it difficult for smaller agencies to complete. Some agencies have formed conglomeration to raise the level of sophistication. Ms. Bills stated agencies can apply for less funding.
what people with disabilities could use or need, the need for outreach, and if the barriers are address agencies will need to provide services. Ms. Bills asked if $50,000 was enough for these grants and said that Cal OES will meet with the VOCA Steering Committee to discuss this and that the Request for Proposal would be kept as broad as possible. Ms. Bills said that the name may be changed from “Disabilities” to “Access”. Ms. Bills also discussed the County Victim Services Program and that counties can have extensions for submitting their applications, if necessary. She also stated that two or three counties do not want the funds. DVAC members discussed the challenges with this program. Ms. Chung Joe, asked if these new programs would be one-time funding. Ms. Bills stated, that if the funding continues, the two-year programs would likely become 4-year programs, as this is the current recommendation from the VOCA Steering Committee. With the increase in funds, Cal OES asked the DVAC to provide feedback on the pressing needs, in regards to domestic violence. The following ideas were generated and discussed: Domestic violence response teams (DARTS) Alternative housing or long term housing Non-traditional housing options Underserved/underserved – domestic violence focused Allowing for smaller organizations who weren’t as competitive to receive funding Aftercare, after immediate services (building a sustainable future for survivors to become employed/financially dependent, which is part of the housing first principals) Domestic violence specific or non-shelter based programs Addressing trauma from interpersonal violence Transportation Communities still not receiving services Support for health and well-being Expanding services to children Funding for clinical support, behavioral health/PTSD. DVAC members discussed funding for mental health through different funding streams and not knowing how to access funds. Members also discussed barriers in applying for funds and how some agencies do not need all the money and larger agencies can show better need with more data, making it difficult for smaller agencies to complete. Some agencies have formed conglomeration to raise the level of sophistication. Ms. Bills stated agencies can apply for less funding.
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