ARC of Snohomish County 3/23/2017

I City of Everett Human Needs Grant January 1 through December 31, 2017 Arc of Snohomish County Independent Living/Counseling& Guidance; Emergency Housing-Shelter& Food; and Health Services EXHIBIT A: Program Summary Counseling&Guidance: The intent of this program is to provide support and advocacy to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities(I/DD) and their families. With our support, programs and workshops are designed to.give individuals the tools they need to connect to resources in the community and gives them power and choice allowing them to live as independently as possible. The Arc strives to keep individuals with I/DD safe and their families educated — with up to date information and resources ensuring a successful future. By providing this information and the support to navigate very confusing systems, our most vulnerable citizens and their families are more likely to plan for the future giving their loved one with a disability every chance for success. Emergency Housing-Shelter/Food: The intent of this program is to provide emergency assistance for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities(I/DD)to maintain their living situation by supporting them with utilities, rent and food when in a crisis situation. Direct case management will be provided through other Arc agency funding to connect individuals to the proper community systems and provide the advocacy necessary for them to retain their housing situation and be safe and independent in the community. Health Services: With continued changes to our health care systems, and the threat of more change to Medicaid and Medicare programs that many individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities rely on,the Arc helps support individuals with I/DD and their families finding appropriate medical and dental care providers that will accept Medicaid and Medicare. It is often challenging to connect to specialty care clinics that have an understanding of a person's diagnosis. We also advocate on behalf of individuals with I/DD to retain the insurance coverage they have.