April 8, 2024
Minutes
Minutes
Attendees via Zoom: Betsy Hopkins, Brenda Smith, Carol Snyder, Craig Patterson, Helen Hemminger, Inga Russell, J Richardson Collins, Joanne Grant, John McAnuff, J VanBramer, Kristie Worster, Linda, Lorraine DeFreitas, Margaret Cardoza, Mark Kemmerle, Ruth Trites, Sara Fleurant, Shelley Zielinski, Shelly King, Todd Goodwin, Vickey Merrill, Cullen Ryan, and possibly a few people who didn’t identify themselves and/or left prior to the conclusion of the meeting.
Jennifer Putnam introduced herself and welcomed the group. Minutes from the last meeting were accepted.
Featured Speaker: Sara Fleurant, Developmental Disability Housing Coordinator, and Betsy Hopkins, Associate Director Developmental Disability and Brain Injury Services, DHHS-OADS. www.maine.gov/dhhs/oads Topic: An overview of OADS' housing-related initiatives and related discussion. This will include an opportunity to provide feedback including what housing initiatives the group would like to see OADS implement.
Jennifer: Today I’m pleased to welcome Sara Fleurant, Developmental Disability Housing Coordinator, and Betsy Hopkins, Associate Director Developmental Disability and Brain Injury Services, with DHHS-OADS presenting an overview of OADS' housing-related initiatives. This presentation will include an opportunity to provide feedback including what housing initiatives the group would like to see OADS implement. Thank you both for being here!
Sara Fleurant: Thank you for the opportunity to be here today! I have more than a decade of experience collaborating on housing solutions – primarily for people experiencing homelessness. Sometimes those solutions are more individualized and sometimes they’re more systemic. I’m excited to bring those experiences to this work.
Betsy Hopkins: We’re very excited to have Sara on board here at OADS. About two years ago throughout the course of a year we had a robust stakeholder workgroup that helped us talk through a variety of things. Recommendations came from that group and one of those was that OADS have its own Housing Coordinator. Sara will talk about current housing supports and then I will talk about housing supports that will be included in the Lifespan Waiver.
Begin Presentation (Click here for the presentation):
Betsy: We’re still in the process of drafting the Lifespan Waiver application for CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). We do plan for another series of meetings with parents, waiver members, and providers around the state the week of May 13th, similar to what we did last fall. We’re solidifying those dates and times. As soon as that’s done a notice will go out. This will be another opportunity to talk generally about the Lifespan Waiver, including updates about where we are with it, and specific services we’re moving forward with.
Sara: One of the things we really wanted to share with you today is that the Department is working on a new housing innovation project to pilot 10 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) through a partnership with WheelPad.
(The group viewed the WheelPad video that is embedded on slide 15 of the Presentation.)
Jennifer: Thank you both, that was a very interesting presentation!
Discussion:
-A parent stated that her daughter is waiting for Section 18. She asked if the Lifespan Waiver would be an option for her daughter.
Betsy: Section 18 is the waiver for adults with brain injury. The Lifespan Waiver is not inclusive of this. That doesn’t mean it may not happen in the future.
-A self-advocate stated that she’s concerned about the brain injury waiver being left out of the Lifespan Waiver.
-A provider stated that they completed their Lifespan Waiver Readiness Survey. It was asked when the Department will have rates available for the various different services.
Betsy: We haven’t seen the rates yet. I would say that the information will be shared publicly sometime in May. At that time there will be an opportunity for people to provide public comments as well.
-It was stated that some municipalities have to change their zoning and land use laws to accommodate ADUs.
-A self-advocate stated that self-directed services are available under Section 29. She asked if self-direction will be included in Lifespan.
Betsy: Right now, there are a few services available under Section 29. We’re planning to expand self-directed options under Lifespan. We’re working out all the kinks with self-direction in Section 29 now so that when Lifespan rolls out it will go smoothly.
-A self-advocate stated that hearing about 24/7 remote monitoring raises some privacy concerns.
Jennifer: We hear that a lot! One of the things we point out regarding privacy is that having multiple strangers enter your home and use your bathroom is far more invasive to privacy than some sensors and a camera that the individual can completely control. Also, it’s important to know that the cameras are only in common areas of the home – they’re not in bedrooms or bathrooms.
-It was stated that some of the requirements for Section 8 are difficult and there are barriers to using it.
Sara: A Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspection is required for apartments that utilize Section 8. This is in place to ensure that apartments are safe for people. There’s a lack of affordable housing in the state but we’re seeing movement to creating more affordable housing stock. We’ve seen positive movement with zoning and land use changes that are positive and welcome affordable housing. Landlords are guaranteed to receive rent each month through the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)/Section 8 program, which acts as a great incentive for landlords to make some of those small fixes that might come up on an HQS inspection.
Jennifer: We started looking into Section 811, and my understanding is that there aren’t very many online currently.
Sara: In a meeting with MaineHousing last week I learned that they currently have 50 Section 811 Project Rental Assistance units in nine (9) areas of the state and are looking for applicants. It’s important to have a good waitlist of people to ensure that if there’s a vacancy it can be filled so it’s not lost.
Jennifer: Some locations are more popular and have a waitlist versus others.
Sara: We’re hoping to better spread the word about this as a resource.
Jennifer: Thank you both for this informative presentation. I know we will all want to be kept in the loop regarding OADS’ housing options and hope you can continue to attend these meetings. Thank you again and well done!
End Presentation (round of applause would have occurred were it not for everyone being muted and on Zoom)
DHHS – Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) - www.maine.gov/dhhs/oads
Betsy Hopkins: All I really wanted to share today is what I shared during the presentation: we’re planning another series of meetings with parents, waiver members, and providers around the state the week of May 13th. We should have the date soon – hopefully in time to include in the minutes. As soon as that’s done a notice will go out. This will be another opportunity to talk generally about the Lifespan Waiver, including updates about where we are with it, and specific services we’re moving forward with in Lifespan.
Jennfier: I’m curious if you have any idea when you’ll find out what kind of waiver needs to be submitted to CMS.
Betsy: We’re meeting every other week with CMS to talk that through and iron that out. We should know within the next couple of months.
-A self-advocate stated that a few years ago, prior to the Mills Administration, Police Department staff attended one of these meetings. At that time, an agency was contacting the police to come to homes to deal with issues that didn’t require police intervention and ought to have been handled by program staff. As a result, this agency closed. In a recent town meeting, she heard the Chief of Police report that 50% of police visits to homes were to agency-run homes. She stated that this statistic is alarming. She asked if agencies have to keep track of police contact, and if so if this is sent to the Department and investigated. She stated that this is terrifying for her, and she worries that if this continues towns will push for re-institutionalization.
Jennifer: If we call the police that would be a reportable event, so we’re required to report that to the Department. Beyond that, it’s at the discretion of agency policy whether to call emergency services.
Betsy: I really hear your concerns. Any time the police are called an agency is required by Rule to report it as a Critical Incident Event which does come to us. If it’s an agency issue it’s assigned to our Quality Assurance group, and they would follow up with the agency. If it has to do with safety, abuse, neglect, or exploitation that would be handled by Adult Protective Services (APS). I am aware of a few agencies where this has been an issue, and we’ve done a fair amount of work with those agencies. It would be helpful if you could send me that specific situation so I can look into it more in-depth.
-It was stated that it’s important to get down to the granular, individualized level of data, regarding this as well.
Betsy: We are also drafting the new Licensing Rule. For the situation that has been described, if an agency has had a long-standing issue there would be a way to address that through Licensing as well.
Jennifer: Thank you, Betsy, and thank you all for this important discussion.
DHHS – Children’s Behavioral Health Services (CBHS), Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) - www.maine.gov/dhhs/ocfs - No Update
DOL – Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) - www.maine.gov/rehab/dvr
Libby Stone-Sterling could not attend today’s meeting but sent the following update via email:
Office of Special Services and Inclusive Education (OSSIE) - www.maine.gov/doe/learning/specialed - No Update
Disability Rights Maine (DRM) Update: No Update
Federal & Housing Updates:
Cullen:
State Legislature Update –
Laura Cordes could not attend today’s meeting. The following is updated information:
As this group knows from February’s presentation, Laura Cordes created a Google doc for the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature to support the MCHQS' interest in monitoring and engaging in bills of interest. The doc contains an updated list of bills of interest, links on how to testify in person, by zoom, and/or how to submit testimony, as well as a list of Committee members (click here for more information).
The Second Session, or the “Short Session”, is scheduled to run from 1/3/24 – 4/17/24. In the short session only emergency bills, Governor’s bills, and bills carried over from the previous session can be heard. There are a number of carryover bills that are being considered. Many of these have already had public hearings and as such will not receive additional public hearings. Public Hearings and Work Sessions for the Second Session are well underway.
For information please refer to the Google Doc.
Governor’s Supplemental Budget - The Budget Passed out of Appropriations late Friday night.
Bills of Interest: To look up any bill click on this link and enter the bill number:
Jennifer Putnam introduced herself and welcomed the group. Minutes from the last meeting were accepted.
Featured Speaker: Sara Fleurant, Developmental Disability Housing Coordinator, and Betsy Hopkins, Associate Director Developmental Disability and Brain Injury Services, DHHS-OADS. www.maine.gov/dhhs/oads Topic: An overview of OADS' housing-related initiatives and related discussion. This will include an opportunity to provide feedback including what housing initiatives the group would like to see OADS implement.
Jennifer: Today I’m pleased to welcome Sara Fleurant, Developmental Disability Housing Coordinator, and Betsy Hopkins, Associate Director Developmental Disability and Brain Injury Services, with DHHS-OADS presenting an overview of OADS' housing-related initiatives. This presentation will include an opportunity to provide feedback including what housing initiatives the group would like to see OADS implement. Thank you both for being here!
Sara Fleurant: Thank you for the opportunity to be here today! I have more than a decade of experience collaborating on housing solutions – primarily for people experiencing homelessness. Sometimes those solutions are more individualized and sometimes they’re more systemic. I’m excited to bring those experiences to this work.
Betsy Hopkins: We’re very excited to have Sara on board here at OADS. About two years ago throughout the course of a year we had a robust stakeholder workgroup that helped us talk through a variety of things. Recommendations came from that group and one of those was that OADS have its own Housing Coordinator. Sara will talk about current housing supports and then I will talk about housing supports that will be included in the Lifespan Waiver.
Begin Presentation (Click here for the presentation):
Betsy: We’re still in the process of drafting the Lifespan Waiver application for CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). We do plan for another series of meetings with parents, waiver members, and providers around the state the week of May 13th, similar to what we did last fall. We’re solidifying those dates and times. As soon as that’s done a notice will go out. This will be another opportunity to talk generally about the Lifespan Waiver, including updates about where we are with it, and specific services we’re moving forward with.
Sara: One of the things we really wanted to share with you today is that the Department is working on a new housing innovation project to pilot 10 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) through a partnership with WheelPad.
(The group viewed the WheelPad video that is embedded on slide 15 of the Presentation.)
Jennifer: Thank you both, that was a very interesting presentation!
Discussion:
-A parent stated that her daughter is waiting for Section 18. She asked if the Lifespan Waiver would be an option for her daughter.
Betsy: Section 18 is the waiver for adults with brain injury. The Lifespan Waiver is not inclusive of this. That doesn’t mean it may not happen in the future.
-A self-advocate stated that she’s concerned about the brain injury waiver being left out of the Lifespan Waiver.
-A provider stated that they completed their Lifespan Waiver Readiness Survey. It was asked when the Department will have rates available for the various different services.
Betsy: We haven’t seen the rates yet. I would say that the information will be shared publicly sometime in May. At that time there will be an opportunity for people to provide public comments as well.
-It was stated that some municipalities have to change their zoning and land use laws to accommodate ADUs.
-A self-advocate stated that self-directed services are available under Section 29. She asked if self-direction will be included in Lifespan.
Betsy: Right now, there are a few services available under Section 29. We’re planning to expand self-directed options under Lifespan. We’re working out all the kinks with self-direction in Section 29 now so that when Lifespan rolls out it will go smoothly.
-A self-advocate stated that hearing about 24/7 remote monitoring raises some privacy concerns.
Jennifer: We hear that a lot! One of the things we point out regarding privacy is that having multiple strangers enter your home and use your bathroom is far more invasive to privacy than some sensors and a camera that the individual can completely control. Also, it’s important to know that the cameras are only in common areas of the home – they’re not in bedrooms or bathrooms.
-It was stated that some of the requirements for Section 8 are difficult and there are barriers to using it.
Sara: A Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspection is required for apartments that utilize Section 8. This is in place to ensure that apartments are safe for people. There’s a lack of affordable housing in the state but we’re seeing movement to creating more affordable housing stock. We’ve seen positive movement with zoning and land use changes that are positive and welcome affordable housing. Landlords are guaranteed to receive rent each month through the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)/Section 8 program, which acts as a great incentive for landlords to make some of those small fixes that might come up on an HQS inspection.
Jennifer: We started looking into Section 811, and my understanding is that there aren’t very many online currently.
Sara: In a meeting with MaineHousing last week I learned that they currently have 50 Section 811 Project Rental Assistance units in nine (9) areas of the state and are looking for applicants. It’s important to have a good waitlist of people to ensure that if there’s a vacancy it can be filled so it’s not lost.
Jennifer: Some locations are more popular and have a waitlist versus others.
Sara: We’re hoping to better spread the word about this as a resource.
Jennifer: Thank you both for this informative presentation. I know we will all want to be kept in the loop regarding OADS’ housing options and hope you can continue to attend these meetings. Thank you again and well done!
End Presentation (round of applause would have occurred were it not for everyone being muted and on Zoom)
DHHS – Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) - www.maine.gov/dhhs/oads
Betsy Hopkins: All I really wanted to share today is what I shared during the presentation: we’re planning another series of meetings with parents, waiver members, and providers around the state the week of May 13th. We should have the date soon – hopefully in time to include in the minutes. As soon as that’s done a notice will go out. This will be another opportunity to talk generally about the Lifespan Waiver, including updates about where we are with it, and specific services we’re moving forward with in Lifespan.
Jennfier: I’m curious if you have any idea when you’ll find out what kind of waiver needs to be submitted to CMS.
Betsy: We’re meeting every other week with CMS to talk that through and iron that out. We should know within the next couple of months.
-A self-advocate stated that a few years ago, prior to the Mills Administration, Police Department staff attended one of these meetings. At that time, an agency was contacting the police to come to homes to deal with issues that didn’t require police intervention and ought to have been handled by program staff. As a result, this agency closed. In a recent town meeting, she heard the Chief of Police report that 50% of police visits to homes were to agency-run homes. She stated that this statistic is alarming. She asked if agencies have to keep track of police contact, and if so if this is sent to the Department and investigated. She stated that this is terrifying for her, and she worries that if this continues towns will push for re-institutionalization.
Jennifer: If we call the police that would be a reportable event, so we’re required to report that to the Department. Beyond that, it’s at the discretion of agency policy whether to call emergency services.
Betsy: I really hear your concerns. Any time the police are called an agency is required by Rule to report it as a Critical Incident Event which does come to us. If it’s an agency issue it’s assigned to our Quality Assurance group, and they would follow up with the agency. If it has to do with safety, abuse, neglect, or exploitation that would be handled by Adult Protective Services (APS). I am aware of a few agencies where this has been an issue, and we’ve done a fair amount of work with those agencies. It would be helpful if you could send me that specific situation so I can look into it more in-depth.
-It was stated that it’s important to get down to the granular, individualized level of data, regarding this as well.
Betsy: We are also drafting the new Licensing Rule. For the situation that has been described, if an agency has had a long-standing issue there would be a way to address that through Licensing as well.
Jennifer: Thank you, Betsy, and thank you all for this important discussion.
DHHS – Children’s Behavioral Health Services (CBHS), Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) - www.maine.gov/dhhs/ocfs - No Update
DOL – Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) - www.maine.gov/rehab/dvr
Libby Stone-Sterling could not attend today’s meeting but sent the following update via email:
- Leadership Changes - We’ve had a number of changes in MDOL’s Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS). I have been appointed as Director. Samantha Fenderson is Acting Director for the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and Elissa Rowe is now Director of the Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
- New Targeted Positions - Thanks to additional state funding, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation has been able to add four new Targeted Caseload – Rehabilitation Counselor IIs. These new VR Counselors will be based in Bangor, Augusta, Lewiston, and Portland and will exclusively serve individuals with I/DD. We are excited to be partnering on training of these new staff with OADS so that we can continue to strengthen how our agencies work together to assist individuals with I/DD to prepare for, find, maintain, and advance in employment. We also will put a focus on strengthening work with families as part of this new initiative. Two of the four positions have been filled (Portland, Lewiston) and we are completing hiring for Augusta and Bangor.
- Inclusive Post-Secondary Education – BRS is excited to be working with Maine’s steering team on inclusive post-secondary education opportunities. MDOL joined MDOE and DHHS in submitting a letter on behalf of LD2166 and we look forward to seeing this work move forward.
Office of Special Services and Inclusive Education (OSSIE) - www.maine.gov/doe/learning/specialed - No Update
Disability Rights Maine (DRM) Update: No Update
Federal & Housing Updates:
Cullen:
- Tax Package – The House passed its tax package, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (H.R. 7024), at the end of January. The bill now faces a full vote in the Senate. The tax bill includes provisions to expand the Child Tax Credit (CTC), as well as top two top legislative priorities related to affordable housing (also included in the bipartisan Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act that has widespread bipartisan support). The tax bill would do the following for affordable housing:
- Restore the 12.5% allocation increase for nine percent LIHTCs for 2023 to 2025 (about 25% more housing could be created); and
- Lower the 50% bond financing test to 30% for 2024 to 2025 (streamline the ability to create that housing).
- FY 24 Budget – On 3/8, Congress passed, and the President, signed a bipartisan FY 24 budget for 6 appropriations bills (including T-HUD). On 3/23 Congress passed the final FY 24 budget package, funding the remaining 6 appropriations bills.
- FY 24 THUD Budget – The final FY24 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) spending bill provides significant funding for HUD’s vital affordable housing and homelessness programs. Overall, the final spending bill provides HUD programs with $70 billion, which is $8.3 billion more than FY23-enacted levels. The final spending bill provides significant resources for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, which was funded at $32.4 billion, or a $2.1 billion increase over FY23-enacted levels. This funding level is higher than the levels proposed in either the House or Senate versions, which could have led to a loss of 80,000 to 112,000 housing vouchers, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. As a result of the higher funding level, there should be sufficient resources to renew all existing rental assistance contracts and expand rental assistance to an additional 3,000 households.
- FY 25 Budget – Now that Congress passed a FY 24 budget, lawmakers are gearing up for FY 25 budget negotiations.
- S 570/H.R. 1342, Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2023 – Introduced by Senator Cardin, this bill requires state Medicaid programs to cover dental and oral health services for adults. It also increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for such services. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) must develop oral health quality and equity measures and conduct outreach relating to such coverage. Additionally, the Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Payment and Access Commission must report on specified information relating to adult oral health care.
- S 2767/HR 5408 SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act – This bipartisan, bicameral bill was reintroduced in the Senate and House. The bill will update SSI’s asset limits for the first time since the 1980s to ensure people with disabilities and seniors are able to prepare themselves for a financial emergency without putting the benefits that they rely on to live at risk. After advocacy from Maine Senator Collins signed on to this bill.
- HR 7055 The Eliminating the Marriage Penalty in SSI Act (EMPSA) – This bill excludes a spouse's income and resources when determining eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and disregards marital status when calculating the SSI benefit amount, for an adult who has a diagnosed intellectual or developmental disability. (SSI is a federal income supplement program designed to help aged, blind, and disabled individuals with limited income and resources meet basic needs.).
- S 1557/ HR 3238 The Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act – Senator Angus King cosponsored bipartisan legislation to create nearly two million new affordable homes across the country – including thousands in Maine. The Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act would expand the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) to provide more homes for low-income people, support small businesses trying to attract workers, and fill the state’s gap of more than 20,000 affordable housing units. It appears this bill has strong bipartisan support, increasing its likelihood for passage.
State Legislature Update –
Laura Cordes could not attend today’s meeting. The following is updated information:
As this group knows from February’s presentation, Laura Cordes created a Google doc for the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature to support the MCHQS' interest in monitoring and engaging in bills of interest. The doc contains an updated list of bills of interest, links on how to testify in person, by zoom, and/or how to submit testimony, as well as a list of Committee members (click here for more information).
The Second Session, or the “Short Session”, is scheduled to run from 1/3/24 – 4/17/24. In the short session only emergency bills, Governor’s bills, and bills carried over from the previous session can be heard. There are a number of carryover bills that are being considered. Many of these have already had public hearings and as such will not receive additional public hearings. Public Hearings and Work Sessions for the Second Session are well underway.
For information please refer to the Google Doc.
Governor’s Supplemental Budget - The Budget Passed out of Appropriations late Friday night.
- The Governor released the Supplemental Budget in February. (For all budget-related information click the following links: Part A: Budget Line Items by Department; Part B: Attorney General Budget Line Items; General Fund Bill Language: Written Bill Text of the Budget.).
- These are proposed adjustments to the biennial FY 24 and FY25 budget that was adopted last year.
- Work Sessions have been underway for weeks.
- A plan that “reforms our approach to educating pre-k children with disabilities, eliminating our status as an outlier among states, and ensuring that our children receive the “free, appropriate, public education” they deserve.” (per the Governor’s State of the State Address) is included in the Supplemental Budget. Part W of the Budget (begins on page 42 of the Budget) is the Budget initiative pertaining to this. Part W Summary:
- Requires organizational improvements within the state intermediate education agency, Child Development Services, including data and financial systems improvements, expansion of eligibility for Part C early intervention services, and allows for extended Part C option to continue IFSPs until the start of the school year when the child is 4 years of age, if the family chooses this.
- Provides that, beginning July 2029, all school administrative units are responsible for child find and ensuring a free, appropriate public education for resident children eligible under IDEA Part B Section 619, whether or not the school administrative units operate public preschool programs, and requires the Department of Education to implement a funding formula to provide funds for school administrative units when they assume responsibility for the Section 619 children.
- Reorganizes the resources and staffing in CDS Part B to support the work of schools through regional service hubs.
- Establishes the Preschool Special Education Fund and authorizes the distribution of funds to school administrative units who have voluntarily assumed the free, appropriate public education for the costs of special education and related services for children aged 3 through 5. Bills on the Special Appropriations Table require funding for passage and would likely need to be pulled from the Table and included in the Supplemental Budget in order to be funded.
- The Governor also released her Budget Change Package to the Supplemental Budget. $22 million in one-time funding to build more housing in Maine. The proposal dedicates $11 million to the Rural Affordable Rental Housing Program, created by the Governor and the Legislature, and $11 million to leverage an additional $11 million in Federal low-income housing tax credits. This increase in funding is estimated to create more than 150 new housing units. It also builds on the $10 million the Governor has proposed in her supplemental budget for the Affordable Homeownership Program, which will allow for an estimated 130 new single-family homes in Maine.
Bills of Interest: To look up any bill click on this link and enter the bill number:
Reminder: Every seat in the Legislature will be up for election/re-election this fall. Please continue to raise your voice and tell your stories. This Coalition strives to be an informational clearinghouse, and a vehicle for collective grassroots advocacy – striving to make the world a better place for people with disabilities, a world in which they can truly live, be included in their communities, and they can launch and thrive. Sharing personal stories is the most effective form of advocacy and is essential to ensure we move the needle forward. Thank you for raising your voice!
Other Business:
The next meeting will be on Monday, May 13, 2024, 12-2pm, via Zoom*.
Featured Speakers and Topic TBD.
Unless changed, Coalition meetings are on the 2nd Monday of the month from 12-2pm.
(In 2024 the October and November meetings will be the 3rd Monday due to the holidays)
The Maine Coalition for Housing and Quality Services provides equal opportunity for meeting participation. If you wish to attend but require an interpreter or other accommodation, please forward your request two weeks prior to the monthly meeting to [email protected]
Other Business:
- Helen Hemminger is retiring tomorrow. The group expressed their great appreciation for all of her work. The group congratulated Helen on her retirement!
The next meeting will be on Monday, May 13, 2024, 12-2pm, via Zoom*.
Featured Speakers and Topic TBD.
Unless changed, Coalition meetings are on the 2nd Monday of the month from 12-2pm.
(In 2024 the October and November meetings will be the 3rd Monday due to the holidays)
The Maine Coalition for Housing and Quality Services provides equal opportunity for meeting participation. If you wish to attend but require an interpreter or other accommodation, please forward your request two weeks prior to the monthly meeting to [email protected]