August 12, 2019
Minutes
Minutes
Present: Helen Hemminger, David Cowing, Kim Humphrey, Betsy Mahoney, Mark Kemmerle, Ann-Marie Mayberry, Susan Farwell, Emily Melo, Ted Rooney, Diane Boas, Foxfire Buck, Katrina Ringrose, Rachel Dyer, Mary Chris Semrow, Luc Nya, Peter Stuckey, Geoffrey Slack, Cullen Ryan, and Vickey Rand. Via Zoom – (Bangor): Bonnie-Jean Brooks. (Winthrop): Cathy Dionne. (Sanford): Emily Spencer. (Orono): Maria Cameron. Misc. sites: Craig Patterson.
Cullen Ryan introduced himself and welcomed the group. Participants introduced themselves. Minutes from the last meeting were accepted.
Featured Speakers: Helen Hemminger, Research and KIDS COUNT Associate, Maine Children’s Alliance. www.mekids.org Topic: The 2020 Census and Maine Kids Count.
Cullen: Today we have a long-awaited presentation from Helen Hemminger. Helen is with the Maine Children’s Alliance, where she’s doing research and Maine Kids Count work. She has some fabulous information about Maine Kids Count, and also information on the 2020 Census, which is important for various reasons but is pivotal to getting resources to the right places. Welcome Helen and thank you for being here today!
2020 Census Presentation: Census 2020 Maine Children's Alliance; Importance of the Census; Why the Census Matters for People with Disabilities; Confidentiality and the Census.
Helen Hemminger: The Census will occur on April 1, 2020. Maine traditionally has been one of the best states for counting people in the Census, which is critically important. Nationally, children are often undercounted in the Census, as are people with disabilities, specifically people who are in group homes, hospitals, or in crisis. In these situations, the provider counts them for the purposes of the Census; agencies ought to develop plans to ensure people are counted agency-wide. If it’s a two-person home or other living arrangement, it’s treated like independent housing, which is address-based, and Census materials will come in the mail. You can fill out the Census materials online, wait for a paper copy, or call. If people need special accommodations, there is information on the website. If you or your organization wants to be more involved, I can get you connected with the appropriate people.
2019 ME Kids Count Presentation: 2019 ME Kids Count Presentation
Helen: The 2019 Maine Kids Count Data Book is Maine’s only comprehensive report of the physical, social, economic and educational well-being of Maine children (click here for the data book). The Data Book has been produced for the past 25 years, and we put out new issues every two years. There’s a lot of great information included in the book, which looks at Maine’s data, compares it to the national averages, and allows you to examine trends.
Discussion:
-It was stated that the poverty level scales don’t reflect reality and haven’t for a long time, because it does not make sense that someone can be food insecure and not be in poverty. It was stated that people don’t understand what the poverty rate really looks like.
Helen: There is a lot of data here, and the great thing is if there’s something that’s important to you and your cause you can find that information and use it for advocacy. For instance, Maine is last in the nation for the rate of infants under age one provided with early intervention services. In Maine in 2017, just 249 children under age one were provided early intervention services. While at the same time Maine is the highest in the nation for the use of special education for school-age children.
-It was asked if Maine collects data about how many children are suspended or expelled in each county.
Helen: Yes, it is reported, however it’s hard to find; it’s not included in our book, but I could do some digging.
-It was stated that the early intervention data is appalling.
Helen: There are a lot of study groups regarding this, and this data is one reason why the State is looking to move CDS (Child Development Services) from the Department of Education to the school system.
-It was stated that it’s difficult to identify anything before the first year because they’re just looking for the milestones.
Helen: Speech therapy is the number one therapy recommended for this age group, yet there’s a backlog for speech therapy more than any other service, so that affects the data as well.
-It was asked if there are any reports from the kids themselves.
Helen: Yes, for the high schoolers we have good data and it generally reinforces the other data collected. Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey (MIYHS) data includes interactive data as well.
-There was a question regarding the data sources used for the 2019 Maine Kids Count Data Book.
Helen: The sources are included in the back of the Data Book – pages 38 to 47 of the book includes the definitions for all the data points, and whether it’s national or state data.
-There was discussion regarding the racial inequity data.
-It was stated that this is amazing data. It was asked how they chose what data goes into the book.
Helen: National comes up with 16 indicators, four in each category, so we include those. We also look at what we’ve reported on in the past.
-It was asked how the uniqueness of Maine is considered in the poverty data points, such Maine’s tenacity, the grin and bear it mentality, etc.
Helen: This is something I’ve contemplated as well and it’s difficult. One data point that helps address this is about securing year-round employment, which is looked at nationally as well.
-It was asked if there’s an explanation for the decrease in childhood poverty.
Helen: It is the opinion if Maine Children’s Alliance that the increase in minimum wage from 2016 to 2017 from $7.50 to $9.00 was primarily responsible for the large decrease in child poverty
-It was asked if there’s an explanation for the decrease in use of TANF
Helen: A few years ago, in 2012, Maine had rule and statute changes that restricted access to programs or time-limited them, such as TANF. This, and the fact that asylum seekers aren’t eligible for Federal TANF, likely contributed to the decrease.
-It was asked if there’s been an effort to collect data on families where the parent has more than one job.
Helen: To be honest I don’t know, but it might be worth looking into.
[After the meeting Helen provided the following information pertaining to how Maine compares nationally for people holding multiple jobs: Maine had the 7th highest rate in the nation for people holding multiple jobs, and had the highest rate east of the Mississippi: https://www.maine.gov/labor/cwri/cps.html.]
Cullen: Helen, thank you very much for being here. This is an extraordinary amount of data, and it’s very powerful having all of this information in one place. Thank you again, well done!
End Presentation (round of applause)
DHHS – Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) - www.maine.gov/dhhs/oads
Click here for the most recent OADS update (posted on its website on 7/25).
Craig Patterson – Operations Manager, OADS: One of the biggest issues for us is hiring a new Associate Director for Developmental Services; those interviews are taking place this week. We’re hopeful that within a month we’ll have someone in place for that position. I will do my best to keep everyone posted as we work through this. We are also hiring for a variety of other positions, including a second Waiver Manager position, and our HCBS (Home and Community-Based Services) Implementation and Initiatives Manager, who will be playing a central role in working us through the HCBS Settings Rule process, interviews for which will likely start next week. The biggest developments have to do with the HCBS Settings Rule. We’re continuing to move forward on this in a variety of different ways, moving forward with the stakeholder advisory group and steering committee, with the next stakeholder meeting being held on 9/19. Other things we’re working on in terms of the HCBS Settings Rule include developing a specific HCBS Settings website, which will be used for all sorts of informational materials, including information about what exactly the Settings Rule change means for providers and for recipients of services. We’re also working on a provider’s portal. We’re gathering resources and I want to put out a request: If anyone has any information on HCBS resources from which we might benefit please pass them along. We’re exploring what other states have done to build those resource materials up. We’re still waiting for formalized decisions regarding which resources we’ll end up using. I would add that Paul Saucier, Director of OADS, has been very busy looking at a variety of different issues, ranging from our crisis system to out of state placements, but I don’t have any formal updates on those. I’d be happy to take any questions though.
Discussion:
-It was stated that Minnesota is one of the few states that has completed its HCBS Settings Rule transition plan. It was asked if they’ve reviewed Minnesota’s materials.
Craig: One of the benefits for Maine being where it is in the process is that there are a lot of other state resources out there. It would appear, on the surface at least, that Minnesota has done some really good work, working through all the parts of the Settings Rule change. We very well may end up using some of their state resource materials. The various advisory groups will make the final decisions. You can review a lot of their materials on their website.
-It was stated that per CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services), some of the states that had their transition plans approved in the very early months are not necessarily the best plans, nor did they present the best resources. It was stated that Maine ought to be cautious in using another state’s templates with which CMS may not be thoroughly impressed.
Craig: We’re holding monthly phone calls with CMS around the HCBS Settings Rule to ensure we’re on the right path. Our call a few weeks ago was very productive.
-It was asked if Mark Kemmerle will be discussing the upcoming forums being held between the MDSOAB (Maine developmental Services Oversight and Advisory Board) and OADS. This is the first time in a number of years where the MDSOAB and OADS have collaborated to listen to family members, guardians, and people receiving services to see how things are going and solicit feedback.
Mark Kemmerle – Executive Director, MDSOAB: We held one of these listening sessions here at last month’s meeting. It’s a joint sponsorship because OADS is interested in the feedback, which is great. We have finalized dates and locations for some upcoming forums:
-It was asked if these are open forums or if there are specific questions MDSOAB and OADS will be asking.
Mark: We’re looking at the principles that the service system wants to embody, and asking people using the services where the system is achieving these ideals and where they are absent. The feedback we’ve received has been different from years’ past, which is advantageous.
Cullen: This collaboration is very exciting, and it sets the tone for OADS and the MDSOAB to really listen to folks and chart a course towards bettering the system of care for people with ID/DD in Maine. Additionally, though the forums are based on a series of questions, they are still open forums. The questions are designed to get the conversation started.
Craig: OADS is very excited about this partnership as well.
Cullen: The Coalition has a section on its website that includes the Sections 21 and 29 waitlist information. In the past, staff from OADS have provided updates in these meetings on current waitlist numbers so that we can keep this information up to date. We would welcome receiving that information from you monthly, either in these meetings or in advance via email. Thank you for being here today, Craig, and thank you for that comprehensive report!
DHHS – Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) - www.maine.gov/dhhs/ocfs
Click here for the most recent OCFS update (posted on its website on 7/2).
Cullen: Todd Landry will be the presenter for our October meeting, being held on October 21st, the third Monday of the month due to the holiday on our regular meeting date (this happens again in November). Hopefully this will act as a launching point from which we can begin revisions to and implementation of the Blueprint for Effective Transition.
Developmental Services Stakeholders Continuum of Care
Cullen: The Developmental Services Stakeholders Continuum of Care group, which met earlier this morning, is re-examining the Developmental Services Lifelong CoC (DD CoC), and working on a revised version of the diagram, which will hopefully be a more user-friendly, effective tool for the Legislature. The goal is to have these documents streamlined by the time the Legislature comes back into session in January. It has been wonderful having OADS at the table, listening, and working hand-in-hand to optimize the system. Jane Gallivan, who is working with OADS and attended our meeting earlier today, has also done work with Rhode Island, Delaware, and Missouri. There is a group in Missouri that developed “Charting the LifeCourse”, which is based on person-centered thinking and contemplates a lifespan waiver. We’ll be exploring that over the next few months as well.
-It was suggested that the group take the final products to the Children’s Cabinet upon completion.
Disability Rights Maine (DRM) Update:
Foxfire Buck: We’re happy to be participating in the HCBS Settings Rule stakeholder advisory group that Craig mentioned earlier. Additionally, we are now live with rights trainings in every county across the state, except Aroostook county. These trainings provide an overview of the rights and protections afforded to recipients of Developmental Services. They’re occurring monthly now, and information on where and when they’re being held can be found on the Department’s website.
Katrina Ringrose: I have the Children’s Services Waitlist information that I can provide to the group:
-It was asked if anyone had the waitlist information for Section 20. No one in the group had this information, but everyone agreed that this would be advantageous.
Cullen: We will work on getting those waitlist numbers moving forward.
Federal & Housing Updates:
Cullen: Congress is working on the FY 20 allocations and budget, which begins 10/1/19. The good news is that President Trump signed a two-year agreement into law, which lifts the Budget Control Act federal spending caps, avoiding sequestration. When Congress returns after the August recess, they will be working on reconciling House and Senate appropriations bills, including the T-HUD budget, and hopefully pass an overall omnibus budget bill. The House’s T-HUD budget looks very favorable. More information to follow next month.
State Legislature Update:
Other Business:
Cullen: This Coalition is at an exciting time, where the system is on the cusp of positive change. These are open meetings, so please invite people to attend who would benefit from these discussions. You can also direct people to the website, where they can sign up for emails.
Announcements:
The next meeting will be on September 9, 2019, 12-2pm, Burton Fisher Community Meeting Room, located on the First Floor of One City Center (food court area, next to City Deli), Portland.
Featured Speaker: Featured Speakers: Lisa Sturtevant, Employment Services Coordinator, DHHS-OADS, and Libby Stone-Sterling, Voc Rehab Director. Topic: Updates on Employment Services and Voc Rehab.
Unless changed, Coalition meetings are on the 2nd Monday of the month from 12-2pm.
Burton Fisher Community Meeting Room, 1st Floor of One City Center in Portland (off of the food court).
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].
Cullen Ryan introduced himself and welcomed the group. Participants introduced themselves. Minutes from the last meeting were accepted.
Featured Speakers: Helen Hemminger, Research and KIDS COUNT Associate, Maine Children’s Alliance. www.mekids.org Topic: The 2020 Census and Maine Kids Count.
Cullen: Today we have a long-awaited presentation from Helen Hemminger. Helen is with the Maine Children’s Alliance, where she’s doing research and Maine Kids Count work. She has some fabulous information about Maine Kids Count, and also information on the 2020 Census, which is important for various reasons but is pivotal to getting resources to the right places. Welcome Helen and thank you for being here today!
2020 Census Presentation: Census 2020 Maine Children's Alliance; Importance of the Census; Why the Census Matters for People with Disabilities; Confidentiality and the Census.
Helen Hemminger: The Census will occur on April 1, 2020. Maine traditionally has been one of the best states for counting people in the Census, which is critically important. Nationally, children are often undercounted in the Census, as are people with disabilities, specifically people who are in group homes, hospitals, or in crisis. In these situations, the provider counts them for the purposes of the Census; agencies ought to develop plans to ensure people are counted agency-wide. If it’s a two-person home or other living arrangement, it’s treated like independent housing, which is address-based, and Census materials will come in the mail. You can fill out the Census materials online, wait for a paper copy, or call. If people need special accommodations, there is information on the website. If you or your organization wants to be more involved, I can get you connected with the appropriate people.
2019 ME Kids Count Presentation: 2019 ME Kids Count Presentation
Helen: The 2019 Maine Kids Count Data Book is Maine’s only comprehensive report of the physical, social, economic and educational well-being of Maine children (click here for the data book). The Data Book has been produced for the past 25 years, and we put out new issues every two years. There’s a lot of great information included in the book, which looks at Maine’s data, compares it to the national averages, and allows you to examine trends.
Discussion:
-It was stated that the poverty level scales don’t reflect reality and haven’t for a long time, because it does not make sense that someone can be food insecure and not be in poverty. It was stated that people don’t understand what the poverty rate really looks like.
Helen: There is a lot of data here, and the great thing is if there’s something that’s important to you and your cause you can find that information and use it for advocacy. For instance, Maine is last in the nation for the rate of infants under age one provided with early intervention services. In Maine in 2017, just 249 children under age one were provided early intervention services. While at the same time Maine is the highest in the nation for the use of special education for school-age children.
-It was asked if Maine collects data about how many children are suspended or expelled in each county.
Helen: Yes, it is reported, however it’s hard to find; it’s not included in our book, but I could do some digging.
-It was stated that the early intervention data is appalling.
Helen: There are a lot of study groups regarding this, and this data is one reason why the State is looking to move CDS (Child Development Services) from the Department of Education to the school system.
-It was stated that it’s difficult to identify anything before the first year because they’re just looking for the milestones.
Helen: Speech therapy is the number one therapy recommended for this age group, yet there’s a backlog for speech therapy more than any other service, so that affects the data as well.
-It was asked if there are any reports from the kids themselves.
Helen: Yes, for the high schoolers we have good data and it generally reinforces the other data collected. Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey (MIYHS) data includes interactive data as well.
-There was a question regarding the data sources used for the 2019 Maine Kids Count Data Book.
Helen: The sources are included in the back of the Data Book – pages 38 to 47 of the book includes the definitions for all the data points, and whether it’s national or state data.
-There was discussion regarding the racial inequity data.
-It was stated that this is amazing data. It was asked how they chose what data goes into the book.
Helen: National comes up with 16 indicators, four in each category, so we include those. We also look at what we’ve reported on in the past.
-It was asked how the uniqueness of Maine is considered in the poverty data points, such Maine’s tenacity, the grin and bear it mentality, etc.
Helen: This is something I’ve contemplated as well and it’s difficult. One data point that helps address this is about securing year-round employment, which is looked at nationally as well.
-It was asked if there’s an explanation for the decrease in childhood poverty.
Helen: It is the opinion if Maine Children’s Alliance that the increase in minimum wage from 2016 to 2017 from $7.50 to $9.00 was primarily responsible for the large decrease in child poverty
-It was asked if there’s an explanation for the decrease in use of TANF
Helen: A few years ago, in 2012, Maine had rule and statute changes that restricted access to programs or time-limited them, such as TANF. This, and the fact that asylum seekers aren’t eligible for Federal TANF, likely contributed to the decrease.
-It was asked if there’s been an effort to collect data on families where the parent has more than one job.
Helen: To be honest I don’t know, but it might be worth looking into.
[After the meeting Helen provided the following information pertaining to how Maine compares nationally for people holding multiple jobs: Maine had the 7th highest rate in the nation for people holding multiple jobs, and had the highest rate east of the Mississippi: https://www.maine.gov/labor/cwri/cps.html.]
Cullen: Helen, thank you very much for being here. This is an extraordinary amount of data, and it’s very powerful having all of this information in one place. Thank you again, well done!
End Presentation (round of applause)
DHHS – Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) - www.maine.gov/dhhs/oads
Click here for the most recent OADS update (posted on its website on 7/25).
Craig Patterson – Operations Manager, OADS: One of the biggest issues for us is hiring a new Associate Director for Developmental Services; those interviews are taking place this week. We’re hopeful that within a month we’ll have someone in place for that position. I will do my best to keep everyone posted as we work through this. We are also hiring for a variety of other positions, including a second Waiver Manager position, and our HCBS (Home and Community-Based Services) Implementation and Initiatives Manager, who will be playing a central role in working us through the HCBS Settings Rule process, interviews for which will likely start next week. The biggest developments have to do with the HCBS Settings Rule. We’re continuing to move forward on this in a variety of different ways, moving forward with the stakeholder advisory group and steering committee, with the next stakeholder meeting being held on 9/19. Other things we’re working on in terms of the HCBS Settings Rule include developing a specific HCBS Settings website, which will be used for all sorts of informational materials, including information about what exactly the Settings Rule change means for providers and for recipients of services. We’re also working on a provider’s portal. We’re gathering resources and I want to put out a request: If anyone has any information on HCBS resources from which we might benefit please pass them along. We’re exploring what other states have done to build those resource materials up. We’re still waiting for formalized decisions regarding which resources we’ll end up using. I would add that Paul Saucier, Director of OADS, has been very busy looking at a variety of different issues, ranging from our crisis system to out of state placements, but I don’t have any formal updates on those. I’d be happy to take any questions though.
Discussion:
-It was stated that Minnesota is one of the few states that has completed its HCBS Settings Rule transition plan. It was asked if they’ve reviewed Minnesota’s materials.
Craig: One of the benefits for Maine being where it is in the process is that there are a lot of other state resources out there. It would appear, on the surface at least, that Minnesota has done some really good work, working through all the parts of the Settings Rule change. We very well may end up using some of their state resource materials. The various advisory groups will make the final decisions. You can review a lot of their materials on their website.
-It was stated that per CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services), some of the states that had their transition plans approved in the very early months are not necessarily the best plans, nor did they present the best resources. It was stated that Maine ought to be cautious in using another state’s templates with which CMS may not be thoroughly impressed.
Craig: We’re holding monthly phone calls with CMS around the HCBS Settings Rule to ensure we’re on the right path. Our call a few weeks ago was very productive.
-It was asked if Mark Kemmerle will be discussing the upcoming forums being held between the MDSOAB (Maine developmental Services Oversight and Advisory Board) and OADS. This is the first time in a number of years where the MDSOAB and OADS have collaborated to listen to family members, guardians, and people receiving services to see how things are going and solicit feedback.
Mark Kemmerle – Executive Director, MDSOAB: We held one of these listening sessions here at last month’s meeting. It’s a joint sponsorship because OADS is interested in the feedback, which is great. We have finalized dates and locations for some upcoming forums:
- Bangor: Wednesday, 8/21, OHI, 203 Maine Avenue, Bangor, from 5-7pm.
- Lewiston: Thursday, 9/26, Community Concepts, 240 Bates St. Lewiston (with parking off of Blake St.), from 5-7pm.
-It was asked if these are open forums or if there are specific questions MDSOAB and OADS will be asking.
Mark: We’re looking at the principles that the service system wants to embody, and asking people using the services where the system is achieving these ideals and where they are absent. The feedback we’ve received has been different from years’ past, which is advantageous.
Cullen: This collaboration is very exciting, and it sets the tone for OADS and the MDSOAB to really listen to folks and chart a course towards bettering the system of care for people with ID/DD in Maine. Additionally, though the forums are based on a series of questions, they are still open forums. The questions are designed to get the conversation started.
Craig: OADS is very excited about this partnership as well.
Cullen: The Coalition has a section on its website that includes the Sections 21 and 29 waitlist information. In the past, staff from OADS have provided updates in these meetings on current waitlist numbers so that we can keep this information up to date. We would welcome receiving that information from you monthly, either in these meetings or in advance via email. Thank you for being here today, Craig, and thank you for that comprehensive report!
DHHS – Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) - www.maine.gov/dhhs/ocfs
Click here for the most recent OCFS update (posted on its website on 7/2).
Cullen: Todd Landry will be the presenter for our October meeting, being held on October 21st, the third Monday of the month due to the holiday on our regular meeting date (this happens again in November). Hopefully this will act as a launching point from which we can begin revisions to and implementation of the Blueprint for Effective Transition.
Developmental Services Stakeholders Continuum of Care
Cullen: The Developmental Services Stakeholders Continuum of Care group, which met earlier this morning, is re-examining the Developmental Services Lifelong CoC (DD CoC), and working on a revised version of the diagram, which will hopefully be a more user-friendly, effective tool for the Legislature. The goal is to have these documents streamlined by the time the Legislature comes back into session in January. It has been wonderful having OADS at the table, listening, and working hand-in-hand to optimize the system. Jane Gallivan, who is working with OADS and attended our meeting earlier today, has also done work with Rhode Island, Delaware, and Missouri. There is a group in Missouri that developed “Charting the LifeCourse”, which is based on person-centered thinking and contemplates a lifespan waiver. We’ll be exploring that over the next few months as well.
-It was suggested that the group take the final products to the Children’s Cabinet upon completion.
Disability Rights Maine (DRM) Update:
Foxfire Buck: We’re happy to be participating in the HCBS Settings Rule stakeholder advisory group that Craig mentioned earlier. Additionally, we are now live with rights trainings in every county across the state, except Aroostook county. These trainings provide an overview of the rights and protections afforded to recipients of Developmental Services. They’re occurring monthly now, and information on where and when they’re being held can be found on the Department’s website.
Katrina Ringrose: I have the Children’s Services Waitlist information that I can provide to the group:
- Section 65: 487; Section 28, non-specialized: 422; and Section 28, specialized: 226.
-It was asked if anyone had the waitlist information for Section 20. No one in the group had this information, but everyone agreed that this would be advantageous.
Cullen: We will work on getting those waitlist numbers moving forward.
Federal & Housing Updates:
Cullen: Congress is working on the FY 20 allocations and budget, which begins 10/1/19. The good news is that President Trump signed a two-year agreement into law, which lifts the Budget Control Act federal spending caps, avoiding sequestration. When Congress returns after the August recess, they will be working on reconciling House and Senate appropriations bills, including the T-HUD budget, and hopefully pass an overall omnibus budget bill. The House’s T-HUD budget looks very favorable. More information to follow next month.
State Legislature Update:
Other Business:
Cullen: This Coalition is at an exciting time, where the system is on the cusp of positive change. These are open meetings, so please invite people to attend who would benefit from these discussions. You can also direct people to the website, where they can sign up for emails.
Announcements:
- Click here for information on the Specialized Housing, Inc. Information Session About the Houses on E Street on 9/19.
- MACSP (Maine Association for Community Service Providers) will be sponsoring a two-day conference in Portsmouth, NH, the Second Annual New England Summit, on November 6th and 7th.
The next meeting will be on September 9, 2019, 12-2pm, Burton Fisher Community Meeting Room, located on the First Floor of One City Center (food court area, next to City Deli), Portland.
Featured Speaker: Featured Speakers: Lisa Sturtevant, Employment Services Coordinator, DHHS-OADS, and Libby Stone-Sterling, Voc Rehab Director. Topic: Updates on Employment Services and Voc Rehab.
Unless changed, Coalition meetings are on the 2nd Monday of the month from 12-2pm.
Burton Fisher Community Meeting Room, 1st Floor of One City Center in Portland (off of the food court).
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].