Best starts for Kids(BSK) Eastside Human Services Forum August 8, 2017 Helena Stephens BSK/Children and Youth Advisory Board City of Bellevue

BSK/CYAB Today we will cover: BSK CYAB’s Priorities BSK upcoming RFP's The Process for RFP determinations Program gaps/services/opportunities impacting the Eastside How the Forum can support these efforts. Other/Q & A

King County Children and Youth Advisory Board/CYAB Advisory Board Name:   King County Children and Youth Advisory Board (CYAB) Origin: Ordinance 18217 called for the creation of the King County Children and Youth Advisory Board. Duties/ Responsibilities: Members of the King County Children and Youth Advisory Board (CYAB) consist of individuals from throughout the region with the experience, knowledge, and information to aid county leaders as they consider policies, investments and outcomes related to children, families, youth and young adults. In particular, the CYAB will serve as the oversight and advisory body and carry dual responsibilities that are tied to Best Starts for Kids (BSK) and the Youth Action Plan (YAP). $56M annually in levy collected revenue to be disbursed throughout the County. Composition: Up to forty (40) members and are at large with the exception of the designations: Three (3) positions for youth under the age of 24 One (1) position for representative from the City of Bellevue One (1) position for representative from the City of Seattle Two (2) positions for representatives from Sound Cities Association

CYAB’s Priorities Data & Evaluation Annual Report to King County Council Review of Youth Action Plan Review of BSK Youth Survey Subcommittees/Establish RFP Criteria Prenatal - 8 years 9 - 15 years 16 - 24 years Board Inclusion – Youth Voice 18 - 24 years – October 16 - 24 years – January

The Process for RFPs

RFP Process… Reducing barriers that have previously existed for grant applicants (e.g. health centers RFP) Mandatory Equity Lens Training for each RFP reviewer Technical Assistance At least 1 CYAB member on review panels People of Color led agencies/applicants Youth led organizations/applicants

Program Gaps and Services Impacting the Eastside Cost of Living Housing Child Care Wage Adequacy Service Cost Transportation Health-Related Services Lack of Affordable Care (Medical or Dental) Lack of Affordable Insurance Substance Abuse Mental Illness Stress/Anxiety Racial Equity Racial and/or Ethnic Discrimination (both at the household and community level) Source: Bellevue’s 2017 Human Needs Update/1005 residents responses

Program Gap and Services Cost of Living 44% of survey respondents believe there is a lack of affordable child care Health-Related Services 32% of survey respondents in the provider survey report their clients cannot find mental health services in the community Racial Equity 24% of survey respondents have seen a substantial – and statistically significant – increases in racial and ethnic discrimination

Program Gap and Services Cost of Living Opportunities and need to increased access and information to Health Care & Housing Health-Related Services Improve access to culturally & linguistically relevant services Increase access to Health Care & Housing Racial Equity Community members rely on the strengths of community based organizations and schools to fill gaps in services Source: Eastside Pathway’s Promotores 170 Surveys/Eastside Latino Community

Opportunities for EHSF re: BSK The Most Powerful Tool is Apply, Apply, Apply Unique Opportunity for Organizations/Agencies led by People of Color Opportunity for Youth-led groups and programs to receive funding with less restrictions Utilize technical assistance services for grant writing All reviewers “must” attend an Equity Lens Training for RFPs For immediate BSK info sign up at beststartsblog.com Utilize EP Collaboratives to submit grants Use existing partnerships to submit grants and/or create partnerships Continuously demonstrate and share the story of the “Needs” in east King County Critical for Eastside agencies to submit as reviewers and County Council members will be looking at geographical areas, along with underserved populations