Mar 10, 2021 | Lakeshore CAP News
CITY OF MANITOWOC NEEDS YOUR HELP IN DEFINING HOUSING CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES!
The City of Manitowoc is taking a look at the local housing market and how it functions. They need your help to get a better understanding of challenges and opportunities you see and experience.
ADD YOUR VOICE HERE!
The Housing Survey can be completed online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ManitowocHousing now through March 15.
Lakeshore Community Action Program has programs to assist homeowners and renters. Pre-screen applications for WERA (Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance), Mortgage Assistance and Property Tax Assistance are located on our Home page at: https://lakeshorecap.org/
Mar 9, 2021 | Lakeshore CAP News
THERE IS A GREAT NEED FOR MORE RESPITE PROGRAMS IN WISCONSIN!
Respite Care Association of Wisconsin is offering a free six-week virtual workshop so that you can explore the idea of bringing respite to your community. You will walk through the steps with other like-minded individuals that want to build a respite program.
This FREE workshop will provide you with the information and building blocks needed to start a respite program in your community. You will have the opportunity to provide and receive feedback from others starting programs in their communities, allowing you to build a support system throughout the State of Wisconsin. Two sessions are being offered in 2021.
Read all about it here: Bringing-Respite-to-Your-Community-Workshop
Mar 9, 2021 | Lakeshore CAP News
COMMUNITY CONNECTOR
SUMMARY
The Connections Counts Program serves families in Manitowoc County. This voluntary resource and referral program focuses on households with at least one child in the home under the age of five. The Community Connector provides education and support, evaluates and documents parent/caregiver strengths and needs, and assists families in developing a goal plan. This position also includes providing outreach to families in various settings to promote home visiting programs, attending community outreach events and gathering data to enter into database systems. See Lakeshore Community Action Program’s Connections Count Program at: https://lakeshorecap.org/connections-count/
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide regularly scheduled visits for individualized parent education and support based on the family’s needs
- Build a trusting relationship with the family
- Build on the family’s strengths
- Interact with families in a culturally sensitive manner
- Provide an ongoing assessment of the family’s strengths and needs
- Provide strength-based, family-centered support as necessary
- Refer to other community resources as needed
- Maintain sustained contact with the household through regularly scheduled home visits
- Conduct third-party verification of services received
- Provide follow-up with the family and serve as a family advocate when necessary
- Maintain records, intake forms, statistical data, and other documentation
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree; Associate Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred or two years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Lived experience such as receiving services as a parent or for a child preferred.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and proof of car insurance. Mileage for traveling to work-related outreach events and meetings is reimbursed by the agency.
Applicants must be willing to complete a background check in accordance with local law and regulations.
This position is 35 hours per week.
TO APPLY:
Please submit cover letter and resume to:
Lakeshore Community Action Program
Attn: Cara
PO Box 2315
Manitowoc, WI 54221-2315
Lakeshore CAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Mar 4, 2021 | Lakeshore CAP News
Virtual Training for Families Who Have Children with Disabilities or Special Health Care Needs
“Did You Know? Now You Know!” explains resources and services for children with
disabilities and special health care needs from birth through young adulthood. Learn
about health insurance and how to best use your benefits, Medicaid and long-term
supports. The training is free.
Topics include: Medicaid, Children’s Long-Term Supports, prior authorizations and
appealing a Medicaid denial, respite, partnering with your doctor and more.
For any questions contact the Regional Center at infonerc@chw.org or 920-750-8445
Cost: The training is free to participants. Resource materials and connection link
will be emailed the week before the event.
Learn More: To learn more about the training session go to the Family Voices of
Wisconsin website: http:/familyvoiceswi.org/learn/did-you-know-now-you-know/
This training is co-sponsored by the NE Regional Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Need, and Family Voices of Wisconsin.
Mar 4, 2021 | Lakeshore CAP News
“Rent Smart Train-the-Trainers”
This training is designed to help trainers facilitate the Rent Smart program effectively in their own organizations and communities.
Rent Smart focuses on the knowledge and skills essential for a successful renting experience. It challenges participants to know and understand their rights and responsibilities as a tenant, as well as know and understand the rights and responsibilities of their landlord. Emphasis is on forming a strong partnership between the tenant and landlord. Establishing a positive rental history is much like having a positive credit report and Rent Smart starts participants on the right path for success.
An EEO-Affirmative Action Employer, UW-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title VI, Title IX, and ADA requirements.
To apply for rental assistance, see Lakeshore Community Action Program’s “Supportive Housing/Rental Assistance” page at: https://lakeshorecap.org/supportive-housing/. For rental assistance because of a loss of income due to COVID-19, fill out a Pre-Screen application for WERA funds on our Home page at::https://lakeshorecap.org/
Mar 4, 2021 | Lakeshore CAP News
“Rent Smart” Taught by UW Extension Educators
Helping to make renting a great experience for you!
Rent Smart focuses on the knowledge and skills essential for a successful renting experience. It challenges participants to know and understand their rights and responsibilities as a tenant, as well as know and understand the rights and responsibilities of their landlord. Emphasis is on forming a strong partnership between the tenant and landlord. Establishing a positive rental history is much like having a positive credit report and Rent Smart starts participants on the right path for success.
Upcoming Class Dates & Times
February: 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18; 7-8 PM
March: 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26; 9-10 AM
April: 5, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29; 1-2 PM
May: 4, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27; 7-8 PM
Location: Live, online instruction via Zoom; Zoom links sent after completing registration.
Online registration form: https://go.wisc.edu/Rentsmartregister
Cost: FREE!
What you will learn!
● Planning for and meeting monthly expenses
● Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing
● How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants
● Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors
● Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants
● Participants must complete all 6 modules to earn the Rent Smart certificate
For more information, please contact rentsmartwi@office365.wisc.edu or call 262-741-4951.
An EEO-Affirmative Action Employer, UW-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title VI, Title IX, and ADA requirements.
To apply for rental assistance, see Lakeshore Community Action Program’s “Supportive Housing/Rental Assistance” page at: https://lakeshorecap.org/supportive-housing/. For rental assistance because of a loss of income due to COVID-19, fill out a Pre-Screen application for WERA funds on our Home page at::https://lakeshorecap.org/
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