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Community Outreach Best Practices for SC’s

By admin on October 10, 2014 in Training News

Network. We are not the only SC’s in the world. There are undoubtedly others out there doing the same great work. Go meet them. Be part of something bigger. Or join an interdisciplinary group. We are not alone out there.
When meeting with a regional SC group, hold the meeting at an agency or community organization and ask the agency to provide a presentation to the group. This could allow them to get a sense of who we are.
Change your language. Do not introduce yourself as a Social Worker or Elder Helper. You are a Service Coordinator. Say it loud. Say it Proud.
Provide an in-service training on what a SC is and what a SC does to an agency, organization, or network. They may simply be unaware that you are there. Educate them.
Go to community events (with your supervisor’s permission, of course!) Network with other folks that are working in your community. Share some inspiration.
Vetting is a great way to get your name and your work out there. Write, call, and visit the agency that you are interested in. Show them that you are a powerful force.
Go to a health expo and network with the providers there, or better yet, hold one yourself. Bring them in & show them what you’ve got.
Lastly, you are out there everyday letting people you are working with know who you are and what you do. Thank you for being an exemplary example of what an SC can be.

MMAM: HUD Property Contract Administrators

By Karen on August 6, 2013 in Public Services, Resources

I have a helpful resource to share regarding HUD policy. Michigan Multi-family Asset Mangers (MMAM) has Resident Coordinators. They are a mediator agency; a contract administrator for some HUD properties. (MSHDA also does this for other properties.) They are investigators and mediators to make sure HUD rules are being followed by management. They can open an investigation, for example, when there are discrepancies between members, who did not recertify on time, and management. They cannot investigate while a member has an attorney. They can investigate after a member has signed a repayment plan. They are a great a great source of information about HUD policy. For instance, they may find rules were not followed with management’s delivery of letters to members…some letters have to be mailed by certified mail and given to the person, sometimes putting them under the door is fine. If CSI makes an exception for a member, with no history of doing the same for all members in the past, this is not allowed. (“What we do for one we do for all.”) Here is the contact information:

Michigan Multi-family Asset Mangers (MMAM)

2395 Jolly Road, Suite 180

Okemos, MI 48864

Phone: (517) 267-9277

Fax: (517) 267-9894

Tenant Inquiries Phone: (517) 267-9905

(517) 267-9905

Tenant Inquiries Fax: (517) 267-9894

Tenant Inquiries Email: residentcomplaints@mamhousing.com

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Chronic Illness Coalition Leadership Forum

By admin on March 20, 2013 in Training News

Advocacy, Programs and Concepts

Presenter: Dave Woodrow, The Center for Progressive Leadership

Would you like to be a stronger advocate? Help your company, community, clients, patients or family by attending this informative presentation.

Learn how to become an effective advocate through:

Strategic and Campaign Planning
Communications and Messaging
Fundraising
Policy Leadership
Management and Core Leadership Skill

WHEN: April 18^th 9am, Registration starts at 8:30am

WHERE: Madonna University – Kresge Auditorium

COST: $10 non-member, Free for C.I.C. members

www.cicmich.org

or call 800-905-8862

or bring a check to the event.

Sorry, no cash accepted at the door

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Elder Abuse Media Campaign Launch

By admin on March 19, 2013 in Advocacy, Legal Services, Resources

Elder Abuse media campaign launch

The campaign, “No Excuse for Elder Abuse,” is designed to empower every citizen to report suspected abuse and dissuade would-be perpetrators from taking advantage of our seniors.

What: No Excuse for Elder Abuse Campaign Launch

When: Wednesday, March 27, 2013

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Where: Michigan First Credit Union

27000 Evergreen Rd., Lathrup Village, MI

(North side of the I-696 service drive) click here for map

Who: Participants representing elder interests in counties throughout southeast Michigan will include:

Gov. Rick Snyder (via video message)
Cynthia Canty, Michigan Radio (moderator)
Joseph A. Costello, Jr., Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, MonroeCounty
Brian L. Mackie, Prosecuting Attorney, WashtenawCounty
Derek Meinecke, 44^th District Court Judge, City of Royal Oak, OaklandCounty
Eric J. Smith, Prosecuting Attorney, MacombCounty
John D. Tomlinson, Probate Judge, St. Clair County
William J. Vailliencourt, Prosecuting Attorney, LivingstonCounty
Kym L. Worthy, WayneCounty Prosecutor
Kaye Lani Rae Rafko-Wilson, RN, former Miss America/Miss Michigan and elder care advocate

RSVP: Space is limited, so please click here or call 248-851-3578 to R.S.V.P. your attendance

The “No Excuse for Elder Abuse” campaign is made possible through the collaboration of Area Agency on Aging 1-B, Neighborhood Legal Services/Elder Law and AdvocacyCenter, Lakeshore Legal Aid, Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County, and Oakland Family Services, and is supported with funding from the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging.

Katy Graham

Managing Attorney/Program Director

Elder Law and Advocacy Center

Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan

12121 Hemingway

Redford, Michigan 48239

313/937-8291

kgraham@wcnls.org

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Social Work

By Faith Junor-Hughes on March 15, 2013 in Educational Workshops, OTHER Educational Workshop Topics

March is Social Work month, let’s celebrate !PATH Brochure

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Medicaid Long Term Services and Supports 101: A Webinar for advocates on emerging challenges and opportunities

By admin on September 14, 2012 in Training News

In response to SC interest in finding ways to advocate for better Medicaid coverage.

Medicaid Long Term Services and Supports 101: A Webinar for advocates on emerging challenges and opportunities

Space is limited.

Reservice your Webinar seat now at:

https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/334918943
The current legal and political landscape presents both great opportunities to expand the availability of needed long term services and supports at home and in the community, and tremendous challenges for maintaining current access to such programs. This webinar will offer advocates a primer on the law that impacts Medicaid-funded home and community-based services. It will also highlight key resources and tools that can help advocates expand and preserve Medicaid coverage of these critical services and supports in their state. The webinar will be accompanied by the release of an Advocate’s Guide on the same topic.
Title: Medicaid Long Term Services and Supports 101: A webinar for advocates on emerging challenges and opportunities Date: Monday, September 24, 2012 Time: 11 AM Pacific/ 2 PM Eastern

Presenters: Evin Isaacson, Borchard Law & Aging Fellow, NSCLC Anna Rich, Senior Staff Attorney, NSCLC Eric Carlson, Directing Attorney, NSCLC

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements

PC-based attendees

Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Macintosh®-based attendees

Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer

Mobile attendees

Required: iPhone®/iPad®/Android™ smartphone or tablet

Case consultation help for advocates

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NSCLC staff are available to help advocates with answers to questions about program rules and requirements, reviewing and analyzing pleadings, commenting on proposed litigation, assisting in the formulation of strategies, drafting opinion letters and providing memoranda, articles and other written materials.

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Consumer Rights: Handy numbers to know

By admin on July 6, 2012 in Advocacy, Legal Services, OTHER resources, Resources

If you are calling the Attorney General regarding consumer rights, you can find a detailed list of phone numbers here:

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Complaint_Directory_59572_7.pdf

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