Strength in Communities - The Upper Cumberland Human

UCHRA
upper cumberland human resource agency
2011-12 Annual Report
Strength in Communities
UCHRA
2011-2012 Board of Directors
Mike Gannon, Cannon County Executive
Curtis Hayes, Livingston Mayor
Harold Patrick, Woodbury Mayor
Ray Ringley, Overton County Representative
Roger Turney, Auburntown Mayor
Johnie Neal, Pickett County Executive
Erin Nichols, Cannon County Representative
Chris Thompson, Byrdstown Mayor
Kim Smithson, Cannon County Representative
Elese Richardson, Pickett County Representative
Dale Reagan, Clay County Mayor
Kim Blaylock, Putnam County Executive
Willie Kerr, Celina Mayor
Jeff Wilhite, Baxter Mayor
Jane Miller, Clay County Representative
Terry Foutch, Algood Mayor
Tonya Spears, Clay County Representative
Jeff Hicks, Monterey Mayor
Kenneth Carey, Jr., Cumberland County Mayor
Matt Swallows, Cookeville Mayor
Emmett Sherrill, Crab Orchard Mayor
Ruth A. Woolbright, Putnam County Representative
J. H. Graham, III, Crossville Mayor
Michael Nesbitt, Smith County Mayor
Alfred Dwenger, Pleasant Hill Mayor
Sabra Hodge, Carthage Mayor
Mike Phillips, Cumberland County Representative
Jimmy Wheeler, South Carthage Mayor
Mike Foster, DeKalb County Executive
Milton Gibbs, Gordonsville Mayor
Taft Hendrixson, Smithville Mayor
Emma R. Robinson, Smith County Representative
Maria Baker, Alexandria Mayor
Herbert Davis, Van Buren County Mayor
Gerald Bailiff, Dowelltown Mayor
Greg Wilson, Spencer Mayor
Edward Hale, Liberty Mayor
John Pelham, Warren County Executive
Eddie Sutton, DeKalb County Representative
Norman Rone, McMinnville Mayor
Frank Smith, Fentress County Executive
J. W. Underhill, Centertown Mayor
Gwenith Duncan, Jamestown Mayor
Kevin Lawrence, Viola Mayor
Phillip Gernt, Allardt Mayor
Sue Anderson, Morrison Mayor
Pam Wright, Fentress County Representative
Bobby Redmon, Warren County Representative
John Cason, Jackson County Mayor
Marvin Lusk, Member at Large
John Fox, Gainesboro Mayor
Herd Sullivan, White County Executive
Pat Forkum, Jackson County Representative
Jeff Young, Sparta Mayor
Shelvy Linville, Macon County Mayor
Ray Spivey, Doyle Mayor
James Carter, Lafayette Mayor
Alice Simpson, White County Representative
Bobby Etheridge, Red Boiling Springs Mayor
Senator Charlotte Burks, General Assembly
Billy Snyder, Macon County Representative
Representative Charles Curtiss, General Assembly
Ron Cyrus, Overton County Mayor
Front Cover: View from the back deck of The Garden Inn in Monterey, Tennessee ©Mike Kopec
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Board of Directors........................................................2
Executive Summary...................................................4-5
Board Officers..............................................................6
Chief Local Elected Officials...........................................7
Standing Committees...................................................7
Organizational Chart.....................................................8
Balance Sheet..............................................................9
Fiscal Year Contracts............................................. 10-12
Management Information Systems Support.................. 13
Executive Support & Community Outreach................... 13
Community Services.............................................. 14-15
Employment & Training.......................................... 16-18
Career Centers........................................................... 19
Community Intervention............................................. 20
Transportation / Services....................................... 21-22
Head Start................................................................. 23
Residential Services.................................................... 24
Lakeside Resort & Educational Complex....................... 25
Nutrition....................................................................26
Field Services............................................................. 27
County Advisory Board Members................................. 27
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency has faced many challenges in 2011, but
our mission remains unchanged. Capitalizing on experience and resources, we strive to meet the
needs of our local residents in the Upper Cumberland communities.
During 2010-2011, achievements were realized and goals were reached. Although decreases
in funding are noted in some areas, increases are noted in others. The following pages demonstrate
UCHRA and the Board of Directors’ tremendous strength and unwavering commitment.
• Community Services experienced a $4.95 million decrease from $12.35 million to $7.4 million or
40 percent. The notable funding reductions were experienced in the Low Income Home Energy
Assistance Program ($2.5 million) and the Weatherization Assistance Program ($2.57 million).
The only significant budget increase was $129,000 in the Child and Adult Care Food Program as
an expansion of services to seven (7) additional counties (27 total). Other programs within the
division remained at status quo.
• Employment and Training Division reflects a $545,747 decrease from $2,235,179 to $1,689,432
or 24 percent. The decrease is reflected in the adult, youth, dislocated worker, and senior
employment services ARRA funding (stimulus).
• Career Centers have served 98,159 customers seeking jobs and services and employers seeking
qualified employees in the state-of-the-art resource center and conference/meeting facilities.
• Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) now serves three (3) counties in the Upper
Cumberland. In addition to Cumberland and Putnam counties, Overton County was added in
2011.
• Community Intervention Services received a grant for $50,000 through the Office of Criminal
Justice Programs (OCJP), two-year contract, for Drug Court Program serving the 13th judicial
district in Cumberland and Putnam counties. Funding for other programs remains unchanged.
• Transportation/Services decreased $421,158 from $8 million to $7.6 million or 5.2 percent as a
decrease in ARRA funding. Transportation’s operational funding for 2011-2012 is projected to
remain level. Commodities reflect a 25 percent decrease in funding from $142,861 to $106,461
for 2011-2012.
• Van Buren County Head Start federal funding increased by 3.7 percent or $11,911 for 20102011.
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• Although Residential Services’ funding decreased by 10 percent, $138,000 incentive funding
was received from the Department of Children Services for meeting 2010 goals. The centers
received National recognition for achieving the highest standards for professional practice for
residential treatment services from the Council on Accreditation in November, 2010.
• Lakeside Resort and Educational Complex received funding in the amount of $99,000 through
the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development to serve 29 students during
2010-2011. The proposed budget for Lakeside Resort is set at $650,000.
• Nutrition’s Congregate Meal Program decreased by $29,202 or 7.2 percent because of a
reduction in ARRA funds. However, the Home Delivered Meals Program received $1,379,934
representing a 3.56 percent increase in state and federal funding.
• Field Services’ operational budget increased from $1,927,283 to $1,966,905 in FY ‘2011 or
2 percent.
In an effort to deliver more services at the local level, we shall continue to examine our
present operations and explore all available resources. As we look ahead, Strength in Communities
presents our spirit of cooperation and hope for the future.
Sincerely,
Ruth Ann Woolbright
Temporary Executive Director
Michael F. Nesbitt
Chairman of the Board
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2010-2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS - OFFICERS
Michael Nesbitt
Chairman of the Board
Smith County Mayor Michael Nesbitt has served in many capacities as a member of the Board.
In late 2010, he assumed the role of Chairman of the Board and was elected to serve for 20102011. Previously, County Mayor Nesbitt served as Treasurer of the Board. In 2008-2009, he
served as Chairman of the Policy Council. Committee assignments have included Finance,
Transportation, and Child & Youth Development. Additionally, County Mayor Nesbitt chaired
the Personnel, Aging & Community Services, and Manpower committees. Chairman Nesbitt
serves as an ad-hoc member on all standing committees.
Dale Reagan
Vice-Chairman of the Board
In 2008-2009, Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan was elected Chairman of
the Policy Council. County Mayor Reagan is now serving his first term as an
officer of the board. Additionally, he serves as Chairman of the Child & Youth
Development Committee and is a member of the Transportation Committee.
Shelvy Linville
Secretary of the Board
Macon County Mayor Shelvy Linville serves his first term as an officer of the board.
During 2009-2010, County Mayor Linville served on the Manpower Committee. He
is also serving on the Finance Committee.
Curtis Hayes
Treasurer of the Board
Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes serves his first term as a board officer. In
2009-2010, he served as Chairman of the Policy Council.
Previously, he
served as Vice-Chairman of the Policy Council.
Mayor Hayes also serves on
the Finance, Aging & Community Services, and Transportation committees.
Mike Foster
Chairman, Policy Council
As a dedicated member of the board, DeKalb County Executive Mike Foster continues
his service as Chairman of the Policy Council. Previously, County Executive Foster
served as Chairman of the Board during 2008-2009 and Secretary of the Board
during 2007-2008 and 2006-2007. He also served as Chairman of the Aging &
Community Services Committee. Additionally, County Executive Foster serves on the
Transportation Committee and is Chairman of the Finance Committee.
Mike Gannon
Vice-Chairman, Policy Council
Cannon County Executive Mike Gannon has served four terms on the board.
During 2006-2008, County Executive Gannon served two terms as Chairman of
the Board. He served as Secretary during 2005-2006 and Treasurer during 20042005. Currently, County Executive Gannon serves as Chairman of the Transportation
Committee and is a member of the Finance and Personnel committees.
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CHIEF LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS
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Kim Blaylock
Chairperson
Putnam County Executive Kim Blaylock serves her ninth consecutive year as
Chairperson of the Chief Local Elected Officials. As a long-term member of the board,
she has served on the Child & Youth Development Committee and as Chairperson of
the Aging & Community Services Committee. County Executive Blaylock continues to
serve on the Aging & Community Services, Transportation, and Personnel committees.
STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE POLICY COUNCIL
(left to right) Dale Reagan, Curtis Hayes, Michael Nesbitt, Herd Sullivan, Shelvy Linville, Mike Gannon
Child & Youth Development Committee
Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan, Chairman
Ed Hale, Liberty Mayor; Jane Miller, Clay County Consumer Representative; Frank Smith, Fentress County Executive; Johnie Neal,
Pickett County Executive; Elese Richardson, Pickett County Consumer Representative; Emma Ruth Robinson, Smith County Consumer Representative; and Michael Nesbitt, Smith County Mayor and Chairman of the Board
Aging & Community Services Committee
Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes, Chairman
Kim Blaylock, Putnam County Executive; John Cason, Jackson County Mayor; Ron Cyrus, Overton County Mayor; Jane Miller, Clay
County Consumer Representative; John Pelham, Warren County Executive; Ray Ringley, Overton County Consumer Representative;
Ruth Ann Woolbright, Putnam County Consumer Representative; and Michael Nesbitt, Smith County Mayor and Chairman of the
Board
Personnel & Grievance Committee
White County Executive Herd Sullivan, Chairman
Kim Blaylock, Putnam County Executive; Mike Gannon, Cannon County Executive; Edward Hale, Liberty Mayor; Bobby Redmon, Warren County Consumer Representative; Ray Ringley, Overton County Consumer Representative; Ruth Ann Woolbright, Putnam County
Consumer Representative; and Michael Nesbitt, Smith County Mayor and Chairman of the Board
Manpower Committee
Macon County Mayor Shelvy Linville, Chairman
Herbert Davis, Van Buren County Mayor; Taft Hendrixson, Smithville Mayor; Willie Kerr, Celina Mayor; Jane Miller, Clay County
Consumer Representative; John Pelham, Warren County Executive; Bobby Redmon, Warren County Consumer Representative; and
Michael Nesbitt, Smith County Mayor and Chairman of the Board
Transportation Committee
Cannon County Executive Mike Gannon, Chairman
Kim Blaylock, Putnam County Executive; Kenneth Carey, Jr., Cumberland County Mayor; Mike Foster, DeKalb County Executive; Curtis Hayes, Livingston Mayor; Harold Patrick, Woodbury Mayor; John Pelham, Warren County Executive; Dale Reagan, Clay County
Mayor; Bobby Redmon, Warren County Consumer Representative; Elese Richardson, Pickett County Consumer Representative; Ray
Ringley, Overton County Consumer Representative; Norman Rone, McMinnville Mayor; Matt Swallows, Cookeville Mayor; Ruth Ann
Woolbright, Putnam County Consumer Representative; Jeff Young, Sparta Mayor; and Michael Nesbitt, Smith County Mayor and
Chairman of the Board
Finance Committee
DeKalb County Executive Mike Foster, Chairman
Mike Gannon, Cannon County Executive; J. H. Graham, Crossville Mayor; Curtis Hayes, Livingston Mayor; Shelvy Linville, Macon
County Mayor; Herd Sullivan, White County Executive; and Michael Nesbitt, Smith County Mayor and Chairman of the Board
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UCHRA Organizational Chart
UCHRA Board of Directors
14 County Mayors
17 Human Resource Representatives
31 City Mayors
2 Members of the General Assembly
1 Member at Large
Executive Committee
14 County Mayors
14 City Mayors
2 Members of the General Assembly
1 Member at Large
UCHRA Policy Council
14 County Mayors
3 City Mayors
17 Consumer Representatives
Executive Director
Administrative Assistant
General Services Assistant Director
Secretaries - Receptionist
Maintenance
Property Management & Purchasing
Management Information Systems Director
Human Resources ManagerEqual Opportunity Officer
MIS Staff
Systems Hardware
Finance & Administration Director
Employment & Training Director
Bookkeeping
Insurance
Employee Benefits
Workforce Investment Act
Title V Senior Employment
Tennessee Career Center
Affiliate Career Centers (5)
Lakeside Resort & Educational Complex
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
County Coordinators-Programmatic
Community Services Director
Homemaker Aide/Chore Services
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance
Weatherization, Information & Referral
TN Options, Child Care Food
Emergency Services
Medicaid Based Waiver Program
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
Ryan White Community AIDS Partnership
County Coordinators - Programmatic
Community Intervention Assistant Director
Adult & Juvenile Corrections
DUI School
Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant
Putnam County Juvenile Drug Court
Transportation/Services Director
Community Outreach &
Resource Development Manager
UCHRA Public Transit System
Cookeville Area Transit System (CATS)
New Freedoms, SOS, Van Pool, Job Access
Commodities, Van Buren Co. Head Start
County Coordinators - Programmatic
Public Awareness
Residential Services Director
CHANCE- Bloomington Springs for Girls
CHANCE-Indian Mound Farm for Boys
CHANCE-Youth Impact Center for Boys
Field Services Director
County Coordinators
Elderly Nutrition
County Coordinators – Administrative
Community Services
Nutrition Staff
Homemaker Aides
Cooks, Meal Delivery Aides
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Employment & Training Staff
Transportation Staff
UCARTS Drivers
Dispatchers
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BALANCE SHEET
Eulanda Goolsby, Finance Director
Assets (As of June 30, 2011)
Cash
157,312
Accounts Receivable
452,668
Due from Grantors
1,544,004
Prepaid Expenses
6,517
Inventories
40,646
Fixed Assets
8,737,773
Enterprise Assets
3,070,999
Amount to be provided for retirement of capital lease principal
TOTAL ASSETS
125,472
$14,135,391
Liabilities & Fund Balance
Accounts Payable
1,530,067
Loans Payable
1,593,058
Due to Grantors
1,857
Unearned Advance
32,065
Investment Assets Held by Others
473,898
Investment in Fixed Assets
8,737,773
Investment in Enterprise
1,641,201
Obligations under capital lease purchase
125,472
Fund Balance
0
$14,135,391
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE
*This balance sheet is a combined report of both the governmental and proprietary funds. (Estimate as of 6/30/11 and subject to change.)
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FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012
Contracts—Match and Local Included*
Grantor Agency
Grant Name
TN Dept. of Human Services
Citizens Plaza Bldg.
400 Deaderick Street
Nashville, TN 37219
Homemaker Aide/Protective Services 07/01/11-09/30/11
Homemaker Aide/Protective Services 10/01/11-06/30/12
Amerigroup/Americhoice
310 Great Circle Road
Nashville, TN 37243
Emergency Food & Shelter Board
710 N. Fairfax St., Suite 310
Alexandria, VA 22314-2064
TN Dept. of Transportation
James K. Polk Building
Nashville, TN 37219
TN Dept. of Agriculture
Box 40627, Melrose Station
Nashville, TN 37204
TN Dept. of Correction
th
4
Contract Amount
*69,781
*208,781
530,760
632,449
3,162,246
158,112
Weatherization
Low-Income Home Energy Asst.
Low-Income Home Energy Asst.
Community Services Block Grant
07/01/11-06/30/12
07/01/11-09/30/11
10/01/11-06/30/12
07/01/11-09/30/11
Child & Adult Care Food Program
Career Center/Vocational Rehab.
Options for Community Living
In-Home Services
Home Delivered Meals
Nutrition (Congregate) Title III
Nutrition (Home-Delivered) Title III
Transportation (Aging)
Medicaid Waiver
In-Home Services
Home-Delivered Meals
Emergency Assistance
10/01/11-09/30/12
07/01/11-06/30/12
07/01/11-06/30/12
01/01/11-12/31/11
543,284
470,600
46,999
5311 Rural Transit
5311 ARRA Capital (carryover)
5311F ARRA Capital (carryover)
5309 Capital (carryover)
5309 Capital (carryover)
Job Access (carryover)
Job Access
New Freedom (carryover)
New Freedom
Commodities
07/01/10-09/30/11
04/01/09-03/31/14
04/01/09-03/31/14
07/01/10-06/30/14
07/01/11-06/30/12
10/01/09-09/30/13
07/01/11-07/30/13
07/01/11-06/30/12
07/01/11-09/30/14
10/01/11-09/30/12
*6,091,520
37,548
35,619
*270,399
*20,615
*69,184
253,842
*31,620
90,975
76,461
Adult Community Corrections
07/01/11-06/30/12
*468,498
Title One Adult
07/01/11-06/30/12
606,302
Title One Adult (carryover)
Title One Youth
Title One Youth (carryover)
Title One Dislocated Workers
Title One Dislocated Workers
…..(carryover)
07/01/11-06/30/12
07/01/11-06/30/12
07/01/11-06/30/12
02/17/11-06/30/12
07/01/11-06/30/12
87,458
658,403
136,043
424,727
116,384
Community Services Block Grant
Upper Cumberland
Development District
1225 S. Willow Avenue
Cookeville, TN 38506
Contract Period
10/01/11-06/30/12
07/01/11-06/30/12
07/01/11-06/30/12
07/01/11-06/30/12
07/01/11-06/30/12
632,449
1,260,800
19,687
134,987
381,935
*496,123
428,948
*83,413
Floor, Rachel Jackson Bldg
320 Sixth Ave., North
Nashville, TN 37219
TN Dept. of Labor/Workforce
Development
220 French Landing Drive
Nashville, TN 37243-1002
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FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012
Grantor Agency
TN Dept. of Labor/Workforce
Development cont.
Senior Service of America
8403 Colesville Road, Suite 1200
Silver Springs, MD 20910
U.S. Dept. of Health & Human
Services
101 Marietta Tower, Suite 82
Atlanta, GA 30323
TN Dept. of Health
Cordell Hull Bldg.
425 Fifth Ave., North
Nashville, TN 37243
United Way
P. O. Box 280420
250 Venture Circle
Nashville, TN 37228
UCHRA Self-Funded or Fee
Generated
Grant Name
Contract Amount
Senior Community Services
….Employment Programs
Statewide/TTU Professional
….Resort Mgt. Qty. Food Program
Employ. Security/Career Center
Statewide Skill Shortage
….(carryover)
Statewide Skill Shortage
…..(carryover)
Incentive Grant (carryover)
National Emergency Grant
Senior Community Services
….Employment Program
07/01/11-06/30/12
248,954
07/01/11-06/30/12
99,220
07/01/11-06/30/12
07/01/11-04/30/12
155,275
85,571
07/01/11-09/30/11
13,232
07/01/11-12/31/11
05/16/11-11/16/11
07/01/11-06/30/12
29,610
152,293
305,196
Van Buren Head Start
07/01/11-06/30/12
*426,639
Housing Opportunities for
...Persons with Aids
07/01/11-06/30/12
55,600
Ryan White
04/01/11-03/31/12
44,400
DUI Program
Lakeside Resort & Educ. Complex
Van Pool
Service on Schedule (SOS)
CASA Local Support
TeenSafe Driving/Reality Program
Juvenile Community Intervention
07/01/11-06/30/12
07/01/11-06/30/12
07/01/11-06/30/12
07/01/11-06/30/12
07/01/11-06/30/12
07/01/11-06/30/12
07/01/11-06/30/12
13,505
650,000
91,253
379,121
76,683
3,000
191,418
10/01/11-09/30/12
60,000
TN Dept. of Children’s Services
100 Deaderick Street
James K. Polk Bldg.17th Floor
Nashville, TN 37243-3000
TN Commission on Children & Youth Residential After Care
Andrew Johnson Tower, 9th Floor
710 James Robertson Pkwy
Tennessee Bar Association
TN Dept. of Finance & Admin.
Office of Criminal Justice Program
312 8th Ave. North
Suite 200, Tennessee Tower
Nashville, TN 37243
Contract Period
CASA (Putnam)
CASA (Overton)
CASA Support
Drug Court Support
07/01/11-06/30/12
07/01/11-06/30/12
07/01/11-06/30/12
07/01/11-06/30/12
15,000
15,000
3,000
50,000
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FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012
Grantor Agency
Grant Name
Contract Period
Putnam County General
Putnam County Drug Court
07/01/11-06/30/12
30,000
Court Appointed Special
…..Advocates (CASA)
07/01/11-06/30/12
20,400
Putnam County Drug Court
07/01/11-06/30/12
7,500
TN Dept. of Children’s Services
TN Dept. of Education—Title 1
TN Dept. of Agriculture
TN Dept. of Education—Special
Performance Contract Incentive
07/01/11-06/30/12
10/01/11-09/30/12
07/01/11-06/30/12
10/01/11-09/30/12
07/01/11-06/30/12
07/01/11-06/30/12
691,612
17,575
16,000
2,000
30,000
20,000
Sessions & Juvenile Court
421 East Spring Street, Rm. 1C07
Cookeville, TN 38501
Baptist Healing Trust
1919 Charlotte Ave., Suite 320
Nashville, TN 37203
City of Cookeville
45 E. Broad Street
Cookeville, TN 38501
United Fund
348 Taylor Street
Crossville, TN 38555
CHANCE Residential Bloomington
Springs Center Funding
CHANCE Residential
Indian Mound Farm Funding
CHANCE Residential
Cumberland Mountain Youth
Impact Center
Local Support—City & County
Assessments
State Appropriations
CASA
Home Delivered Meals
CASA
Basic Education Program
TN Dept. of Children’s Services
TN Dept. of Education—Title 1
TN Dept. of Agriculture
TN Dept. of Education—Special
Performance Contract Incentive
Basic Education Program
TN Dept. of Children’s Services
TN Dept. of Education—Title 1
TN Dept. of Agriculture
TN Dept. of Education—Special
Performance Contract Incentive
Basic Education Program
Total Pending
5309 Capital (Maintenance Facility)
Job Access
New Freedom
Total Approved Pending State, Local, and Service Values
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691,612
18,294
16,000
2,400
30,000
20,000
592,810
14,003
15,000
2,000
30,000
20,000
241,554
24,583,082
Service Values: Commodities Distribution
Transportation
07/01/11-06/30/12
10/01/11-09/30/12
07/01/11-06/30/12
10/01/11-09/30/12
07/01/11-06/30/12
07/01/11-06/30/12
07/01/11-06/30/12
10/01/11-09/30/12
07/01/11-06/30/12
10/01/11-09/30/12
07/01/11-06/30/12
07/01/11-06/30/12
1,500
1,900
5,000
145,000
Total Funding
Pending:
Tennessee Department of
07/01/11-06/30/12
07/01/11-06/30/12
07/01/11-06/30/12
Contract Amount
723,474
952,743
456,240
180,359
1,589,342
$26,895,898
UCHRA
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS SUPPORT
James Starnes
MIS Director
Management Information Systems incorporate the latest
technological advancements to meet the ever-changing needs of
the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency. Staff provide
technical assistance and service to the various departments and
offices in each of the 14 counties.
EXECUTIVE SUPPORT/ COMMUNITY OUTREACH
The Executive Support staff performs critical tasks vital to the day-to-day operations and overall performance of the Upper
Cumberland Human Resource Agency. Community awareness is provided in all 14 counties.
Tom O’Brien
Randy Wilder
Community Outreach/
Resource Development
Manager
Human Resource
Manager
Tony Smith
General Services
Assistant Director
Jana Hill
Administrative Assistant
to Executive Director
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
Lee Webb, Community Services Director
HOMEMAKER AIDE & ELDERLY CHORE SERVICES
Homemaker, Chore, Personal Care, and Respite Caregiver Services include light housekeeping, errands, cooking,
and counseling as required for protective service clients. Services enable elderly, disabled, and protective service clients
to continue living in their own homes. Personal Care Services assist clients with activities of daily living, essential household tasks, and other activities. Respite Caregiver Services provide temporary relief from routine care-giving responsibilities to caregivers of certain CHOICES clients.
Counties Served: Funding Sources:
14 Counties of the Region
TN Department of Human Services
TN Commission on Aging and Disability
UCDD Area Agency on Aging and Disability
CHOICES Home and Community Based Services
Total
Total
Total
Total
Clients Served FY 10-11: 455
SSBG/CSBG Units FY 10-11: 21,492
Options/FCC Units FY 10-11: 6,975
CHOICES Units: 29,911
LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP)
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides assistance in meeting energy bills for lowincome families (regular assistance) and families who have either exhausted their fuel supply or have received a notice
of shut-off (emergency assistance).
Counties Served: 14 Counties of the Region
Funding Source: TN Department of Human Services
Households Served FY 10-11: Regular Heating: 9,252 Emergency Heating: 4,163
WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (WAP)
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) provides basic insulation and weatherization measures for low-income
households.
Counties Served: 14 Counties of the Region
Funding Sources: TN Department of Human Services
Households Served FY 10-11: 398
EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAM
Emergency Services Program provides food, shelter, energy,
prescription medications, and housing to eligible families.
Counties Served: 14 Counties of the Region
Funding Sources: TN Department of Human Services, Community Services Block Grant, Emergency Food & Shelter Program
Households Served FY 10-11: CSBG: 377
CSBG ARRA: 4,337
EFS: 179
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INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES
Information and Referral Services assist families and individuals in accessing available services and resources in
their community.
Counties Served:
Funding Source:
14 Counties of the Region
Services Provided FY 10-11: 35,583
TN Department of Human Services, Community Services Block Grant
CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM
The Child and Adult Care Food Program supplements the cost of meals to children or adults in licensed private
day care homes.
Counties Served: 14 Counties of the Region plus Wilson, Bedford, Sumner, Davidson (east of airport), Ruther-
ford, Williamson, Coffee, Franklin, Giles, Lincoln, Maury, Marshall, Moore, and Lewis
Funding Sources:
U.S. Department of Agriculture, administered by the TN Department of Human Services
Total Homes Served FY 10-11: 151
medicaid waiver home MODIFICATIONS
Medicaid Waiver Home Modifications provide installation of minor home modifications to enhance accessibility
and home safety to eligible TennCare enrollees.
Counties Served:
14 Counties of the Region
Households Served FY 10-11: 9
Funding Source:
TennCare (Medicare Waiver Program)
HOUSING OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA)
Housing Opportunity for Persons with Aids (HOPWA) provides housing information services including counseling,
information, and referral to assist eligible individuals to locate, acquire, finance, and maintain housing to prevent homelessness. Additional services include assistance with needs assessment, drug and alcohol abuse treatment and counseling, and nutritional service through local, state, and federal benefits and services.
Counties Served:
11 Counties of the Region
Households Served FY 10-11: 47
Funding Source: Tennessee Department of Health
RYAN WHITE COMMUNITY AIDS PARTNERSHIP
Ryan White Community Aids Partnership (Case Management) provides timely and coordinated access to medically appropriate levels of health and support services through ongoing assessment of the client and other key family members’ needs and personal support system. Key activities include an initial assessment of the service needs, development
of a comprehensive service plan, coordination of the services required to implement the plan as well as client monitoring
and periodic re-evaluation and adaptation of the plan as necessary over the life of the client. Additionally, transportation
includes conveyance services provided by UCARTS or a gasoline card for access to health care or psychosocial services.
Counties Served:
14 Counties of the Region
Households Served FY 10-11: 74
Funding Source:
United Way of Metropolitan Nashville
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EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING
Pat Callahan, Employment & Training Director
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA)
The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Program is designed to make employment and training services readily accessible to customers, employers, and job seekers. In response to area employment needs, local elected officials in cooperation
with Workforce Investment Boards strive to customize services to each Workforce Investment Act area. The Workforce Investment Boards are composed of businessmen and women, educators, and other community leaders. The Tennessee Career
Center at Cookeville is the comprehensive Career Center for Local Workforce Investment Area 7 (LWIA 7). Affiliate Career
Centers, co-located with workforce development programs in a single location, are available in most counties. LWIA 7 serves
Cannon, Clay, DeKalb, Fentress, Jackson, Macon, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, Smith, Van Buren, and White Counties. WIA
services are provided for adults, youth, and dislocated workers.
YOUTH PROGRAM
The Youth Program serves younger and older youth (ages 14 thru 21) in all stages of job and career development. A total of 142 older youth were served through the UCHRA Career Centers and a total of 267 younger youth
were served through the Career Training Programs. Of the 142 older youth served, 97 were enrolled in occupational
skills training at area technology centers and colleges. The 267 younger youth (in-school) received career training services at area High Schools.
Total Served PY 2010: 409 Total Terminated: 130
Excluded Terminations: 18 (due to health/medical reasons)
Total Entered Employment: 108 Total Entered Employment Rate: 96.4%
Cost/Participant: $1,840
PRESIDENT’S ACADEMY FOR EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
For the past several summers, the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development awarded LWIA 7
incentive funds for exceeding performance goals. These funds were used to pay expenses for the President’s Academy.
When the academy’s future was threatened due to budget cuts in summer 2011, TTU stepped up to find money to keep
it going. LWIA 7 took applications and of eighty-four (84) applications, thirty-six (36) High School students from the 14
Upper Cumberland Counties were selected based on their grades and teachers’ recommendations to attend the academy.
At the end of the camp, students have a better idea of the types of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
(STEM) fields available and what they should be doing to prepare for a STEM career. The academy is a one-week camp
held on campus at TTU.
DISLOCATED WORKERS PROGRAM
The Dislocated Workers Program provides classroom training, on-the-job training, and job placement for individuals who
have lost their jobs due to plant closures, business failures, mass layoffs, long-term unemployment, or unemployment resulting from
general economic conditions. Of the 278 dislocated workers served, 244 were enrolled in classroom training.
Total Served PY 2010: 278
Total Entered Employment: 102
Total Terminated: 134
Total Entered Employment Rate: 83%
Excluded Terminations: 11 (due to health/medical reasons) Cost/Participant: $3,143
ADULT PROGRAM
The Adult Program provides classroom training, on-the-job training, and job placement assistance. Of the 599
participants served, 501 attended classroom training and 6 entered on-the-job training.
Total Served PY 2010: 599
Total Terminated: 211
Total Entered Employment: 163
Excluded Terminations (due to health/medical reasons): 24
Total Entered Employment Rate: 87.2%
Cost/Participant: $1,502.73
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AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA)
ARRA funds in the amount of $631,195.00 created six “bought” classes to assist Adults, Dislocated Workers, and
Youth. These classes accommodated an additional 48 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) students, 15 Patient Care Technician
(PCT) students, and 14 Welding students. Of the 48 LPN students, 39 completed training and are employed full-time. Of the
15 PCT students, 14 completed training and 9 of those are employed full-time. Of the 14 Welding students, 11 completed
training and 9 of those are employed full-time.
STATEWIDE PROGRAMS
Statewide funding in the amount of $75,000.00 during the past program year assisted an additional 54 students attending Registered Nurse training. Forty (40) of those students have completed training; 15 of the 40 are employed as RN’s;
and the remaining 25 are waiting to take the state board exam for licensure.
UCHRA also received $110,000.00 from The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development to create
a “bought” class during the past year to assist an additional 12 Adults, Youth, and Dislocated Workers to attend Licensed
Practical Nurse training at the Tennessee Technology Center at Livingston. This class began in April 2011 and will complete
in March 2012.
Professional Resort and Culinary Management training
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development awarded funding to meet skill shortages statewide. UCHRA has received funding for grants for the coming year for Professional Resort and Culinary Management in the
amount of $99,220.00
WIA INCUMBENT WORKER PROGRAMS
The Incumbent Worker training program provides skills upgrade training to enable employees to obtain higher
pay while enabling employers to keep jobs in the region and become more competitive. During the past year, Incumbent
Worker Training was completed by 7 employees at Flowserve in Putnam County (total expenditure $10,110.00); 132 employees at Moeller Marine, Inc. in White County (total expenditure $25,000.00); and 26 employees at Star Manufacturing
in DeKalb County (total expenditure $3,500.00). The total number of workers trained was 195 at a total expenditure of
$38,610.00.
TITLE V SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
The Title V Senior Community Service Employment Program provides part-time work experience and job placement in
public and private non-profit facilities for citizens 55 years of age and older who meet set income guidelines.
Total Served PY 10:
Counties Served:
Funding Sources:
Total Served PY 10
TDOL: 55
SSAI: 120
175
Total Entered Employment: 43
10 Counties of the Region
U.S. Department of Labor, Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development and
Senior Service America, Inc. (SSAI)
Total Terminated
28 (5 exclusions)
70 (12 exclusions)
Total Entered Placement
Employment
Goal
15
24.5%
28
37.4%
Actual Placement
65.2%
48.3%
% of
Goal
278%
128%
Cost/Participant
$4,625.00
$4,722.00
EMPLOYMENT NETWORK/TICKET TO WORK PROGRAM
LWIA 7 is the first workforce area in Tennessee to be designated as an Employment Network by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to assist individuals receiving Social Security Disability benefits to find employment. The partnership of one-stop
community level representatives and an Integrated Resource Team provides communication and collaboration that results in enhanced coordination of services such as training, education, employment goals, and support for jobseekers with disabilities. LWIA 7
is beginning to generate outcome payments from the SSA for having placed persons with disabilities in substantial gainful activities.
The payments are received for those individuals who no longer receive cash disability benefits. WIA funding, Vocational Rehabilitation
funding, Employment Network earnings, and possibly private funds will be leveraged to maximize opportunities for employment of
individuals with disabilities.
CAREER READINESS CERTIFICATE (CRC)
The Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) is a portable, credentialing program to standardize skill measurements in
the areas of Reading for Information, Locating Information, and Applied Mathematics, all of which 90% of occupations
use. There are three certificate levels, Gold, Silver, and Bronze, with each level determining the core employability skills
for jobs. Each certificate is signed by the Governor of Tennessee and the TDLWD Commissioner.
Total CRC’s Issued in LWIA 7 as of June 30, 2011: 2,432
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EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING
Local Workforce Investment Board Area 7
Local Upper
Workforce Investment BRegion
oard Area 7 Cumberland
PY 2009 Performance Report PY 2009 Performance Report
Performance Standard Goal Actual Placement in Employment or Education 68% 94% Youth (14-­‐21) Attainment of Degree or Certification Youth (14-­‐21) 69% 90% Literacy or Numeracy Gains (Youth 14-­‐21) 25% 50% Entered Employment Rate Adults 85% 82% Dislocated Workers 86% 89% Retention Rate Adults 85% 92% Dislocated Workers 90% 88% Average Earnings (6 months) Adults $12,000 $14,937 Dislocated Workers $13,000 $12,124 2011-2012 Annual Report
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Percent of Goal 138% 131% 200% 96% 104% 108% 98% 124% 93% COMMUNITY INTERVENTIO
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UPPER CUMBERLAND CAREER CENTER
Johnnie Wheeler, Coordinator
The Tennessee Career Center is located in Cookeville/Putnam County with affiliate
offices in Cannon, Clay, DeKalb, Fentress, Jackson, Macon, Overton, Pickett, Smith, Van
Buren, and White counties. Designed with valuable input from businesses and private
industry statewide, the result is a system able to provide maximum workforce results from
one convenient location. Career Centers are where people and jobs connect. Job placement,
recruitment, and training referrals are offered at centers in the Upper Cumberland region.
During 2010-2011, Career Centers served 98,159 individuals, including employers seeking
qualified employees and prospective employees seeking jobs or services in state-of-the-art
resource centers, conference rooms, and meeting facilities.
The Tennessee Career Centers combine the services of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development
(TDOL), Department of Human Services (DHS), and the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) to offer
a one-stop shopping concept to residents of this area. Unique in its focus, the centers assist employers and job seekers
and allow individuals seeking assistance from traditional social programs an opportunity to obtain needs assessments
by qualified staff, thus providing access to a broader spectrum of services. Combined with the Department of Labor
and Workforce Development’s Employment Security offices, the centers provide a full range of programs, seminars,
and workshops, including work skills, interviewing techniques, and resume writing. Veterans’ Job Fair, Older Workers’
Career Day, and Employer Awareness Day increase public awareness of benefits, services, and opportunities that await
residents at their local Career Center.
The Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) enhances the employee in obtaining suitable employment. CRCs are key
to attracting employers who are seeking specific skills. The certificate documents the level of skills a potential employee
possesses and highlights marketable skills. CRCs make Tennessee an attractive choice when employers relocate or
expand their workforce. A total of 365 certificates representing three levels of competency—Gold, Silver, and Bronze—
were awarded to individuals from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.
COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is located in and administered by the Tennessee Career Center
under the umbrella of UCHRA. CASA volunteers serve Putnam and Cumberland counties. Overton County was added
in June 2010. Funding sources include UCHRA, Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth (TCCY), Tennessee Bar
Foundation, Baptist Healing Grant, local government, community donations, and fundraising events. CASA recruits,
trains, and supervises community volunteers appointed by the judge to advocate for abused and neglected children in
court proceedings, ultimately assuring the child’s placement in a safe and nurturing permanent home.
Counties Served: Cumberland, Overton, and Putnam
Children Served: 103
Volunteers: 43
Case Hours: 3,800
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COMMUNITY INTERVENTION
Cheryl Davis, Community Intervention Assistant Director
COMMUNITY INTERVENTION FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS
Community Intervention for Juvenile Offenders reduces the number of youths committed to institutions by
providing them the opportunity to remain in their communities under intensive supervision with alcohol and drug treatment, community service work, family and individual counseling, education, and employment assistance.
Counties Served: Clay, Cumberland, DeKalb, Fentress, Jackson, Macon, Overton, Pickett, Smith, Van Buren, Warren, and White
Funding Source: Tennessee Department of Children’s Services
Total Served FY 10-11: 129
ADULT COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
Adult Community Corrections offer an alternative to incarceration for selected non-violent offenders sentenced
by Criminal Court Judges. Under intensive supervision, offenders receive alcohol and drug treatment, counseling,
education, and employment assistance as needed.
Districts Served: 13th, 15th, and 31st Judicial Districts (Macon, Smith, Wilson, and Trousdale counties excluded)
Funding Source: Tennessee Board of Probation and Parole
Total Served FY 10-11: 431
Total Carryover Offenders: 240
DUI SCHOOL
DUI School provides education on drug and
alcohol use and state mandated requirements for
license renewal, while serving the courts and the
community. Classes are held at the central office in
Putnam County and at the Senior Citizens Center in
Smith County. Level I services are provided.
Counties Served: 14 Counties in the Region
Funding Source: Fees Generated
Total Served FY 10-11: 53
Putnam County Juvenile Drug Court
Putnam County Juvenile Drug Court is a docket within Juvenile Court to which selected delinquency cases and in
some instances status offenders are referred for handling by a designated judge. The youth are identified with alcohol
and/or other drug problems. PCJDC is a court managed intensive treatment program combining frequent court appearances with aggressive drug treatment and/or mental health services.
Counties Served: Putnam
Funding Source: Putnam County
Total Served FY 10-11: 16
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TRANSPORTATION / SERVICES
Rebecca Harris, Transportation/Services Director
UPPER CUMBERLAND AREA RURAL TRANSIT SYSTEM (UCARTS)
Upper Cumberland Area Rural Transit System (UCARTS) offers public transportation to rural residents of all
ages with first priority to elderly, handicapped, and economically disadvantaged with medical needs; provides each
community with customized services to address the needs of residents as they are identified.
Counties Served: Total Trips FY 10-11: Funding Sources: Total Served FY 10-11:
14 Counties in Upper Cumberland
184,060
Tennessee Department of Transportation, Federal Transportation Administration,
Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability, contract revenues, fares, local governments, and in-kind contributions
12,423
RURAL COMMUTER (Van Pool)
Rural Commuter (Van Pool) offers 15- and 7-passenger vans for commuter service to work or job-related
training; van rentals are provided to the general public as available.
Counties Served:
Funding Source:
14 Counties in Upper Cumberland
Total Vehicles Leased FY 10-11: 19
U.S. Department of Transportation
(administered by the UT Transportation Center)
Drivers’ education
Drivers’ Education offers 36 hours of classroom and on-the-road training for adults and youth at a cost of $300
per individual.
Counties Served: Putnam County
Total Served FY 10-11: 119
JOB ACCESS
Job Access offers transportation to and from
employment to low-income participants.
Counties Served: Total Trips FY 10-11: Funding Sources: Total Served FY 10-11:
14 Counties in Upper Cumberland
29,029
Tennessee Department of
Transportation, Federal
Transportation Administration
233
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TRANSPORTATION / SERVICES
TEMPORARY EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE
Temporary Emergency Food Assistance (Commodities) offers government surplus foods to low-income families.
Counties Served:
Funding Sources:
Total Food Value:
14 Counties in Upper Cumberland
Total Served FY 10-11: 57,227
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Tennessee Department of Agriculture
$723,474
Total Pounds of Food Provided: 1,082,297
NEW FREEDOMS
New Freedoms provides Mobility Management connecting communities and transportation providers and coordinating transit services to meet the needs of customers.
Counties Served: 14 Counties in Upper Cumberland
Funding Source:
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Transit Administration
Dollar Amount FY 10-11: $145,997
Trips FY 10-11: 2,588
Travel Training Assistance: 898
New Freedoms Assistance FY 10-11: 108,495
SHUTTLE ON SCHEDULE (SOS)
Shuttle on Schedule (SOS) provides same day and after hours transportation service.
Counties Served:
Funding Source:
Total Served: 14 Counties in Upper Cumberland
Trips FY 10-11: 2,265
American Recovery Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Dollar Amount FY 10-11: $391,143
631
Bus Hub in Cookeville
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VAN BUREN COUNTY HEAD START
Karla Hillis, Head Start Coordinator
Van Buren County Head Start provides a positive learning environment and experiences to help children develop
social skills appropriate to their age and stage of development. Training and resources assist parents in assuming a
more active and confident role in identifying the needs of their children and family. The program develops community
partnerships to assist families with needs and objectives while job training and educational opportunities are offered to
enable families to achieve their goals.
Total Capacity: ACF Funded for 37 children; Licensed for 40 children
Served 48 children
Funding Sources: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services; Administration for Children and Families
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RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
Brian Swearengen, Residential Services Director
Residential Centers offer a safe, structured, friendly environment for youth, ages 12-18. Around-the-clock
care, counseling with emphasis on family therapy, academic instruction in transitional school setting, and recreational
activities are provided. The average length of stay is approximately six months. Youth are reunited with their families,
whenever possible. In November 2010, UCHRA’s centers achieved the highest standard of professional practice for
residential treatment services from the Council on Accreditation.
CHANCE Residential Center for Girls is located at Bloomington Springs in Putnam County. The Center has been
serving young girls since 1988.
Counties Served: 14 Counties in Upper Cumberland, 9 Contiguous Counties
Total Capacity: 24 Regular Beds
Total Served FY 10-11: 46 Girls
Funding Sources: Tennessee Department of Children’s Services
Indian Mound Residential Center for Boys, located
near Smithville in DeKalb County, has been serving young
boys since 1991. The Center is situated on a 118-acre fully
operational farm. Boys receive academic credits through a
curriculum provided at the Center. Additionally, a vocational
program on site offers basic carpentry and construction skills.
Counties Served:
Total Capacity: Funding Source:
Total Served FY 10-11:
14 Counties in Upper Cumberland
9 Contiguous Counties
16 Beds
TN Department of Children’s Services 58 Boys
CREDIBILITY • INTEGRITY • ACHIEVEMENT
Cumberland Mountain Youth Impact Center for Boys opened its doors on April 1, 2009. Located in Crossville in
Cumberland County, the program is an expansion of Indian Mound.
Counties Served: 14 Counties in Upper Cumberland
Total Capacity:
16 Beds
Funding Sources: Tennessee Department of Children’s Services
Total Served FY 10-11: 32 Boys
After-Care Program provides intensive in-home services for children who have successfully completed one of
UCHRA’s residential programs. Support services are provided to the clients and their families to ensure a successful
reunification and promote positive contributions to their respective community.
Counties Served: 12 Counties in Upper Cumberland
Total Capacity: 50 Clients
Funding Sources: Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth
Total Served FY 10-11: 36 Youth
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LAKESIDE RESORT & EDUCATIONAL COMPLEX
Milburn Rodgers, General Manager
The Lakeside Educational Complex in conjunction with Tennessee
Technological University offers a Professional Resort Management and Quantity Food
Program—an 18-week course with classroom
instruction and hands-on experience in the resort and
food service industry. Additionally, students receive
training in personal and professional development
to enable them to better serve the community and
succeed in a competitive industry. Upon completion of
the program, job placement assistance is provided to
graduates in their chosen field of study. Twenty-nine (29) students successfully
completed the program during FY 10-11.
The Lakeside Resort and Educational Complex overlooks beautiful
Center Hill Lake amid 139 acres in Smithville, Tennessee. Guest houses, cabins,
and a lodge accommodate guests. The Villa offers a unique dining experience.
With a 200-seat amphitheater, Lakeside offers the perfect outdoor setting for
special occasions. The Lodge Conference Center provides a state-of-the-art
facility. Fully equipped with wireless internet, audiovisual system, and break-out
rooms, Lakeside Resort is ideal for corporate, church, and family events. For a
complete tour of the resort and educational complex, visit www.lakesideresort.com.
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NUTRITION
Linda Tramel, Field Services & Elderly Nutrition Director
Counties Served: 14 Counties of the Region
Funding Sources: Tennessee Commission on Aging, UCDD Area Agency on Aging, Tennessee Department of Human
Services, United Way, civic groups, churches, local governments, and individuals
Total Group Meals FY 10-11: 84,046
Total In-Home Meals FY 10-11: 191,691
Options:
50,411
Waiver Meals: 63,827
CSBG Meals:
3,915
Title III Meals: 58,762
Family Caregiver: 5,945
Self-Pay Meals:
739
In-Kind Meals:
4,726
ARRA: 3,366
NUTRITION PROGRAM
Nutrition Program provides individuals age 60 and over or individuals with disabilities a nutritious noon meal
either in a group setting (congregate meal) or in their home (home delivered meal) thus improving quality of life.
Congregate Meals are provided at Senior Citizens Centers located in all 14 Upper Cumberland counties. Anyone age 60
or older is eligible to receive a noon meal at the congregate site (reservations are requested). Nutrition education with
updates on nutritional needs and requirements is provided on a monthly basis.
Home Delivered Meals are provided through five separate programs:
•
Title III enables persons age 60+ and/or the spouse of
someone 60+ to remain in their own home thus avoiding
premature institutionalization by providing a nutritionally
balanced noon meal.
•
Options provides meals for residents of the State of
Tennessee; persons 18 years of age or older; possess a
physical disability; and limited in daily and independent
activities.
•
Family Caregiver provides relief to caregiver of a senior
60 years of age or older and grandparents or other senior
relatives who are primary caregivers of children not more
than 18 years of age.
•
Medicaid Waiver provides meals for residents of the State of Tennessee over the age of 21 who meet financial requirements to receive Medicaid as determined by the Department of Human Services; meet the TennCare Pre-Admission
Evaluation (PAE) medical criteria for Level 1 nursing facility; and have an identified caregiver available to assure their
health, safety, and welfare; and be able to receive services in the home at a cost less than that of institutional care.
•
CSBG provides a limited amount of funding for meals to persons under the age of 60 who meet program guidelines.
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FIELD SERVICES
Field Services is administratively responsible for coordinating and delivering services in the 14 Upper Cumberland
counties. The department works with an administrative budget of $1,966,905 to provide county coordinators and
clerks with program information as directed and with training as necessary. County Coordinators and staff are located
in each of the 14 Upper Cumberland counties
and are co-located in most of the satellite Career
Centers established by the Workforce Investment
Act. The co-locating of UCHRA’s county offices with
the Career Centers allows services to be combined
with other state agencies under one roof thereby
providing greater access for clients.
CLAY
MACON
PICKETT
JACKSON OVERTON FENTRESS
SMITH
PUTNAM
DEKALB
WHITE
CUMBERLAND
County Coordinators
CANNON
(left to right): Standing - Carol Watson, Sherrie Cox, Dian Dillon, Sandra
Grace, Larry Davis, Mitzi Bradford, Alice Barlow, Ann Sanders, Jean
Taylor Smith Seated - Kim Luton, Sheila Robinson, Tracey Powell
VAN
WARREN BUREN
County Advisory Board Members
Cannon County
James Barrett
Larry Davis
Mike Gannon
Karen Hale
Erin Nichols
Harold Patrick*
Patricia Sissom
Kim Smithson
Tim Spry
Clay County
Cindy Cherry
Sandra Grace
Willie Kerr
Randall Killman
Jane Miller*
Ray Norris
Betty Ann Pedigo
Dale Reagan
Pandora Reagan
Bobby Westmoreland
Tandy Woodard-Smith
Dr. Doug Young
Cumberland County
Kenneth Carey
Sherrie Cox
Rosalee Dyer
John Halliburton
Brock Hill
Mike Phillips*
Melinda Reagan
Julie Shanks
Tandy Woodard-Smith
William York
Melinda Young
DeKalb County
Mitzi Bradford
Lois Duke
Jim Finley
Mike Foster*
Faye Fuqua
Edward Hale
Karen Hale
Taft Hendrixson
Ruth Johns
Faye Sandosky
Jennifer Sherwood
Suzanne Williams
Fentress County
Mildred Smith Beaty
Gary Matthews
Angela Slaven
Frank Smith
Bob Washburn*
Carol Watson
Debbie Williams
Tandy Woodard-Smith
Jackson County
Alice Barlow
Joe Barlow
John Cason
Dr. Susan Elkins
Charlie Hix
Harold Martin
Terry Montgomery
Melinda Pirolozzi
Margie Stafford
Troy York*
Macon County
Brownie Barton
Regina Cassetty
Sharon Day
Brenda Heitt
Shelvy Linville*
Phillip Matthews
Melinda Pirolozzi
Tracey Powell
Lona Vinson
Pat White
Overton County
Kenneth Copeland
Ron Cyrus
Dian Dillon
Matt Eldridge
Curtis Hayes
Frank Martin
Robbie Melton
Bill Needham*
JJ Oakley
Millard Oakley
Rita Reagan
Hosea Winningham
Tandy Woodard-Smith
Pickett County
Stephen Bilbrey
Linda Crouch
Diane Elder
Debbie Garrett*
Howard Groce
James Hill
Sheila King
Johnie Neal
Billy Robbins
Tandy Woodard-Smith
Chris Thompson
Judge Ronnie Zachary
Putnam County
Kim Blaylock
Noble Cody
Richard Godsey
George Halford
Patt Judd
Glenna Litwin
Jim Martin*
Melinda Pirolozzi
Sam Sallee
Jean Taylor Smith
Matt Swallows
Kay Walker
Dr. Opless Walker
Bobby Williams
Dr. Charles Womack
Ruth Ann Woolbright
Smith County
Larry Bradford*
Debbie Bush
Jacky Carver, Jr.
Cris McCall
Michael Nesbitt
Melinda Pirolozzi
C.D. Poindexter
Ann Sanders
Virginia Smith
Careal Stewart
Lurlie Underwood
Jimmy Wheeler
Carol Wilmore
Van Buren County
Herbert P. Davis
Joyce Grissom
Karen Hale
Karla Hillis
Shirley Hitchcock
Don Hollingsworth
Mike Martin
Van Buren Co cont.
Pam Mooneyham
Jeff Pettit
Sheila Robinson
Selva Jean Wheeler
Greg Wilson
Don Woodlee*
Warren County
Sue Anderson
Mike Bouldin
Sam Boyd
Edwin Grissom
Karen Hale
Dickie Hillis
I. V. Hillis*
Kevin Lawrence
Kim Luton
John Pelham
J. W. Underhill
David Wideman
White County
Paul Bailey
Sandy Daniels
Mark Farley
Karen Hale
Hoyte Jones
Sylvia Kennedy
Geeta McMillian*
Sheila Robinson
John Sergio
Jody Sliger
Herd Sullivan
Jeff Young
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Strength in Communities
Cannon
Clay
Cumberland
DeKalb
Fentress
Jackson
Macon
Overton
Pickett
Putnam
Smith
Van Buren
Warren
White
Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency
580 South Jefferson Avenue
Cookeville, Tennessee 38501-4010