Wisconsin Interfaith in Action Network WIFIAN

1. Wisconsin Interfaith in Action Network (WIFIAN) State Conference September 26-27, 2006

2. Where we have been 1983 - Generation I of 25 FIA programs 1993-99 - Generation II of 1091 FIA programs Programs built on 5 Building Blocks What are those building blocks?

3. Building Blocks 1. Interfaith Engage a minimum of three different congregations. Do not proselytize. 2. Volunteers Use volunteers from the community and faith congregations. Support volunteers through training and screening. 3. Caregiving Focus on informal care and help with everyday activities. Examples are transportation, shopping, visiting, respite, light housework, and phone reassurance

4. 4. Long-term illness and disability Provide services for people of any age. Serve people with any type of long-term health (Alzheimer's, arthritis, cancer, frail/elderly) 5. Home based Provide care where people reside. Serve the "community at large," not a restricted population.

5. Where we are There are 36 FIA groups in WI. The Wisconsin State FIA Network has been funded! Mission: To be a network to support and promote FIA programs.

6. Where we are going 2 year funding by RJW and Helen Bader Goals 1. Communication 2. Peer learning 3. Outreach materials 4. Impact 5. Networking 6. Prepare for LTC reform

7. Where we are going 2006-07 Budget - $56,765 2007-08 Budget - $48,235 Funds available for: State Coordinator and related expenses Video project ($7,000) State conferences ($9,000) Regional conferences ($4,300) Website development ($6,000)

8. Where we are going Goals � Responsibilities of WIFIAN 1. Communication � develop website 2. Peer learning � organize meetings 3. Outreach materials � coordinate video and materials 4. Impact � collect standardized statistics 5. Networking � state and national partners 6. Future � prepare for LTC reform

9. Goals Benefits for FIA Groups Communication 2. Peer learning 3. Outreach materials 4. Measure impact 5. Networking 6. LTC Reform

10. How will we get there State Coordinator � Ginny Nyhuis Facilitate flow of information Support planning of meetings Connect FIA groups and resources Enhance technology support Secure ongoing funding for state network Accomplish objectives of grant

11. How will we get there Steering Committee Mardi Charnitz (Milwaukee), Co-Chair Valeree Lecey (Ozaukee), Co-Chair Meriah Jacobs-Frost (Jefferson), Secretary Diane Bright (Madison) Kathy Gale (Waukesha) Kim Kamia (LaCrosse) Karen Krupa (Polk) Sasha Vieth (Portage)

12. How will we get there Steering Committee tasks Meet about 6 times/year. Provide leadership for WIFIAN Identify state issues and set goals Plan actions for goals Direct work of State Coordinator Are you interested?

13. How will we get there YOU! Commitment to strengthening your FIA organization Your input on a number of important issues: Membership agreement - Membership fees Partners - Video Funding - Regional meetings Congregation support - Web blog Web site

14. Membership agreement What should it include? What should be the expectations? Format: �I agree to �� Break into groups and report back

15. Membership Fees (proposal) Based on 2006 actual revenues Less than $50K - $25 (support available) Between $50K and $100K - $50 Between $100K and $250K - $100 Greater than $250K - $250 Your reactions?

16. Partners Who have you found to be good partners? Who should we consider? Break into groups and report back.

17. Support from congregations What has worked? What more can we do? Open discussion

18. Regional meetings What are the regions? What would you want to accomplish Open discussion

19. Web Blog Purpose is to facilitate communication. Basic guidelines to make this work. Open discussion

20. Video Can be customized for your FIA group. We will identify sections for your input. Complete form Indicate how many copies you want (first 3 provided at no cost to you) Questions and comments?

21. Website One section for public display List of WIFIAN members General information One section for members of the state network Best practices Resources What would you like to see?

22. What is a CMO (and why it will be important to your FIA organization)

23. Community-Based Care in Wisconsin Began state-funded Community Options Program (COP) in 1981. Community Integration Program (CIP) for developmentally disabled in 1983. COP Waiver for elders/physically disabled in 1985. Waiver for Brain-injured in 1995.

24. Long-Term Care System Redesign Concerns about access, complexity and institutional bias. Process involved hundreds of consumers, family members, providers, and advocates. Proposed a new Medicaid managed long-term care model.

25. What is Family Care? Aging and Disability Resource Centers Flexible long-term care benefit Care Management Organizations

26. Goals of Family Care

27. The Care Management Organization (CMO)

29. Receive a capitated rate for each member enrolled. Must accept all eligible individuals: Elders and people with developmental or physical disabilities Meet Family Care level of care Comprehensive Intermediate Grandfathered

30. Assess clients� personal outcomes Involve consumer in decision-making and creating member-centered plan to support outcomes Provide services, directly or by contract Coordinate other services not included in the Family Care benefit Assure quality Role of a CMO A PHP -- not a comprehensive service package. Stress the difference between CMO and HMO Functions include: Comprehensive assessment of members� ltc needs. W/member & team, develops ISP Provides services directly Contracts for services Also coordinates services w/other providers (MA providers, etc., even providers that do not provide services in the��) Role of a CMO A PHP -- not a comprehensive service package. Stress the difference between CMO and HMO Functions include: Comprehensive assessment of members� ltc needs. W/member & team, develops ISP Provides services directly Contracts for services Also coordinates services w/other providers (MA providers, etc., even providers that do not provide services in the��)

31. What do you need to do Contact your local Area Agency on Aging and/or Department on Aging Introduce your organization Ask questions

33. From 2003 study of FIA groups Of 1091 programs � 62% still continue to serve clients 28% did not respond (but many still exist) 10% no longer active For more info see www.fiavolunteers.orgClick on �What is Faith In Action?�Click on either Executive Summary of Full Report

34. Closed programs cited these factors as critical: Raising funds (65%) Recruiting volunteers (47%) Support from faith-based organizations (47%) Community awareness (42%)

35. Open programs cited these factors as critical: Raising funds (63%) Recruiting volunteers (37%) Community awareness (34%) Retention of volunteers (23%)

36. Closed Programs Open Programs Raising funds (65%) Recruiting volunteers (47%) Support from faith-based organizations (47%) Community awareness (42%) Raising funds (63%) Recruiting volunteers (37%) Community awareness (34%) Retention of volunteers (23%)

37. Conclusions - Survival Recruit at least 15 volunteers annually and retain at least 20% of volunteers for more than a year. Annual budget of $5K or more from at least 3 different funding sources. Offering multiple services. Receive fundraising and recruitment help form coalition (congregations)

38. Conclusions - Volunteers Coalition members assisted Offered pretraining Matched at least some clients with a team of volunteers. Supervise volunteers at least quarterly.

39. What conclusions do you reach about your organization?

40. Thank you! You have been great to work with. Ron Retzke rretzke@wi.rr.com 262-785-1627