Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee

AURORA HOUSE GIRLS’ GROUP HOME CITIZEN’S ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES PURPOSE OF MEETING: The Aurora House Citizens’ Advisory Committee provides consultation to the Aurora House Manager regarding community resources and public awareness; advises the City Council and Arlington County Board of Aurora House's needs, budget, and services; and serves as community liaison through area organizations, civic groups, and other boards and commissions. DATE OF MEETING: July 11, 2107 PLACE OF MEETING: Aurora House MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY: Julia Peterson at 7:12 p.m. THOSE PRESENT: Commission Members Staff Jamie Heart French __X__ Rachel Kindell __X__ Christina Goodwin __X__ Nancy Vincent __X__ Julia Peterson, Chair __X_ City Council Liaison Judith Wheat __X_ Mary Beth Connelly __ __ Others Present: None Approval of minutes: The minutes from the May 23, 2017 meeting were approved. Old Business: Aurora House utilization: Members reviewed utilization statistics for FY 2017. There were 19 girls placed for a total of 2,251 child care days. The utilization rate was 51%. The biggest referrer was Arlington County. Aurora House outreach: A suggestion was for staff to meet with the Arlington and Falls Church schools and the public defender’s office. Ms. Vincent contacted FCCTV and they agreed to do a marketing video for Aurora House. Scholarship application: The decision was made to not limit the number of scholarships a former resident may receive and to review the Guidelines. They also asked for the account balance and a list of where former residents are currently attending school and how far along The City of Falls Church complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. This document will be made available in an alternative format upon request. Call 703-248-5005 (TTY 711). The Aurora House • 420 South Maple Avenue • Falls Church, Virginia 22046 TEL 703-237-6622 • FAX 703-237-6624 • www.fallschurchva.gov they are in their programs. Care packages to college students: Members agreed to send care packages to former residents attending college. Staff will compile the information. New Business: Group Home Manager: Teresa Vaughan has left Aurora House. Rachel Kindell is Acting Group Home Manager. There will not be a recruitment for the position until early next year. Group Home Manager’s report: See attached. Thank you to Jamie French: It was Ms. French’s last day to serve on the CAC after 18 years. Members and staff expressed their appreciation. Arlington County will need to appoint a new representative. The next meeting will be Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. The City of Falls Church complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. This document will be made available in an alternative format upon request. Call 703-248-5005 (TTY 711). The Aurora House • 420 South Maple Avenue • Falls Church, Virginia 22046 TEL 703-237-6622 • FAX 703-237-6624 • www.fallschurchva.gov