00:03:09 Tera Kucera: Tera Kucera- Care Corps' LifeHouse & Fremont Family Coalition 00:04:40 Lindsey Drake: Good morning, Lindsey Drake, The HUB 00:04:43 Jessica Hilderbrand-she her hers: Jessica Hilderbrand Nebraska Children, Strengthening Families team 00:06:14 Tori Courter: Tori Courter, Central Navigator with Families 1st Partnership in North Platte. 00:06:42 lauren ward (she|her): Morning! ☀️ Lauren Ward with Nebraska Children’s anti-trafficking project 00:07:04 Sam Gross (She/They/Them): Sam Gross - Central Navigator for Community Response Lincoln - Community Action Partnership of Lancaster and Saunders Counties 00:07:13 Regan Anson: Good morning! Regan Anson with Nebraska Impact 00:07:24 Kevin Moser: Good morning! Kevin Moser | Nebraska Impact 00:07:25 iPhone: Diana Boutwell central navigator Sandhills Community Collaborative 00:07:31 John Turner, NIFA: Morning! John Turner, NIFA 00:07:49 Jennifer Skala: Good Morning! Jenny Skala, Nebraska Children 00:07:54 Lea Ann Johnson-Kappes: Good Morning. Lea Ann Johnson-Kappes, NCFF Consultant. 00:07:59 Lisa Janssen: Good morning. Lisa Janssen, Community Action Partnership of Lancaster and Saunders Counties. 00:08:04 Zachary Nelson: Zach Nelson, Consultant, Nebraska Children and Families Foundation 00:08:11 Johanna Pesante-Daniel NCFF: Good morning. Johanna Pesante Daniel, Nebraska Children 00:08:12 Jeff Weaver: Jeff Weaver, Sarpy Disaster Recovery 00:08:15 Chandra Essex - Central Navigator: Good morning! Chandra Essex, Central Navigator, Community IMPACT Network 00:08:16 Andra: Good morning. Andra White with Central Plains 00:08:16 Julie Nash: Good morning! Julie Nash, Hall County Community Collaborative 00:08:20 Monica: Good morning, Monica with Sarpy Housing Bellevue Nebraska 00:08:23 Sara Riffel: Sara Riffel, Nebraska Children 00:08:27 Lindsay Bartlett: Lindsay Bartlett, NCFF, C4K 00:08:37 gabriellamctate: Good morning Gay McTate, NCFF counsultant 00:08:46 Kenzie Rouw: Hello everyone! Kenzie Rouw with Nebraska Children 00:08:50 Tonya Beckenhauer: Good morning. Tonya Beckenhauer, NCFF Consultant 00:08:52 Susanne Shore: Good morning. Susanne Shore 00:08:56 Jessi Atha: Good morning all! Jessi Atha, Central Plains Higher Ed Liaison 00:08:57 Mariella Resendiz: Mariella Resendiz, NDE 00:09:01 Jen Hale (she/her): Good morning everyone, CAN YOU BELIEVE IT IS ALMOST JULY? Jen Hale-NCFF, CWB/CYI Contracts 00:09:11 Emily Kluver: Good morning! Emily Kluver, DHHS 00:09:12 Greg Donovan: Good morning — Greg Donovan, Society of Care 00:09:15 Nichole Hetz: Nichole Hetz - Dawson County Family Partners 00:09:19 Felipe Longoria | Central Plains: Good Morning! Felipe Longoria with Central Plains Center for Services 00:09:22 Brenda Weyers: Good morning! Brenda Weyers - Nebraska Children and Families Foundation 00:09:34 Joe DiCostanzo: Joe DiCostanzo - Nebraska Children and Families Foundation 00:09:37 Lori Harder - Nebraska: Lori Harder, DHHS CFS Service Area Administrator 00:09:58 Chris Schroeder: Chris Schroeder, Nebraska Emergency Management Agency 00:10:16 Leonor Fuhrer: Good morning all! Leonor Fuhrer, NCFF Community Consultant 00:10:16 Sonia Coates - Valentine Children & Families Coalition: Sonia Coates - Valentine Children & Families Coalition 00:10:26 Darla Berger: DHHS: Darla Berger: DHHS 00:10:58 Teresa O'Donnell - Nebraska Strong Region 6: Teresa O'Donnell, Nebraska Strong Recovery Project 00:11:14 Chris Schroeder: Announced just before this meeting began: "CDC Extends Eviction Moratorium for 30 Days, President Activates Whole of Government to Prevent Evictions" -- https://mailchi.mp/nlihc/cta_062421?e=2298894de3 00:11:38 Vanessa Sherman: Vanessa Sherman, Otoe County Central Navigator 00:11:49 Martha Marfileno: Good Morning! Martha Marfileno- Bilingual Central Navigator with Buffalo County Community Partners 00:12:00 Darniece Amos: Good morning, Darniece Amos DHHS Community Support Specialist-Prevention 00:12:24 Mary Pinker: https://coronavirus.nebraska.gov/Home 00:12:25 Deborah Dancer: Good Morning - Deborah Dancer from Douglas County Community Response 00:12:49 Faith Mills, Panhandle Partnership: Faith Mills, Panhandle Partnership 00:12:49 Anne Herman: Good morning all! Anne Herman, AVA Insights 00:13:15 Monica: Thank you John for all your hard work!! 00:13:31 Nikia Gunn-Abdulai: Good Morning- Nikia DCCR/NECC 00:13:39 Sandra Nation: Good morning! Sandy Nation, Dakota County Community Response 00:13:44 Mary Pinker: Link directly to ERA dashboard: https://coronavirus.nebraska.gov/EmergencyRentalAssistanceProgram 00:14:08 Anne Hindery, Nonprofit Association of the Midlands: Anne Hindery, Nonprofit Association of the Midlands (NAM), Good Morning. 00:14:20 Chris Schroeder: Those numbers are just for the balance of the state. They don't include Emergency Rental Assistance for Omaha, Douglas County, Lincoln/Lancaster County, and the Tribal Communities, all of which have their own funds and programs. 00:16:59 Joanna Murray: Good morning, Joanna Murray, NCFF Consultant 00:17:39 Jacki Trujillo-Fremont Family Coalition: John Turner-- who is the person that is helping folks with appeals? 00:18:14 Alexandria Labenz: Tera we can follow up on the waivers 00:18:25 Monica: How do they apply for relocation funds? 00:18:37 Tera Kucera: Thank you! 00:19:31 Monica: Can they use the address of an agency they are working with? 00:19:47 Alexandria Labenz: If there are persons who are homeless, they should be referred to Coordinated Entry asap 00:20:13 Tanya, Lift Up Sarpy: I have had clients that are getting denied because of their address. Example: Bear Creek Apartments has an address of Omaha, 68138 but it is in Sarpy County. Any suggestions? 00:20:53 John Turner, NIFA: Deloitte sends us a report of all the people who were denied. Joe Spitsen in our office joe.spitsen@nifa.org 00:21:49 Monica: If you need a list of zip codes let me know. 00:22:26 Chris Schroeder: Announced just before this meeting began: "CDC Extends Eviction Moratorium for 30 Days, President Activates Whole of Government to Prevent Evictions" -- https://mailchi.mp/nlihc/cta_062421?e=2298894de3 00:22:36 Monica: Sorry Sarpy Zip codes for rental assistance. We made a list during our distribution of funds. 00:22:58 Monica: Yes I can!! 00:23:03 John Turner, NIFA: john.turner@nifa.org 00:24:18 Lea Ann Johnson-Kappes: Cliff Notes version of successful application! 00:24:23 Mary Pinker: Is there a way to add Omaha and Lincoln/Lancaster data to the ERA dashboard? It's a great place to quickly get information and drill down to county. 00:28:28 Chandra Essex - Central Navigator: John, is there a way to put the apply now button on the pop-up screen of the website? I have had some landlords that are not tech savvy and get stuck on the first screen of the website because they don't "see' the page behind the pop-up. 00:30:53 Nikia Gunn-Abdulai: Clients have reported not hearing back from MACCH in a timely manner and they panic and apply elsewhere 00:30:56 Monica: I was working with a family who applied for ERA funds and was approved the process took almost 8 weeks and the landlord still has not received the check so the landlord gave the client a 7 day notice this week. The client then reached out for assistance. 00:31:26 Tori Courter: A lot of the rent/utility requests we get are time sensitive which results is us needing to use our CR funds for immediate needs and then the coach will assist them with the ERA funds application. A lot of participants that have applied have stated they are not hearing back in a timely matter and landlords aren't always willing to wait. 00:31:40 Monica: Same with us Tori. 00:31:44 Lisa Janssen: Long wait for responses is challenging. 00:32:13 Vanessa Sherman: Ours simply have not been related to Covid so they just don't qualify. 00:32:29 Tori Courter: ^^ we have experienced that too Vanessa 00:32:34 Nichole Hetz: Same with us, Vanessa! 00:32:37 Jacki Trujillo-Fremont Family Coalition: agree with Monica and Tori 00:32:38 Chandra Essex - Central Navigator: Same with us on the timeframe, landlord not willing to work with renter. Undocumented also. 00:32:38 Susanne Shore: Are you all generally seeing a long lag time? I appreciate that there are exceptions so I want to understand whether the lags are typical or occasional. 00:32:46 Monica: With utilities if the utility company doesn't have a pledge then they are still shutting off utilities so the process is taking too long and utility assistance is needed asap. 00:32:52 Sonia Coates - Valentine Children & Families Coalition: That's our problem here Vanessa 00:33:11 Monica: The lag time is not normal and is to long. 00:33:50 Monica: We had DHHS funds October-December and our longest application process was 3 weeks. We were also always in contact with the applicant and landlord. 00:33:54 Tanya, Lift Up Sarpy: Some obstacles causing us to use private dollars vs public: 1) we are finding that many renters have landlords that are family members which automatically disqualifies them. I understand the thought process of not allowing this but I wish there was a way to "appeal" this if we can prove that it is legitimate. 00:33:54 Chandra Essex - Central Navigator: Utility shutoff timeframe is too long for our area, so we pay to avoid a shutoff and then still apply through ERAP. 00:33:55 Susanne Shore: John - do you know how long the approval process is taking on average? 00:33:56 Tori Courter: Susanne, the lag time (in my experience) has been long. 00:34:04 Denise Zwiener: We are dealing with emergency housing resulting in hotel motel costs. Limited workforce housing. We have some doing RV park rentals as well with CR funds 00:34:09 Jacki Trujillo-Fremont Family Coalition: Ditto here-- we have many undocumented and non-COVID related needs coming up 00:34:34 Emma: could the landlord then send that credit to the collaborative or whoever gave assistance? 00:34:59 Lisa Janssen: I have a family who applied April 3rd. Nothing has been paid yet. 00:35:16 Tori Courter: Utility companies and landlords are not waiting even if they are informed that the ERA funds have been applied for because there is no way to guarantee they will qualify. 00:35:35 Monica: Ditto Tori!! 00:35:41 Martha Marfileno: We receive several utility shut-offs, other tenants share that it isn't tied back to COVID 00:35:48 Darniece Amos: Yes Tori! 00:35:57 Susanne Shore: Has anyone tried Emma’s idea of getting a written agreement from a landlord to reimburse your group if a pre-payment was made and ERA funds are provided at some point? 00:36:09 Leonor Fuhrer: Is there a way to track or compile how many families have not been able to access the ERA funds due to legal status? To be able to see how many families have been missing out on the rental assistance. 00:36:50 Jen Hale (she/her): Heard this: For the client, it's like waiting to get a broken bone set at the ER, yet being sent home until the Dr. is ready... in a month, if they qualify. 00:37:12 Chandra Essex - Central Navigator: We have had a couple of requests for rental assistance because of non-COVID medical needs. Deposits and first month rent needed for relocation. 00:37:22 John Turner, NIFA: I will ask Leonor and see if Deloitte can provide a number of tenants denied for that reason. 00:37:41 Denise Zwiener: We have been getting great results in Buffalo County with ERa. The landlord clinic was very helpful. We have equipped our public access agencies (emergency housing agencies) with tools, training and landlords are calling for help as well with these agencies. 00:37:51 Leonor Fuhrer: Thanks John! 00:38:15 John Turner, NIFA: I will keep this group apprised on the American Rescue Plan Homeowner Assistance Fund when I learn more. 00:38:29 John Turner, NIFA: Great to hear Denise! 00:38:51 Jen Hale (she/her): SO good to hear Denise!! 00:39:40 Chandra Essex - Central Navigator: THANK YOU John for listening to our feedback and responding so quickly to questions!!!! ERAP is working and you all have made some great adjustments. 00:40:03 Anne Hindery, Nonprofit Association of the Midlands: Monday July 26, 1:00 – 2:30 Tuesday August 3 , 9:00 – 10:30 Wednesday, August 11, 11:00 – 12:30 00:40:41 John Turner, NIFA: Thank you Chandra! 00:41:03 Monica: Can you add the link for signing up please. Thank you Anne for the information. 00:42:26 Anne Hindery, Nonprofit Association of the Midlands: The link to sign up for the ARPA sessions will be sent next week. 00:42:31 Jamie Bouslaugh: I had a person come in right when the meeting was starting. Sorry I am late. Jamie Bouslaugh _Norfolk Family Coalition 00:43:26 Judi Sickler: You and your team do amazing work Anne! 00:43:54 John Turner, NIFA: Tanya, re: landlord family members. I'm not for sure a way around this, but it's a good question to bring up with Deloitte and see what solutions there might be. I'll keep you posted. 00:44:52 Emily Kluver: https://www.aecf.org/interactive/databook?l=31 00:45:48 Jen Hale (she/her): Such great news Emily! 00:45:53 Collena: This is really exciting, Emily! 00:47:21 Aubrey Mancuso: Thanks for sharing, Emily! It is great news, but a couple notes to give context: the data is from 2019 so reflects well-being prior to the pandemic. It is also not disaggregated by race and ethnicity and when you compare Nebraska in that regard, we unfortunately fall near the bottom in rankings for children and families of color 00:48:35 Mary Pinker: @Aubrey -- thank you for providing that context. It's good to recognize where we are, and where we want to be! 00:49:36 Angie Ludemann, NDCFS: Deanna is held up on another call about CAA 00:50:32 Emily Kluver: Yes, thanks Aubrey! We have more work to do! 00:57:55 Sara Riffel: There are about 190 youth eligible for this support after exiting B2i. Approximately 85 are already working with CYI Coaching via Central Plains. 01:00:05 gabriellamctate: is there any funding to support mental health services 01:12:07 John Turner, NIFA: I need to hop off for another meeting. Thanks everyone, and see you next time! 01:13:06 Jen Hale (she/her): LEAP New Deal Recommendation-- what are the next steps for this to be put into action? 01:13:37 Mary O'Hare: Very impressive work Sara! 01:15:04 Lea Ann Johnson-Kappes: Systems Change work at its best! 01:26:04 gabriellamctate: I second what Anne said- the people In the group I met with had great ideas 01:26:06 Susanne Shore: One more question to consider: are iPad/computer devices still needed? Motherboard is available to help. I’ve been talking with them about options. Email me at susanne@firstladynebraska.net. 01:27:18 Collena: The SNC is working with Motherboard now to collect old equipment and receive refurbishied iPads and laptops! What a fab organization! 01:29:16 lauren ward (she|her): <3ing this moment 01:30:03 Monica: I have to leave for another call. Thank you very much for all of the great information and feed back!! 01:30:05 Darniece Amos: Well everyone, it's been REAL!! I don't know how to express how much I will miss these calls and the information provided. Thursday, July 1st is my last day with DHHS after 35 years of service. Thank you for all the information, the professionalism and most of all YOU!! You are all an asset to your agencies and much appreciated!! Thank you ALL!! 01:31:24 Tanya, Lift Up Sarpy: Thank you Darniece for your passion, purpose for all and just being you!! Good luck in all you do next or don't do, lol! 01:31:33 Lori Harder - Nebraska: Sorry I need to leave for another meeting. Thanks for the great work! Darniece, enjoy!!! 01:32:44 Collena: Thank you, Deborah! I am grateful for this Mindful Moment! 01:33:01 Anne Hindery, Nonprofit Association of the Midlands: this was lovely, thank you 01:33:02 gabriellamctate: Thank you Deborah 01:33:03 Jen Hale (she/her): Thank you! 01:33:07 Emily Kluver: thank you De! 01:33:09 Angela Harroun: Thank you Deborah! This was wonderful. 01:33:12 Emma: thank you! 01:33:12 Susanne Shore: Thank you Deborah!!! Lovely 01:33:13 Anne Herman: THANK YOU, Deborah Dancer!! 01:33:14 Jacki Trujillo-Fremont Family Coalition: thank you 01:33:15 Sandra Nation: Thank you! 01:33:19 Nikia Gunn-Abdulai: Thank you 01:33:22 Jamie Bouslaugh: Thanks have a lovely day 01:33:22 Faith Mills, Panhandle Partnership: Perfect! 01:33:28 Rebecca Daugherty: this was beautiful. thank you 01:33:34 Tanya, Lift Up Sarpy: Thanks Deborah, that was amazing and I hope your daughter heals quickly!