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Home My WebLink AboutPacket Health Board Dec 1 2020Whatcom County Council as the Health Board COUNTY COURTHOUSE 311 Grand Avenue, Ste #105 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 (360) 778-5010 Meeting Agenda Tuesday, December 1, 2020 10 AM Virtual Meeting VIRTUAL MEETING - VIEW ONLINE COUNCILMEMBERS Rud Browne Barry Buchanan Tyler Byrd Todd Donovan Ben Elenbaas Carol Frazey Kathy Kershner CLERK OF THE COUNCIL Dana Brown -Davis, C.M.C. Council as the Health Board Meeting Agenda December 1, 2020 Call To Order Roll Call Public Comment Director and Health Officer's Report Public Health Advisory Board 2021 Priorities AB2020-567 Update by Public Health Advisory Board on 2021 Priorities Update on Well-being of Young Children and Families AB2020-569 Update on Well-being of Young Children and Families Items Added by Revision Other Business Adiournment Whatcom County Page 2 Printed on 21612024 WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AS THE HEALTH BOARD 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2020 Virtual Access information can be found: https://whatcom.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx AGENDA Meeting Topics 1. Roll Call_ 2. Public Comment 3. Director and Health Officer's Report_ 4. Public Health Advisory Board 2021 Priorities 5. Update on Well-being of Young Children and Families f17Whatcom County l HEALTH Department Pages Time no ppr 10:00-10:05 no ppr 10:05-10:15 no ppr 10:15-10:25 pg 2 10:25-10:55 pg 3-10 10:55-11:30 HEALTH BOARD Discussion Form December 1, 2020 AGENDA ITEM # : AB2020-567 PRESENTER: Erika Lautenbach, Chi-Na Stoane, and Sterling Chick BOARD ACTION: Action Item Q Discussion FYI - Only The Public Health Advisory Board (PHAB) develops annual priorities for their work, and met in November to discuss 2021 priorities. While many interests, issues, and needs were raised, PHAB members recognized that the current limitations on the Health Department staff and the continuing focus on COVID in Whatcom County present challenges to a robust and aggressive 2021 policy agenda. There are also initiatives underway to address many of the public health concerns in our community, for which PHAB can take a supportive role. The PHAB reached consensus on focusing their energy in 2021 on two issues: children and family well-being (including the Child and Family Task Force) and racial inequities. These are areas the PHAB recognized as needing urgent and on -going focus and are issues for which public health is a primary or leading participant. The PHAB will also track and receive regular updates on the following, and the Health Board may wish to do so as well. • Community Health Improvement process and development of plan in 2021 • COVID impacts on vulnerable populations (including children and families) • Community recovery post-COVID • Public Health funding and support during and post-COVID BOARD ROLE / ACTION REQUESTED Health Board support for policy agenda and PHAB priorities in 2021. ATTACHMENT(S) Whatcom County ' ll HEALTH Department Page 2 of 10 HEALTH BOARD Discussion Form December 1, 2020 AGENDA ITEM # : AB2020-569 PRESENTER: Astrid Newell, Judy Ziels, Sterling Chick, and guests BOARD ACTION: Action Item Q Discussion FYI - Only In early February 2020, the Health Board, recognizing the critical importance of early childhood in setting the foundation for lifelong health and well-being, adopted a county action plan focused on the well-being of young children and families. Shortly after adoption of the plan, the COVID- 19 pandemic hit, redirecting county and community attention. As the community has endured the prolonged social and economic challenges associated with the pandemic, there is increasing concern about the long-term impacts of the pandemic on the well-being of young children and their families. The purpose of this presentation is to increase Health Board awareness of these concerns and set the stage for action in 2021. The action plan includes a series of desired results and proposed indicators that provide a framework for the discussion. Using the results framework, presenters will share some local data as well as stories from the community that highlight the challenges facing young children and families right now. BOARD ROLE/ACTION REQUESTED Health Board support for: • Continued focus on young children and families into 2021 • Consideration of urgent needs of young children and families in budget and policy decisions • Attention to equity concerns, particularly racial equity as it impacts young children and their families ATTACHMENT(S) • PowerPoint presentation: Update on Child and Family Well-being Whatcom County ' ll HEALTH Department Page 3 of 10 11/24/2020 Update ,an Child and Family Well-being 2020 Presentation tr Whatcnm County Health Bard December 1, 2020 Whatcom County ll HEALTH UmJ Department Child and FamilyActic n Plan NEy�N Department Elevating the well-being f all children and families as a ccunty prig: rity Page 4 of 10 1 11/24/2020 Q HEALTH Department 1. 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Desired Results "If we want a better future for all of us, we need better results for kids now" -State of Washington's Kids 2016, Kids Count Data Center COMMUNITIES IM placis :Gr chileren L families to live, FAMILIES ""r"•' r",Y. arestrong. stable. e. supportaa from the star. CHILDREN A era sa(e, haahhy, d raa*to learn. fj& HEALTH Department Page 5 of 10 2 11/24/2020 Result It Children are safe, HQ. EALTH Department healthy, and ready tc- learn ■ This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY -SA -NC W Beft re the andemic... HEy�N p oepa,lrment • In 5 out of 7 districts in Whatcom County, less than 50% of children entered kindergarten developmentally ready (2019-2020 school year, OSPI) • Hispanic, American Indian/Alaska Native, Black, low income, limited English, and homeless students were less likely to be ready for school Page 6 of 10 3 11/24/2020 During the pandemic... Child Health and � # referrals for developmental Development services via Single Entry Access to Services (SEAS) system Child Safety � # investigations for child maltreatment (statewide) Child Education � 2020-21 enrollment in formal early learning settings (birth to 8) across the county Q. HEALTH Department Sources: Opportunity Council -SEAS Program; Partners for our Children -Child Well-being Data Portal; OSPI-School District Enrollment Data Result 2c Families are stun( • stable, wh�ty r/ HEALTH and supparted frrm the start Department if —W Picture from Creative Commons Page 7 of 10 4 11/24/2020 Bef!, re the pandemic.. HEALTH p Department • 1 out of 3 families in Whatcom County met the definition of ALICE (asset -limited, income constrained, employed) households (United Ways of Washington, 2018) • Families had difficulty meeting the high costs of child care and housing • Families struggled to find and navigate the fragmented array of services in Whatcom County During the pandemicW Mh ..Co tv HEALTH Department Family Economic Security t # families needing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Family Housing Stability 1, # families with children on Whatcom Homeless Service Center housing wait list Parent Social and Parents in home visit programs reporting social Emotional Well-being isolation and mental distress Racial Inequities Disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Hispanic families —many with young children Page 8 of 10 5 11/24/2020 Result 3c Communities are welcr_ming whQ-ne -rty HEALTH and suppr-7rtive places fp-r children and Department families to live, learn, wark and play This Photo by Unknown Author Is licensed under CC BYSA H Beft re the andemic... Ey�N p Department • Whatcom County was considered a "Child Care Desert" due to lack of child care availability • Rising local home prices and rental rates outpaced family incomes • Behavioral health services for children and youth (esp those with private insurance) had long wait lists Page 9 of 10 6 11/24/2020 Duran the andemic... HEALTH p Department Child Care Availability � # child care options due to pandemic related closures Housing Affordability Continued 1i in home prices t need for rental/mortgage assistance due to pandemic related job/income loss Behavioral Health Services tNeed for mental health support Transition of many services to online formats (easier for some to access) n 2�21 we are ?used t HEy�N p WDepartment • Prioritize needs of young children and their families in County budget and policy decisions • Launch Child and Family Well-being Taskforce to inform governmental action • Fund Health Navigation System to support child and family access to services • Support collective community action focused on equitable outcomes for children Page 10 of 10 7 Whatcom County Agenda Bill Report File Number: AB2020-567 COUNTY COURTHOUSE 311 Grand Avenue, Ste #105 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 (360)778-5010 File ID: AB2020-567 Version: 1 Status: Discussed and Motion(s) Approved File Created: 11/24/2020 Entered by: SMurdoch@co.whatcom.wa.us Department: Health Department File Type: Discussion Assigned to: Council as the Health Board Final Action: 12/01/2020 Agenda Date: 12/01/2020 Enactment M Primary Contact Email: elautenbkco.whatcom.wa.us<mailto:elautenbkco.whatcom.wa.us> TITLE FOR AGENDA ITEM: Update by Public Health Advisory Board on 2021 Priorities SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE: See attachment HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE FILE Date: Acting Body: Action: Sent To: 12/01/2020 Council as the Health Board DISCUSSED AND MOTION(S) APPROVED Attachments: Discussion Form PHAB priorities (12-1-20) Whatcom County Page 1 Printed on 2/6/2024 HEALTH BOARD Discussion Form December 1, 2020 AGENDA ITEM # : AB2020-567 PRESENTER: Erika Lautenbach, Chi-Na Stoane, and Sterling Chick BOARD ACTION: Action Item 0 Discussion FYI - Only The Public Health Advisory Board (PHAB) develops annual priorities for their work, and met in November to discuss 2021 priorities. While many interests, issues, and needs were raised, PHAB members recognized that the current limitations on the Health Department staff and the continuing focus on COVID in Whatcom County present challenges to a robust and aggressive 2021 policy agenda. There are also initiatives underway to address many of the public health concerns in our community, for which PHAB can take a supportive role. The PHAB reached consensus on focusing their energy in 2021 on two issues: children and family well-being (including the Child and Family Task Force) and racial inequities. These are areas the PHAB recognized as needing urgent and on -going focus and are issues for which public health is a primary or leading participant. The PHAB will also track and receive regular updates on the following, and the Health Board may wish to do so as well. • Community Health Improvement process and development of plan in 2021 • COVID impacts on vulnerable populations (including children and families) • Community recovery post-COVID • Public Health funding and support during and post-COVID BOARD ROLE / ACTION REQUESTED Health Board support for policy agenda and PHAB priorities in 2021. ATTACHMENT(S) Whatcom County ll HEALTH Department Whatcom County Agenda Bill Report File Number: AB2020-569 COUNTY COURTHOUSE 311 Grand Avenue, Ste #105 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 (360)778-5010 File ID: AB2020-569 Version: 1 Status: Discussed File Created: 11/24/2020 Entered by: SMurdoch@co.whatcom.wa.us Department: Health Department File Type: Discussion Assigned to: Council as the Health Board Final Action: 12/01/2020 Agenda Date: 12/01/2020 Enactment M Primary Contact Email: elautenbkco.whatcom.wa.us<mailto:elautenbeco.whatcom.wa.us> TITLE FOR AGENDA ITEM: Update on Well-being of Young Children and Families SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE: See attachment HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE FILE Date: Acting Body: Action: Sent To: 12/01/2020 Council as the Health Board PRESENTED AND DISCUSSED Attachments: Discussion Form on Child and Family Well-being 2020 (12-1-20), Power Point Update on Child and Family Well-being 2020 (12-1-20) Whatcom County Page 1 Printed on 2/6/2024 HEALTH BOARD Discussion Form December 1, 2020 AGENDA ITEM # : AB2020-569 PRESENTER: Astrid Newell, Judy Ziels, Sterling Chick, and guests BOARD ACTION: Action Item 0 Discussion FYI - Only In early February 2020, the Health Board, recognizing the critical importance of early childhood in setting the foundation for lifelong health and well-being, adopted a county action plan focused on the well-being of young children and families. Shortly after adoption of the plan, the COVID- 19 pandemic hit, redirecting county and community attention. As the community has endured the prolonged social and economic challenges associated with the pandemic, there is increasing concern about the long-term impacts of the pandemic on the well-being of young children and their families. The purpose of this presentation is to increase Health Board awareness of these concerns and set the stage for action in 2021. The action plan includes a series of desired results and proposed indicators that provide a framework for the discussion. Using the results framework, presenters will share some local data as well as stories from the community that highlight the challenges facing young children and families right now. BOARD ROLE / ACTION REQUESTED Health Board support for: • Continued focus on young children and families into 2021 • Consideration of urgent needs of young children and families in budget and policy decisions • Attention to equity concerns, particularly racial equity as it impacts young children and their families ATTACHMENT(S) • PowerPoint presentation: Update on Child and Family Well-being Whatcom County HEALTH Department 11/24/2020 Update ,an Child and Family Well-being 2020 Presentation to Whatcrm County Health Bnard December 1, 2020 Whatcom County ll HEALTH Department Child and FamilyActic n Plan NEy�N Department Elevating the well-being f all children and families as a ccunty pricrity 1 11/24/2020 Q HEALTH Department 1. F_stdbish now • Budd coLaq rdraatruttxa to embed a focus on crld and family ��tg across tardy govertlrrderhi suuchmes and P a lti" a 'chid w and !armies first' approach for caruy poky are fundig !the tier b *g d all dectsporls, hrl " an and famriis • Pursue now funarg nwhanisms to sognificar0y increase local res"ces as a ccur4 pdarity for vm beirg promown and fxrsis prevention. • fhardale famity-trierrdly enployeneru prides and vactices w&- the County and serve as a.. employer. 2 Leverage egg county rem rcm • Support mrrrn4erly rdiatives to eliramft tamry htxmelessness and and pubr4PrivaM ORimprove Family hhxrssg sfaCity- to • CWbibrae to conrrnn[y ellorts to stabiles and expand access to chid address inmediate pre and early ImM oppor4arUes, chid and family • needs Provide resources to improve access to and navigation of family servtces I and supports. nckb*rg behavioral health services. Desired Results "If we want a better future for all of us, we need better results for kids now" -State of Washington's Kids 2016, Kids Count Data Center COMMUNITIES IM placis :Gr chileren L families to live, FAMILIES ""r"•' r",Y. arestrong. stable. e. sugWrtoa from the star. CHILDREN are safe, heahhy, d 4 rOa*to learn. _14111116-- fj& HEALTH Department 2 11/24/2020 Result It Children are safe, HQ. EALTH Department healthy, and ready tc- learn ■ w This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY -SA -NC Beft re the andemic... HEy�N p oepa,lrment • In 5 out of 7 districts in Whatcom County, less than 50% of children entered kindergarten developmentally ready (2019-2020 school year, OSPI) • Hispanic, American Indian/Alaska Native, Black, low income, limited English, and homeless students were less likely to be ready for school 3 11/24/2020 During the pandemic'.. Child Health and � # referrals for developmental Development services via Single Entry Access to Services (SEAS) system Child Safety � # investigations for child maltreatment (statewide) Child Education � 2020-21 enrollment in formal early learning settings (birth to 8) across the county Q. HEALTH Department Sources: Opportunity Council -SEAS Program; Partners for our Children -Child Well-being Data Portal; OSPI-School District Enrollment Data Result 2c Families are str,n stable, wh�ty r/ • HEALTH and suppa rted from the start Department r. Picture from Creative Commons M 11/24/2020 Bef!, re the pandemic.. HEALTH p Department • 1 out of 3 families in Whatcom County met the definition of ALICE (asset -limited, income constrained, employed) households (United Ways of Washington, 2018) • Families had difficulty meeting the high costs of child care and housing • Families struggled to find and navigate the fragmented array of services in Whatcom County During the pandemic... Mh ..Co tv HEALTH Department Family Economic Security t # families needing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Family Housing Stability 1, # families with children on Whatcom Homeless Service Center housing wait list Parent Social and Parents in home visit programs reporting social Emotional Well-being isolation and mental distress Racial Inequities Disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Hispanic families —many with young children 5 11/24/2020 Result 3c Communities are welcr_ming whQ-un, -rty HEALTH and suppr-7rtive places fp-r children and Department families to live, learn, wark and play This Photo by Unknown Author Is licensed under CC BYSA Beft re the andemic... HEy�N p Department • Whatcom County was considered a "Child Care Desert" due to lack of child care availability • Rising local home prices and rental rates outpaced family incomes • Behavioral health services for children and youth (esp those with private insurance) had long wait lists M 11/24/2020 Duran the andemic... HEALTH p Department Child Care Availability � # child care options due to pandemic related closures Housing Affordability Continued 1i in home prices t need for rental/mortgage assistance due to pandemic related job/income loss Behavioral Health Services tNeed for mental health support Transition of many services to online formats (easier for some to access) n 2021 we are used t �. HEALTH p Department • Prioritize needs of young children and their families in County budget and policy decisions • Launch Child and Family Well-being Taskforce to inform governmental action • Fund Health Navigation System to support child and family access to services • Support collective community action focused on equitable outcomes for children