R-24-09VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- R-24-09
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A GRANT TO FAITH IN ACTION
WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 10 of the 1970 Illinois Constitution authorizes the
Village of Deerfield ("Village') to contract with individuals, associations, and corporations
in any manner not prohibited by law or ordinance; and
WHEREAS, Faith in Action is an Illinois not -for -profit that provides transportation
and other social services (collectively, "Services') to senior citizens and other residents
living in the Village and nearby communities; and
WHEREAS, Faith In Action's Services are essential for numerous Village residents;
and
WHEREAS, each year the Village provides a grant to Faith In Action to assist Faith
In Action to provide Services to Village residents; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board has determined that it is in the best interests of the
Village and its residents to provide Faith In Action a grant of $12,000.00;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE BOARD OF
DEERFIELD, LAKE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, as follows:
SECTION 1: RECITALS. The Village Board hereby adopts the foregoing recitals
as its findings, as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2: APPROVAL OF GRANT. The Village Board hereby approves a
grant to Faith In Action in the amount of $12,000.00.
SECTION 3: AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE GRANT. The Village Board
authorizes and directs the Village President, the Village Manager, the Village Clerk, and
the Village Finance Director to execute and attest, respectively, on behalf of the Village, all
documents necessary to issue the grant approved in Section 2 of this Resolution.
SECTION 4: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage and approval according to law.
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4870-8129-7825, v. 1
AYES: Benton, Berg, Jacoby, Metts-Childers, Oppenheim
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Seiden, Shapiro
PASSED: February 5, 2024
APPROVED: February 14, 2024
RESOLUTION NO: R-24-09
Daniel C. Shapiro, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ke t S. Street, Village Clerk
4870-8129-7825, v. 1
Southeast Lake County Faith in Action Volunteers
V' 1510 Old Deerfield Rd. Suite 205, Highland Park, IL 60035
Village of Deerfield Funding Request 2024
August 23, 2023
To: Kent Street
From: Robbie Boudreau
Subject: 2024 Funding Request
The Agency mission is to promote the independence and quality of life of older and disabled adults by
improving their access to healthcare and social interaction.
Funding Request: $12,000
Funding Rationale:
Total Number Agency Clients Served FY 2022-2023 472
Number of Agency's clients who live in Village of Deerfield: 111 (24%)
Total Agency Budget for FY 2023-2024 $125,000
Funding Request for Village of Deerfield for FY 2023-2024 $12,000 (100/6)
Funding Request is based on Faith in Action's "Fair Share" Funding Strategy:
Village of Deerfield is the only community that is not meeting their "fair share" quota as they are
only receiving $10500 in community specific funding. Most of this funding is coming from West
Deerfield Township ($8750.) All other communities perennially meet their "fair share" and even
exceed "fair share" quotas which means they are essentially subsidizing our cost to serve Deerfield
residents.
The reason we are coming forward now is that the grants we receive are increasingly asking us to tie
our funding to more exact and narrower geographic areas.
For your benefit, we have reviewed our historic case logs and can share the following Deerfield -only
statistics with you. Since 2005, FIA volunteers have provided the following to Deerfield's disabled
and older adults:
6000 free rides
12000 hours of free, volunteer caregiving
2400 free service errands
36000 free friendly visits and phone calls
7200 hours of free social programming
Southeast Lake County Faith in Action Volunteers
Annual Service Report
July 2022 June 30, 2023
Mission
The mission of Faith in Action is to improve healthcare outcomes and prevent social isolation of older adults
65 years and older. Programs and services fill Ws in transportation, caregiving, behavioral health and
recreational services at the local, county and state level.
Background
Faith in Action Volunteers has been serving disabled and older adults living in Deerfield since 2004. We also
serve seniors living in Buffalo Grove, Riverwoods, Bannockburn, Lincolnshire, Highland Park, Highwood,
Lake Bluff & Lake Forest. There are approximately 26,000 older adults 65+ in our service area and 3200 in
the Village of Deerfield. (Source: US Census 2020)
Our target population lives on a fixed income and is aware that they need to seek help from others if they are
to continue to remain independent in their home. 80% of the adults we serve have income under $49,999. In
addition, 90% of the adults we serve have challenges in one or more of the six primary functional areas:
mobility, hearing, vision, communication, cognition, and/or self -care.
US Census April 2021 Total Service Area* Deerfield
All Adults 65 years and older 26204 3282
Deerfield % All Adults 65+ 12%
Faith in Action Volunteers Annual Service Data
July 1, 2022 June 30, 2023
Number of Adults 65 years and older served 492 ill
Deerfield % of All Served 22%
Number of Rides provided 2900 820
Deerfield % of All Rides provided 28%
Number of CareBuddy Hours provided 4500 875
Number of Behavioral Health program hours provided 2040 600
Number of Recreational Program hours provided 2600 780
Total Program Hours Provided 9140 2255
Deerfield % of All Program hours provided 25%
Deerfield represents 12% of the number of seniors in our service area but "consumes" 25% of our service
hours. The reason for this rate of usage is because there is a bigger gap in senior services in Deerfield than
other communities.
Please consider joining us at a Social Services Group that meets on the 4`h Tuesday of the month at West
Deerfield Township at 12:00pm. The group would be happy to share thoughts about the strengths and
challenges concerning senior services in Deerfield. Members include all social service professionals who work
with vulnerable populations in the Village.
Gan -filling Proerams and Services
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES provide safe, reliable medical transportation for frail, disabled and
cognitively impaired adults who require a higher level of guidance and supervision when leaving home.
Companion drivers remain with the older adult throughout the time they are away from home, including
during the appointment if desired. Our GoGo Service (a partnership with Uber and Lyft) provides safe,
reliable transportation beyond the scheduling and geographic limitations of what existing community
resources offer including early morning, weekends, longer distances, and the number of rides allowed per
week.
CAREGIVING SERVICES fill gaps to address waiting lists and increasingly stricter income guidelines for
state and federal programs such as Catholic Charities and the Illinois Dept of Aging. Volunteer Services
provide support with some of the activities of daily life such as grocery shopping, medication management
and meal preparation.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES fill gaps in services to reduce loneliness and improve emotional well-
being. In -home Counseling addresses barriers the Very Old have accessing mental health resources. SOWN
(Supportive Older Women's Network) brings together older adults who live alone to create a family of
friends for mutual -support and friendship. Phone Friends is a telephone companionship program for socially
isolated seniors that are not comfortable with in -person contact. ACES (Adult Caregiver Education &
Support) is a bi-weekly support group that offers family caregivers an opportunity to find mutual support and
get breaks from the demands of family caregiving.
RECREATIONAL SERVICES fill the gaps between what local senior centers offer and the needs of
physically, mentally and psychosocially compromised seniors in the community. Faith in Action programs
offer volunteer companionship, transportation and program modifications so mobility -challenged, hearing
and visually impaired, socially anxious and non -drivers can stay more social connected to their peers.
Referral Partners
Our referral partners rely on Faith in Action to share the burden of care for the most vulnerable seniors in
our community. Please contact them as references to learn more about the partnership between Faith in
Action and other community resources.
(All 847)
Deerfield Police: Isabell Weintraub 794-7513 Illinois State Senate: Senator Julie Morrison 945-5200
Patty Turner Center: Margie Fischer 572-2658 Highland Park Hospital: Hania Fuschetto 480-2630
West Deerfield Township:Alyson Feiger 945-0614 Whitehall of Deerfield: Cindy Cohen 945-4600
Budget
Our annual budget is $125,000. Some foundations and public grants require that we spend grant money in a
specific service area. Others allow us to use it for general operating support.
Highland Park/I-Iighwood Only $55000* Vernon Township $5000
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff $25000** General Operating Support $35000
West Deerfield Township $8750 (non -community specific)
*Largest grants are from HP Community Foundation totaling $25000+ funded through city tax dollars from the Ravinia Festival.
"Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Citizens Foundation
Respectfully submitted by:
Robbie Boudreau, Executive Director 847-721-8414 robbie@fiahelp.org
DEMENTIA CARE & CAREGIVER RESOURCES
Created by Southeast Lake County Faith in Action Volunteers -January 12, 2024
847-721-8414 www.fiaheLp.org info@fiahelp.org
RESPITE CARE -ADULT DAY SERVICES
BACOA: The Barrington Area Council on Aging (BACOA) is Lake County's access point for
tapping into a wide variety of services that support family members caring for an older adult
(60+) or an individual with dementia of any age. Free, professional caregiving services are
available without an income eligibility or an exhaustive intake process. Visit their website for
full list of resources including but not limited to: Respite care, Financial Assistance, Home
Renovation, Legal Services, Counseling, Caregiver Training and Education. Contact Jennifer
(847-381-5030) or www.bacoa.org
Friend Center for Memory Care: Adult Day Services are available for individuals with
Alzheimer's disease or related disorders who are still living in their family home. A variety of
stimulating, structured programs is offered in a supportive group setting. Located in Deerfield.
Call 773-508-1000 or visit www.cje.net for more information. VA benefits may apply.
House of Welcome: H.O.W. offers structured, therapeutic, small -group activities in a
comfortable, home -like setting. Located in Northfield. Ca11847-784-6000 or visit
www.nssc.org for more information.
Community Care Program: Catholic Charities Lake County provides state -funded in -
home and adult day services for financially eligible older adults. Respite care and other
services are also available. To qualify, total income must be under $17,000/year. For
information, call Catholic Charities of Lake County, (847-546-5733).
SUPPORT GROUPS
A.C.E.S: The Patty Turner Center hosts a caregiver support group for family members caring
for a spouse, parent, or other older relative. Meetings are the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at
1 pm. For more information, contact Margie 847-572-2658 or Margie@pattyturner.org
Dementia Caregiver Support: The Patty Turner Center hosts a monthly meeting for friends and
family assisting those in the middle to later stages of dementia. Meetings are the 3rd Wednesday
of each month at 3pm. Please contact Nicole 847-572-2653 or nicole attvturner.org.
Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group: The Deerfield Library hosts a monthly
meeting for family members caring for someone diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related
dementia. The meeting takes place once a month on the 1 st Monday of the month at 6:00pm.
For more information, please contact Tania Herbert (847-757-7130 or
therbert@qualicare.com).
Support Groups cont.
Parkinson's Support Group: There is a support group for care partners and another group
for people living with Parkinson's at Northwestern Lake Forest. For current days and times,
contact Linda Egan at 847-535-8244
Hearing Loss Support Group: Learn more about assertiveness, self -advocacy and assistive
technologies at this group that meets every Monday from 11 am-12pm. On the 2"d Monday, the
Hearing Loss Association of America leads the group. To learn more, call 847-784-6013 or
email Sarah Jackson at sjackson(&nssc.org.
COUNSELING
In -home Counseling: Faith in Action's social worker, Marcia Segel, will visit you in your home
(or you can meet in their office) to provide support and guidance that uses your own strengths
and resources to focus on a solution to a problem or concern. Sessions are FREE, intended to
be short term in nature. Contact Marcia at 847-721-8414 or info@fiahelp.org.
Counseling: Several agencies offer counseling services and accept Medicare.
BACOA: 847-381-5030 or www.bacoa.org
SamaraCare: 630.357.2456 orwww.samaracarecounseling.org
CJE SeniorLife: 773-508-1000 or www.cje.net
Crisis Intervention: The Deerfield Police social workers provide support to immediately
stabilize those in crisis. Support is available and family caregivers are encouraged to reach
out when they are overwhelmed or concerned about any feelings or behaviors. Contact
Isabell Weintraub or Khatarina Rygiel at 847-945-794-7513.
LIFE ENRICHMENT
Memory Cafe: Programs developed to support and connect those experiencing memory
loss and their care partners.
Deerfield Library: Monthly on the 1't Wednesday from 10:30am-11:45am. Registration is
required. For more information, contact Adult Services at 847-945-3311 or
www.deerfieldlibrary.org.
Highland Park Library: Monthly on the 3`d Thursday from 1:30pm-2:30pm. Registration is
required. For more information, contact Diane Alvey at 847-432-0216 or dalvey
@hplibrary.org or visit www.hpLibrary.org.
Memory Kits: Both Libraries also offers memory kits that can be checked out for home use.
Life Enrichment cont.
Parkinson's Fitness Programs: Lake Forest Health & Fitness Center offers a range of
fitness programs for people with Parkinson's disease and their caregivers. Contact Linda
Egan at 847-535-8244 or visit lakefesthfc.com for more information
Roaring 90s Club: Faith in Action offers social programming for adults 85 years and older.
The group is also open to adults & their caregivers, of any age, who have Alzheimer's and
other related disorders.
LENDING CLOSET
The Patty Turner Center has a variety of durable medical equipment available free to
residents of Deerfield, Riverwoods, Bannockburn, and Lincolnshire. Items such as
wheelchairs, walkers, canes, commode and bath benches, etc. Please call 847-940-
4010 prior to your visit to ensure their current inventory meets your need.
PERSONAL & HOME SAFETY
Special Concerns Person: The Premise Alert Program is a program that notifies the police
that you have someone with special needs living in your home. Fill out a simple form and
the information will be logged into the 911 system and a copy will be kept at the police
station in case of an emergency. Contact the Deerfield Police Department (847-945-8636)
Project Lifesaver: This tracking device, that looks like a wristwatch, is available to
individuals that are prone to wandering and getting lost If your loved one goes missing, the
police department activates the tracking feature of the device and is usually able to locate
that person within 30 minutes. Contact the Deerfield Police Department (847-945-8636)
Home for Life Advantage: Home For Life Advantage helps people live their lives
independently through innovative accessibility and mobility solutions. They offer free, in -
home consultations. Call630-466-2611 or visit homeforlifeadvantage.com.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Disabilities Grant Program: West Deerfield Township offers funding once per year/per
applicant for programs/services that improves their accessibility to the outside world or
their living space/ Covered services may include but are not limited to: Accessibility
Equipment, Therapeutic Services, Home Remodeling, Personal Safety Devices.
Applications are accepted throughout the year, with review and funding taking place
quarterly. (March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31). Contact the Township
office for an application: 847-945-0614 or go online to www.westdeerfieLdtownship.org.
ADVISORY SERVICES
Health Insurance.: The Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) provides free, individual,
counseling services by trained volunteers at most local senior centers and is dedicated to
educating people with Medicare about insurance options that will save you money and
maximize coverage. For more information, contact Margie Fischer at the Patty Turner Center.
Contact her at 847-940-4010 or margie@pattyturnercenter.org.
Legal: There are two free, legal aid clinics that serve Deerfield residents, the North
Suburban Legal Aid Clinic and Prairie State Legal Services. Free services are available to
Low-income, at -risk community members whose issues are in the areas of domestic
violence, housing and immigration.
CJE SeniorLife: CJE offers free legal consultation, advice, referrals, and drafting legal
documents for older adults and those caring for them. To schedule an appointment, call
773-508-1000.
TRANSPORTATION & TRAVEL RESOURCES
Going Places: West Deerfield Township has an appointment -based transportation service
for Township residents who have mobility challenges. To learn more, call 847-945-0614 or
visit www.westdeerfietdtownship.org.
Reduced Taxi Program: Deerfield offers senior and disabled residents up to 50 one-way
coupons each month valued at $5.00. Call 847-945-5000 or visit www.deerfield.il.us for more
information.
Hospital Taxi Program: West Deerfield Township offers senior and disabled residents taxi
coupons for transport to Highland Park Hospital. The coupon is valued at $4.25 and may be
combined with Deerfield Village coupons. For more information, call the Township at
847-945-0614 or visit www.westdeerfieLdtownship.org.
Escorted Transportation: Faith in Action Volunteers, a local nonprofit that has provided
rides to Deerfield seniors for 20 years, offers an escorted transportation service for older
and disabled adults who need a companion to safely travel away from home. For more
information, call 847-721-8414 or visit www.fiahelp.org.
Catholic Charities: Catholic Charities provides rides to Lake County seniors to attend
medical appointments, including long distances. Advance notice is required. Call 847-
740-6734 or visit www.catholiccharities.net.
Ride Lake County: Ride Lake County is an advance reservation, shared ride transportation
service for older and disabled adults. For more information, call 800-201-6446
Transportation & Travel Resources cont.
TSA Cares: TSA Cares provides older and disabled airline travelers additional assistance
during the security screening process. Call 855-787-2227 or visit www.tsa.gov.
MobilityWorks: MobiityWorks offers adaptive technology and new/used wheelchair vans.
They also offer wheelchair vans for rent. Call 224-534-5001 or visit www.mobilityworks.com.
Disability Parking Placards: Applications for permanent and temporary parking placards
are available at your local Driver Services Facility or on-line. Call 217-782-2709 or visit
www.cyberdriveillinois.com.
RESOURCES FOR OLDER ADULTS
The Chicago Lighthouse: Social Service Organization for the visually impaired and blind. Visit
Chicagolighthouse.org or call 312-666-1331.
Lake County Center for Independent Living: Disability rights organization covers range of
disabilities. Unique in that it is governed and staffed by people with disabilities. Visit
www.lccil.or or call 847-949-4440.
Lake County Caregiver Resource Center: The Barrington Council on Aging is our local
agency for information & resources. Call Jennifer at 847-381-5030 or visit www.bacoa.org
Alzheimer's Caregiver Manual: Visit our website (www.fiahelp.or ) and click on the
Resource tab to download a copy of the North Shore Senior Center's guide for families and
caregivers of people with Alzheimers and other dementia.
Caregiver Related:
AARP
National Alliance for Caregiving
National Family Caregivers Association
Caregiving Online *
Family Caregiver Alliance
Wellspouse Foundation
Eldercare Locator
SAGE Advocacy & Services for LGBTQ+ Elders
Healthy Caregiver*
American Geriatric Society
www.aarp.org/caregiving
www.caregiving.org
www.thefamilycaregiver.org
www.caregiving.com
www.caregiver.org
www.wellspouse.org
https://eldercare.act.gov/
www.sageusa.org
www.healthycaregiver.com
www.healthinaging.org
Websites cont.
National Institute on Aging
Benefits:
National Council on Aging
Clothing (Adaptive):
Silverts
Care Apparel
American Cancer Society Catalog
Shoes:
Footsmart
Buck and Buck
Health:
nia.nih.gov/health/caregiving
www.benefitscheckup.org
www.silverts.com
www.careapparel.com
www.ticcatalog.org
www.footsmart.com
www.buckandbuck.com
American Geriatrics Society
www.americangeriatrics.org
American Assoc of Geriatric Psychiatry
www.aagpontine.org
Geriatric Mental Health Foundation
www.gmhfonLine.org
Mayo Clinic Online
www.mayoctinic.org
National Institutes of Health
www.nih.gov
The National Library of Medicine Medical Dictionaries
www.medlineptus.gov
Geriatric Health Information
www.healthinaging.org
Palliative Care
https://getpalliativecare.org/
Care Management
www.aginglifecare.org/
Disease Specific:
Alzheimer's Association (national chapter)
www.atz.org
Alzheimer's Association (All IL Chapters)
www.atzheimers-iIlinois.org
Alzheimer's Foundation of America
alzfdn.org
American Association of People w/Disabilities
www.aapd.com
American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org
Arthritis Foundation
www.arthritis.org
COPD Foundation
www.copdfoundation.org
Websites Cont.
National Kidney Foundation
www.kidney.org
Parkinson's Foundation
www.parkinson.org
Lewy Body Dementia Association
www.Lbda.org
Frontotemporal Degeneration
www.theaftd.org
National Aphasia Association
https://www.aphasia.org
Hearing Loss Association of America
www.hearingLoss.org
Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind
www.chicagoLighthouse.org
Miscellaneous Resources:
MedicAtert Foundation (ID bracelets)
https://www.medicatert.org/
Home Modification Information
www.homemods.org
IL Assistive Technology Project
www.iltech.org.
Alzheimer's Store
www.atzstore.com
IL Dept on Aging
https://itaging.illinois.gov/
IL Dept of Insurance Public Aid
https://iLaging.illinois.gov/insurance2.illinois.gov/
Hiring Care
https://hfs.iIlinois.gov/
Finding Home Care
https://www.homecare.org/illinois/
*finding-a-home-care-provider-checklist.pdf (@homecare.org)
Federal:
Medicare
www.medicare.gov
Social Security www.ssa.gov
Legal Information:
American Bar Association www.americanbar.org
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys www.naela.org
Justice in Aging https://justiceinaging.org/