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UCHRA Executive Summary

Ruth Ann Woolbright, Executive Director


Ruth Ann Woolbright

The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency has faced many challenges in 2011, but our mission remains unchanged. Capitalizing on experience and resources, we strive to meet the needs of our local residents in the Upper Cumberland communities.


During 2010-2011, achievements were realized and goals were reached. Although decreases in funding are noted in some areas, increases are noted in others. The following pages demonstrate UCHRA and the Board of Directors' tremendous strength and unwavering commitment.


Community Services experienced a $4.95 million decrease from $12.35 million to $7.4 million or 40 percent. The notable funding reductions were experienced in the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program ($2.5 million) and the Weatherization Assistance Program ($2.57 million). The only significant budget increase was $129,000 in the Child and Adult Care Food Program as an expansion of services to seven (7) additional counties (27 total). Other programs within the division remained at status quo.

Employment and Training Division reflects a $545,747 decrease from $2,235,179 to $1,689,432 or 24 percent. The decrease is reflected in the adult, youth, dislocated worker, and senior employment services ARRA funding (stimulus).

Career Centers have served 56,790 customers seeking jobs and services and employers seeking qualified employees in the state-of-the-art resource center and conference/meeting facilities.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) now serves three (3) counties in the Upper Cumberland. In addition to Cumberland and Putnam counties, Overton County was added in 2011.

Community Intervention Services received a grant for $50,000 through the Office of Criminal Justice Programs (OCJP), two-year contract, for Drug Court Program serving the 13th judicial district in Cumberland and Putnam counties. Funding for other programs remains unchanged.

Transportation/Services decreased $421,158 from $8 million to $7.6 million or 5.2 percent as a decrease in ARRA funding. Transportation's operational funding for 2011-2012 is projected to remain level. Commodities reflect a 25 percent decrease in funding from $142,861 to $106,461 for 2011-2012.

Van Buren County Head Start federal funding increased by 3.7 percent or $11,911 for 2010-2011.

Although Residential Services' funding decreased by 10 percent, $138,000 incentive funding was received from the Department of Children Services for meeting 2010 goals. The centers received National recognition for achieving the highest standards for professional practice for residential treatment services from the Council on Accreditation in November, 2010.

Lakeside Resort and Educational Complex received funding in the amount of $99,000 through the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development to serve 29 students during 2010-2011. The proposed budget for Lakeside Resort is set at $650,000.

Nutrition's Congregate Meal Program decreased by $29,202 or 7.2 percent because of a reduction in ARRA funds. However, the Home Delivered Meals Program received $1,379,934 representing a 3.56 percent increase in state and federal funding.

Field Services' operational budget increased from $1,927,283 to $1,966,905 in FY '2011 or 2 percent.

In an effort to deliver more services at the local level, we shall continue to examine our present operations and explore all available resources. As we look ahead, Strength in Communities presents our spirit of cooperation and hope for the future.

Sincerely,

-Ruth Ann Woolbright

Temporary Executive Director


-Michael Nesbitt

Chairman of the Board