OKI Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan ...

OKI Coordinated Public Transit - Human Services Transportation Plan - Appendix CWarren County Community Services, Inc. (WCCS)Type of Transportation Provider: Social service agencyAgency mission statement or general description of servicesWCCS is Warren County’s Community action agency serving Warren County residents of all ageswith a wide scope of services. Early Learning Centers are scattered throughout the county with a total of 306 low incomepreschoolers; focuses on preparing preschoolers for Kindergarten. The 741 Center involves more than 1,510 older adults participating in 1,280 variousprograms through the year. Family Services Dept. offers temporary emergency financial assistance, employmentcoaching, and support for low income families; trainings for faith-based organizations; andassistance to obtain medication for low income families HEAP/ Home energy assistance program offers winter and summer cooling assistance; morethan 2,100 applications completed in 2010 HWAP/ Home weatherization program helps low income families to improve their homes inorder to heat and cool them more efficiently Senior Nutrition/ Meals on Wheels in 2010 served 3,047 lunches each week to seniors Senior Transportation in 2010 provided 6,161 trips to 501 residents around the county andbeyond Supportive Services works through a Senior Navigator who helps with referrals for seniors“Strengthening the fabric of our community by providing services and connecting people toresources necessary for realizing their full potential for a quality life.”Types of specialized transportation users servedPeople that are elderly or have mental or physical disabilities or low-incomeTime that Service is Provided7 AM – 6 PM, Monday – Friday; earlier or later trips as scheduledType of Service ProvidedDemand response/ on-demand that is door-to-door or through-the-door to through-the-doorservice; same-day or next-day service as schedule allowsEligibility Requirements Medical transportation: 60 years and older with a need for services evidenced by somefunctional loss or inability to complete at least two ADL’s and/or IADLS’s Non-medical transportation: group of at least 3 people that is picked up at one locationand going to the same destinationFaresYes; donations are acceptedMedical transportation may involve a cost share based on income, but this money is for theadministrative agency (AAA) and not our service1-Way Trips per Month500Appendix C C-62