5. Children Services Protects kids from abuse and neglect. Children entering care today display more severe problems. More families are facing financial stress resulting in “at risk” conditions. Ohio closed several facilities and returned youthful offenders to the community for safe foster care.

6. Developmental Disabilities Services Formerly known as Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (MRDD) Provides early intervention, treatment and education for disabled children. Early intervention enrollment has increased by 50% since 2004. Increased need for housing care of disabled adults. Developmentally disabled adults are living longer – outliving their parents – need extended care. There are currently 169 disabled adults with caregivers over 60 years of age – 41% increase since 2004. State funding cut by $1 million this year.

7. Frail Elderly Seniors Population is aging and increasing need for services and supports. In-home services and care is the most efficient way to meet the need. The ComCare program managed by the Area Agency on Aging, provides a variety of in-home services so frail elderly seniors can remain at home and not enter nursing homes prematurely. Over 1,700 frail elderly seniors were served in 2009. The average annual consumer income is $17,500. This is the most cost effective way to meet senior needs.

8. Public Health Healthcare reform is not immediate and impact is yet unknown. Significant growth in uninsured families and individuals are increasing demand for the public health system . It is estimated, there are over 59,000 uninsured adults in Montgomery County. The costs to protect our community by providing water and restaurant inspections, monitoring air quality and protecting against disasters and illness is increasing. (Ex - H1N1)

9. ADAMHS Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Services prevent and treat alcohol, drug abuse and mental health problems. Left untreated these problems create serious consequences and high costs for communities and taxpayers. When these services are cut, problems result throughout the human services system. The state cut treatment programs and closed Twin Valley. We have no other choice but to step up.

11. Stronger Monitoring and Enforcement The county has reviewed every program, canceled noncompliant contracts and implemented the following steps: 1. Separating contract monitoring from contract administration 2. Building an electronic database to monitor and flag problems 3. Developing new performance standards to be measured regularly 4. Bringing in outside expertise to ensure best practices 5. Calling for vigorous enforcement of all rules and laws

12. What’s at Risk if Levy Fails This levy collects $61 million a year, almost half of all local funding for health and human services. The levy also brings home millions in state and federal dollars that would be lost. The vital safety net services to those in need throughout the community will be greatly reduced at a time when needs are increasing.

13. Why it Must Pass Protects and helps the most vulnerable citizens in our community. Replacement levy costs only $1.30 more a month ($100,000 property). The cost of not dealing with the issue is even greater.