Convened by the Human Services Coalition, the HSC Forum facilitates community dialogues on topics impacting our local area. Topics and speakers that have been especially beneficial to the community have included Heating Tompkins (energy assistance programs), Planning and Implementing Successful Outreach to Underserved Populations, The Annual Local Funders Panel, and forums to discuss the impacts of state and local funding decisions.
The HSC Forum is free and open to the public; all who are interested in human services and their efficient delivery are urged to attend.
Upcoming HSC Forums
TBD
Past HSC Forums
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 – Medicaid 115 Waiver
You will receive a Zoom link to attend after you register.
Mark Ropiecki, Executive Director of the Care Compass Network, will be presenting on New York State’s proposed amendment to the Medicaid 1115 waiver.
This amendment is intended to address health disparities and service delivery in the NY health care system. The redesign considers social determinants of health as it proposes new approaches to health equity, transitional housing, workforce capacity, behavioral health and digital and telehealth. More information on the process can be found here.
There will be time for Q&A during the session, and you will have an opportunity to submit questions when you register. We request that all questions are submitted by 9/6/2023. All submissions will remain anonymous and confidential and no identifying information will be shared.
Co-sponsored by the Health Planning Council and the Homeless & Housing Taskforce
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 – 2024 Tompkins County Budget Presentation
Lisa Holmes, County Administrator, will be presenting on the 2024 Tompkins County budget. Also in attendance will be Shawna Black, Chair, Tompkins County Legislature and Dan Klein, Chair, Health & Human Services Committee.
George Ferrari, CEO, Community Foundation of Tompkins County serves as the Forum’s facilitator.
Administrator Lisa Holmes will present the fiscal and economic factors driving next year’s budget. She will also review the 2024 budget process, which will take place over the next five months.
There will be time for Q&A during the session, and you will have an opportunity to submit questions when you register. All submissions will remain anonymous and confidential and no identifying information will be shared.