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Caseria, Susan <br /> From: Pauline Pavao@usw.salvationarmy.org <br /> Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2007 1:40 PM ~ ~ ~ <br /> <br /> To: counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us dfl'`ta F' <br /> rr <br /> Subject: Group Homes (^„~l~ <br /> Aloha - <br /> The Salvation Army-Family Intervention Services requests your support in allowing the <br /> change in residency for group homes from 5 to B unrelated individuals. We agree with the <br /> amendment to limit the change to no more then one residence per tax map key per group <br /> living. We advise, however; that a change be made to the bill in allowing not only Dept. <br /> of Health licensed homes but other group homes licensed by the Dept. of Human Services. <br /> Both Departments require strict inspections in renewal of licenses and therefore we are <br /> requesting that the County Council be fair and objective in allowing both Dept. of Human <br /> Services and Dept. of Health licensure to be included for your consideration. <br /> The Salvation Army-Family Intervention Services operates emergency shelters, group homes, <br /> transitional living foster homes for youth. We serve youth in-community and work with <br /> their families, the community, schools and/or employers to integrate them into successful <br /> and contributing members of the community. These are youth who reside in our county and <br /> it is imperative that we work closely with their families, legal guardians, foster <br /> families in order to make a successful transition. We ask your support to allow the <br /> change gor group homes to care for our youth in need. <br /> Please feel free to call me or email me should you need any further information. <br /> Malama pono - <br /> Pauline Pavao, Administrator <br /> The Salvation Army - FAMILY INTERVENTION SERVICES P.O. Box 5085 <br /> Hilo, Hawaii 96720-1085 <br /> Ph: (808) 935-9411 ext. 11 Fax: (808) 933-9810 <br /> Pauline Pavao@usw.salvationarmy.org <br /> Comm. No. / • .3 <br /> Ref. To.Prea <br /> Ref. Uate JAN 19 20tj1 <br /> 1 <br /> <br />