MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - PROJECT PARTNERSMemorandum of Understanding
Project Partners
Clearwater Police Department (CPD), Pinellas County Coalition for the
Homeless ( CCH), Culfcoast Legal Services (GCLS),
Intercultural Advocacy institute- Hispanic Outreach Center
The Haven of ICS has collaborated with each of these agencies for 5
years. Many became the agency partners when TLP opened in 1993. Over
the years we have had an informal agreement that they will provide the
following services.
1. LOLL ORATIVE PARTNERS:
?a Clearwater Police Department assists The Haven of RCS/ TLP with
safety and security issues. The officers will drive by frequently if there
has been a reported problem as well as general patrolling,
«* Pinellas County Coalition for the Homeless became a partner with The
Haven of RCSITLP by coordinating the Pinellas County services for the
homeless and by providing bus tokens and bus passes to assist
participants with transportation, As the lead agency of the Pinellas
County HUD grant, the coalition also assists TLP with its HUD
application.
-+Gulfcoast Legal Services has worked closely with The Haven of
RCSITLP to assist participants with issues concerning divorce, custody,
Injunctions for Protection and filing for self petition for immigrant women.
a«¢ Intercultural Advocacy Institute-Hispanic Outreach Center has
worked with The Haven of RCS since its inception. Services are
provided in the Spanish language such as mental health counseling, a
legal clinic and assistance with immigration matters.
ll. R0=1 AND PESPONSI ILITIESt
Clearwater Police Department (CPD)
Role: The Clearwater Police Department assists with security issues as
requested'.
Responsibilities: The Clearwater Police Department is responsible for assisting
with security issues when they arise. Because they are familiar with our
services, they will respond quickly when called. They are willing to patrol the
area frequently when there are security concerns from any of the residents.
They respond to calls directly from the residents or from staff
Pinellas County Coalition for the Homeless (PCGH
Role: Pinellas County Coalition for the Homeless coordinates services for the
homeless county wide through the development of the Continuum of Care..
Resppns?bilities: Pinellas County Coalition for the Homeless i responsible for
providing networking opportunities for case managers, funding opportunities for
operations and renovation grants, and for coordinating services for the homeless
county v^. ir° through the development of the Continuum of Care, Through
PCC the TLP participants will have access to bus passes and bus tokens.
Gulfcoast Legal Services, Inc. (GCLS)
Role: Gulfcoast Legal Services assists The Haven of RCS/ Transitional
Living Program to provide on-site services to undocumented women with
immigration issues.
Responsiblliflp?z- Gulfcoast Legal Services has collaborated with our agency to
provide on-site services to undocumented women with immigration issues as well
as other legal issues such a divorce, child custody, injunctions for protection
and other GLS services.
Intercultural Advocac Institute-His panic Outreach Center
Role: The Hispanic Outreach center provides services in the Spanish language.
Responsibilities:n The Hispanic Outreach Center provides additional services to
the residents of The Haven of RCSITLP. These include mental health
counseling, advocacy and legal and immigration clinics.
Ill. PLANI•NIN AND DEVELOPING TEAM:
Team members;
The Haven of RCSITLP: Vesna Nedic
Clearwater Police Department: Deputy Chief Sandra Filson
Pinellas County Coalition for the Homeless: Sarah Snyder
Gulfcoast Legal Services, Inc.: Jena Blair
Intercultural Advocacy Center- Hispanic Outreach Center: Sandra Lyth
lluch of this collaboration has existed for 15 years. The members of the team are
available when needed to help resolve any problems. Officers
of the Clearwater Police department respond when called by staff or residents.
The PCCH responds to agencies who are actively involved in their meetings.
Gulfcoast Legal Services also assists TLP residents when referred by staff.
The InterCultural Advocacy Institute- Hispanic Outreach Center is available to
provide services in Spanish.
IV. COM, !T TO ACHIEVE PROJECT GOALS:
Through participation in this partnership for the past 1 years and by their
signatures on this agreement, the project partners demonstrate their commitment
to the project goals.
The resources each partner will contribute to the project, either through time, in-
kind contributions, or grant funds are:
1. Clearwater Police Department (CP) will provide security either through
responding to calls or patrolling the area,
. Pinellas County Coalition for the Homeless (PCCH) will coordinate services
for the homeless in Pinellas County.
3. ulfcoast legal Services, Inc. provides legal assistance in filing self
petitions, divorce, child custody and injunctions for protection.
. Intercultural Advocacy Institute- Hispanic Outreach Center- provides
services, such as mental health counseling, advocacy, legal information and
help with immigration, in the Spanish language.
VII, TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT;
This Memorandum of Understanding remain in effect until all parties agree in
writing to rescind it. If any party is in disagreement after the agreement is
adopted, said party shall notify all of the rather parties in writing of the
disagreement and request a meeting of all parties within 30 days to attempt to
resolve the disagreement.
This agreement will be reviewed at least annually and updated, as needed.
SIGNATURES OF AGREEMENT
All terms of this agreement are fully understood and accepted by the undersigned. If
any party feels the agreement is net being complied with, the signatures of this
agreement accept the responsibility for resolving the disputed issues.
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Agency: Clearwater Police Department
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Name: `John i Cunningham
Title: Necutive Director 4"J
Agency: Culfcoast Legal Cervices
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Title: Executive Director
Agency: Pinellas County Coalition for the Homeless
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Name: ,andra Lyth Date
Title: CEO
Agency: Intercultural Advocacy Institute- Hispanic Outreach Center
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Title: Presid itJ CEO
Agency: Religious Community Services„ Inc.
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