United Way of Northern Ozaukee Community Impact Grant
The United Way of Northern Ozaukee has provided support for many years to Balance, Inc. through its annual community campaign. This summer the UWNO gave Balance an additional $3,000 Community Impact Grant to help those who are now on the waiting list for Family Care services.
Governor Walker’s Budget Repair Bill put a freeze on new referrals to the Family Care program throughout the state establishing a waiting list for those who are eligible. This is the state program for people with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities and the elderly.
The intent of the Community Impact Grant is for Balance to meet with individuals and families of those on the waiting list. Those meetings will focus on finding ways to help the individual and family during the time that they will be on the waiting list. Referrals for this service are coming from the Ozaukee County Aging and Disability Resource Center. The ADRC is charged with determining eligibility for Family Care services. Referrals can also come from individuals and families.
