HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 9550 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 9550
To the Mayor and Members of the City Council March 19, 2013
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SUBJECT: PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS
The purpose of this informal report is to update the City Council on programs provided for seniors
through the Parks and Community Services Department community centers.
Since the 1980's the City of Fort Worth has maintained a primary service delivery strategy of
providing program space in community centers and allowing other agencies, in particular Senior
Services of Greater Tarrant County, Inc. to deliver programs directly. Senior Services, a United
Way agency, whose primary mission is to serve seniors, is currently operating in seven (7)
centers with enrollment of more than 600 individuals. This service delivery strategy has enabled
the City to avoid duplication of programs, maintain a streamlined management and administrative
effort and ensure the efficient use of existing facilities.
Combined with Senior Services, the Parks and Community Services Department offers senior
activities at varying levels at seventeen community centers and the Fellowship Corner, a
standalone facility in the near southeast side. In general, senior citizen activities occur during the
morning hours. While evenings and weekend programs do occur, activities during these time
periods are more specific and include participation in special events, field trips and holiday related
activities.
Community centers offer a wide range of health, education, recreation, volunteer and other social
interaction opportunities for senior participants that focus on physical and mental health and
wellness, support independence, and encourage community involvement. Combined, the
community centers offer nearly 100 different programs. Several agencies in addition to Senior
Services including Tarrant County College and John Peter Smith Hospital and Health Clinics
partner with the City to provide programs and services. Examples of these programs include
congregate meals (provided by Senior Services at qualified sites), physical fitness activities
including exercise programs, tax preparation assistance, and social and recreational activities
including dance, games, crafts and field trips. The community centers provide a social
environment conducive to the development of a social support system reducing loneliness and
depression for seniors.
In addition to the above mentioned services, Parks and Community Services provides social
service programs for vulnerable populations including seniors, the disabled, veterans and children
age 5 and under through its Community Action Partners Program.
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS
INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 9550
To the Mayor and Members of the City Council March 19, 2013
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SUBJECT: PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS
As the population ages, participation in senior specific programs will increase and resource
demands may warrant adjustment or augmentation in order to meet the needs and desires of this
specific user group. For now, through the focus on collaborations with other agencies combined
with the existing staff resources senior related programs are being sufficiently addressed.
Attached you will find a brochure outlining the available programs. Should you have any
questions regarding this report or the senior programs currently being offered through the City of
Fort Worth Parks and Community Services Department community centers please contact
Richard Zavala, Parks and Community Services Director.
Tom Higgins
City Manager
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS
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Please see the key to determine the services available at each community center for seniors.
1-Senior Services of Greater Tarrant County 4-John Peter Smith Clinic
2-Community Action Partners 5-Structured Programs/Activities and Special Events
3-Tarrant County College
Andrew "Doc" Sessions 2,5 North Tri—Ethnic 1,2,5
201 S. Sylvania Ave. 2950 Roosevelt Ave.
817-871-6585 817-871-5850
Como 1,2,5 Northside 1,2,5
4900 Horne St. 1100 N.W. 18th St.
817-871-5030 817-871-5820
Diamond Hill 1,5 R.D. Evans 5
1701 N.E. 36th St. 3242 Lackland Road
817-625-1525 817-731-8789
Eugene McCray 1,5 Riverside 5
4932 Wilbarger St. 3700 E. Belknap St.
817-871-7156 817-871-7670
Fire Station 5 Southside 2,5
1601 Lipscomb St. 959 E. Rosedale St.
817-924-9971 817-871-6605
Handley—Meadowbrook 1,5 Southwest 3,5
6201 Beaty St. 6300 Welch Ave.
817-451-0222 817-392-7613
Highland Hills 3,5 Thomas Place 5
1600 Glasgow Road 4237 Lafayette Ave.
817-293-0681 817-735-1751
Hillside 5 Worth Heights 1,2,5
1201 E. Maddox Ave. 3551 New York Ave.
817-871-7660 817-871-8722
Martin Luther King Jr. 2, 5
5565 Truman Drive
817-871-5960