Pima Association of Governments works with local governments, the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES), community agencies and interested citizens in developing plans and recommendations for allocation of federal Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) and other federal, state and local funds for human services needs. Programs are identified to help address the social or transportation needs of children, youth at risk, families in crisis, low income individuals, homeless, elderly and persons with disabilities.
The SSBG Title XX Plan is adopted annually and amended as needed throughout the year. Approximately $1.5 million is contracted by DES to local agencies to respond to locally identified needs. The Public Transit-Human Services Coordinated Transportation Plan was adopted on May 24, 2007, and identifies human services transportation needs, barriers to meeting those needs and recommends strategies to increase mobility options in the region. Three federal grant opportunities provide annual funding for implementing these strategies and specific projects identified by the Coordinated Transportation Plan.
PAG works with member jurisdictions and local agencies to identify priority needs, explore options, establish goals and develop partnerships with interested stakeholders. A regional Social Services Committee meets several times annually to coordinate regional responses to community needs.
Contact Information:
Jennifer O'Connor
Senior Transportation Planner
Pima Association of Governments
177 N. Church Ave., Suite 405
Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone: (520) 792-1093
Fax: (520) 620-6981
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