OUR MISSION
Develop, sustain, and coordinate a comprehensive network of area service providers to support individuals and families of Virginia’s Eastern Shore.
OUR VISION
To equip and empower individuals and families to achieve and maintain stability and self-sufficiency.
OUR PURPOSE
Provide a system for the delivery of coordination and development of services and the promotion of health equity for individuals and families through planning, education and advocacy.
OUR HISTORY
Community Partners of the Eastern Shore of Virginia has been hard at work since 1990 to PLAN, EDUCATE and ADVOCATE in the communities of the ESVA.
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1990-1999
The original developers of the Eastern Shore Resource Directory is developed and maintained by the Accomack-Northampton Advisory Council (ANAC)
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1997-1999
The Accomack-Northampton Advisory Council (ANAC) passed the Resource Directory over to the Community Assessment Resource Education Coalition (CARE) and merged their membership
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2000-2002
The United Coalitions of the Eastern Shore is formed (UCES)
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2002
UCES Partners with Eastern Shore Continuum of Care/Homelessness Task Force (CoC)
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2003-2010
Eastern Shore Continuum of Care/Homelessness Prevention Task Force (Balance of State Funding)
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2010-PRESENT
CoC merges with UCES and becomes Community Parnters of the Eastern Shore (CPES)
OUR STANDING COMMITTEES
CPES works diligently to reach our vision and extend our mission and purpose through these standing committees in addition to many other community partnerships.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Meets the first Monday of every month. This committee is responsible for the oversight and monitoring of: funding applications, Balance of State requirements, CoC Performance Standards and Policies Manual, strategic planning needs, ad hoc and standing committees, and assuring that standards of practice of CPES comply with the policies and procedures set forth by the bylaws. This committee also serves as the Virginia Homeless Solutions Program (VHSP) grievance oversight.
ADVISORY BOARD
The Advisory Board acts as a sounding board for the Executive Committee and other CPES stakeholders. The role of the Advisory Board is to provide current knowledge, critical thinking and analysis to enhance the decision-making of the Executive Committee supporting the overall General Membership.
FATALITY REVIEW AND COMMUNITY RESPONSE TEAMS (FRCRT)
Meets as their caseload determines. These are formal teams with appointed members and may be governed by legislation. They include the Eastern Shore Overdose Fatality Review Team (ESOFRT) and Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Coordinated Community Response Team (DV/SACCRT).
NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP (NFP) COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD
Meets quarterly on the last Wednesday of the month and reviews and supports the progress and activities of the NFP service delivery model administered by the Virginia Department of Health and implemented by the Eastern Shore Health District.
RAPID RESPONSE TEAM (RRT)
Meets the third Thursday of every month. Local service agencies submit cases, which are reviewed and referred out to other local service providers. The staffing of cases allows for service providers to find the most needed resources for the individuals that they serve.
TRAUMA SENSITIVE SCHOOLS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Meets the fourth Monday of every other month. Builds capacity within our school systems to create an environment in which all students feel safe, welcomed, supported, and empowered to participate fully in all the school has to offer.
YOUTH COALITION
This committee brings together youth participants to assess key issues around substance use and misuse, providing adequate training and resources. It creates an environment where youth can voice their perspectives and develop healthy decision-making skills to drive positive change in the community.
VETERAN SUPPORTS COMMITTEE
Meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month. This committee coordinates the efforts of key community stakeholders to address the needs and access to resources for local veterans. The committee focuses on building capacity within the community to meet veterans’ needs, developing partnerships to overcome barriers to veteran-specific services, providing support and extended resources, and coordinating veteran-related activities with other CPES partners.
CPES BYLAWS
This document details the structure, mission, and roles of all CPES operations.
Program Standards
This list of the core components of a rapid re-housing program
Coordinated Entry
This chart that details the Housing Crisis Response System that is in place
SUPPORTED PROGRAMS
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
ACEs include neglect, abuse and household dysfunction experienced by children under 18. ACEs affect individuals, families and communities across the lifespan in every aspect of life, health and well-being.
LEARN MOREMental Health
First Aid (MHFA)
Adult Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour course that gives anyone the skills to recognize and help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.
LEARN MORENurse-Family Partnership
(NFP)
First-time moms who are pregnant, 28 weeks or less, are eligible for free help from a personal nurse who will come to your home to offer advice, support and a good laugh when you need it most through your pregnancy and until your baby is 2 years old
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