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AGENCY BUDGET <br /> FY FY 07-08 FY 08-09 \ <br /> Actual Actual Actual Projected <br /> Total Agency Budget $327.000 $401.773 $438.800 $520.000 <br /> Orange County's Contribution $5.000 $5.000 $5.000 $5.000 <br /> O List specific initiatives Orange County's contribution supported within your agency during FY 2007- <br /> OQ: Orange County supported subsidizing assistance, primarily transportation, for those who cannot afford <br /> the help they need to live independently and with dignity. <br /> NEW AGENCY INITIATIVES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 <br /> • We need to employ more companions and additional staff to work with the scheduling. The volume of <br /> requests has exceeded our present capacity. We also are investing in scheduling software to increase <br /> efficiency and ensure accuracy. <br /> • 0 A Helping Hand continues to prioritize rural residents in Orange County who need access to health care <br /> and cannot use public transportation due to the need for an escort to accompany him/her to the appt. Our <br /> satellite office in Hillsborough aids in this outreach. <br /> p In partnership with Carol Woods and Duke Endowment, we are continuing the Pre-Health initiative to <br /> provide students pursuing careers in health care with direct care experience with patients in the home <br /> setting. This will be of great benefit to those who need an advocate. These students will receive 15 hours of <br /> additional training, including instruction on working with individuals with Alzheimer's Disease. <br /> O The coming year involves a focus on service learning in general and will include students from all fields of <br /> study. For oxamp|o, computer technology students will instruct older adults on how to use e-mail and <br /> access the Internet. We will coordinate our services with other human service agencies to enhance the <br /> quality of life for older adults and disabled individuals in Orange County. \ <br /> ( <br /> 7 <br />