Orange County NC Website
Browse       Search
2 <br /> I <br /> c. Family Caregiver Program — receipt of donations totaling $1,200 from service <br /> recipients of the National Family Caregiver Support Program. The department plans <br /> to use these funds to provide additional contracted respite services and purchase <br /> educational materials for caregivers. This budget amendment provides for the <br /> receipt of these donated funds. (See Attachment 1, column#1) <br /> d. Medicaid — receipt of additional Medicaid reimbursement funds of $5,000 related to <br /> the Community Alternatives Program. The department plans to use these funds to <br /> meet client needs of in-home or institutional care (adult day care or short-term <br /> respite in a facility). This will augment the contracted services that are already in <br /> place. This budget amendment provides for the receipt of these reimbursement <br /> funds. (See Attachment 1, column #1) <br /> e. Wellness Program —receipt of additional revenue of$10,000 due to increased <br /> participation in the department's Senior Health Coordination wellness program. The <br /> department plans to use these funds to pay instructors conducting the wellness <br /> classes. This budget amendment provides for the receipt of these additional funds. <br /> (See Attachment 3, Senior Citizen Health Promotion Program Grant Project <br /> Ordinance) <br /> Department of Social Services <br /> 2. The Department of Social Services has received the following donations: <br /> a. Foster Care Donations — donated funds totaling $730 from citizens of Orange County <br /> to offset costs of providing Christmas items for foster care clients. This budget <br /> amendment provides for the receipt of these donated funds. (See Attachment 1, <br /> column #3) <br /> b. General Assistance Donations — donated funds totaling $9,943 to help with special <br /> needs clients, including seniors. The department purchases personal items, <br /> specialized clothing for clients with disabilities, and equipment, such as fans, walkers <br /> and shower handrails, for clients who cannot afford to pay for these items on their <br /> own. This budget amendment provides for the receipt of these donated funds. (See <br /> Attachment 1, column #3) <br /> 3. The Department of Social Services has received notification from the State of additional <br /> funds for the current fiscal year for Child Day Care Subsidies. The department plans to use <br /> the additional $28,936 to continue to provide childcare subsidies to low-income families. <br /> Currently, there are 751 children and their families who benefit from this program. An <br /> additional 36 are on the waiting list. The additional funds will go towards moving children off <br /> the waiting list. This budget amendment provides for the receipt of these funds, and brings <br /> the budget for this program to $4,156,864 for fiscal year 2006-07. (See Attachment 1, <br /> column #4) <br />