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2 <br />families who benefit from this program in Orange County. This budget amendment <br />provides for the receipt of these funds. (See Attachment 1, column #1) <br />2. The Department of Social Services has received the following donations from citizens that <br />are set -aside in a special Adoption Enhancement Fund: <br />a. Foster Care Donations — donated funds totaling $6,940 from citizens who helped <br />sponsor a foster care child during the holiday season. This budget amendment <br />provides for the receipt of these donated funds. (See Attachment 1, column #2) <br />b. General Assistance Donations — donated funds totaling $1,470 from citizens to assist <br />low- income families, who do not qualify for traditional programs, with holiday <br />expenses for children, relocation expenses, and expenses related to obtaining <br />driver's licenses and special Identification cards. This budget amendment provides for <br />the receipt of these donated funds. (See Attachment 1, column #2) <br />3. On December 14, 2004, the Board of County Commissioners approved an appropriation of <br />$50,000 from the Social Safety Net Reserve to the Department of Social Services. These <br />funds would be used to provide subsidies to families on the Department's day care waiting <br />list. This'budget amendment provides for the appropriation of $50,000 from the Social <br />Services Safety Net for day care subsidies. (See Attachment 1, column #3, and item #6 <br />within this abstract) <br />It, is important to note that the approved budget for fiscal year 2004 -05 included $100,000 in <br />the Social Safety Net Reserve earmarked for day care subsidies. Following further analysis <br />later this fiscal year, the Social Services Board plans to update the Board of County <br />Commissioners and request the release of the remaining $50,000. <br />Department on Aging <br />4. The Department on Aging has received additional funds for the current fiscal year for the <br />following services: <br />a. Frail Elderly Program — donated funds totaling $2,000 to be used to off set costs <br />associated with assisting the at -risk older adults program. This budget amendment <br />provides for the receipt of these donated funds. (See Attachment 1, column #4) <br />b. Community Alternatives Program — unanticipated Medicaid reimbursements totaling <br />$2,500 for to purchase adaptive devices, such as reusable wheelchair ramps. This <br />budget amendment provides for the receipt of these funds. (See Attachment 1, <br />column #4) <br />c. Manley Estates —funds totaling $7,200 to reimburse the department for costs <br />associated with programs offered at Manley Estates. This budget amendment <br />provides for the receipt of these funds. (See Attachment 1, column #4) <br />5. The Department on Aging has either received and /or been notified of additional funds for the <br />current fiscal year related to the Senior Health Coordination (Wellness Program) Grant <br />Project for the following programs: <br />