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11 <br />The Orange Person Chatham Area Program provides services to people of all ages <br />who require mental health, developmental disability, or substance abuse treatment <br />services. This local governmental agency also assists individuals in maintaining their <br />jobs and housing. <br />Services to seniors, including social and cultural programs, are provided through <br />three senior centers located in the County [two operated by Orange County, one by <br />Chapel Hill]. Additionally, the Orange County Department of Aging provides a <br />comprehensive array of services to seniors aged 55 and older. These include support <br />groups, transportation, eldercare programs, trips, social opportunities, and wellness <br />programs. <br />At-risk youth may receive assistance with tutoring, academic coaching, reading, and <br />mentoring through various programs offered through service agencies funded <br />through the Town of Chapel Hill's CDBG public service funding. <br />Specifically, the Consortium proposes the following strategies to assist people with <br />special needs: <br />- Promote and make public service funds available to agencies that serve identified <br />special populations <br />- Partner with other funding agencies to encourage the development of transitional <br />housing (SROs, group homes) that is service-enriched <br />- Continue to strengthen partnership with local service providers <br />- Support applications for federal supportive housing funds <br />- Provide property acquisition funding to eligible non-profits and for-profits to <br />develop permanent housing for those with special needs <br />Strategic Plan <br />Due every five years and no less than 45 days prior to the start of the grantee's <br />Fiscal Year start date. HUD does not accept plans between August 15 and November <br />15. <br />Orange County HOME Consortium Response: <br />The goals and objectives for Orange County are as follows: <br />Goals: <br />The goa/s and objectives of the Orange County HOME <br />Consortium - to include the Towns of Chapel Hill, Hillsborough and <br />Carrboro -are to enhance the qua/ity of life for /ow to moderate income <br />residents by; <br />^ Providing Decent and Affordab/e Housing for Low to Moderate Income <br />Households, including Affordab/e Rentals for <30% AMI Residents <br />^ Providing Housing and Services for Homeless Populations <br />^ Providing Housing and Services for Residents with Special Needs <br />^ Increasing the scope of Public Services for Low-Income residents <br />