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2 <br /> The availability of in-home services through the Department is <br /> advertised in the bi-monthly Senior Times newspaper and by periodic <br /> visits to the county' s senior centers and nutrition sites . <br /> Additionally, other agencies' staff are notified at the quarterly <br /> county inter-agency meeting. The Care Managers work closely with DSS <br /> Adult Services staff to coordinate services as well. The need for <br /> service is verified by an in-home assessment conducted by one of the <br /> Care Managers . Any Orange County resident sixty years and older, or an <br /> individual caring for a 60+ person, could utilize the service. The <br /> service is designed to serve low-income recipients but is available to <br /> anyone with a certified need. Recipients are provided an opportunity to <br /> share in the cost based upon their ability to -pay. <br /> RECObSENDATION: The Manager recommends increasing the permanent, part- <br /> time Care Manager position from 20 hours ( .5 FTC) to 24 hours ( . 6 FTE) <br /> per week. <br /> FN:H\ABSTRACT\AB61016 <br />