Agenda - 06-21-2016 - 5-d - FY 2016-17 Home and Community Care Block Grant for Older Adults Funding Plan

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1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: June 21, 2016 Action Agenda Item No. 5-d SUBJECT: FY 2016-17 Home and Community Care Block Grant for Older Adults Funding Plan DEPARTMENT: Aging ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Recommended Funding Plan Janice Tyler, Department on Aging, 245-4255 PURPOSE: To approve the recommended Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG) for Older Adults Funding Plan for Fiscal Year 2016-17. BACKGROUND: In 1992 the Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG) was established under North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 143B-181.1 (a)(11) to provide a "common funding stream" for a comprehensive and coordinated system of home and community-based services and opportunities, for older adults. HCCBG services are available to persons age 60 and older. Administered through the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services and the Area Agencies, HCCBG combines federal and state funds with a local match. Providers typically use a variety of sources to offer programs such as senior centers, in-home aid services, volunteer coordination, and congregate meals. The Block Grant gives boards of county commissioners discretion in budget and administering aging funds. The State recently confirmed $592,820 as the Orange County funding estimate for FY 2016-17. This is a $29,528 increase from FY 2015-16. $20,000 of the increase will be used to fund the current full-time Mandarin-speaking social worker at the Seymour Center. The remaining balance of $9,528 is proposed for allocation to Senior Care, Inc. for additional adult day health services. In addition, the Department on Aging has budgeted funds for Congregate Meals, Senior Center Operations, Information/Assistance and Transportation through Orange Public Transportation (OPT). The Department of Social Services will contract for In-Home Aid Services. The Funding Plan is attached.