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2 <br /> This budget amendment provides for the receipt of these additional funds in FY 2016-17. <br /> (See Attachment 1, column 1) <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is <br /> applicable to this agenda item: <br /> • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY <br /> The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding <br /> necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for <br /> themselves and their dependents. <br /> To promote self-sufficiency to low income families by providing the Day Care funding <br /> necessary for continued employment, school enrollment, or training activities. <br /> Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks & Recreation <br /> 2. The Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks & Recreation (DEAPR) <br /> anticipates $7,548 in additional revenue for Summer camps. Due to demand, DEAPR <br /> will open more spaces for participants. These funds will be used for cost associated <br /> with: seasonal staff, contracted services, and supplies associated with the camp. <br /> This budget amendment provides for the receipt of these additional funds. (See <br /> Attachment 1, column 2) <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are <br /> applicable to this agenda item: <br /> • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION <br /> AND INEQUITY <br /> The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race <br /> or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; <br /> national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and <br /> familial, residential or economic status. <br /> Ensure a community network of basic human services and infrastructure that maintains, <br /> protects, and promotes the wellbeing of all County residents. <br /> Department of Aging <br /> 3. The Department on Aging anticipates additional revenue for the following programs: <br /> • Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) — receipt of <br /> $1,750 from the N.C. Department of Insurance, through the Triangle J Area <br /> Agency on Aging. These funds will be used for outreach on services available <br /> through the Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) and low income <br /> subsidy programs. <br /> • Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) — receipt of $3,441 from <br /> the N.C. Department of Insurance. This is a volunteer driven program that focuses <br /> on annual re-enrollment of insurance and helping seniors to better understand <br /> their benefits. These funds will be used for recruitment and training of volunteers <br /> to help seniors better understand Medicare and aspects related to it. <br />