2017-476-E Finance - Charles House Association - Outside Agency Performance Agreement

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DocuSign Envelope ID:8E4BA2A0-F8F0-406A-A380-E6C66CCD78B4 EXHIBIT A PROVIDER'S OUTSIDE AGENCY APPLICATION Human Services Needs Asses§:rhent, Qrapag County BOCC Goals and Pnorities, Town of Chapel 0-11111 Council Goals, Carrboro goals, or other community priorities (i.e. Council/Board Goals), Reference local data (using the provided links, i.e. Chapel Hill Human Services Needs Assessment) to support the need for this program. See description is a). in addition, Charles House is a significant community resource, as well as one of the very few established nonprofit organizations, serving the quickly growing eider population. Our community is experiencing a population "explosion," of sorts, with some of the fastest growth rates for the 65+ population in the state. While Orange County is notably progressive in addressing aging issues, the needs for supportive services to enhance the quality of life and wellbeing for these—and all residents—will increase with this population growth. This is especially true for those families and individuals facing some of the most difficult challenges of aging—as people move into frailty. Charles House is an exceptional community resource for these families. e) Who is your target population of individuals to benefit from this program and how will they be identified and connected with the program? The target population for Charles House services is families and individuals who are dealing with challenges of aging, including cognitive decline, dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, neuro-muscular disorders, stroke, vision and hearing loss, ambulation and balance concerns, social engagement decline, etc. t) Describe the credentials of the program manager and other key staff. (Ex. Identify Program Manager and credentials, describe training provided to volunteers, etc.) Staff credentials: Chuck Fleming, Program Administrator, MSW, experience in aging services. Dean Fox, Program Director, MSW, 5 years Charles House experience. Fiona Allen, Program Director, Masters Recreation Therapy. The Program Team of Directors and Facilitators bring varying levels of experience, working as a collaborative team. Training is an ongoing process of orientation, peer instruction and in-service training. Volunteers who are part of the Program Team also receive orientation, peer instruction and will participate in in-service training. g) Describe the specific period over which the activities will be carried out and include an implementation timeline. The Charles House Daytime Program is an ongoing service. The program operates Monday through Friday, 7:30-5:30. h) Why is funding this program a good investment for the community? How does funding this program add value to the community? (250 words OR LESS) As stated in d), Charles House is an exceptional community resource addressing the challenging issues caregiving families face with aging family members. The resources and support services provided to these families is vital to our community being a welcoming and attractive place to live, work, and age. 0 Describe what would happen if requested funding is not awarded at all or if a reduced allocation is recommended. The Human Services Funding is critical to the Charles House Scholarship Fund, which allows services to be made available to families across the socio-economic spectrum, families of need and to accommodate the significant agency discounts for the Orange County Department on Aging and Dept. of Social Services. Without this funding, there would be severe reduction in the level of services available to PROGRAM INFORMATION 1/27/2017 4:52:00 PM Page 9 of 16