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ORD -2024 - 03 8 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date : November 7 , 2024 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No . 8 -s <br /> SUBJECT : Continuation of Takeaway Meals Program and In - Home Services Program and <br /> Approval of Budget Amendment #2 - H <br /> DEPARTMENT : Department on Aging <br /> ATTACHMENT ( S ) : INFORMATION CONTACT : <br /> Year-to - Date Summary Janice Tyler , 919 -245 -4255 <br /> PURPOSE : To approve the continuation of the Department on Aging Takeaway Meals Program <br /> and In - Home Services Program previously funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and <br /> approve Budget Amendment #2 - H . <br /> BACKGROUND : <br /> Takeaway Meal Program <br /> Funds available through State ARPA and later through County ARPA have made it possible for <br /> the Department on Aging to continue a takeaway meal service at both the Seymour Center and <br /> Passmore Center . This service has provided meals five ( 5 ) days a week for County residents <br /> who were uncomfortable dining in the centers as part of the congregate meal program . ARPA <br /> funds are now exhausted , and the service will be discontinued after October 31 , 2024 without <br /> additional funds . <br /> In - Home Services Program <br /> ARPA funds made available through the state helped the Department on Aging expand services <br /> and onboard additional families . This resulted in the ability to serve 36 families within the County <br /> to support aging in place and caregiver respite . ARPA funds were completely expended as of <br /> September 30 , 2024 , which may result in a reduction in service and the potential discontinuation <br /> of services for many families before the end of the fiscal year . These services support older adults <br /> by providing assistance with day-to - day tasks , without which many older adults would require <br /> assisted living placement . In addition , these services provide family caregivers with a short break <br /> each week to care for their own needs , knowing their loved one is cared for . These services are <br /> not covered by Medicare , and there are limited programs that provide the same type of support . <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT : Budget Amendment #2 - H would add $ 61 , 100 for the Takeaway Meal <br /> Program and $ 58 , 000 for the In - Home Services Program for a total of $ 119 , 100 . These expenses <br /> would be funded using appropriated fund balance within the General Fund . <br />