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4) UNC Health Care designated $20,000 to supplement low income participant payments 5) Kerr Drug and Medical Supply Superstore provided medical and incontinence supplies ($1000+); and 6) Local banks gave donations-CCB ($250) and Hillsborough National ($300). In order to establish the Adult Day Health Center as a teaching model, several UNC Health and professional schools (Social Work, Occupational Therapy, etc.) have also agreed to place students on an ongoing basis. The Adult Day Health Center renovation and special facility requirements were completed in Fall, 2002. Staffing agreements (UNC School of Nursing, Health Solutions) were signed, and all staff were hired and trained in December, 2002. After extensive local and State program review, the North Carolina Division on Aging issued a state adult day care operators license in March, 2003. The Adult Day Health Center began operation on March 28, 2003 once a food service arrangement was reached with Classic Foods and delivery by Orange Community in Missions (OCIM) volunteers. The Advisory Board on Aging with Department on Aging staff are now proceeding with the incorporation of a new non-profit organization to assume Center operation from the County by January, 2004. It is important for the BOCC to review the draft bylaws for the new nonprofit at its June 3~d meeting in order to complete the incorporation and tax papers by December 2003. The Department on Aging plans to prepare a continuation Adult Day Care budget for FY 2003-04. After a month of operation, the Center currently has enrolled 7 participants who come on full and half-day schedules. The program can handle up to 10 participants per day. FINANCIAL IMPACT: In order to serve low-income older adults, rather than just private full pay participants, both public-private agencies will need to continue to support the Adult Day Health Center for at least the next few years. Otherwise, Adult Day Health will either discontinue or only serve full-pay participants. The Advisory Board on Aging has recommended maintaining a $40,000 County level of funding for FY 2003-04 with a gradual reduction over time as federal/state reimbursement rates increase to support low-income participants. Ultimately, Adult Day Health is more cost-effective in helping older adults aging in-place in their home. (Program Report: Attachment #2) RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board receive this update as information only.