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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: June 3, 2014
Action Agenda
Item No. 6 -d
SUBJECT: FY 2014 -15 Home and Community Care Block Grant for Older Adults Funding
Plan
DEPARTMENT: Manager's Office
ATTACHMENT(S):
Recommended Funding Plan
PUBLIC HEARING: (Y /N) No
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cheryl Young, Assistant County
Manager, 245 -2307
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 FY 2014 -15.
BACKGROUND: In 1992 the Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG) was
established under North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 14313-181.1 (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 and targets individuals in need of social and economic resources.
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 $562,848 as the Orange County planning estimate for FY 2014-
15, an increase of 14% from FY 2013 -14. This increase is a result of the redistribution of
Region J's allocation based on changing demographics in the counties. Orange County
received additional funding due to its increasing population of persons age 60 +.
A technical advisory committee of HCCBG fund recipients — Aging, Social Services, and Senior
Care of Orange County, Inc. — convened by the Assistant County Manager — met to review
program status for FY 2013 -14 and develop a recommended Funding Plan for FY 2014 -15.
Social Services and Aging will continue to provide "In -Home Aid Services" under Block Grant
stipulations and consistent with mandates for seniors at -risk for placement in long -term care.
The contracts the County enters into with "In -Home Aid Services" providers include provisions
encouraging providers to compensate employees at the County's "living wage" or higher.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Home and Community Care Block Grant for FY 2014 -15 provides a
total of $562,848 to support a network of aging services throughout Orange County. The
required match is provided through funds already included within Departmental and Outside
Agency operating budgets.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the Home and
Community Care Block Grant Funding Plan for FY 2014 -15 in the amount of $562,848 and
authorize the Chair to sign the grant documents.
Home and Community Care Block Grant Funding Plan — FY2014 -15
Department/
Funding
Recommended
Programs
Agency
FY2013 -14
Funding
FY2014 -15
Congregate Nutrition
Aging
$116,120
$173,840
Department on Aging operates two Congregate
Meal Sites located in Orange County's two
multipurpose senior centers, in Chapel Hill and
Hillsborough. Department staff assist Senior Lunch
Program participants with a variety of needs
including home care options, retirement benefits,
wellness activities, and opportunities for recreation,
education, and leisure activities.
In -Home Aid Services
Social Services
$113,725
$113,725
Adult Services staff allot funds to ensure needy
clients receive services and support in place for
essential home management and personal care
tasks to forestall long -term placement.
Senior Center Operations
Aging
$76,494
$76,494
Grant funds offset a portion of the salaries of the
Facility Managers, who provide oversight and help
facilitate services, at the two multi - purpose senior
centers operated by the Department on Aging.
Transportation (OPT)
Aging
$60,418
$60,418
Daily fixed transportation routes are provided for
seniors to attend activities and services at the two
multipurpose senior centers in Chapel Hill and
Hillsborough that include the daily Senior Lunch
Program
Information and Case Assistance
Aging
$85,791
$85,791
Provision of information and options counseling
through the senior centers; visits to individuals'
homes; consultations for assessment of needs and
follow -up, including crossover assistance through
Social Services.
Florence G. Soltys Adult Day Program
Senior Care of
$41,580
$52,580
Provide assistance and support to unpaid
Orange
caregivers through the supervision of frail elderly
County, Inc.,
participants in a community facility setting under
Hillsborough
the adult day health and social models.
Total HCCBG Funding Plan
$494,128
$562,848