HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 06-02-2015 - 6pORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: June 2, 2015
Action Agenda
Item No. 6 -p
SUBJECT: FY 2015 -16 Home and Community Care Block Grant for Older Adults Funding
Plan
DEPARTMENT: Aging
ATTACHMENT(S):
Recommended Funding Plan
PUBLIC HEARING: (Y /N) No
INFORMATION CONTACT:
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 2015 -16.
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 commissioners discretion
in budget and administering aging funds.
The State recently confirmed $553,104 as the Orange County funding estimate for FY 2015 -16.
The Department on Aging has budgeted funds for Congregate Meals, Senior Center Operations,
Information /Assistance and Transportation through Orange Public Transportation (OPT). The
Department of Social Services will contract for In -Home Aid Services. Senior Care of Orange
County, Inc. utilizes the funds for its Adult Day Health services. The Funding Plan is attached.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Home and Community Care Block Grant for FY 2015 -16 provides a
total of $553,104 to support a network of aging services throughout Orange County. The
County received $553,623.23 last year, a difference of $519.23. 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 2015 -16 in the amount of $553,104 and
authorize the Chair to sign the grant documents.
Home and Community Care Block Grant Funding Plan FY2015 -16
Recommended
Programs
Department/ Agency
Funding
FY 2015 -16
Congregate Nutrition
Aging
$139,096
Weekday catered noon meals at the Orange County Senior
Centers. Participants also have access to a variety of
service options including home care options, retirement
benefits, wellness activities, and opportunities for recreation,
education, and leisure activities.
Information and Assistance
Aging
$110,791
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.
Senior Center Operations
Aging
$76,494
Grant funds offset a portion of the staff salaries to facilitate
operations at the Central Orange Senior Center in
Hillsborough and the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill.
Transportation (through OPT)
Aging
$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.
In -Home Aide Service
Social Services
$113,725
Contract for personal care and home management tasks to
forestall long -term placement.
Adult Day Health
Senior Care of
$52,580
Assistance and support to unpaid caregivers through the
Orange County, Inc.
supervision of frail elderly participants in a community facility
setting under the adult day health and social models.
Total HCCBG Funding Plan
$553,104