HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 06-21-2016 - 5-d - FY 2016-17 Home and Community Care Block Grant for Older Adults Funding Plan 1
ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: June 21, 2016
Action Agenda
Item No. 5-d
SUBJECT: FY 2016-17 Home and Community Care Block Grant for Older Adults Funding
Plan
DEPARTMENT: Aging
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Recommended Funding Plan 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 Fiscal Year 2016-17.
BACKGROUND: In 1992 the Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG) was
established under North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 143B-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.
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 $592,820 as the Orange County funding estimate for FY 2016-17.
This is a $29,528 increase from FY 2015-16. $20,000 of the increase will be used to fund the
current full-time Mandarin-speaking social worker at the Seymour Center. The remaining
balance of $9,528 is proposed for allocation to Senior Care, Inc. for additional adult day health
services. In addition, 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. The Funding Plan is attached.
2
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Home and Community Care Block Grant for FY 2016-17 provides a
total of $592,820 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.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to
this item:
• GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY
The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary
for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their
dependents.
The HCCBG funding supports meals and other activities as well as transportation to the Senior
Centers; information and case assistance, in-home services, and adult day health care.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the Home and
Community Care Block Grant Funding Plan for FY 2016-17 in the amount of $592,820 and
authorize the Chair to sign the grant documents.
3
Home and Community Care Block Grant Funding Plan FY 2016-17
Recommended
Programs Department/Agency Funding
FY 2016-17
Congregate Nutrition Aging $149,284
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 $130,791
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 Passmore 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 $62,108
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 $592,820
1