HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 8-c - FY 2018-19 Home and Community Care Block Grant for Older Adults Funding PlanORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: September 20, 2018
Action Agenda
Item No. 8 -c
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SUBJECT: FY 2018 -19 Home and Community Care Block Grant for Older Adults Funding
Plan
DEPARTMENT: Aging
ATTACHMENT(S):
Recommended Funding Plan
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Janice Tyler, Department on Aging,
919 - 245 -4255
PURPOSE: To approve the recommended Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG)
for Older Adults Funding Plan for Fiscal Year 2018 -19.
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 attached Funding Plan totaling $661,125 reflects a $68,305 increase in funding for FY
2018 -19. The Department on Aging will use this increase to support expanded Information and
Case Assistance services including occupational therapy home assessments, respite services
for caregivers, such as the Memory Cafe formerly provided by the OC CARES grant which
ended in August. HCCBG funds will continue for the Congregate Meals program and Senior
Center Operations. The Department of Social Services will subcontract for In -Home Aide
services and Senior Care of NC, Inc. will provide Adult Day Health services.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Home and Community Care Block Grant for FY 2018 -19 provides a
total of $661,125 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 2018 -19 in the amount of $661,125 and
authorize the Chair to sign the grant documents.
Home and Community Care Block Grant Funding Plan FY 2018 -19
Recommended
Programs
Department/ Agency
Funding
FY 2018 -19
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
$259,514
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.
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
$62,108
Assistance and support to unpaid caregivers through the
supervision of frail elderly participants in a community facility
setting under the adult day health and social models.
Total HCCBG Funding Plan
$661,125