HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 09-17-19 Item 8-c - FY 2019-20 Home and Community Care Block Grant for Older Adults Funding Plan 1
ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: September 17, 2019
Action Agenda
Item No. 8-c
SUBJECT: FY 2019-20 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, 919-
245-4255
PURPOSE: To approve the recommended Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG)
for Older Adults Funding Plan for FY 2019-20.
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.
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 $665,465 reflects a $4,340 increase in funding from FY18-
19. The Department of Social Services will use this increase to support in-home services.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Home and Community Care Block Grant for FY 2019-20 provides a
total of $665,465 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.
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The HCCBG funding supports meals and other activities at the Senior Centers; information and
case assistance, in-home services, and adult day health care.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
impact associated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the Home and
Community Care Block Grant Funding Plan for FY 2019-20 in the amount of $665,465 and
authorize the County Manager to sign this agreement, any new agreement and any new
amendments or renewals to the grant.
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Recommended
Programs Department/Agency Funding
FY 2019-20
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 $118,065
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 $665,465