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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date : November 7 , 2024
Action Agenda
Item No . 8 -s
SUBJECT : Continuation of Takeaway Meals Program and In - Home Services Program and
Approval of Budget Amendment #2 - H
DEPARTMENT : Department on Aging
ATTACHMENT ( S ) : INFORMATION CONTACT :
Year-to - Date Summary Janice Tyler , 919 -245 -4255
PURPOSE : To approve the continuation of the Department on Aging Takeaway Meals Program
and In - Home Services Program previously funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and
approve Budget Amendment #2 - H .
BACKGROUND :
Takeaway Meal Program
Funds available through State ARPA and later through County ARPA have made it possible for
the Department on Aging to continue a takeaway meal service at both the Seymour Center and
Passmore Center . This service has provided meals five ( 5 ) days a week for County residents
who were uncomfortable dining in the centers as part of the congregate meal program . ARPA
funds are now exhausted , and the service will be discontinued after October 31 , 2024 without
additional funds .
In - Home Services Program
ARPA funds made available through the state helped the Department on Aging expand services
and onboard additional families . This resulted in the ability to serve 36 families within the County
to support aging in place and caregiver respite . ARPA funds were completely expended as of
September 30 , 2024 , which may result in a reduction in service and the potential discontinuation
of services for many families before the end of the fiscal year . These services support older adults
by providing assistance with day-to - day tasks , without which many older adults would require
assisted living placement . In addition , these services provide family caregivers with a short break
each week to care for their own needs , knowing their loved one is cared for . These services are
not covered by Medicare , and there are limited programs that provide the same type of support .
FINANCIAL IMPACT : Budget Amendment #2 - H would add $ 61 , 100 for the Takeaway Meal
Program and $ 58 , 000 for the In - Home Services Program for a total of $ 119 , 100 . These expenses
would be funded using appropriated fund balance within the General Fund .
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN : This item supports :
• GOAL 2 : HEALTHY COMMUNITY
OBJECTIVE 7 . Invest in services and programs that improve the health and quality of life
of the community (e . g . , recreation and public open spaces , arts , etc . )
RECOMMENDATION ( S ) N. The Manager recommends that the Board approve the continuation of
the Takeaway Meal Program and In - Home Services Program provided by the Department on
Aging and approve Budget Amendment #2 - H .