DATE:
August 16, 2022
05
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
ADOPT RESOLUTION FOR, AND AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF, OLDER ADULT SERVICES ADDITIONAL REVENUE AGREEMENTS AND GRANTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022-24 (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors (Board) has demonstrated a long-term commitment to enhancing programs focused on the safety and well-being of older adults and persons with disabilities. The County of San Diego (County) Health and Human Services Agency, Aging & Independence Services serves as the region's federally designated Area Agency on Aging and administers these programs. On May 10, 2022 (5), the Board approved the Fiscal Year 2022-23 revenue agreements to fund various programs supporting older adults and persons with disabilities, allowing them to remain safely in their homes and access needed community resources. These services support the goals and objectives established in Aging & Independence Services' 2020-2024 Area Plan which was approved by the Board on July 7, 2020 (7). Additionally, these services align with the Aging Roadmap, the County's regional plan to ensure that the region has programs and communities that equitably support the needs and celebrate the contributions of all older adults in San Diego County. Per the requirement of the California Department of Aging (CDA), this item requests the Board adopt a resolution and authorize acceptance of $3,952,730 of additional revenue from CDA for July 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024 to further support these programs and services.
In June 2022, the CDA allocated an additional $1,847,701 to the County through the Older Adults Recovery and Resilience Fund to further support the Dignity at Home Fall Prevention program, the Older Californians Nutrition Program and Intergenerational Activities program, and the Family Caregiver Support program. In addition, $2,105,029 was allocated to the County through the Home and Community Based Services Senior Nutri...
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