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Human Services Department recommending the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign a grant application for submittal to Soroptimist International of Cameron Park, requesting $5,000 to support services to vulnerable elderly residents and their caregivers at the County’s Senior Day Care center.
FUNDING: Soroptimist International of Cameron Park Grant.
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Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: No change. There is no County share of cost or match requirement associated with the Soroptimist International of Cameron Park grant. If the grant is awarded, a Budget Transfer Request will be submitted to incorporate the new revenues and corresponding appropriations.
Reason for Recommendation:
The Department of Human Services (DHS) received notice of this funding opportunity from Soroptimist International of Cameron Park on March 31, 2010. Development of the application was expedited to ensure submittal by the May 15, 2010 deadline. If awarded, the funds will be used to help offset the loss of State Alzheimer’s Day Care Resource Center funding, which occurred effective September 30, 2009. The “Program Budget” on page 3 of the application illustrates that portion of the SDC budget that currently funds services to ADCRC eligible clients, which equates to approximately 70% of the total SDC FY 2009-10 budget. This grant funding will assist the Senior Day Care Center in continuing to provide support services to frail adults who are functionally or cognitively impaired due to Alzheimer’s and related disorders and their caregivers. Services include respite, care plan development and management, specialized dementia care, assistance with medication and personal care and coordination of daily activities.
Action to be taken following Board approval:
Board Clerk to obtain the Chair’s signature on three (3) copies of the application and call DHS staff at x4836 or x7312.
DHS to pick up two (2) signed applications for submittal to Soroptimist International of ...
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