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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
Inter-Departmental Correspondence
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Health Department
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DATE:
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May 24, 2006
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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June 20, 2006
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SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:
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None
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VOTE REQUIRED:
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Majority
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TO:
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Honorable Board of Supervisors
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FROM:
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Charlene A. Silva, Director, Health Department
Lisa Mancini, Director, Aging and Adult Services
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SUBJECT:
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Agreement with the California Department of Aging (CDA) for the Title V Program of the Older Americans Act (OAA) of 1965 for FY 2006-2007
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RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a Resolution authorizing:
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The execution of Agreement No. TV-0607-08 with the California Department of Aging (CDA) for the Title V Program of the Older Americans Act (OAA) of 1965 for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 in the amount of $164,687; and
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The Director of the Health Department to execute subsequent amendments and minor modifications not to exceed $25,000
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VISION ALIGNMENT:
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Commitments: Ensure basic health and safety for all and create opportunities for every household to participate in our prosperity.
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Goal(s) 8: Help vulnerable people—the aged, disabled, mentally ill, at-risk youth and others—achieve a better quality of life and 17: All households experience real gains in income.
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Funds for the Title V program contribute to these commitments and goals by providing opportunities for San Mateo County older adults and adults with disabilities to maintain their independence and dignity through employment and real gains in income.
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Performance Measure(s):
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Measure
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FY 2004-05
Actual
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FY 2005-06
Projected
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Percentage of participants who have successfully obtained unsubsidized placement as a result of the Title V Senior Community Services Employment Program
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5/25%
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5/25%
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BACKGROUND:
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Every four years the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is required to submit a Planning and Service Area Plan for aging services to CDA. The state also requires that counties submit annual updates identifying revised goals and objectives for the coming fiscal year in order to claim their allotted OAA funds, which are determined through a statewide funding formula. The plan provides a profile of the County’s older adults and adults with disabilities population, identifies activities to improve and expand existing services as well as to develop new programs designed to address current countywide needs, and recommends services to be funded with the County’s OAA allocation.
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On July 12, 2005, your Board approved the Strategic Plan for Services to Older Persons and Adults with Disabilities for 2005-09. This plan, together with the annual budget, fulfills CDA’s requirements and generates contracts from CDA for funding of various OAA programs, including Title V.
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DISCUSSION:
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The Title V Senior Community Services Employment Program (SCSEP) supports the training and placement of low-income older adults in subsidized positions in community services agencies throughout San Mateo County. The subsidized employment through SCSEP provides nineteen part-time training positions to prepare individuals for unsubsidized work. The subsequent placement of trained individuals in unsubsidized positions is the successful outcome of this program and is reflected in the performance measure. The targeted population for this program includes low-income individuals who face significant barriers to employment including lack of work experience, an unstable home environment, cultural issues and mental health issues. Employment services are part of the group of supportive services funded with the County’s OAA allocation.
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County Counsel has reviewed and approved the Resolution and Agreement as to form.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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The term of this agreement is July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. Execution of this agreement with CDA allows the County to claim its allocation of OAA funding for the Title V Program for FY 2006-2007. The total grant amount of $164,687 for the Title V Program consists of $127,887 in federal funds and $36,800 in state funds. In addition, the service provider participating in this program provides its own funds, thereby expanding the funding for the Title V Senior Community Services Employment Program available in San Mateo County. Revenues and expenses related to this agreement are included in Aging and Adult Services’ recommended budget for FY 2006-2007. There is no impact on the County General Fund as a result of this action.
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