Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Governing Board of the Area Agency on Aging for the County of San Mateo
From: Louise F. Rogers, Chief, San Mateo County Health
Lee Pullen, Acting Director, Aging and Adult Services
Subject: Acceptance of Aging and Disability Resource Connection Funding and Execution of an Amendment to the Provider Agreement
RECOMMENDATION:
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Acting as the Governing Board of the Area Agency on Aging for the County of San Mateo, adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of Aging and Disability Resource Connection funding from the California Department of Aging in the amount of $318,073 and execution of an amendment to the provider agreement with Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities for the term of October 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025.
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BACKGROUND:
Since 2003, California has opted to use the modified title of Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) to reflect the principle of No Wrong Door (NWD), as opposed to a "single entry point" concept. This means that multiple agencies at the State and local levels coordinate to create a simplified process through which individuals of all ages, abilities, and incomes can obtain unbiased information and one-on-one counseling regarding the options available in their communities. This allows individuals to make informed decisions about services that best meet their needs, regardless of where they enter the system. Consumers also receive assistance in accessing services, including help with applications for various public and private programs.
In 2019, California Senate Bill 80 established the first State ADRC Infrastructure Grants program. California Department of Aging (CDA) awards grants to qualified Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) and Independent Living Centers (ILC) to complete the planning and application process for designation and approval to operate an ADRC program,...
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