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C. 31

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:	November 2, 2021

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Accept Funding Request for APS Elder Abuse Prevention Project - Cal OES, Underserved Victims Unit (XE)

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 11/02/2021

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor

ABSENT:

Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:	Ryan Hoy 925-608-4968
cc:	Lynn Peralta Debbie Rodrigues

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: November 2, 2021
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, on behalf of the Adult Protective Services (APS) division to apply for and accept grant funding from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), Underserved Victims Unit for the Elder Abuse (XE) Program, in an amount not to exceed $217,445 for the period of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022.

FISCAL IMPACT:

County to apply for and receive an amount not to exceed $217,445 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), Underserved Victims Unit for the Elder Abuse (XE) Program. The Program is supported through the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Formula Grant Program which requires a cash and/or in-kind match equal to 20% of the total project cost ($35,087). Employment and Human Services Department submitted a waiver for the match to Cal OES. If the waiver is not approved, there would be a 20% cash or in-kind match of $35,087 with Adult Protective Services (APS) funds. (65% federal, 35% state)

FISCAL IMPACT: (CONT'D)

AL: 16.575
Contract: 29-474-1

BACKGROUND:

The goal of the Elder Abuse Prevention Project (EAPP) is to bridge the gap in services addressing Elder Abuse. Underserved Victims Unit for the Elder Abuse (XE) Program funding is to enhance the safety of elder and dependent adult victims of crime by providing direct services to victims and bridging the gap between elder justice service providers and victim service providers. The program design takes into account a County caseload of approximately 5,400 Adult Protective Services (APS) cases and focuses on the areas where direct service is most required: financial abuse, case management, counseling and prevention. This focus will increase justice for, and safety of, elder residents and dependent adults of Contra Costa County.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

Without funding, the Adult Protection Services (APS) division will continue to face an increasing number of vulnerable elder and dependent adults experiencing financial abuse, interpersonal violence, neglect and exploitation.