RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to apply for and accept the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, Elder Abuse Program grant funding in an amount not to exceed $400,000 to expand the multidisciplinary community response to elder and dependent adult abuse for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018.

FISCAL IMPACT:

County to receive an amount not to exceed $400,000 from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services grant. (100% State) (20% In-kind match)

BACKGROUND:

This funding will provide support to communities to improve the ability to identify the needs of victims of elder and independent adult abuse and to improve the delivery of services by: funding an Elder Abuse Victim Specialist dedicated to serving elder and independent adult victims; providing and coordinating direct services for elder and dependent adult victims; expanding the communities' capacity to serve elder and dependent adult victims; ensuring the elder and dependent adult victims have access to the criminal justice system; and, implementing an outreach awareness program for victims and mandated reporters of elder and dependent adult abuse and others who come into contact with these victims.