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C.152

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:	June 6, 2017

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Area Agency on Aging 2017-2018 Area Plan Update

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 06/06/2017

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

ABSENT:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor

Contact:

Elaine Burres, 313-1717

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: June 6, 2017
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to submit the Contra Costa County Area Agency on Aging 2017-2018 Area Plan Update to the California Department of Aging and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to sign the Transmittal Letter.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None

BACKGROUND:

The Contra Costa County Area Agency on Aging(AAA) provides services to older residents of the County. The AAA continues to provide, through contracts, congregate meals, legal assistance, in-home supportive services registry, adult day care, errand and escort services, transportation, Alzheimer's day care, resource center services, respite registry, Brown Bag food service, and senior companion programs. In addition, AAA directly provides information and assistance, disease prevention and health promotion information services, and Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) services. AAA has developed services for the Family Caregiver Support Program providing financial, legal, and medical education, multicultural connection programs, and assistive technology. AAA continues to provide program development, coordination, and planning to enhance the lives of older residents in Contra Costa County.

In order to comply with the California Office of Aging funding requirements, the Department must submit an annual area plan update to the California Department of Aging.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If not approved, the Contra Costa County Area Agency on Aging will be out of compliance with the California Office of Aging funding requirements.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

Not applicable.