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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS �` ;
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FROM: John Cullen, Director
Employment and Human Services o,,;q. ;rte OUnt
DATE: September 18, 2001 I
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SUBJECT: APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or his
designee, to issue Request for Proposal (RFP) #1062 for the Family Caregiver Support Program
in the amount of approximately $503,455 available for contract(s) resulting from the RFP for the
period of January 1, 2002 to June 30, 2002.
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RF,COMMENDED ACTION_ I
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Department Director, or his designee,
to issue Request for Proposal (RFP) #1062 for the Family Caregiver Support Program in the amount of
approximately $503,455 available for contract(s) resulting from the RFP for the period of January 1, 2002 to
June 30, 2002.
FINANCIAL IMPACT-
Per California Department of Aging Agreement FC-0102-06, County to receive Federal funding in the amount
of$503,455 ($288,547 Baseline / $214,908 One-Time Only).
$95,495 required matching funds: $14,5411,County; $80,954 in-kind and cash match shared by EHSD and
contractors.
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Area Agency on Aging, as part of its strategic planning process, conducted a public forum seeking input from
the community, particularly family caregivers.
On August 15, 2001 a Public Forum was held to announce the availability of funds, provide guidelines as to the
program requirements and regulations, and to solicit input from the community.
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As a result of the forum, the following were some of the key responses obtained from the caregivers and other
interested members of the public: I
• Caregivers stressed the need to have a support system of available persons who are trained to
discuss the emotional and practical issues of caring for family members.
• The need for respite services available to relieve the caregiver allowing them to do errands and enjoy
some personal time off from the constant demands of providing 24-hour care to a family member.
• Transportation issues were the focus of comments from the audience with a need for more ease of
access, upgrades for wheelchair access, free taxi/van service and less time waiting for transit
services. 1
• Caregivers expressed the need for home modification that will allow people to remain at home. The
need for ramps/railings, bathroom and shower bars, wheelchair shower facilities, yard fencing for
wanderers, and the development of a list of honest, reasonably priced contractors who can perform
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such modifications.
• Education for caregivers surfaced as another need. The subjects suggested for education and training
are: stress management, planning'for incapacity, safety, body mechanics in regards to lifting, dealing
with difficult care receivers, updated information on laws and services.
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AAA will consider those RFP proposals to be responsive that address theX't
and community
concerns.
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ACTION OF BO ON Q �� ` �/ 01���1 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
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VOTE OF SUP VISORS
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ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
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1 JOHN SWEETEN,CLERK Of THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Contact: ROBERT SESSLER,(3-1605) '
cc: EHSD,CONTRACTS UNIT(EB)
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER 1 BY DEPUTY
SHARON JOHNSON/SCOTT DANIELSON,SUMMIT
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