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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
Information & Assistance staff reductions have caused delays in elders receiving immediate responses to their concerns.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The County shall initiate a volunteer program to supplement staffing. Volunteers shall be recruited immediately for Information and Assistance and for Adult Protective Services. 4. In-Home Supportive Services is a “train wreck” waiting to happen if the State eliminates its funding.
F2
Staffing cuts to any one adult services program ultimately result in reduced services throughout the Aging and Adult Services Bureau.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The County shall develop a contingency plan for funding the IHSS program. CONCLUSIONS The elder population in the United States has increased 16.3% since 2002 and will represent 25% of the population Contra Costa County’s elder population mirrors these numbers. As the elder population continues to grow, funding concurrently erodes. Unless the County steps up to its responsibilities to this growing and vulnerable population, Adult Services will exist in name only. REQUIRED RESPONSES Findings and Recommendations Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors 1 through 4
F3
Adult Protective Service staff reductions have eliminated face-to-face case work assessments. Case assessments and reassessments are now handled by phone.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
In-Home Supportive Services is a “train wreck” waiting to happen if the State eliminates its funding.
No recommendations for this finding
Conclusions 1
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CL1 Page 5The elder population in the United States has increased 16.3% since 2002 and will represent 25% of the population by the end of 2010. Contra Costa County’s elder population mirrors these numbers. As the elder population continues to grow, funding concurrently erodes. Unless the County steps up to its responsibilities to this growing and vulnerable population, Adult Services will exist in name only.
No Responses Found 1
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Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors
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