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Receive a report from the Department of Social Services on the Aging and Adult Services (AAS) Programs, including the Area Agency on Aging (AAA), Adult Protective Services (APS), In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), IHSS Public Authority (PA), Information, Referral, and Assistance (IRA), Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC), Age Wise, Home Safe, Housing & Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Advocacy.
Presenter: Diana Jimenez, Deputy Director of Department of Social Services
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Health, Housing, and Human Services (HHHS) Committee receive an oral report from the Department of Social Services (DSS) on the Aging and Adult Services (AAS) Programs, including the Area Agency on Aging (AAA), Adult Protective Services (APS), In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), IHSS Public Authority (PA), Information, Referral, and Assistance (IRA), Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC), Age Wise, Home Safe, Housing & Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Advocacy.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The County of Monterey Department of Social Services has developed a holistic and integrated approach to meeting the needs of AAS program participants. The mission of Aging and Adults Service Branch is to empower and serve the aging population and persons living with disabilities to live safely and with dignity. The following is a brief description of each program within the Department of Social Services on Aging and Adult Services (AAS):
1. Area Agency on Aging (AAA): Helps to plan, coordinate, administer, and fund support services for older adults to help them live independently in their communities.
2. Adult Protective Services (APS): Investigates reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of older (age 60+), and dependent adults (age 18-59), and provides services to prevent or remedy abuse.
3. In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS): Provides in-home as...
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