File #: 24-651    Name: Aging and Adult Services (AAS) All Programs Update 2024
Type: General Agenda Item Status: Received
File created: 9/26/2024 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 10/15/2024 Final action:
Title: It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors receive a presentation 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.
Attachments: 1. Board Report, 2. PowerPoint Presentation, 3. Completed Board Order Item No. 14
Title
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors receive a presentation 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.

Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Receive a presentation 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.

This oral presentation will provide the Board of Supervisors with an overview of the various programs offered within the AAS Branch, emphasizing the comprehensive approach used to serve older adults, individuals with disabilities, and their caregivers. Below is a brief description of each program:

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 adult...

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