To: Board of Supervisors
From: Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director
Report Title: Apply and Accept Funding for APS Elder Abuse Prevention Project Cal OES, County Victim Services Branch (XC)
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to apply for and execute a contract to accept grant funding from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, Victim Services Branch, in an amount not to exceed $384,160 for the period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
FISCAL IMPACT:
County to receive an amount not to exceed $384,160 from the California State Budget for Calendar Year 2024 to fund the Elder Abuse Prevention Project for a one-year period. The Program is supported through the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Formula Grant Program which requires a cash and/or in-kind match equal to 20 percent of the total project cost. The Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD) will submit a Waiver for the Match. If the waiver is not approved, there will be a match of $96,040 with APS funds (100% Federal) (20% Cash or In-kind match).
BACKGROUND:
The goal of the Elder Abuse Prevention Project (EAPP) is to bridge the gap in services addressing Elder Abuse. EAPP is designed to provide direct services to elders in a coordinated manner. The program design takes into account approximately 6,000 annual Adult Protective Services (APS) caseloads and focuses on the areas where direct service is most required: financial abuse, case management, and counseling. This focus will increase justice for, and safety of, elder residents of Contra Costa County. The EAPP also allows the County to utilize data to ensure that these cases are handled in a coordinated fashion. The EAPP provides a platform to raise awareness in the community by helping all providers and the community to better identify and respond t...
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