News from New York State Office for the Aging

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NYSOFA Intends to Fund Social Adult Day Services Programs

Eight Programs Will Share $479,023 in Grant Monies

ALBANY, NY (09/07/2007; 1638)(readMedia)-- The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) announced selection of eight not-for-profit and local government organizations which would receive contingent grants to operate Social Adult Day Services (SADS) programs.

SADS programs are designed to provide a variety of long term care services to older New Yorkers with functional impairments, whether due to physical or cognitive impairment, in a congregate setting and according to an individualized service plan. Funding for these programs was included in the 2007-2008 budget enacted by the State Legislature and approved by Governor Spitzer.

Following is a list of selected programs and their grant amounts:

-- Chautauqua Adult Day Care Center (Chautauqua) $41,131

-- The Community Programs Center of Long Island (Suffolk) $53,044

-- Family Services of Westchester (Westchester) $45,760

-- Fort Hudson Home Care, Inc. (Washington) $59,103

-- Lutheran Family Health Centers of Lutheran Medical Center (Brooklyn) $85,000

-- Research Foundation of State University of New York (Franklyn) $81,628

-- Sunnyside Community Services (Queens) $68,195

-- Town of Hamburg Dept. of Senior Services (Erie) $45,162

Grantees were selected through a competitive process from 81 not-for-profit and local governments across the State who operate, or proposed to operate SADS programs.

“Social adult day care programs play a vital role in providing a continuum of care for individuals that need assistance and support to remain independent in their homes and community of choice” said Michael J. Burgess, NYSOFA Director. “Many individuals in need of these services will benefit from these programs.”

The selection process was structured to promote statewide distribution of funds. NYSOFA issued a Request For Application (RFA) in June 2007. Applications were grouped in geographic regions and ranked by score within each region. Priority was given to eligible applicants who plan to target services to the most vulnerable older persons, including low income, minority and frail elderly individuals.

NYSOFA advocates for the over 3.2 million New Yorkers who are 60 years of age and older, including at all levels of government and the private sector, with the cooperation of concerned organizations and older persons. In addition, NYSOFA administers federally funded programs under the Older Americans Act and a variety of state-funded programs which serve the elderly.

Questions regarding this grant should be directed to Andrea Hoffman, Director of Community-Based Long Term Care Services Unit at 518-474-0484 or andrea.hoffman@ofa.state.ny.us

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