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CITY OF SAN BERN_RDINO - REQUEST .. -,R COUNCIL ACTION
From: ANNIE F. RAMOS, DIRECTOR Subject: AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR AND ADMINISTER
FEDERAL OLDER AMERICAN ACT FUNDS IN THE
Dept: PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES AMOUNT OF $ 6,000 TO PROVIDE SENIOR
COMPANIONS FOR THE EAST VALLEY REGION OF
Date: JUNE 14, 1994 SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FOR THE PERIOD
JULY I, 1994 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1995.
Synopsis of Previous Council action:
The Mayor and Common Council approved application and administration of ACTION
grants for the administration of the Senior Companion Program since 1975, the
Ii I FJp~ approval for S.C.P. being on January 24, 1994 to continue the S.C.P. Program
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Recommended motion:
That the Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department be
authorized to apply for and administer Federal Older American Act Funds in
the amount of $ 6,000 to provide Senior Companions for the East Valley
Region of San Bernardino County for the period July 1, 1994 through June 30, 1995.
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Contact person: ANNIE F. RAMOS, DIRECTOR
Supporting data attached: STAFF REPORT AND APPLICATION
Phone:
5030
CITY-WIDE
Ward:
FUNDING REOUIREMENTS:
Amount: $ 500.00
Source: (Acct. No.) 001-381-53812
Acct. Descri tion
VOLUNTEER TRAVEL EXPENSES
Finance: /:
Council Notes:
75-0262
Agenda Item No. 10
CITY OF SAN BERf{ '.RDINO - REQUEST r "R COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR
AND ADMINISTER FEDERAL OLDER
AMERICAN ACT FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $ 6,000 TO
PROVIDE SENIOR COMPANIONS
FOR THE EAST V ALLEY REGION
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 1994
THROUGH JUNE 3D, 1995.
The City of San Bernardino has the only S.C.P. Program in this region; consequently, other
governmental agencies seek assistance through our program to provide companions for their
areas.
The funds requested through the provisions of Older Americans Act will provide two (2)
companions to serve twelve (12) clients in the East Valley with in-home respite services.
Recommend approval of this request. These funds will be used
to supplement the current S.C.P. Program and $500 will serve
as the City's cash grant match which will be utilized for
volunteer travel expenses.
older americans act
6/14/94
amt
75.0264
DAAS-Applica .on for Older Arnel .;ans Act Funds
DslZlD
(Please check only one)
Submit one application for each program your organization proposes to operate to DAAS for each Regional
Councils review. Check the Region that this proposal will serve:
o Desert-Colorado River
o Desert-North Desert
[l East Valley
o Desert-Morongo Basin
o Desert-Victor Valley
o West Valley
1. Name of Organization: SEI>IOR COXPA.\IOI> PROGRAM
2. Mailing Address: 600 West Fifth Street
San Bernardino, CA 92410
Ory State Zip
4. Total Funds (TitlelII): $6,000.00 S.ContactPerson: Betty A. Deal, Director
6. Type of Organization: GiI Govemment/Public 0 Private Non-Profit 0 Private for Profit
a. Government: City of San Bernardino b. Federal (IRS) Taxpayerl.D. Number
Name of Government Unit
3. Phone:( 909 ) 384
5100
7. .Program: In-Home Services 8. .Program No.~ 9. NumberofUnduplicated
Individuals to be served: 12
10. .Service: Respite 11. .Service No. 45 12. Number of Service
Units to be provided 2088
13. Cost per unit of service 30.4 c
(compute by dividing item 12 by item 4)
14. AProgram Income: $ 100.00
IS.('Cash and Inlcind Match: a.$ 500.00
Cash Match
16. Summary of the need for the program: (Attach additional pages as necessary)
The SCP serves the East Valley Region of S.B. County, in which there are 76,243
persons age 60 and above. Of those over 65, 71.98% are below poverty level. These
are the people we serve in two ways. 1)All of the Senior Companion volunteers must
be at least 60 years old and meet the poverty guidelines. They also must volunteer
20 hours each week, for which they receive a tax-free stipend of $2.45 per hour plus
a small meal and transportation allowance. This program allows them to remain a
viable part of their cOmITunities, plus supplementing their low-incomes; thus increasing
their standard of living as well as their self-esteem. 2)The people they serve (clients)
are frail, elderly, isolated or handicapped. At present, the 66 Companions we have are
serving 270 clients, 90% of whom are age 60 and over; 23% are between 60 & 74 years old,
37% are between 75 and 84 years old and 30% are over 85 years old!
SCP is the only program in this area that provides such comprehensive inhome personal
care to this population at NO COST to the client or family. The Companions serve over
68,900 hours annually. Many hours are spent providing respite for family members who are
. Your Ipplicotion will be considered DIlly if the information tor Ibis i~m u taken from the Department of Agina and Adult Servicea
Manqemenl Information Sys_ AlIachmenL
. Prognm Income u the estimaled IIDOunt of Seruor contn'butions 10 the prognm &om pazticiponlS.
· The required ImOlDlt of match is determined by multiplying the 1ID0000t of Title m funds requested in 1_ 4 by lI.lI".
San Bem.vdino ColDlty DAAS. Form 109 Rev April 27. t994
b. $ 950.00
In-kind Match
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16 Continue If nceded.
caregivers to loved oneb suffering from Alzheimer's D1se~~e and related disorders.
More and more requests are received for this service as more cases are occuring and
because people are living longer, but not necessarily living healthier. The percentages
of Alzheimer's Disease doubles for those 80 and older.
All Companions receive 40 hours of pre-service training in order for them to be
knowledgable, responsible and caring friends to the elderly.
17. Summary of Proposed Program: (Anach detailed description, if necessary)
This proposal will fund two (2) Senior Companion volunteers for one year. Each
Companion must volunteer 20 hours each week, for a total of 1044 hours annually.
These volunteers must meet federal low-income guidelines, be at least 60 years
of age and in stable. health. They will receive 40 hours of pre-service training
including how to handle and communiate with Alzheimer's patients. They will
provide respite service for family caregivers who have members suffering from
Alzheimer's Disease and related disorders.
18. Describe the methods that are or will be used to measure client satisfaction and the
effectiveness of the proposed program. (Attach a copy or copies of the formes) if already in use)
The Evaluation Committee of the program's Advisory Council conducts an annual
evaluation of services and client satifaction. They use three instruments (attached):
1. Client questionnaire - telephone interview.
2. Companion questionnaire - personal interview.
3. Local service providers and referral agencies - mail-out.
19.
Applicant agrees to provide proof of required insurance coverage before receiving funds. If applicable,
attach a copy of your Board Resolution, Certificate from California Franchise Tax BO?,J"d and Lener of Tax
Exemption from the IRS.
Submitted by:
(typed)
Signature
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21. Name:
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Title:
23. Date:
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SOIl BtrIlIl'dino Collllly OAAS. Fonn 109 Rev April 27, 1994