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Approval of Board Review of the FY 2026-27 County Funding Plan for the Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG) for Aging Adults
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Date of BOCC Meeting: June 8, 2026
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to review and approve The Home and Community Care Block Grant Funding Plan. The Home and Community Care Block Care Grant (HCCBG), as authorized in G.S. 143B-181.1 (a) (11), is designed to improve the planning and coordination of in-home and community-based services provided to North Carolina’s older adults. It is also intended to promote the visibility of aging programs at the local level by giving counties increased flexibility with respect to funding aging services available through the Block Grant. The majority of funding comprising the HCCBG is authorized by the federal Older Americans Act. Funding for the HCCBG is included in the FY2026-27 budget (pending BOCC approval).
Central Pines Regional Council serves as the designated recipient and administrative entity for the Home and Community Care Block Grant. The Department (DSS) and the Durham Center for Senior Life (DCSL) are co-lead agencies for receiving the HCCBG funds and administering the programs. The goal of services provided under this grant is to enable recipients to stay at home longer, receiving the care and services they need in their own homes, thus reducing the necessity for out-of- home placement. Services provided are Adult Day Care Services, Congregate Meals, Senior Center Operations, Information and Case Assistance, Transportation, Home Delivered Meals, and In-Home Aide Services.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: Healthy and Inclusive Community supporting equitable and inclusive health and well-being for all.
Resource Persons: Maggie Cveticanin, Director, Department of Social Services, Travis Williams, Assistant Director, Department of Social Services, Margaret Faircloth, Assistant Director, Department of Social Services.
County Manager’s Recommendation: Approval of Board Review of the FY 2026-27 County Funding Plan for Home and Community Block Grant for Aging Adults.
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County Manager: ____________________________