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The Lifespan Respite Care Program:Current Status and Future Directions
The Many Faces of Respite - 2011 Lifespan Respite ConferenceGlendale, AZNovember 2, 2011U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, ADMINISTRATION ON AGING, WASHINGTON DC 20201PHONE 202.619.0724 | FAX 202.357.3523 | EMAIL aoainfo@aoa.gov | WEB www.aoa.gov
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The U.S. Administration on Aging• Created in 1965 – Older Americans
Act• Focal point and advocate for older
persons and their caregivers• Supports the Aging Services Network– 56 State and Territorial Units on Aging– 629 Area Agencies on Aging– 246 Tribal and Native organizations– 18,000 service providers– Thousands of volunteers
AoA and the Aging Network Programs and Services• Supportive Services (Title III B)– adult day
care, information & assistance, transportation• Nutrition Services (Title III C 1 & 2)• Preventive Health Services (Title III D)• National Family Caregiver Support Program (Title III E)• Elder Rights – elder abuse investigations, Long-Term Care
Ombudsman Program (Title VII)• National Demonstrations (Title IV)• Other National Programs (non-OAA)
– Alzheimer’s Disease Supportive Services Program – Lifespan Respite Care Program
Respite: The ChallengesMultiple ProgramsMultiple Funding SourcesMultiple Entry PointsLimited ProvidersCaregiver AwarenessOther?
What are Lifespan Respite Care Programs?
Defined by the Lifespan Respite Care Act of 2006
(PL109-442) as:
Coordinated systems of accessible,
community-based respite care services for
family caregivers of children or adults with
special needs
Federal Program ObjectivesEnhance and Expand Respite ServicesImprove Coordination and DisseminationImprove Access and Fill Service GapsImprove Overall Service QualityVolunteer Recruitment, Training & RetentionRaise Public Awareness
Mandatory Uses of Funds• Development or enhancement of State and local
Lifespan Respite Systems• Provision of respite services (planned or
emergency)• Recruitment and training of respite providers
and volunteers• Information for caregivers about available
respite• Assistance in gaining access to respite services
Program Implementation
Authorized by Congress in 2006Due to be Reauthorized in 2012Funded in 2009, 2010 & 2011 at $2.5 MillionPresident’s FY 12 Request: $10 MillionCompetitive Grant Process
29 States and DC funded between 2009 & 2011 Up to $200,000 for three year projectsTA Activities – ARCH National Respite Network &
Resource CenterExpansion Grants – 7 states and DC in 2011
WAAK
Hawaii
OR
CA
NV
ID
MT
WY
UT
AZ
CO
NM
TX
OK
KS
NE
SD
ND MN
IA
MO
AR
LAMS
TNKY
IL
WIMI
INWV
AL GA
FL
SC
NC
VA
PA
NY
2009 Lifespan Respite States
DCMD
DE
NJ
RIMANHVTME
OH
CT
2010 Lifespan Respite States
2011 Lifespan Respite States
Lifespan Respite States
Lifespan Respite Grantee ActivitiesEnvironmental Scans/Needs AssessmentsDefining Stakeholder Roles (ADRCs, Coalitions, Others)Connecting ADRCs and Respite CoalitionsPublic Awareness CampaignsWebsite/Database Development & ExpansionPartnerships with the Faith CommunityVolunteer Training and RecruitmentRespite Provision – Gap FillingProvider TrainingProtective Services Partnerships/Emergency Respite
2011 Program Expansion• 7 States & DC Funded• Builds on Existing Projects• Focus on Respite• Data Collection• Key Expansion Activities:
– Vouchers/Flex Accounts/Affordable Respite Options– Quality Measures– Enhance Consumer Choice and Control– Standardize Referral Protocols– Formalize Marketing Strategies– Grow and Strengthen Coalitions
Looking Ahead• Reauthorization• FY 2012 Budget and beyond• Technical Assistance• Outcomes/Performance/Data• Future Grant Opportunities
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, ADMINISTRATION ON AGING, WASHINGTON DC 20201 PHONE 202.619.0724 | FAX 202.357.3523 | EMAIL aoainfo@aoa.gov | WEB www.aoa.gov
Contact Me
Greg Link, MAAging Services Program Specialist
U.S. Administration on AgingWashington, DC
Greg.link@aoa.hhs.gov