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Human Services Activities Asin~ The Aging staff is in the process of wrapping up the annual Aging Plan by com- pleting detailed work programs and budgets for the projects selected for each county for next year.~ They are also reviewing the spending rates for the pre- sent projects up through the third quarter end June 30. ~t appears that projects are spending slowly. Agencies should be looking closely at their needs to see if epecial summer programs or items neede~ for next years operations could Justify additional funds or expenditures-between July and October, if they come available. If any Managers have had any feedback on special needs or program for the elderly, or have projects which have felt pinched by the approved projects in their county for next year, please contact the Aging staff~ Staff is providing assistance to Iredell and Mecklenburg in preparing applications for the present round of funding for renovations to existing (or potential) senior citizens centers (Title V). There are $92,920 available and applications are due by August 15. Part of the Annuel Aging Plan requires an inventory of services for the elderly in each county. Staff intends to follow-up an initial report on service avai- lability ~th a similar inventory for Title XXtypes of social services. For in- terested coenties, the Human Services staff hopes to produce a county specialized service directory along these lines during the next quarter. For further info~- marion contact Chuck Chorak, Fmmily Planning The most important issue in Family Planning is the upcoming announcement of funding level. Each county's health department has submitted their requested budget~based on needs, which must be adjusted to the actual allocation for the region. Word on the funds is expected by mid-June and the Family Planning Advisory Committee will recommend county funding levels to the COG at their July 19th meeting. It is expected that the allocation will be about $100,000 less than the $797,000 requested, Manpower Staff is in the process of advertising for bids to provide CETA Title I programs in each county as per the approved annual plan. Proposals are due June 30 and ,:~.~w7~.ll =be submitted .to th~.~OG Board in July ............. Also, non-financial agreements are being prepared to allow community collpges in the area to provide Orientation and Motivation classes through the colleges serving Mecklenburg, Stanly, Rowan, Lincoln and Iredell Counties. If you have any questions or wish to make referrals, contact Jean Blank, COG Manpower Planner. The staff is also in the middle of tracking down the participants from the FY'77 program to follow up on the results and impact of Title I programs in