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419 The following proposal is submitted by the Cabarrus County Home and Community Care Block Grant Committee. These federal and state funds are available to Cabarrus County for the purpose of providing human services to older adults age 60 and over. CABARRUS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGING Nutrition In-Home Services (Respite) Transportation Housing/Home Improvement $113,781 $ 29,943 $ 88,187 $ 7,061 CABARRUS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES: In-Home Services (CHORE) $ 37,989 L.I.F.E. CENTER: Adult Day Care $ 63,034 TOTAL ALLOCATION $339,995 * This proposal represents a decrease in Federal and State funding of $13,046 for FY '96. During his presentation, Mr. Murphy pointed out there is a minimum ten percent (10%) local match by Cabarrus County for the Home and Community Care Block Grant programs. He also reviewed the HCCBG services provided by the Department of Aging, including Nutrition, In-Home Services, Transportation, and Housing/Home Improvement. Chairman Barnhart opened the public hearing for the proposed FY '96 Aging Funding Plan and asked if anyone were present who wished to address the Board regarding the proposed Plan. Mr. Rod Duncan, Program Coordinator with the Department of Social Services, discussed the Department's In-Home Services Program. The in-home services, including housekeeping and personal care, help to keep older adults at home and avoid rest home placement. Ms. Thelma Freeze, Executive Director of the L.I.F.E. Center, reviewed the Adult Day Care Services provided by the Center at its two sites in Concord. She explained that the Center's mission is to improve the quality of life for older adults and to help them remain in their own homes. Ms. Nadine Sides, in-home service recipient, expressed appreciation for the services provided to herself and her husband. Ms. Lucy Steen, resident of 4227 Sunrise Drive in Kannapolis and volunteer at the Royal Oaks United Methodist Church Nutrition Site, discussed the importance of the nutrition sites in the county. She described the activities at the Royal Oaks site, stating that participants not only receive a cooked meal but also have the opportunity for socialization and fellowship with others. Ms. Ella Howie, resident of 242 Hilltop and participant at the Logan Meal Site, spoke on the benefits of both the nutrition site program and the transportation services provided by the County. Ms. Ruby Giles, a 10-year participant at the L.I.F.E. Center, expressed appreciation for being able to attend the Center and participate in such activities as special programs, field trips, and crafts. Ms. Mary Hilliard of 7600 Hilliard Lane and Ms. Florence McCachern of 716 Jackson Terrace discussed the importance of the respite services provided by the Department of Aging. Mr. Richard Lewis, participant at the L.I.F.E. Center, explained how the Center has helped him in his recovery from injuries suffered in a 1985 wreck. There was no one else present who wished to address the Board, and Chairman Barnhart closed the public hearing at 7:20 P.M. on the proposed FY '96 Aging Funding Plan.