The Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) requests approval and authorization for a grant awards contract from the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS). The project period is from September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015, for a total amount of $511,899.00.
HDHHS also requests City Council to authorize the Director or his designee to act as the City's representative with the authority to accept and expend all subsequent supplemental awards, and to sign and extend the term, not to exceed five years, of any subsequent contract(s), if extended and offered by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services during the project period.
The grant will enable HDHHS, through its Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), to fund personnel, travel, supplies, print material and other expenses necessary to administer the following services to older adults:
(1) The Balancing Incentive Program (BIP) $393,485.00
Funding from DADS will provide for increased access to non-institutionally based long-term services and support for the daily living needs of older adults.
(2) Money Follows the Person (MFP): Housing Navigator $ 50,000.00
Funding from DADS will provide assistance in easing the transition from nursing facilities to more independent and affordable housing options.
(3) Money Follows the Person (MFP): Local Contact Agency $ 68,414.00
Funding from DADS will provide information about community-based long term services and support systems.