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Adopt a resolution approving an $82,842 revenue contract with the California Department of Aging to provide outreach and education on the nutritional benefits of CalFresh for the period of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2028; and Delegate authority to the County Administrator or designee to execute the contract and any subsequent amendments, with County Counsel concurrence, up to an aggregate of $74,999 per fiscal year
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services recommends that the Board of Supervisors;
Adopt a resolution approving an $82,842 revenue contract with the California Department of Aging to provide outreach and education on the nutritional benefits of CalFresh for the period of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2028; and
Delegate authority to the County Administrator or designee to execute the contract and any subsequent amendments, with County Counsel concurrence, up to an aggregate of $74,999 per fiscal year.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Napa/Solano Area Agency on Aging (N/S AAA) administers funds from the California Department of Aging (CDA) to support Older Americans Act services within Planning and Service Area (PSA) 28, which includes Napa and Solano Counties. CDA funds support information and assistance, caregiver support services, preventive health activities, nutrition programs, and ombudsman services for adults aged 60 and older.
CDA has allocated $82,842 in CalFresh Outreach funding to expand efforts that increase awareness of CalFresh benefits among older adults. This funding directly supports targeted outreach activities to improve understanding of program eligibility, enrollment procedures, and the nutritional benefits of CalFresh participation. Specifically, the allocation will be used to fund a contract that will inform lowincome older adults about program availability and requi...
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