COM 0717.001 2004-2006 - Laserfiche WebLink

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AGING AGING Non -Contracted Services 1. Caregiver Support: National Family Program a. Develop and maintain information and outreach displays and presentations that provide the public and caregivers with information on resources and services available within the community (i.e. health fairs, community services fairs, caregiver conference and workshops or meetings.) Participate in at least 10 activities throughout the County per fiscal year and, when feasible to collect evaluation, at least 70% will respond favorably. Five activities/presentations completed (two conferences and three outreach presentations). b. Establish trained individuals in various districts of the island to assess caregiver needs and provide information and assistance on the services available within their community and link the caregiver to the services and opportunities that are available. At least 70% of caregivers will report that services and programs funded by the National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) helped them continue to give care. Assessments and information and assistance are executed currently by existing agencies/providers, island wide, and caregivers have immediate and convenient response to their needs. With the current process, 90% of caregivers had assessments completed within the time requested by the caregiver. 2. Caregiver Support, Education, and Training: Caregiver Resource Center. a. Provide caregivers with access to resource materials available in the resource center. At least 30% of caregivers served will report that the resource materials improved their knowledge of caregiving. 83% of clients and caregivers that used the resource materials (books, brochures, videos, etc.) acknowledged the increased knowledge and understanding of their situation or are better informed about the condition of the person in their care. Six Month Progress Report on Program Objectives for FY 2005-06