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AGING <br />DEPARTMENT SUMMARY <br />Mission Statement <br />To establish a system of services in Hawaii County which will enable older persons to <br />reach and maintain the highest level of dignity, independence, and personal well- being. <br />Department Goals <br />1. To improve the accessibility of services to older individuals who are in greatest social <br />and/or economic need, or who are severely disabled. <br />2. To enable older persons to live at home for as long as possible by developing and <br />maintaining an effective network of community -based support services. <br />3. To develop and maintain supportive programs and services that address the needs of <br />caregivers to enable them to continue giving care. <br />4. To develop and maintain services aimed at protecting the rights of older persons, <br />particularly the socially and economically disadvantaged. <br />5. To improve the capacity of the Office of Aging to serve as an effective Area Agency <br />on Aging by promoting private, public and community collaborations to address <br />existing and emerging aging issues. <br />6. To serve as a leader and advocate on behalf of older persons in Hawaii County, <br />especially in the areas of planning, long -term care, and resource development. <br />Funding Source and Position Count <br />General Fund <br />$ 549,775. <br />General Fund <br />11 <br />Grant Revenue <br />$ 1,882,068 <br />Grant Revenue <br />- <br />Other <br />$ 35,000 <br />Other <br />- <br />Total Budget: <br />$ 2,470,043 <br />Total Number of Positions <br />11 <br />