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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 addresses the needs <br />of 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 />$ 609,567 General Fund 12 <br />Grant Revenue <br />$ 2,200,000 Grant Revenue / Other 5 <br />Other <br />$ 5,000 - <br />Total Budget: <br />$ 2,814,567 Total Number of Positions 17 <br />