TO: Napa County Legislative Subcommittee
FROM: David Morrison, Interim County Executive Officer
REPORT BY: Jesus Tijero, BOS Staff Assistant II
SUBJECT: Letter of Support - IHSS Administrative Funding Request in State Budget
RECOMMENDATION
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Interim County Executive Officer, on behalf of Health & Human Services Director Jennifer Yasumoto, requests the County of Napa submit a letter of support for the $240.2 million State General Fund requested by the County Welfare Directors Association of California (CWDA) to address underfunding in the In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
One of the most critical programs for older adults is the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program. It enables many older adults and disabled adults to remain in the community. The number of Napa County residents accessing IHSS services continues to grow. Likewise, the program continues to see significant changes. The County, through it's State Legislative & Regulatory Platform, supports legislative and other efforts to maintain and increase state funding for both provider payments and administrative costs.
The attached letter advocates for the $240.2 million State General Fund requested by the County Welfare Directors Association of California (CWDA) to address underfunding of social worker and related staffing costs in the In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program. This funding is necessary to ensure timely access to IHSS services and to meet growing demand by older adults and persons with disabilities.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
One of the most critical programs for older adults is the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program. It enables many older adults and disabled adults to remain in the community. The number of Napa County residents accessi...
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