Are residents living in assisted living communities eligible to receive assistance related to this grant?
Yes.
Do immigrants and refugees with Limited English Proficiency count as under-resourced individuals?
Section 2.1.1. indicates that we want to fund local programs [...]
Does the program need to serve anyone who inquires about the service, or can it exclusively serve one minority group?
The organization proposing the local model will need to make [...]
Does the Jewish community qualify as an underserved community as a religious minority, given the long history of anti-Semitism and the fact that other local service providers have affiliations with Christian denominations?
The Administrators wish to fund local programs that represent a [...]
Do education and training activities to prepare persons with disabilities for the workforce fit under this grant?
We will allow education and training activities to prepare persons [...]
If there was a client with disabilities and/or who is elderly that is interested in being part of the program but needs medical and/or personal care, could they bring in an aid/caregiver or could the organization provide one separate from the grant?
Community Care Corps does not fund any paid caregiver services. [...]
We host monthly gatherings for family caregivers. While they are here, there are certified caregivers in place to go to their homes to take care of their family member. We also have an experienced nurse who will take blood pressures of all caregivers while here. I also have several psychologists who facilitate sessions and meet in group settings or individually with caregivers. Would these things disqualify me?
All nonmedical assistance must be provided by volunteers. Refer you [...]
If we were putting on a training retreat for caregivers, could we have staff from another department to watch over their loved ones?
The nonmedical assistance would be to the caregiver only. You [...]
How do Community Care Corps volunteers differ from paid home care workers and other professionals providing services to help older adults and adults with disabilities who live independently in the community?
The Community Care Corps program is an opportunity for community [...]
Can you clarify whether programs need to have a direct care component such as assisting with ADLs, providing respite care to caregivers, etc.?
Funding MAY NOT be used for medical assistance or professional [...]
