The SAIL & ENRICH ProjectsThe SAIL & ENRICH ProjectsROSS Elderly/Disabled GrantsROSS Elderly/Disabled Grants

Grants serve five properties in

Annapolis, MD

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development The Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis (HACA) Anne Arundel County Department of Aging Anne Arundel Medical Center – Lifeline Program

- 4 Family properties (557 total units – 162 elderly/ disabled units)- 1 Elderly/Disabled property (Glenwood - 154 units)Partners:

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2BACKGROUND

Background: HACA was aware of the need for additional services before

applying for ROSS grants The ROSS application process helped delineate the extent of

the need The ROSS application process helped HACA prioritize

fundingEnvironment: The elderly/disabled residents of HACA’s properties faced a

number of issues, including: poor health, lack of access to needed services, poverty, lack of transportation, isolation and insufficient state resourcesProject Goals: To enhance the comfort, safety, health and wellness

resources of 100 or more elderly/disabled residents

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3BACKGROUND (Continued)

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Resident Opportunities and Self-Sufficiency Program:

Links public housing residents with supportive services

Resident empowerment activities

Assistance in becoming economically self-sufficient

ROSS Has 4 Funding Categories:

Resident Service Delivery Models – Family

Resident Service Delivery Models – Elderly/Persons with Disabilities

Homeownership Supportive Services

Neighborhood Networks

ROSS FUNDING BY STATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002

RSDM - FAMILY & RSDM - ELDERLY/DISABILITIES

< $500K

$500K – $1M

$1M – $2M

> $2M* Guam and DC both also received < $500K

ROSS FUNDING BY STATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002

TOTAL ROSS FUNDING

< $500K

$500K – $1M

$1M – $2M

> $2M* Guam and DC both also received < $500K

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6DESIGN / STAFFING

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7PROCESS

HACA learned of the ROSS grants through the HUD web site and participated in a satellite training broadcast

HACA applied for ROSS grants in order to fulfill needs of elderly/disabled residents that were going unmet

In 2000, HACA received a three-year $54,250 ROSS grant. This allowed for the delivery of three major services to the Glenwood property:

A case manager for residents

Emergency response services for people with limited mobility

Subsidies for disabled people to join congregate housing

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8PROCESS (Continued)

In 2001, HACA received a $200,000 ROSS grant also for three years. This funding provides the following:

A case manager for elderly/disabled people in the four family communities

Provision of breakfast for people in congregate housing (at Glenwood)

A variety of wellness activities

Nursing checks (blood pressure/blood sugar)

A "safety net fund" to provide one-time-only assistance for people who do not yet have access to subsidized services

Further subsidies to enable disabled non-elderly people to enter congregate housing within HACA’s existing capacity

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9PROCESS (Continued)

FUNDING SOURCES AND USESROSS 2001 GRANT $200,000 60%

ROSS 2000 Grant items plus: Breakfast, Wellness activities and Nursing checks

HACA $76,000 22% Staff Administration and Evaluation

ROSS 2000 GRANT

$54,250 16%Case Manager, Emergency Response and Subsidies for congregate housing

AA Medical Center

$2,955 + services

1%Installation and maintenance of Lifeline

AA Department of Aging

$2,282 + services

1%

Classes at HACA’s developments, Transportation, Nursing services and more

TOTAL: $335,487

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10MANAGEMENT / MARKETING

Management: ROSS grants are managed by existing HACA staff ROSS finances a part-time (20 hours) case manager who

reports to HACA’s Director of Senior Services HACA will be expanding the case manager’s hours from 20

to 30 hours a week due to the demand for her servicesMarketing: Monthly newsletter Door-to-door marketing by case manager is most effective

approach Case manager visits not only elderly, but also younger

family members/neighbors who can identify needs and encourage elderly residents to make use of services Marketing involves informing residents of services available

through the grants, as well as services available through other state/local programs

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11CHALLENGES/FAILURES/LESSONS LEARNED

Challenges: ROSS requirements can create limitations on grantees and

ultimately on residents Eligible Activities. What is eligible is not always clear

Lessons Learned: Project implementation differs from project proposal/design.

Therefore, some readjustment of resources is necessary during grant implementation The partnerships formed (required by ROSS) will be

sustained after ROSS funding expires thereby ensuring continuation of state and local services The grant is doing a tremendous amount of good. Grant has

alleviated crises situations thus preventing institutionalization of individuals

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12ACCOMPLISHMENTS/SUCCESSES/HIGHLIGHTS

General Success:

Expansion of supportive services to needy elderly/disabled residents

Improvement in the quality of life of elderly/disabled residents

Specific Successes:

HACA serves over 200 needy residents

Partnership - Anne Arundel County Department of Aging has taken financial burden off HACA

The partnership between the Department of Aging and HACA led to information and resource sharing--as a result the most needy residents are served, residents have access to additional services, and duplication of services is avoided

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13SUMMATION

Summation:

Changes/refinements to the program are necessary in order to make it less confusing for users and ultimately more beneficial for residents

Bottom Line: The ROSS grant program should continue

In the words of a resident: "You [case manager] have helped me so much. You got me the wheelchair and eyeglasses and the girl who helps me. You help with all my medical appointments, transportation, mail, and my medication is only $1.00 because of you. I'm doing much better now."

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