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Maine\'s ADRC Newsletter: Dashing News

Maine’s ADRC grantee has produded their first official newsletter. This publication is one method of communication for the ADRC between coalition members, state stakeholders, and the technical advisory group. The newsletter keeps everyone updated on the status of the subcommittees and on work at Maine Eastern Agency on Aging's (EAA) ADRC site. Volumne 1, Issue 1

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50713

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Real Choice Systems Change Grant Program: Third Year Report (October 1, 2003 – September 30, 2004)

This report describes the FY 2002 and FY 2003 Grantees’ challenges and progress using information provided by the Grantees during the reporting period October 1, 2003 to September 30, 2004. The report describes grant activities in four major LTC systems areas: Access to Long-Term Care Services and Supports, Services, Supports, and Housing, Administrative and Monitoring Infrastructure and Long-Term Care Service and Support Workforce

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50697

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Aging and Disability Resource Center Grant Program- Fiscal Year 2005 Awards

On August 18, 2005 CMS Administrator Mark B. McClellan, and Administration on Aging Assistant Secretary Josefina Carbonell announced $15 million in grants to 19 states to create a single source of information and assistance for families navigating the often confusing array of long-term care services. Part of the New Freedom Initiative, the ADRC grants are jointly administered by CMS and HHS’ Administration on Aging. A complete list of grantees and award amounts are included in the press release.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50689

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Streamlining Access to Home and Community-Based Services: Lessons from Washington

States seek to streamline access to HCBS in order to expedite and simplify the experience of consumers seeking services so that they receive the services they need in community settings, preventing or delaying the need for institutional care. The design of the Washington long-term support system for older adults and people with physical disabilities provides examples for other states interested in simplifying or expediting access to long-term supports.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50687

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TAE Issue Brief: Strategies for Building Collaboration

ADRC grants are infrastructure grants aimed at creating new or formalizing existing relationships among state and local agencies and public partners; collaboration among these entities is critical for ADRC development. This briefing paper will offer ideas and strategies for building a collaborative environment and building effective partnerships.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50673

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Memorandum of Understanding: Florida ADRC

As Florida creates new Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) initiatives, the state has developed a number of Memorandums of Understandings (MOUs). A copy of the state, regional and local level agreements is attached. The purpose of the Memorandum of Agreement is to set forth the roles and responsibilities of each party in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of the ADRC.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50668

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MinnesotaHelp.com Technology Project and Presentations

MinnesotaHelp.com is the state ADRC information network and they have shared a number of resources offering information on their Information and Assistance Datebase. Included in this posting are three presentations: a. An overview of the database b. the ADRC role c. Consumer use of resources. The technology business case summaries the impact of the database system. The technology project management document details the roles and responsibilities of individuals who operate the resources.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50665

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Short-Term Case Management for Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs): National Vision and the Wisconsin Experience- A Fact Sheet

This fact sheet offers guidance on Short-Term Case Management (STCM) using both the vision offered by AoA and CMS and the experience in Wisconsin which has operated an ADRC for six years. STCM is an integral part of an ADRC - to offer consumers information about and access to long-term supports and services in order to minimize confusion, enhance individual choice, and support informed decision-making. This fact sheet describes STCM as a philosophy of relationship development with individuals.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50650

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