Sources of Funding

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The Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) receives funding from a number of sources. Below is a list of the agency's current grants and funding sources along with a brief description of how the funds from each grant are used.

Older Americans Act, Title III, Title IV, Title V, and Title VII Grants
Source: Administration on Aging
The Older Americans Act provides funding for home and community-based services; the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC); the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program; the Senior Community Service Employment Program; elder rights protection activities; the Delaware Senior Medicare Patrol Program; health promotion activities; caregiver support programs; training and development; advocacy; and agency administration.
Social Services Block Grant
Source: US Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services
The Social Services Block Grant funds administered by DSAAPD provide for home and community based services for older persons and adults with physical disabilities who meet specified income guidelines.
General Funds
Source: Delaware General Assembly
DSAAPD receives funds from the Delaware General Assembly on an annual basis to support needed home and community-based services and agency administration.
Medicaid Funds
Source: Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services
DSAAPD receives Medicaid funds to provide services under the Pathways to Employment program.
Nutrition Services Incentive Program
Source: Administration on Aging via the US Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service
The Nutrition Services Incentive Program provides cash support for the meals program funded under Title III of the Older Americans Act.
Tobacco Settlement Funds
Source: Delaware Health Fund Advisory Committee
Tobacco Settlement funds provide support for DSAAPD's Attendant Services Program.

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