Weld County accepts $12,000 grant from Easterseals Colorado for respite services for older adults

Weld County commissioners approved Contract ID 9858 on Sept. 3, accepting a $12,000 grant from Easterseals Colorado to assist older adults with respite services.

Jamie Orrick of the Department of Human Services said the grant requires no county matching funds and will support respite services tied to Colorado Adult Protective Services (CAPS) background checks for home- and community‑based support providers. Commissioner Lynette Peppler moved the contract approval and Commissioner Kevin Ross seconded; the board approved the grant.

Discussion versus action: The board took formal action to accept and authorize the chair to sign the grant contract. Department staff described the grant purpose and confirmed no local match was required.

What to watch next: For program specifics, including eligible services and reporting requirements, request the executed contract and program plan from the Department of Human Services.