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Board briefed on Disability, Aging and Veteran Services area plan 2025–2029; vote expected March 18
Summary
Washington County’s DAVES staff presented the 2025–2029 Area Plan, which outlines priorities under the Older Americans Act, budget and service targets; staff said they will submit the plan for board action and provided guidance on where to find summary materials.
Washington County Disability, Aging and Veteran Services (DAVES) staff on Tuesday presented a draft Area Plan for 2025–2029 that sets the county’s priorities for services to older adults, veterans and people with disabilities and describes funding sources, performance measures and partner responsibilities.
Rebecca Miller, DAVES supervisor and area agency on aging director, led the presentation and said the plan runs from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029. The Area Plan is prepared under requirements tied to the federal Older Americans Act and the state’s rules for area agencies on aging; staff said it is guided by a community needs assessment, a public comment period and a steering committee.
Why it matters: the Area Plan establishes the county’s strategy for distributing Older Americans Act funds and related state programs, sets priority populations and measurable objectives, and informs the…
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