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Board approves $600,000 kinship caregiver support agreement to expand services for grandparents
Summary
The board adopted Resolution 44325 to authorize $600,000 for a kinship caregiver support program partnering Franklin County Children Services, Office on Aging and Job and Family Services; staff said the program will continue supporting about 400 kinship families and commissioners requested clarification on eligible services and enrollment.
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners on June 10 approved a $600,000 agreement among Franklin County Children Services, the Office on Aging and the Department of Job and Family Services to expand kinship caregiver supports focused on older caregivers.
Office on Aging deputy director Tamara Hartley said the program targets caregivers age 55 and older and aims to equip kinship families with practical knowledge and services ranging from…
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