Columbia County approves respite‑pilot contracts, accepts $15,000 state grant
The Health & Human Services Committee on Jan. 20 approved multiple contracts to launch a respite pilot — including a Zumba instructor, caregiver coordinator and personal‑emergency response systems — and accepted a $15,000 grant from Assemblymember Didi Barrett. Officials also flagged staffing shortages and wait lists for in‑home care.
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The Columbia County Health & Human Services Committee on Jan. 20 approved a package of contracts and accepted a $15,000 state grant to support a new respite pilot aimed at expanding services for older adults and people with care needs.
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