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Lifetime Resources asks Jefferson County for $20,000 to match state and federal programs supporting older adults
Summary
Michelle Bridal of Lifetime Resources described Catch a Ride transit and elder services, and requested $20,000 from Jefferson County for 2027 (noted as 1.58% of a cited $1.3M county budget) to help match federal and state funding and maintain home‑based and transportation supports for older adults and people with disabilities.
Michelle Bridal, director of Catch a Ride at Lifetime Resources, briefed the council on the agency’s statewide network role and local services, including public transportation for medical appointments and contracts with Medicaid/Medicare Advantage and sheltered workshops. She said Lifetime Resources helps older adults and individuals with disabilities maintain independence through personal care, home‑delivered meals and respite services.
Bridal said the agency’s 2027 request from Jefferson County is for $20,000, which she characterized as 1.58% of what she cited as Jefferson County’s $1,300,000 budget. She explained the county funds would be used to match federal and state program dollars and stressed that Medicaid waiver funding would not require a local match. "Our 2027 request from Jefferson County is for $20,000," Bridal said, adding the county contribution helps prevent higher cost interventions such as nursing‑facility placement.
Councilors thanked her for the overview; staff follow‑up on the agency’s financial packet and potential inclusion in the county budget process was requested. No formal vote occurred during the presentation.
