Florida Program Activities
Florida has received grant funding to implement an Aging and Disability Resource Center Program, a Community Living Program, and an Alzheimer's Disease Supportive Services Program. The following materials provide information on program activities in the state:
Florida VD-HCBS Materials 
Source: FloridaVAMC Discussion Checklist: important questions for ADRCs/AAAs to ask Veterans Administration Medical Centers in preliminary discussions with them about future collaboration on the VDHCBS project.
(PDF) Caption: VAMC Discussion Checklist
Associated Date: December 2009 Federal Funding Strategies, Smith - 2008 National Meeting
Source: Florida
This is Sandi Smith's presentation for the Federal Funding Strategies session at the 2008 National Meeting.
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Updated April 13, 2012
Florida CLP media
Source: Florida
This collection of media materials about Florida's Community Living Program includes an article from the Spring 2011 Elder Options Newsletter, a newspaper brief submitted to the Ocala Star Banner, a press release, and a script for a radio public service announcement.
(PDF) Caption: CLP article Elder Options Spring Newsletter
(PDF) Caption: Florida Press Release
(PDF) Caption: Florida Radio PSA Script
(PDF) Caption: Ocala Star Banner brief
Associated Date: May 2011
Florida complete-screening example
Source: Florida
This form is for a screening based on Florida's Medicaid and public assistance programs. Answer categories (instead of open-ended answers) make it easier to complete. By entering this client information into its Information and Referral (I&R) software application, the ADRC is able to share the client's responses among the agency staff assisting clients with Medicaid benefits, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly Food Stamps), SHINE (Florida's State Health Insurance Program), and the Low Income Subsidy (LIS).
The answers are verified by staff as applications are completed throughout the process and the data can be updated with changes/additions when necessary. This streamlines the application process for the client since each staff member does not have to ask for the information to be repeated. The data collected are also available to the I&R Helpline and Intake staff allowing them to see what transpired, which helps them better serve the client on any subsequent calls.
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Associated Date: May 31, 2011
Florida Fall 2011 ADRC SART Report
Source: Florida
Florida April 2011 - September 2011 ADRC SART
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Associated Date: October 01, 2011
Florida Fall 2011 CLP2008 SART Report
Source: Florida
Florida April 2011 - September 2011 CLP2008 SART
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Associated Date: October 01, 2011
Florida Fall 2011 Care Transitions SART Report
Source: Florida
Florida April 2011 - September 2011 Care Transitions SART
(PDF) • File type: pdf
Associated Date: October 01, 2011
Florida Fall 2011 VDHCBS SART Report
Source: Florida
Florida April 2011 - September 2011 VDHCBS SART
(PDF) • File type: pdf
Associated Date: October 01, 2011
Flyer for Florida's Alternative Transportation Options
Source: Florida
The University of Florida’s Institute for Mobility, Activity and Participation developed the Florida Senior Safety Resource Center (FSSRC), a database containing over 700 transportation services. This user directed information for seniors, or persons with disabilities, addresses the need to find appropriate, acceptable and affordable transportation within their local communities. These services range from highly organized to very flexible and provide various levels of assistance, throughout all of Florida’s 67 counties.
(PDF)
Associated Date: September 2010
Florida Spring 2011 SART Report
Source: Florida
Florida October 2010 - March 2011 SART
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Associated Date: April 01, 2011
Florida ADRC PSA 7: Care Transitions Program
Source: Sandi Smith
2011 National Grantee Meeting Session: Responding to Care Transition Resource Challenges
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Associated Date: February 16, 2011
Florida Mailing Materials for Individuals Waitlisted for Services
Source: Florida
A mailing to Individuals on the waiting list for services from Florida's ADP included this Florida Mailing Cover Letter and these Florida Resource Fliers as part of an announcement about the partnership between ADP and the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA). The materials provide information about the availability of resources, including case management, benefits counseling, assistance with housing and other needs at Florida's ADRCs.
(PDF) Caption: Cover Letter
(PDF) Caption: Flier - Senior Helpline
(PDF) Caption: Flier - ADRC
Associated Date: May 2011
Florida's Cross Network Collaboration Training Materials
Source: Florida
Florida’s Department of Elder Affairs and the Agency for People with Disabilities developed training materials to be models for a national standard in cross network training. They should not be modified without permission of the authors.
(PDF) Caption: Presenter's Manual
(PDF) Caption: Participant's Handbook
Associated Date: May 2011
Florida Fall 2010 SART Report
Source: Florida
Florida April 2010 - September 2010 SART
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Associated Date: April 01, 2010
Florida October 2009 - March 2010 SART
Source: Florida
Florida Spring 2010 SART Report
(Word) • File type: doc
Associated Date: April 01, 2010
Florida ADRC Readiness Review Checklist
Source: Florida
This readiness assessment tool was developed so the state could determine if a pilot site is ready to become an ADRC.
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Updated June 11, 2010
FL Information & Referral Database Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria
Source: Florida Department of Elder Affairs, Florida
This document provides the inclusion and exclusion guidelines for Florida AAAs shared information and referral database. Because the database is owned collectively by the AAAs, the State Unit on Aging does not have a role in setting standard inclusion and exclusion policy, but requires each site to have individual inclusion and exclusion policies consistent with the Alliance for Information and Referral Systems (AIRS) standards.
(PDF)
Updated June 10, 2010
Form 701A Screening Instrument - Florida
Source: Florida ADRC and CLP
Screening instrument for determining an individual's priority for aging services so that those in greatest need and with the least assistance available will receive services first. This screening is usually completed over the telephone. Even though targeting criteria differ between the programs, both Florida’s CLP and ADRC Care Transition programs use this form to gather financial information for eligibility screening.
(PDF)
Updated May 26, 2010
MOU between Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Agency for Persons with Disabilities
Source: Florida Department of Elder Affairs
This MOU between the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Agency for Persons with Disabilities sets forth roles and responsibilities as they relate to services and supports for people with developmental disabilities.
(PDF)
Updated May 24, 2010
Florida RFP for Developing a Training Curriculum for Statewide Expansion
Source: Florida Department of Elder Affairs
This Request for Proposal was issued by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs for the selection of a vendor to develop and furnish a training curriculum in support of statewide expansion of the ADRC initiative.
(PDF)
Added May 4, 2010
Implementation of Refernet: Florida’s Statewide Information and Referral System
Source: Florida ADRC
This is the Power Point presentation by Kristen Longmore given at the 2010 National Meeting during the session entitled Maximizing Existing Software to Track Program Activities.
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Updated March 2, 2010
FAQs from December 2009 Training on Serving Private Pay Consumers
Source: Technical Assistance Exchange, Florida ADRC
Trainers from the December 2009 TAE Training on Reaching and Serving Private Pay Consumers compiled this list of Frequently Asked Questions and answers on the subject.
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Associated Date: December 2009
ADRC of Pasco-Pinellas Relationships with For-Profit Providers
Source: Florida ADRC
This description of the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas' relationships with for-profit providers was contributed as a resource to the TAE Training on Reaching and Serving Private Pay consumers.
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Associated Date: December 03, 2009
ADRC/CLP Protocols - Florida
Source: Florida
Protocols recently modified for Florida's 2008 CLP grant award project. These include protocols on identifying consumers, the initial consumer assessment and screening consumers for functional and financial eligibility. States implementing Care Transition programs can learn details about Florida’s process for screening individuals’ functional and financial status. States can also learn from Florida’s use of income and asset screening as well as the use of income/asset minimums and maximums as financial targeting criteria.
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Added September 29, 2009
Form 701B Screening Instrument – Florida
Source: Florida
Comprehensive face-to-face assessment before a program initiates relevant aging services and forms the basis for the care plan development. Similar to the 701A, it screens for functional status and financial resources in Florida’s CLP and ADRC Care Transitions programs.
(PDF)
Added September 29, 2009
Flordia NHD Programmatic Eligibility Determination Form
Source: Florida
This is the instrument that Florida uses to assess new applicants to their NHD program. It includes sections on demographics, consumer conditions and consumer resources.
(PDF)
Added February 19, 2009
Florida FFP Agreements
Source: Florida
These documents are Florida's FFP agreements between the Department of Elder Affairs and the Agency for Health Care Administration. The agreements are for the ARC/ADRC Medicaid Administrative Claiming positions that are 100% funded for Medicaid compensable activities.
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Updated February 10, 2009
Florida ADRC Training Manual
Source: Senior Resource Alliance, Florida ADRC
This training manual, distributed by the Senior Resource Alliance-operated ADRC pilot site in Orlando, Florida, is intended to provide the information and skills necessary for interacting with older adults, individuals with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI), and their caregivers. The training is offered at three levels: 1) staff who have traditionally only worked with older adults about issues pertinent to an SPMI population, 2) front line workers such as hospital workers, and 3) community gatekeepers such as librarians. The manual is available by section or in full.
(Internal Link)
Updated February 10, 2009
Florida ADRC Training Manual - Cover Letter
Source: Senior Resource Alliance, Florida ADRC
This training manual, distributed by the Senior Resource Alliance-operated ADRC pilot site in Orlando, Florida, is intended to provide the information and skills necessary for interacting with older adults, individuals with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI), and their caregivers. The training is offered at three levels: 1) staff who have traditionally only worked with older adults about issues pertinent to an SPMI population, 2) front line workers such as hospital workers, and 3) community gatekeepers such as librarians. The manual is available by section or in full.
(PDF)
Updated February 10, 2009
Florida ADRC Training Manual - Appendix - Contacts and Resources
Source: Senior Resource Alliance, Florida ADRC
This training manual, distributed by the Senior Resource Alliance-operated ADRC pilot site in Orlando, Florida, is intended to provide the information and skills necessary for interacting with older adults, individuals with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI), and their caregivers. The training is offered at three levels: 1) staff who have traditionally only worked with older adults about issues pertinent to an SPMI population, 2) front line workers such as hospital workers, and 3) community gatekeepers such as librarians. The manual is available by section or in full.
(PDF)
Updated February 10, 2009
Florida ADRC Training Manual - Chapter 5 - Mental Health (Severe and Persistent)
Source: Senior Resource Alliance, Florida ADRC
This training manual, distributed by the Senior Resource Alliance-operated ADRC pilot site in Orlando, Florida, is intended to provide the information and skills necessary for interacting with older adults, individuals with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI), and their caregivers. The training is offered at three levels: 1) staff who have traditionally only worked with older adults about issues pertinent to an SPMI population, 2) front line workers such as hospital workers, and 3) community gatekeepers such as librarians. The manual is available by section or in full.
(PDF)
Updated February 10, 2009
Florida ADRC Training Manual - Chapter 4 - Eligibility for Medicaid and Other Assistance Programs
Source: Senior Resource Alliance, Florida ADRC
This training manual, distributed by the Senior Resource Alliance-operated ADRC pilot site in Orlando, Florida, is intended to provide the information and skills necessary for interacting with older adults, individuals with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI), and their caregivers. The training is offered at three levels: 1) staff who have traditionally only worked with older adults about issues pertinent to an SPMI population, 2) front line workers such as hospital workers, and 3) community gatekeepers such as librarians. The manual is available by section or in full.
(PDF)
Updated February 10, 2009
Florida ADRC Training Manual - Chapter 3 - CARES
Source: Senior Resource Alliance, Florida ADRC
This training manual, distributed by the Senior Resource Alliance-operated ADRC pilot site in Orlando, Florida, is intended to provide the information and skills necessary for interacting with older adults, individuals with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI), and their caregivers. The training is offered at three levels: 1) staff who have traditionally only worked with older adults about issues pertinent to an SPMI population, 2) front line workers such as hospital workers, and 3) community gatekeepers such as librarians. The manual is available by section or in full.
(PDF)
Updated February 10, 2009
Florida ADRC Training Manual - Chapter 2 - Interviewing Skills
Source: Senior Resource Alliance, Florida ADRC
This training manual, distributed by the Senior Resource Alliance-operated ADRC pilot site in Orlando, Florida, is intended to provide the information and skills necessary for interacting with older adults, individuals with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI), and their caregivers. The training is offered at three levels: 1) staff who have traditionally only worked with older adults about issues pertinent to an SPMI population, 2) front line workers such as hospital workers, and 3) community gatekeepers such as librarians. The manual is available by section or in full.
(PDF)
Updated February 10, 2009
Florida ADRC Training Manual - Chapter 1 - Evolution of the ARC/ADRC
Source: Senior Resource Alliance, Florida ADRC
This training manual, distributed by the Senior Resource Alliance-operated ADRC pilot site in Orlando, Florida, is intended to provide the information and skills necessary for interacting with older adults, individuals with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI), and their caregivers. The training is offered at three levels: 1) staff who have traditionally only worked with older adults about issues pertinent to an SPMI population, 2) front line workers such as hospital workers, and 3) community gatekeepers such as librarians. The manual is available by section or in full.
(PDF)
Updated February 10, 2009
Florida ADRC Training Manual - Full Manual
Source: Senior Resource Alliance, Florida ADRC
This training manual, distributed by the Senior Resource Alliance-operated ADRC pilot site in Orlando, Florida, is intended to provide the information and skills necessary for interacting with older adults, individuals with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI), and their caregivers. The training is offered at three levels: 1) staff who have traditionally only worked with older adults about issues pertinent to an SPMI population, 2) front line workers such as hospital workers, and 3) community gatekeepers such as librarians. The manual is available by section or in full.
(Internal Link)
Updated February 10, 2009
ADRC Fall 2005 National Meeting - CARES Vision Picture
Source: The Lewin Group, ADRC-TAE
The resources from the ADRC National Meeting on November 2-3, 2005 have been posted. The posted materials include the bios, presentations, and other resources from the notebooks, as well as other hand-outs that were distributed in sessions.
(Powerpoint)
(PDF)
Associated Date: November 01, 2005
ADRC Fall 2005 National Meeting - FL MOU with CARES
Source: The Lewin Group, ADRC-TAE
The resources from the ADRC National Meeting on November 2-3, 2005 have been posted. The posted materials include the bios, presentations, and other resources from the notebooks, as well as other hand-outs that were distributed in sessions.
(Word)
(PDF)
Associated Date: November 01, 2005
ADRC Fall 2005 National Meeting - FL Local Level MOU with ESS
Source: The Lewin Group, ADRC-TAE
The resources from the ADRC National Meeting on November 2-3, 2005 have been posted. The posted materials include the bios, presentations, and other resources from the notebooks, as well as other hand-outs that were distributed in sessions.
(Word)
(PDF)
Associated Date: November 01, 2005
ADRC Fall 2005 National Meeting - Florida State Level MOA ESS final
Source: The Lewin Group, ADRC-TAE
The resources from the ADRC National Meeting on November 2-3, 2005 have been posted. The posted materials include the bios, presentations, and other resources from the notebooks, as well as other hand-outs that were distributed in sessions.
(Word)
(PDF)
Associated Date: November 01, 2005
FL ADRC Implementation Plan (no available resources yet)
Source: Florida
This implementation plan details the creation and operation of the ADRCs in Florida.
Updated February 10, 2009
FL ADRC Flow Chart (before)
Source: Florida
This flow chart shows how an individual accessed long term care services prior to the establishment of an ADRC in Florida.
(Powerpoint)
(PDF)
Updated February 10, 2009
FL ADRC Flow Chart (after)
Source: Florida
This flow chart shows how an individual should access the long term care services through the ADRC in Florida.
(Powerpoint)
(PDF)
Updated February 10, 2009
Statewide IT/MIS, Burton - 2008 National Meeting
Source: Florida
This is Beverly Burton's presentation on Florida's Information and Referral Service and System for the Statewide IT/MIS session at the 2008 National Meeting.
(Powerpoint)
(PDF)
Added September 24, 2008
Client Satisfaction/Program Evaluation Plan for Case Managed Programs at the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc.
Source: Florida ADRC
This document describes new processes developed at the AAA of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc. (FL) to ensure that clients are receiving quality case management services. The report contains flow diagrams depicting evaluation process for monthly home visits, provider review during annual monitoring, and complaint tracking as well as the new client satisfaction process which is to implemented annually.
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Added June 19, 2008
Northeast Florida AAA Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
Source: Northeast Florida AAA/ARC, Florida
The function of state, regional, and local agencies in disaster preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation procedures is to address and meet the needs of elder citizens through the coordination of mutual assistance. Cooperation and coordination in the Aging Network ensures all agencies will provide effective disaster relief services. This Disaster Plan encompasses recognition of responsibilities in the event of a disaster, natural or man-made, and its impact on Florida's elders. Questions about this resource may be directed to Tom Ogden at Ogdent@elderaffairs.org.
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Updated December 21, 2007
Florida Marketing Plan for ADRC
Source: Florida
The marketing initiative for The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) will focus primarily on providing information to the frail, low income, minority and under-served portions of the senior population. To this end, marketing efforts will target several distribution avenues including print media, person-to-person interaction, television/radio, and a collaborative marketing campaign with Heart of Florida United Way and 2-1-1 to deliver information on the ADRC to this target group.
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Added December 18, 2007
FL State Level Memorandum of Agreement Regarding Service for Adults with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness
Source: Florida
This memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Florida Department of Children and Families sets forth the roles and responsibilities of each party in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) initiative, in three pilot sites, as it relates to providing information and referral services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI), regarding long term care, mental health and financial assistance resources.
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Updated December 12, 2007
FL Regional Level Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Service for Adults with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness
Source: Florida
This memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the regional Area Agency on Aging, acting as the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), and the regional Department of Children and Families (DCF) Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program sets forth the roles and responsibilities of each party in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) initiative, in three pilot sites, as it relates to providing information and referral services to adults with SPMI, regarding long term care, mental health and financial assistance resources.
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Updated December 12, 2007
FL State Level Memorandum of Agreement with Department of Children and Families
Source: Florida
This memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) regarding the Aging Resource Center Initiative sets forth the role and responsibilities of each party in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) initiative, in providing adults 'no wrong door' access to publicly funded long term care and public assistance programs such as Medicaid and Food Stamps.
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Updated December 12, 2007
FL Template for Local Level MOU with Economic Self-Sufficiency Office
Source: Florida
This document is a template for a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between an Area Agency on Aging, acting as the Aging and Disability Resource Center, and the Department of Children and Families' Economic Self Sufficiency Services District/Regional Office regarding the Eligibility Determination for Public Assistance Programs in Florida. The MOU template sets forth the role and responsibilities of each party in implementing the functions of the ADRC in ensuring multiple entry point access to publicly funded long-term care and other public assistance programs such as Medicaid, Food Stamps and Temporary Cash Assistance.
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Updated December 12, 2007
FL Template for Local Level MOU with Comprehensive Assessment and Review for Long-Term Care Services Program
Source: Florida
This document is a template for a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between an Area Agency on Aging, acting as the Aging and Disability Resource Center, and the Department of Elder Affairs Comprehensive Assessment and Review for Long Term Care Services (CARES) Program, which conducts nursing home pre-admission screening, long-term care needs assessments, and level of care assessments. The MOU template represents a mutual understanding and establishes a partnership for assisting elders and their families in accessing publicly funded long term care services for elders, services provided by community organizations and other public assistance programs.
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(PDF)
Updated December 12, 2007
Florida Department of Elder Affairs Assessment Instrument
Source: Florida
This document, also called the 701B, is used statewide in Florida, not specifically for the ADRC initiative. The comprehensive assessment, 701B, is also used throughout the Aging Network in Florida. Those individuals with a high priority based on the screening are referred for a comprehensive assessment prior to care plan development and enrollment for services.
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Updated December 12, 2007
Taking the ADRC Statewide - FL Presentation
Source: Florida ADRC
This is the Power Point presentation by Sandi Smith of Florida given at the December 2006 ADRC National Meeting during the session entitled "Taking the ADRC Statewide"
(Powerpoint)
(PDF)
Associated Date: December 01, 2006
Florida Department of Elder Affairs Prioritization Assessment Form
Source: Florida
This document, also called the 701A, is used statewide in Florida, not specifically for the ADRC initiative. Florida is in the process of developing a new Eligibility Screen instrument for testing by the ADRCs, which will be an expanded version of the current 701A, and will collect additional information to streamline the eligibility determination referral process for those appearing to be eligible for public assistance programs, such as Medicaid and Food Stamps. The new instrument is being designed in the format of a script to be completed electronically through interview between a trained ADRC professional and the applicant. Until the new Eligibility Screen is implemented, the 701A will continue to be used in the three ADRC pilot sites.
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Updated December 11, 2007
Northeast Florida AAA Continuity of Operations Plan
Source: Northeast Florida AAA/ARC, Florida
The State of Florida is vulnerable to a variety of hazards that threaten its citizens, communities, businesses, economy, and the environment. The Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plan establishes policy and guidance to ensure the execution of the State of Florida, Department of Elder Affair's (DOEA) AAA mission essential functions in the event that mission services are threatened or incapacitated, and the relocation of selected AAA/ARC personnel and functions is required. Questions about this resource may be directed to Tom Ogden at Ogdent@elderaffairs.org.
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Updated November 20, 2007
Florida Governor's Hurricane Conference
Source: Florida
This website includes information about the annual Governor's Hurricane Conference in Florida, which addresses preparing for, responding to and recovering from a hurricane. The conference is jointly sponsored by the Florida Department of Community Affairs, the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association, and the American Red Cross.
(External Link)
Updated November 20, 2007
FL Broward County ADRC Logo
Source: Broward County ADRC, Florida
This image is the logo of the ADRC in Broward County, Florida, operated by the AAA of Broward County. Broward County modified the existing AAA logo to create a familiar look for ADRC consumers. The logo shows 'ADRC' written in large letters over an arrow pointing to the right. The tagline below the letters says, 'Pointing you in the right direction!' Between the ADRC letters and the tagline reads 'Aging and Disability Resource Center of Broward County.'
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Updated November 20, 2007
Broward County ADRC Cultural Competency Plan
Source: Broward County, Florida
The ADRC Pilot Site in Broward County shared a plan used to measure the agency's goals, strategies, and progress towards provision of culturally competent services.
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Updated November 20, 2007
FL CMS Systems Change Grants Summary
Source: The Lewin Group, ADRC-TAE
This document summarizes CMS Systems Change Grants other than the ADRC Grant that were awarded to Florida.
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Updated November 20, 2007
Florida Year 1, Year 2, Year 3 Budgets, and Narrative
Source: Florida
Florida provided the ADRC budget for each year of the grant as well as a narrative explaining the budget.
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Updated November 20, 2007
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