Services
Adult Protective Services Program (APS)
Adult Protective Services Program provides emergency intervention to dependent adults and seniors. We investigate allegations of abuse, intervene when necessary, and provide community resources and education.
APS Services are voluntary: an elder or dependent adult may refuse or withdraw consent to services at any time to the preventative and remedial services offered by APS.
APS is not intended to interfere with the lifestyle choices of elders and dependent adults, nor is the intent to protect those individuals from all consequences of such choices.
More information about Dependent Adult and Elder Abuse.
Elder & Dependent Abuse Hurts—Don’t Ignore it—Call!
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Program
The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Program helps pay for services provided to aged, blind, or disabled individuals who are limited in their ability to care for themselves and cannot live at home safely without in-home care. IHSS is considered an alternative to out-of-home care, such as nursing homes or board and care facilities.
Some services that can be authorized through IHSS include: housecleaning, meal preparation, laundry, grocery shopping, personal care services (such as bowel and bladder care, bathing, grooming and paramedical services), accompaniment to medical appointments, and protective supervision for the mentally impaired.
State informational video: IHSS Introduction and Services
County of San Luis Obispo: Residents: Apply for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
Non Residents: County IHSS Office Contact Information
Public Authority - In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
The main goal of IHSS Public Authority is to connect disabled adults/children and elderly individuals approved for IHSS Services with in-home caregivers so they can remain safely in their own homes. Public Authority is responsible for providing enrollment services for new caregivers, managing background screenings with the Department of Justice and providing registry services to assist IHSS recipients in finding caregivers.
Provider Enrollment Information
Apply for the Caregiver Registry!
CDA Local Aging and Disability Action Planning Program Grant (2023-2025)
By 2030, 10.8 million Californians will be an older adult, making up one-quarter of the state's population.
In 2023, The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Social Services was awarded funding to continue development of a plan that ensures all residents have access to the resources and services that will allow them to live with dignity. This planning process brings together community and supportive organizations to meet the needs of SLO County's older adults, people living with disabilities, and professional and family caregivers of today and tomorrow. This project is held in collaboration with the Adult Services Policy Council (ASPC) Advisory Committee and YOU the members of our SLO County community!
BACKGROUND
All Californians should have the opportunity to age with dignity in the setting of choice, regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity, immigration status, religion/faith, income, geography, sexual orientation, gender identity, language, or family status.
To meet the needs of the growing population of older adults and people with disabilities, as well as ensure that California harnesses their contributions and value, Governor Newsom issued an Executive Order (EO) in June 2019 calling for the creation of an MPA for the state (EO N-14- 19). The EO affirmed the priority of the health and well-being of older Californians and the need for policies that promote healthy aging and called for a “blueprint” for state government, local government, the private sector, and philanthropy to prepare the state for the coming demographic changes and to continue California’s leadership in aging, disability, and equity.
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OBJECTIVES
1.Improve community livability for people of all ages and abilities.
2.Address systemic age and disability-related inequities
3.Strengthen cross-sector collaboration to accomplish community goals
4.Transform infrastructure and coordination of services to better inform and support individuals and families
TARGET POPULATION
The LADAP grant program is supporting the work of the SLOMPA in its effort to improve the wellbeing of Older Adults, Adults Living with disabilities, their family members, friends, and caregivers in San Luis Obispo County. Considerations in this effort are being taken to address the unique needs of our rural and coastal community members that include our migrant and monolingual communities.
4 PILLARS OF THE PLAN
- HOUSING: Aging in Place with Safety and Dignity
- HEALTHCARE: Ensuring Access to Quality Care
- EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING: Promoting Social Connectivity
- CAREGIVING: Expanding Awareness and Options
RESOURCES
- CA Master Plan for Aging MPA)
- SLO County Local MPA (coming Spring 2025)
- Needs Assessment Survey
- Needs Assessment Data
- Media
- Adult Services Policy Council (Advisory Committee)
- Health Management Associates (Consultant)
- County of SLO Public Health Healthy Brain Initiatives and Healthy Aging Services
- SLO Health Counts
- Count SLOMPA Partners
- MPA Efforts in Other Counties
CONTACT
For more information on this program, please contact the Local MPA Advisory Committee [email protected]
