H-GAC is the Area Agency on Aging for Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Walker, Waller and Wharton counties.  Each year we contract with organizations to provide services for individuals aged sixty and older, including nutrition (congregate and home-delivered meals); transportation; and direct services such as personal assistance and respite care, residential repair, health maintenance, emergency response, and health promotion. Fiscal year 2022 Aging programs begin October 1, 2021 and end September 30, 2022.

H-GAC received additional funds from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to provide additional nutrition, transportation, and direct support services within the region. Recommended contractors are in good standing and have capacity to provide additional services this year.

The Aging and Disability Advisory Committee’s Executive Committee met on July 12, 2022 and approved staff recommendations.

The attachments summarize the amended recommendations for  fiscal year 2022 contracts.

Request authorization to amend existing fiscal year 2022 Area Agency on Aging services contracts, total amount is $4,768,802. (Staff Contact: Juliet Stipeche)