Policy 7.01 Implementation Plan NORTHWEST REGIONAL COUNCIL—AREA AGENCY ON AGING Biennium Timeframe: July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 Plan Due Dates: October 1, 2014 17. Continue to a. Advocate for including tribes in a. More community ALL NWRC As part of this effort, we have worked at the national include tribes in workgroups, advocacy efforts, grants, and integration with Administrators, level as part of the Tribal Technical Advisory Group activities and activities in all that we do. work groups. Supervisors, and for Long Term Care, and ad hoc committee to site coalitions in Staff tribal long term care services with the LeadingAge, b. Better communities. written articles for publication in two journals, will communication assist with implementation of the Wisdom Warriors between tribes Program in Indian Country, will support Kinship and community Navigator services with a new position, and have groups. provided training and technical assistance to tribes c. Enhanced around the country. community understanding of tribal culture and Currently, are providing technical assistance to programs. states participating in the Money Follows the Always Person Tribal Initiative. It is our hope that Washington State tribes will participate well with the state with a goal of establishing services in Washington eligible for 100% FMAP. Policy 7.01 Implementation Plan NORTHWEST REGIONAL COUNCIL—AREA AGENCY ON AGING Biennium Timeframe: July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 History from Previous Year
Policy 7.01 Implementation Plan NORTHWEST REGIONAL COUNCIL—AREA AGENCY ON AGING Biennium Timeframe: July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 Plan Due Dates: October 1, 2014 17. Continue to include tribes in activities and coalitions in communities. a. Advocate for including tribes in workgroups, advocacy efforts, grants, and activities in all that we do. a. More community integration with work groups. b. Better communication between tribes and community groups. c. Enhanced community understanding of tribal culture and programs. ALL NWRC Administrators, Supervisors, and Staff Always As part of this effort, we have worked at the national level as part of the Tribal Technical Advisory Group for Long Term Care, and ad hoc committee to site tribal long term care services with the LeadingAge, written articles for publication in two journals, will assist with implementation of the Wisdom Warriors Program in Indian Country, will support Kinship Navigator services with a new position, and have provided training and technical assistance to tribes around the country. Currently, are providing technical assistance to states participating in the Money Follows the Person Tribal Initiative. It is our hope that Washington State tribes will participate well with the state with a goal of establishing services in Washington eligible for 100% FMAP. Policy 7.01 Implementation Plan NORTHWEST REGIONAL COUNCIL—AREA AGENCY ON AGING Biennium Timeframe: July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 History from Previous Year
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