The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) of Texas is the recipient of a $1,015,656 Formula Grant under the Special Programs for the Aging, Title VII, Chapter 2, Long Term Care Ombudsman Services for Older Individuals program (CFDA 93.042), funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living. The grant, awarded on October 1, 2024, will support state-level and local advocacy services for residents of nursing homes and long-term care facilities in Texas over a two-year period through September 30, 2026. The primary objective of the Ombudsman Program is to investigate and resolve complaints made by or on behalf of older adults residing in institutional care settings, with the goal of improving their quality of care and quality of life. As the prime recipient, HHSC may distribute portions of the funding to local Area Agencies on Aging, non-profit organizations, and other community service providers to deliver direct ombudsman services across the state.
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