Final LRCP_ LRLR_FAQ_ 5.8.17.pdf

Lifespan Respite Care Program: Grant to New States

HHS-2017-ACL-CIP-LRLR-0209

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How are evidence based Lifespan Respite Care services defined in the FOA?

For this FoA, evidence based lifespan respite care services are defined broadly and can include any respite program that is using evidence-based, evidence-informed, emerging practices or models, or new and innovative interventions proposed by the state. For this FoA, there is not a defined list of evidence based services that can be utilized. Applicants have the discretion to identify and propose which respite programs can and will be funded.

2. Do we need to complete the Project Summary/Abstract, since no instructions were posted and it was the last page of the FOA?

Yes, the Project Summary/Abstract is a component of the Project Narrative. Page 13 of the FOA lists the requirements for the Summary/Abstract. The instructions for completing the Project Summary/Abstract:

• All applications for grant funding must include a Summary/Abstract that concisely describes the proposed project. It should be written for the general public.

• To ensure uniformity, limit the length to 265 words or less, on a single page with a font size of not less than 11, doubled-spaced.

• The abstract must include the project's goal(s), objectives, overall approach (including target population and significant partnerships), anticipated outcomes, products, and duration. The following are very simple descriptions of these terms, and a sample Compendium abstract.

Goal(s) - broad, overall purpose, usually in a mission statement, i.e. what you want to do, where you want to be.

Objective(s) - narrow, more specific, identifiable or measurable steps toward a goal. Part of the planning process or sequence (the "how") to attain the goal(s).

Outcomes - measurable results of a project. Positive benefits or negative changes, or measurable characteristics that occur as a result of an organization's or program's activities. (Outcomes are the end-point)

Products - materials, deliverables.

• A model abstract/summary is provided below:

The Delaware Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD), in partnership with the Delaware Lifespan Respite Care Network (DLRCN) and key stakeholders will, in the course of this two-year project, expand and maintain a statewide coordinated lifespan respite system that builds on the infrastructure currently in place. The goal of this project is to improve the delivery and quality of respite services available to families across age and disability spectrums by expanding and coordinating existing respite systems in Delaware. The objectives are: l) to improve lifespan respite infrastructure; 2) to improve the provision of information and awareness about respite service; 3) to streamline access to respite services through the Delaware ADRC; 4) to increase availability of respite services. Anticipated outcomes include: l) families and caregivers of all ages and disabilities will have greater options for choosing a respite provider; 2) providers will demonstrate increased ability to provide specialized respite care; 3) families will have streamlined access to information and satisfaction with respite services; 4) respite care will be provided using a variety of existing funding sources and

5) a sustainability plan will be developed to support the project in the future. The expected products are marketing and outreach materials, caregiver training, respite worker training, a Respite Online searchable database, two new Caregiver Resource Centers (CRC), an annual Respite Summit, a respite Online searchable database, two new Caregiver Resource Centers (CR voucher program and 24/7 telephone information and referral services.

3. What needs to be included in the letter of intent?

The name of the applicant entity planning to submit an application in response to this FOA. This information will give us an idea of how many potential applicants we may have, so we can plan the review process.