History: P. A. 98-263 created the Resident Service Coordinator Program.
Purpose: To assist residents in state-assisted elderly housing developments to maintain an independent living status.
Source of Funding: General Fund
Process: Based on available appropriations, the Commissioner awards grants to housing authorities, municipal developers and nonprofit corporations operating elderly housing projects pursuant to part VI of chapter 128 of the general statutes based on demonstration of need and availability of matching funds.
Grants are used to:
- Hire resident services coordinators to assist residents in maintaining an independent living status
- Assess individual resident needs to establish and maintain support services
- Maintain regular contact with residents
- Monitor delivery of support services
- Advocate for changes in services sought or required
- Provide mediation and conflict resolution services
The RSC Program is now closed to new participants. No application is being accepted at this time.
Forms:
- RSC Master Assistance Agreement
- RSC Management Plan Signature Page (Exhibit A: Page 1)
- RSC Management Plan (Exhibit A: Page 2)
- RSC Functional Assessment Intake Form (Exhibit B)
- RSC Quarterly Report (Exhibit C)
- RSC Year End Narrative Report (Exhibit D)
- DOH RSC Request for Payment Form
- RSC Job Description and Responsibilities
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Statutory Link: Connecticut General Statutes, Chapter 128, Section 8-114d
Regulatory Link: Not Applicable