New York State Coalition For Aging



NYSCA
1450 Western Ave, Ste 101
Albany, NY 12203
518-765-2790
518-463-8656 (Fax)
info@coalitionforaging.org

 
 

New York State Budget 2003

WHAT WE ARE ASKING FOR

  • Reject EISEP/CSE Merger, keep EISEP language in statute & restore $3.5 million cut
  • Leave state/county share at 75% state and 25% county
  • Restore the 100% state funded planning and implementation dollars
  • Fund CSI at $980,000 – (restore the cut of $680,000 & increase it by $300,000)
  • Add $1 million to SNAP (home delivered meals) for funding of $18,209,000
  • Restore the $1.2 million cut out of the budget for Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs)
  • Restore funding for RSVP ($500,000) and Foster grandparent Program ($300,000)
  • Restore funding for the Respite Program ($83,000)
  • Add $1 million for Social Model Adult Day Care - $1,946, 276)