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Henry to get $660K for senior care

Henry County Senior Services is getting $660,159 in federal and state funding to help with it programs.
Henry County Senior Services is getting $660,159 in federal and state funding to help with it programs.
By Monroe Roark
Dec 28, 2017

The Henry County Board of Commissioners voted Dec. 4 to approve an amendment to the Aging Subgrant Contract with the Atlanta Regional Commission, which was originally to provide $585,467 in federal and state funds for the 2017-18 fiscal year.

The amendment will bring in an additional $74,692 for a total of $660,159. There is a $37,713 local match and another $13,000 in projected contributions. Services provided under the contract include case management, senior recreation, personal care, homemaker, respite, home-delivered meals and congregate meals served in senior centers.

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