By: Brie Lusheck, Public Policy Associate Emily Muttillo, Applied Research Fellow William Tarter Jr., Policy Planning Associate and Community Advocacy In the past five years, the state of Ohio has seen major policy changes related to Adult Protective Services (APS) which are detailed in Adult Protective Services: Providing Context in an Aging State by The...
INTRODUCTION Ohio’s County Departments of Job and Family Services are in the midst of significant changes to the way they administer public assistance programs – including food, cash and medical assistance. These programs are designed to help low-income families get back on their feet. In each of Ohio’s 88 counties, new technology and business processes...
The Center for Community Solutions Public Policy Fellow Loren Anthes recently authored an issue brief on the relationship between food insecurity and Medicaid. One of the key takeaways from the brief is that “as a social determinant of health, food insecurity increases cost and diminishes outcomes in health care.” With a high number of older...
John R. Corlett, President and Executive Director February, 2018 Later this year the U.S. Congress will take up the reauthorization of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) via the Farm Bill. While the role of SNAP in helping needy families, children and the disabled is fairly well understood, SNAP is also critically important for reducing...
State Budget, As Enacted: Ohio Departments of Aging, Developmental Disabilities, & Job and Family Services Brie Lusheck, Public Policy Associate August 2, 2017 Looks at the Ohio Departments of Job and Family Services, Department of Developmental Disabilities and Aging budget requests, as enacted in the state budget. Key Takeaways The Ohio Department of Aging (ODA)...
2018-2019 State Budget, Senate Budget: Ohio Departments of Aging, Developmental Disabilities, Job and Family Services, and Mental Health and Addiction Services Brie Lusheck, Public Policy Associate June 23, 2017 Reviews the Ohio Senate budget changes’ affects on the Departments of Aging, Developmental Disabilities, Job and Family Services, and Mental Health and Addiction Services. Key Takeaways...
Fighting Food Insecurity Among Older Adults: Ohio’s Home-delivered and Congregate Meals Kate Warren, Policy and Planning Associate May 30, 2017 Examines how home-delivered and congregate meal programs in Ohio are funded, what challenges they face and how they are innovating to fight hunger among Ohio’s older adults. Key Takeaways In Ohio, more than one-in-six older...
