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San Francisco, CA – Sequoia Healthcare District announced today a three-year grant totaling $225,000 to Catholic Charities CYO to provide affordable adult day care services and caregiver support, and increase outreach to underserved senior communities in San Mateo County. Services will be provided through the agency’s San Carlos Adult Day Services program.
Headquartered in Redwood City, Sequoia Healthcare District identifies local healthcare needs and uses District tax revenues to collaboratively develop and support innovative, cost-effective programs and activities designed to achieve health, wellness and disease prevention in southern San Mateo County. Sequoia Healthcare District acts as a catalyst to ensure access to healthcare for District residents and strives to improve the health of the local community through its grants program.
Catholic Charities CYO’s San Carlos Adult Day Services (SCADS) is a licensed Adult Day Program that provides a safe, therapeutic, and caring environment for frail seniors while also providing respite for their caregivers. Established in 1975, SCADS became a program of Catholic Charities CYO in 1982 and currently serves approximately 80 clients per year.
“I can’t say enough about the impact of this award,” said Nancy Keegan, program director at SCADS. “We are particularly excited because we now have the opportunity to promote our services more broadly and target those communities that traditionally have been marginalized. With this grant, the District continues to demonstrate how committed it is to the health and well-being of all of our neighbors.”
A portion of the multi-year award will fund a new bilingual staff position and support the outreach activities of the program’s current case management coordinator.
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