Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities
Authorizing Legislation: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008, PL 110-161
The Purpose of the Program and How it Works
Since September 1, 2002, more than $22 million in federal funds and match exceeding $7 million has been used to establish more than 40 supportive service programs for older adults.
Funding supports older adults living independently in geographically defined residential areas and building complexes. Labeled “NORCs” or “Naturally Occurring
Retirement Communities” , these residential entities provide:
- Residential housing with supports;
- Transportation for appointments and shopping;
- Individual assessment of at risk, followed by referral and follow-up of service and
- Coordination of non-professional services.
Data Highlight Extensive Services Provided to Seniors
The 2008 NORCs are administered through 19 United Jewish Federation (UJC) Communities. In previous years, additional private not-for-profit agencies have received NORC grant awards.
From September 1, 2002 through 2007, more than 20,000 participants have been served in NORC programs. Individual program data is not collected on Congressional Mandates/NORCs.
The NORC projects:
- Enhance ability of older adults living in a residential community to continue living independently;
- Increase healthy aging behaviors through exercise, recreation, socialization, educational and culturally appropriate activities; and
- Identify needs of at risk residents, facilitate access to existing community/ government resources and create gap filling supportive services.
Funding History
| FY 2008 |
$4,851,733 |
| FY 2009 |
$ no appropriation to date |
Resources and Useful Links
United Jewish Communities
United Jewish Communities represents and serves 155 Jewish federations and 400 independent Jewish communities across North America. The organization provides technical assistance and advocacy to the NORC programs.
Web Site: http://www.ujc.org/page.aspx?id=65407
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