• In 2010, governments and service providers across the county collaborate to create “Boulder County’s Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness”.

 

• In 2010, Lafayette Senior Services increased their outreach to the Latino community through a special event called “Fiesta at Festival Plaza,” to educate older adults about the programs and resources available to them.

 

• CareCONNECT delivers fresh groceries and supplies to homebound older adults weekly through their “Carry-Out Caravan” program.

 

• In 2009, CareCONNECT provided minor home repairs, snow shoveling and energy reduction services to 855 older adults, making their homes more livable and safe.

 

• An emergency response plan has been developed (including the identification of a special needs shelter) and training for many Boulder County Aging Services and senior center staff members has occurred.

 

• The creation of CONNECT!, a consortium of agencies providing Information & Assistance services to older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and service providers, has resulted in the achievement of strategies 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, and 4.9 from the original “Creating Vibrant Communities” plan.

 

• In 2007, the city of Lafayette passed a visitability ordinance requiring 25% of all new home construction to include a stair-free entrance, a wide bathroom doorway on the ground floor, and built-in supports to anchor future bathroom handrails. All of these features are designed to make it easier for people who use walkers and wheelchairs to safely enter and use a home.