Potential Consulting Engagement for Assessment of Senior and Disabled Services Overlap

A recent meeting document Mariposa County - Commission on Aging Meeting Agenda Packet - 2026-05-14 indicates a future potential acquisition During the March 31, 2026, meeting of the Mariposa County Commission on Aging, there was an in-depth discussion about the possible merger of the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Advisory Committee with the Commission on Aging (COA). Members expressed the need to assess the evolving demographics of the county and determine whether the current committee structures best address the needs of the aging and disabled populations. Don Fox specifically mentioned the need for 'further direction of context behind the need for committees' and suggested that it may be time to 'assess these demographics and see what truly needs focus in our individual county.' There was consensus that a gap analysis or assessment of services and committee functions is needed before making structural changes. This type of work often leads to the engagement of outside consultants or service providers to conduct needs assessments, demographic studies, or strategic planning for service delivery. Such a contract could include data collection, stakeholder engagement, analysis of service gaps, and recommendations for optimizing committee structures and service delivery for seniors and disabled residents.