RD Instruction 2000-RR

PART 2000 - GENERAL

SUBPART RR - MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND
THE

ADMINISTRATION ON AGING

§2000.2151 [General]{.underline}.

Rural Development has entered into an agreement with the Administration
on Aging (AoA) to support joint efforts to improve the coordination of
programs administered by each Agency which relate to the rural housing
and service needs of elderly people.

§2000.2152 [Implementation of Memorandum]{.underline}.

To ensure successful implementation of the Memorandum, Rural Development
State and District Offices should work closely with AoA counterpart
offices. This effort should be ongoing.

§§2000.2153 - 2000.2174 \[Reserved\]

§2000.2175 [State Memorandums of Understanding]{.underline}.

Rural Development State Directors may enter into a Memorandum of
Understanding with AoA State Agencies on Aging to address issues
relevant to a particular State. State Memorandums must meet the intent
of Exhibit A of this subpart. State Directors must submit a copy of any
State Memorandum to the National Office for information.

§§2000.2176 - 2000.2200 \[Reserved\]

Attachment: Exhibit A

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## MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

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## Farmers Home Administration

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## Administration on Aging

INTRODUCTION

Rural Development, an Agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture,
administers several programs to improve housing conditions in rural
areas for very low-, low- and moderate-income families and the elderly.
Financial assistance is available to eligible organizations, including
public bodies and nonprofit organizations, and families. The housing
programs are authorized by the Housing Act of 1949, as amended.

The Administration on Aging (AoA) was created under the Older Americans
Act of 1965 and is the only Federal Agency devoted exclusively to the
concerns and potential of America\'s older population. AoA serves as the
visible advocate on behalf of the elderly within the Department of
Health and Human Services and with other Federal Agencies and National
organizations administering programs affecting older people. The major
goal of AoA is to help older people live more meaningful, independent,
and dignified lives in their communities for as long as possible.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding is to support joint
efforts between Rural Development and AoA to improve the coordination of
programs administered by them which relate to the rural housing needs of
older persons.

BACKGROUND

The lack of adequate, affordable housing is a serious problem for the
elderly, particularly those who live in rural areas. Data indicate that
over 40 percent of the substandard housing in rural America is occupied
by the elderly.

The housing requirements for older persons are significantly different
than those of the rest of the population due to the progressive
limitations of their mobility and physical capabilities over time. As
people age, there may be a need for support services to enable them to
maintain an active life and remain independent in a noninstitutional
environment.

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SCOPE OF THE AGREEMENT

Under this agreement, Rural Development and AoA agree to jointly engage
in collaborative activities to achieve the goal of promoting the
well-being of older persons by providing a coordinated, integrated
response to the housing and support service needs of older persons.
Rural Development and AoA support the following objectives:

OBJECTIVES

1\. To improve the coordination of programs funded under the authorities
of Rural Development and AoA which relate to older persons.

2\. To increase public awareness of Rural Development programs,
especially congregate housing, and the nutrition and supportive services
programs of AoA.

3\. To encourage replication of interagency agreements between the Rural
Development State Offices and the State Agencies on Aging.

Rural Development and AoA agree to collaborate on a number of
activities, including the following:

1\. Encourage their networks (the Rural Development State, District and
County Offices and the State Agencies on Aging and Area Agencies on
Aging) to engage in program information sharing; regional, State and
local meetings; training sessions; local planning activities; and joint
activities or events to better serve the elderly population in rural
areas.

2\. Designate National and field staff to be responsible for
administering all aspects of this agreement.

3\. Meet regularly at the National and field level to review the
progress of the joint agreement and to identify new joint initiatives
and other possible areas of collaboration.

4\. Meet at the National level as often as necessary to review how well
the objectives of this Memorandum of Understanding are being met.

PERIOD OF AGREEMENT

This agreement is effective upon signature and shall continue in effect
until terminated in writing by either party.

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MODIFICATION OR CANCELLATION PROVISION

This agreement may be modified or amended by written agreement of the
two parties. Requests for modification and amendments to the agreement
may be initiated by either party through written notification.

ACCEPTANCE AND SIGNATURE OF EACH APPROVING PARTY

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LA VERNE AUSMAN JOYCE T. BERRY, Ph.D.

Administrator U.S. Commissioner on Aging

Farmers Home Administration Administration on Aging

8/10/90 8/10/90

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