Program History of the MWADRC

2008

MWADRC Advisory Council is formed and convened for the first time.
MWADRC responds to official request from EOEA and MRC for LTCOC (Long Term Care Options Counseling).

The MWADRC is awarded funding from EOEA and MRC to implement LTCOC .
The MWADRC hires LTC Options Counseling staff.
The MWADRC staff participates in mandatory training, presented by the Commonwealth.
The MWADRC receives its first referrals for LTCOC.

The I&R Managers from the member agencies meet for the first time.
A “mutual intake” form is created and its use between member agencies for cross referral purposes begins.
Cross training between the ILC and the ASAPs begins.
Memorandum of Understanding between MWADRC member agencies is signed.
MOU between the MWADRC and EOEA is signed.
The MWADRC is officially recognized by the Commonwealth.

Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) and the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) host a formal summit with the ASAP and ILC networks to announce their interest in seeing the ADRC concept piloted in the Merrimack Valley replicated throughout the state.
The 5 ASAPs (Aging Service Access Points) and one ILC covering the Metrowest area begin meeting and form the Metrowest Aging & Disability Resource Consortium.
The Metrowest ADRC files its intention with the Commonwealth to replicate the ADRC concept.