1. Florida’s Statewide Information and Referral System

2.  2004: AoA/CMS Grant and State Legislation ◦ ADRC grant awarded to Florida ◦ Legislation passed, signed by Governor ◦ ADRC design modified ◦ Implementation Plan published

3.  Funds Available through State General Revenue  Getting Everyone on Board – F4A  Testing Software  Software Selection  Workgroup Formed  Final Implementation

4.  All Community Living Program (CLP) clients come through the single-point of entry, the Aging Resource Center  Entered in Refernet and coded as “Transition to Home” clients  Refernet interfaces with our statewide client management system (CIRTS)

5.  Support of the Legislature and the Governor through Dedicated Funding  Collaboration of the 11 Area Agencies on Aging – One Common Goal  Clearly Defined Roles with Focus on Standardization  Ongoing Commitment through the Information and Referral Workgroup