Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2006

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committees on Health and Human Services, to which was referred H.C.R. No. 290, H.D. 1, entitled:

beg leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is to request the Executive Office on Aging to convene a focus group with other stakeholders to assess yearly service delivery needs and long-term strategic planning for Kupuna Care.

Your Committees received testimony in support of this measure from the Executive Office on Aging.

Your Committees find that Kupuna Care has proven to be a successful program that assists elderly individuals in remaining independent and avoiding institutionalization and homelessness. In order for this program to address the growing elderly population and remain successful in the coming years, a focus group is needed to assess the yearly service delivery needs and to develop a strategic long-term plan for Kupuna Care.

As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committees on Health and Human Services that are attached to this report, your Committees concur with the intent and purpose of H.C.R. No. 290, H.D. 1, and recommend its adoption.