HI SB2070

Appropriates $45,348 from general revenues for fiscal year 2016-2017 to create one full-time program specialist position for Maui county within the department of human services.

Program specialist will oversee the foster grandparent program and senior companion program for Maui, Molokai, and Lanai.

Foster grandparent program provides non-taxable stipends of $2.65 per hour to low-income seniors aged 55+ who serve as mentors and tutors for children with special needs in schools and youth facilities.

Senior companion program provides non-taxable stipends of $2.65 per hour to limited-income seniors aged 55+ who provide companionship and support to home-bound seniors and respite care to caregivers.

Takes effect July 1, 2016.