The new 119th Congress is now underway and is immediately considering potentially deep cuts through a process called reconciliation. A key threat to Adult Protective Services is the consideration of eliminating the Social Services Block Grant (SSBG). A majority of APS programs utilize SSBG, including some states that nearly fully fund APS through SSBG. It also funds many services clients rely on to remain in their home and communities including meals, case management, and transportation. Elimination or even deep cuts would be detrimental to APS and people with disabilities and older adults.
Tell your Congressional delegation to protect the Social Services Block Grant from cuts. Congress needs to know that SSBG is an effective and vital source of funding for APS nationwide.
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Social Services Block Grant Under Threat!

Tell your Senators and Representative to Protect SSBG

I write to express my deep concern with proposals to cut the Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) which provides critical funding to a majority of Adult Protective Services (APS) programs and supports services to vulnerable older adults and people with disabilities. SSBG is a proven and irreplaceable support across the nation representing the majority of federal funding to APS. 
 
Elimination of SSBG would require funding replacement by states, reduced services and resources, and/or increased response times. Alternatives with negative impact on APS and its clients. Older adults and people with disabilities experiencing abuse, neglect, and exploitation are already at an increased risk of health problems or even death. Decreasing funding to a critical program such as APS only increases long-term health costs.
 
I urge you to oppose the inclusion of cuts to SSBG in any reconciliation bill. It is essential to our national effort to combat abuse, neglect, and exploitation and support justice for our most vulnerable citizens that we preserve the Social Services Block Grant.
 
Thank you for your support.

Social Services Block Grant Under Threat!

Tell your Senators and Representative to Protect SSBG

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Dear Office Holder (names will be automatically added on each email),