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QUESTION

How does DIFTA support South Asian seniors beyond holiday celebrations?

0:42:01

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Associate Commissioner Anya Herasme describes DIFTA's expectation for cultural competency in programs serving South Asian seniors, mentioning India Home as a key provider.

All programs are expected to be culturally competent and serve populations reflecting the community’s demographics.
India Home, a large service provider with three locations, specifically caters to South Asian seniors.
Previously a discretionary program, India Home now serves hundreds of South Asian older adults daily.

Shahana K. Hanif

0:42:01

But we know to be true that South Asian seniors are one of the largest groups of immigrant seniors in New York City.

0:42:09

Can you speak to how else beyond holiday celebrations DIFTA is providing support to these communities, what more concretely how you're identifying providers, what kind of evaluations, or what the parameters are for DIFTA funding for these providers?

Anya Herasme

0:42:34

Sure.

0:42:35

So as I mentioned, there is expectation for all of our programs to be culturally competent.

0:42:39

So any area that or any center that's located in the area with predominantly South Asian older adults is expected to serve that population.

0:42:48

Off the top of my head, one agency comes to mind, India, home, which is one of a very large provider.

0:42:54

They were previously discretionary, discretionary program, and they serve hundreds of older adults every day.

0:43:01

And I believe they have 3 locations.

0:43:03

They're just one example of a provider who is, you know, specifically geared towards that community of older adults.

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