Appendix A: Veterans Independence Program Logic Model

Description of the Model

VAC Program Objective

To provide financial assistance to eligible Veterans and other clients so that they receive the home care and support services they need to remain independent in their own homes and communities; and when remaining at home is no longer practical, intermediate care in a community facility.

Activity #1: Assess client needs

Outputs: Eligibility Decisions

Activity #2: Determine eligibility

Outputs: Benefit arrangements

Activity #3: Establish benefit arrangements

Outputs: Benefit arrangements

Service Provider Activities:

• Deliver VIP services to clients (grounds-maintenance, housekeeping, personal care, access to nutrition, ambulatory care, transportation services, home modifications and nursing home intermediate care.
  • Outputs: VIP services delivered
• Process payments for VIP services.
  • Outputs: Payments
• Conduct annual follow-up & renewal activities
  • Outputs: Annual reviews
• Immediate Outcome: Eligible Veterans and other clients have access to home care and support services.
• Intermediate Outcome: Eligible Veterans and other clients needs for home care and support are met.
• Intermediate Outcome: Eligible Veterans and other clients are able to remain in their own homes and communities.

VAC Strategic Outcome: Financial, physical, and mental well-being of eligible Veterans.