(a) The Legislature finds that existing Federal Programs for the aged are inadequate to fulfill the needs of the senior citizens of this Territory. The purpose of this section is to require the Territory to supplement existing Federal programs and to establish and support new programs to be operated by the local government or non-profit organizations of senior citizens which will promote the independence, maximum functioning capacities, self-esteem and integrity of senior citizens.
(b) The Commissioners of Health and Human Services are directed to supplement existing Federal programs, the administration of which is currently within their respective areas of responsibility, and establish new programs consistent with the purposes of this section. Such programs shall include but not be limited to the:
(1) Expansion and supplementation of nutrition programs authorized by Federal law to include improved meals, transportation, modified diets and outreach;
(2) Expansion and supplementation of day care services for the aged and home health care programs to provide restorative care in community settings which provide opportunities for the disabled and elderly to remain in their own environment;
(3) Expansion and supplementation of volunteer stipend programs which provide meaningful tasks for senior citizens and creation and financial or other support of senior citizens training and service centers which may be operated by governmental agencies or by non-profit organizations of senior citizens under such terms as may be determined by the appropriate department or agency. Programs authorized by this section which may be sponsored by non-profit organizations of senior citizens may be supported by the government as the department or agency may determine, depending upon the availability of funds.
(4) There is hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Departments of Health and Human Services from available funds in the Treasury of the Virgin Islands for the fiscal year July 1, 1977 to June 30, 1978 such sums as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this section, which amounts shall remain available until expended.