PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURE
After School (YAS) programs to enroll more students to meet the growing need for after-school care for children of working families. CASA and YAS, which are operated by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, provide supervised recreational opportunities for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. Library Services Assistant Division Manager The new assistant division manager in the Department of Library Services will bring much needed support to the Division of Branch Services Manager, who oversees ten branch managers and indirectly supervises over 84% of the staff of the Loudoun County Public Library. Loudoun’s Trails and Waterways The addition of a Natural Resources Manager and maintenance technicians in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services will support the Loudoun’s Trails and Waterways initiative. Planning for the future and developing the local economy to ensure Loudoun remains a great place to live, work, learn, and play.
Providing a wide variety of recreational, educational and cultural activities and facilities for county residents year-round. The FY 2026 budget includes additional positions within the Parks, Recreation and Culture functional area to meet the service demands of the county’s oldest and youngest residents. Resources are also being added to support the needs of the Loudoun County Public Library branches and to maintain the county’s expanding trail network. Elder Resources Caregiver Case Manager The new position of Elder Resources Caregiver Case Manager will enhance the Area Agency on Aging’s ability to meet both the immediate and long-term needs of the community. After-School Programs Expansion The expansion of Loudoun County’s after school programming with 11 new positions will allow the County After School Activities (CASA) and Youth
Library Services............................................................................................................................................................................. $27.6M Parks, Recreation and Community Services .......................................................................................................................... $94.0M TOTAL BUDGET
INTERVIEW | Lesley Katz | Elder Resources Program Manager, Area Agency on Aging The FY 2026 budget includes funding for a new position in the Elder Resources Program.
What type of services will the case manager provide? The position will provide personalized guidance and resource coordination. This will help caregivers reduce their stress, improve their quality of life and strengthen their support systems, which will lead to better outcomes for families and the entire community. This position will help older adults remain in their homes and communities of choice for as long as possible. Do you anticipate that the need for these services will continue to increase? Yes. Adults 55 years and older make up approximately 23% of the county’s population and the senior population will continue to grow.
How will the new position of Elder Resources Caregiver Case Manager help the Area Agency on Aging meet the needs of the community? Caregiving touches all of us, whether now or in the future and this role is a thoughtful and empathetic response to the real challenges that Loudoun County residents face. More than 53 million Americans are unpaid family caregivers, and that’s a number that continues to grow. We know in our work here that many are overwhelmed, they’re isolated and they’re unsure of where to turn. This new caregiver case manager position directly addresses that need by providing dedicated one-on-one support to help families navigate services, reduce stress and access critical resources.
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