RFP-OFA03-25 - TITLE III-B LEGAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES

The County, through its Office for the Aging  ("OFA") is seeking proposals from qualified, experienced Offerors to
operate a program under which certain supportive legal assistance services (i.e., legal advice and representation,
including representation in court, related to income, health care, long-term care, nutrition, housing, utilities,
protective services, defense of guardianship, abuse, neglect, and age discrimination) will be provided to County
residents age 60 and over ("60+ Seniors") in accordance with Title III-B of the OAA (“Program”). The OAA requires
that services be targeted to older individuals of greatest social and economic need, especially low income and
minority individuals, to protect their rights and assist them in meeting their basic needs, including maintaining
their housing or tenancy; accessing benefits and entitlements for which they are eligible; and providing mediation,
legal advice and counsel on matters related to insurance, disability, scams, discrimination, etc.  Multiple contracts
may be awarded pursuant to this RFP to ensure service coverage throughout the County.