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Hendry County to assume Older Americans Act case‑management services after provider exit
Summary
After the prior provider did not bid to continue Older Americans Act case management, the board authorized Hendry County to assume case‑management duties, create at least one case‑manager position (funded by OAA grant funds and in‑kind facility match), and coordinate with Glades County on required matches and interlocal agreements.
Hendry County commissioners voted Nov. 12 to have the county assume responsibility for Older Americans Act (OAA) case‑management services after the incumbent provider did not submit a bid and no other qualified bidders emerged.
Emily Hunter, the county’s community relations and legislative director, summarized the request from the Area Agency on Aging: Hope Connections (which previously provided case management and other senior services) did not bid to continue OAA case‑management duties for the region and no qualified bidders stepped forward. Hunter and Area…
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