Senior‑services council outlines contract awards, adds Jewish Federation day‑care

The Trumbull County senior‑services levy council recommended a slate of contract awards covering in‑home care, adult day care and home‑delivered meals, and the board reviewed those recommendations during the commissioners' meeting.

Diane, the county senior‑services coordinator, said the council recommended awards including Country Neighbor ($40,000), Americans and Associates ($262,500), Care Builders at Home ($362,500) and Cornerstone Caregiving ($100,000). She also told the board the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation, new to the program this year, requested and received a $50,000 adult‑day care award. "They have requested and the council agreed to award $50,000 to the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation day care," Diane said.

The council described continued funding for home‑delivered meals and a set of mini grants — Liberty Township's senior watch program and Mercy Health's exercise program — noting overall requests exceeded available levy funds. Diane said the council provided a spreadsheet comparing requested amounts with awards and that the board chose to prioritize programs based on need and state guidance.

Board members and community advocates spoke in support of the ombudsman program, which council staff said helps nursing‑home residents advocate for care and, when appropriate, return to community living. Sandra Scott, president of the board, noted the council hears monthly reports from providers and that complaints have been routed through the board and service representatives.

The commissioners did not adopt changes to the RFP mid‑cycle; staff said altering procurement terms would require declining current awards and reissuing a new solicitation. The board moved on to other agenda items after commissioners and members of the public asked clarifying questions about service counts and cost per person.