Year Three, Older Americans Act Title III Area Plan Contract 2027

The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is seeking proposals from organizations to provide services for older adults under the Older Americans Act Title III Area Plan Contract for the year 2027. The contract aims to support the dignity and welfare of older individuals by providing access services, in-home supportive services, nutrition services, and caregiver services. The provider must have at least two years of experience in serving older adults and will be evaluated based on their understanding of the project, experience and qualifications, and cost. The contract will commence on January 1, 2027, and will run for one year, subject to the availability of funds and satisfactory performance. Some key services to be provided include: * Access services (Information and Assistance, APC Options Counseling, Care Management, Transportation, Assisted Transportation, and Assistive Technology) * In-home supportive services (Home Modification, Social Visiting, Telephone Reassurance, Residential Maintenance/Heavy Chores, Housekeeping, Certified Home Health Aide, Emergency, Homesharing/Matching, Housing Assistance, and Personal Care) * Nutrition services (Congregate Nutrition, Home Delivered Nutrition, State Weekend Home Delivered Meals, Nutrition Education, Nutrition Counseling, and Portable Nutrition) * Caregiver services (NFSCP Caregiver Information and Assistance, NFCSP Caregiver Options Counseling, NFCSP Caregiver Assistive Technology, NFCSP Caregiver Home Modification, NFCSP Caregiver Residential Maintenance/Heavy Chores, NFCSP Visiting Nurse – Respite, NFCSP Caregiver Housing Assistance, NFCSP Caregiver Support Group, NFCSP Caregiver Counseling, NFCSP Trained Volunteer Assistance, NFCSP Wander Safety System, NFCSP Respite – In-Home, NFCSP Respite – Out of Home - Day, NFCSP Respite – Out of Home – Night, and NFCSP Respite – Other).