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Announcement of Emergency Interim CCE (Community Care for the Elderly) Lead Agency Designation for Hendry & Glades Counties

In accordance with applicable law (F.S. 430.203; 287.057) and DOEA guidelines (DOEA NOI #031408-1-T-SWCBS), AAASWFL issued a Request for Proposal for Community Care for the Elderly (CCE) Lead Agency in Hendry and Glades Counties, to which no proposals were received. The current contract term for CCE Lead Agency for these counties ends June 30, 2024; as such, an emergency exists such that AAASWFL must secure an interim solution so that no danger to the public health, safety, or welfare of seniors in Hendry and Glades Counties occurs. Senior Friendship Centers is designated as the Emergency Interim CCE Lead Agency in Hendry and Glades Counties for the period of 07.01.2024 to 12.31.2024. This period will allow AAASWFL to reissue a Request for Proposals for CCE Lead Agency Designation in these Counties with a contract term beginning 01.01.2025.

Questions regarding this announcement can be directed to Sarah Gualco, Director of Programs & Planning, at 239-652-6926 / sarah.gualco@aaaswfl.org. You can read the complete memo regarding Emergency Procurement here.

Notice of Intent to Award State General Revenue Funding

The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida (AAASWFL) intends to designate as Community Care for the Elderly (CCE) Lead Agencies and award contracts to the following respondents to the AAASWFL’s January 2024 Request for Proposals:

Beginning July 1, 2024, the forgoing Lead Agencies will be responsible for the provision of services under the Community Care for the Elderly   program administered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs pursuant to Chapter 430, Florida Statutes, and Rule 58-1, Florida  Administrative Code.

Any party who is substantially affected by the AAASWFL’s intended decision to award to the agencies listed above must file a written notice of protest with the AAASWFL by Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 4:00pm. Procedures for filing a protest are outlined in the 2024 CCE RFP Packet and in in Rule 58C-1.0031, Florida Administrative Code. Failure to file a notice of protest as described in subsection (4) of Rule 58C-1.0031, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Rule 58C-1.0031, F.A.C. More information about this award can be obtained by contacting Sarah Gualco, 239-652-6926, sarah.gualco@aaaswfl.org, or by visiting the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida, 2830 Winkler Ave, Suite 112, Fort Myers, FL 33916.

Notice of Intent to Award Older Americans Act Funding

The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida (AAASWFL) intends to award OAA funding for legal assistance in Collier County to Legal Aid Services of Collier County and in Charlotte, DeSoto, Lee, and Sarasota Counties to Gulfcoast Legal Services. Beginning March 2024, these providers will be responsible for the provision of legal assistance in the specified counties under the Older Americans Act administered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.

Any party who is substantially affected by the AAASWFL’s intended decision to award to the agencies listed above must file a written notice of protest with the AAASWFL by Monday, March 4, 2024, at 4:00pm. More information about this award can be obtained by contacting Sarah Gualco, 239-652-6926, sarah.gualco@aaaswfl.org, or by visiting the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida, 2830 Winkler Ave, Suite 112, Fort Myers, FL, 33916.

Area Plan for PSA 8

The 2024-2027 Four-Year Area Plan for the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida Planning and Service Area (PSA) 8 (pdf. file) is now available for download.

The Area Plan describes in detail the specific services to be provided to the population of older adults residing in PSA 8 that encompasses Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Lee, and Sarasota counties. 

DOEA Programs and Services Handbook

The State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) provides an annual Summary of Programs and Services.

Services and programs for elders vary in relation to consumer needs, demographics, funding availability and legislative directives. The links below will direct you to the DOEA’s full 2018 Programs and Services Handbook.

The 2022 Programs and Services Manual has  been issued. While some sections may be updated or revised in the near future, the current version of the document can be located on the Department of Elder Affairs website.

Adult Protective Services Manual

The DOEA, Florida’s Area Agencies on Aging, and the Florida Department of Children and Families produce a manual for Adult Protective Services (APS) referrals. Download the APS Referrals Operations Manual documents here (PDF).

Notice of Intent to Award

In accordance with this RFP process, you may view the notice of intent to award at this link.

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