Programs & Services HandbookÂ
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Florida is home to nearly 6.5 million residents age 60 and older and currently ranks within the top 20 of the total population among the states. As our senior population continues to increase, Florida’s future is linked to the financial, health, and physical security of our elder population.Â
The Florida Department of Elder Affairs is responsible for developing policy recommendations for long-term care, combating ageism, creating public awareness of aging issues, understanding the contributions and needs of elders, advocating on behalf of elders, and serving as an information clearinghouse.Â
The organizations and providers that work in concert to help create a better life for Florida’s seniors make up Florida’s Aging Network. Important to the Aging Network are the 11 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), also called Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs), that provide a wide range of local programs and assistance. Through partnerships with the AAAs, DOEA provides community-based care to help seniors safely age with dignity, purpose, and independence. Â
Mission Statement:Â
To promote the well-being, safety, and independence of Florida’s seniors, their families, and caregivers.Â
Vision:Â
For all Floridians to live well and age well.Â
Elder Helpline:Â
1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963-5337)Â
Department Overview
Bureaus, Divisions, and Offices
Division of Elder Opportunities
Division of Statewide Community Based Services
Departmental Information & Resources
2023 Programs & Services HandbookÂ
AppendicesÂ
- Appendix A – Service Description & StandardsÂ
- Appendix B – Co-Payment for Service GuidelinesÂ
- Appendix C – Enterprise Client Information & Registration Tracking System (eCIRTS)Â
- Appendix D – Grievance ProceduresÂ
- Appendix E – Background Screening Clearinghouse InstructionsÂ
ChaptersÂ
- Chapter 1 – Administered Programs General Information, Planning & MonitoringÂ
- Chapter 2 – Intake Screening Prioritization AssessmentÂ
- Chapter 3 – General Policies & Older Americans ActÂ
- Chapter 4 – Older Americans Act Title IIIBÂ
- Chapter 5 – Older Americans Act Title IIICÂ
- Chapter 6 – Older Americans Act Title IIIDÂ
- Chapter 7 – Older Americans Act Title IIIEÂ
- Chapter 8 – Older Americans Act Title VIIÂ
- Chapter 9 – Community Care for the Elderly (CCE) ProgramÂ
- Chapter 10 – Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative (ADI)Â
- Chapter 11 – Home Care for the Elderly (HCE) ProgramÂ
- Chapter 12 – RELIEF ProgramÂ
- Chapter 13 – Emergency Management & PreparednessÂ
