State or regional organizations that are responsible for the implementation of programs that have been established by legislative mandate. Responsibilities include development of a regional plan, solicitation of proposals for service delivery, allocation of public monies (generally federal or state dollars that have been earmarked for the program), monitoring of service contracts and evaluation of outcomes. Some organizations provide all or a range of the mandated services directly.
For most services: ages 60 years and older. Nutrition program: Ages 60 years and older and spouses of any age. Home delivered meals: Homebound ages 60 years and over. Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program: Low income.