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Kings County Commission on Aging (KCCOA)
Serving Kings/Tulare County Senior Residents 60yrs and older.
680 N. Campus Dr. Ste. DHanford, Ca. 93230
(559) 582-3211 ext. 2828
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Mission Statement
To provide information and referral services, offer assistance, support and advocate for the senior citizens of Kings County as prescribed and outlined in the Older Americans Act.
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Organizational StructureBoard
KCCOA
Sharon DeMasters
Doris
Bobbie
Leticia ScottMaribel
HICAP
LegalAccountant
Nutrition/Meals on Wheels Ombudsman
S.A.F.E Finances/Housing
Attorney available
Assistance
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Programs and Services Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program
(HICAP)
Preventative Health Care for the Aging Program (P.H.C.A)
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Multi-purpose Senior Service Program (MSSP)
Adult Day Care Centers
Legal Assistance: wills, power-of-attorney, etc…
Meals on Wheels: Meals for seniors 60yr and older, 4days a week providing 2/3 of daily nutrition requirements. Frozen meals are provided to homebound, convalescing seniors who may be unable to participate at the meal centers.
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Cont.’ Programs and Services
Senior Information/Referral and Consumer Services: Newsletter for items of special interest.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program: Provides an objective, independent mediator to resolve problems for residents in skilled nursing facilities and residential care facilities for the elderly.
Senior Counseling: Ongoing support groups and individual counseling.
Senior Access for Engagement Program (SAFE)
Personal Consultants, consumer services, help with forms, etc.
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Food & Nutrition
Assistance applying for Food Stamps
Food Assistance: meals-on-wheels, commodities, nutrition centers
Outside agency referrals: local churches, food banks,
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Transportation
Train : Amtrak
Bus Service: Orange Belt Lines & Greyhound Bus Lines
Taxi Service
Medical Transportation
Kings Area Rural Transit (KART) $10 books of tickets can be purchased at KCCOA for $5 for seniors. Monthly passes can also be purchased at half price.
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Special Senior Services and Personal Consultations
Special Services: American Cancer Society (transportation and medical aids), Lifeline (touch of a button will bring a response to your crisis), Guide dogs for the blind, caregivers support group, “Are You Okay”(daily automated call. Free Service)
Personal Consultations: Phone Pal: regular phone contact at designated times/dates to ensure safety. Unanswered call or call for help will bring designated person to home, Senior Visitor: Designated primarily to attend to homebound persons who desire personal contact with trained Senior Volunteer.
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Cont.’ Special Senior Services and Personal Consultations
Senior Peer Counseling: Trained and supervised volunteer counselors listen and provide invaluable service to persons needing assistance, understanding and support.
Caregiver’s Support Groups: A place in which a group of participants can feel comfortable and safe expressing themselves as caregivers.
SAFE (Senior Access for Engagement) Personal Consultation Services (559) 582-3211 ext: 2828
Valley Caregiver’s Resource Center (800) 541-8614
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My Agency
A great place to learn a little bit about everything having to do with our Senior population.
Wonderful co-workers and mentors
Lots of encouragement
Many opportunities to learn new and exciting things about the Social Work field.
Looking forward to another great semester