Office on Aging News

Franklin County Launches Redesigned, User-Friendly Website

Published on May 20, 2025

Franklin County is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, franklincountyohio.gov, which features a modern design, improved navigation, and full mobile compatibility.

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FCOA Hosts iCare: Caregiver Legal Clinic to Support Caregivers

Published on March 20, 2025

The Franklin County Office on Aging (FCOA), in collaboration with the Franklin County Board of Commissioners, is proud to present the iCARE: Caregiver Legal Clinic, a special event designed to provide caregivers with essential legal information, community support, and networking opportunities.

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Franklin County Dog Shelter & FCOA to Host ‘Bone-A-Fide Love' Event

Published on February 19, 2025

The Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center, in collaboration with the Franklin County Office on Aging, is hosting its ‘Bone-a-Fide Love’ Meet & Match event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Franklin County Dog Shelter.

Tagged as: , Health & Human Services, Nonprofit & Community Partnerships

New One Door Initiative Expands Access To Health & Human Services

Published on January 21, 2025

Franklin County Commissioners launched the opening of One Door, a transformative initiative designed to streamline access to essential Health and Human Service resources. The program was unveiled with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Michael J. Dorrian Building, where the One Door office is now open to serve residents on the first floor of the county government complex.

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Franklin County Office on Aging to Host iCare Caregiver Conversation

Published on October 07, 2024

The Franklin County Office on Aging (FCOA) is excited to announce its upcoming iCare Caregiver Conversation, a special event aimed at supporting caregivers in Franklin County.

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Commissioners Recognized Nationally for Resident Centered Programs

Published on July 16, 2024

Under the leadership of the Board of Commissioners Franklin County has received four prestigious awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) for its innovative programming during their annual conference this past weekend.

Tagged as: , Awards & Achievements, Education & Early Learning, Health & Human Services, Public Health & Safety, Technology & Innovation

Office on Aging Extends Free Home-Delivered Meals Program Through 2024

Published on January 01, 2024

The Franklin County Office on Aging has extended its free Home-Delivered Meals program through the end of 2024.

Tagged as: , Community Events & Announcements, Health & Human Services

Office on Aging Presents the 4th Annual Caring for the Caregiver Expo

Published on October 09, 2023

Spencer 4Higher Media LLC recently announced that the Franklin County Office on Aging will be the presenting sponsor for the 4th Annual Caring for the Caregiver Expo on Saturday, November 4, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio at The Boat House at Confluence Park.

Tagged as: , Community Events & Announcements, Health & Human Services, Nonprofit & Community Partnerships

Board of Commissioners Appoint New Director at Office on Aging

Published on February 28, 2023

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners today appointed Chanda Wingo as the Director of the Franklin County Office on Aging. Wingo, who will report to the Deputy County Administrator for Health and Human Services (HHS) Joy Bivens, will take over the role effective immediately.

Tagged as: , Community Events & Announcements, Health & Human Services

Franklin County, PrimaryOne Health Hosting COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

Published on February 28, 2023

The Franklin County Office on Aging, Franklin County Public Health and PrimaryOne Health have announced a partnership to host two upcoming COVID-19 vaccine booster clinics in order to get more older adults boosted in Franklin County.

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Office on Aging Extends Free Home-Delivered Meals Program Through 2023

Published on January 03, 2023

The Franklin County Office on Aging has extended its free Home-Delivered Meals program through the end of 2023.

Tagged as: , Community Events & Announcements, Health & Human Services

Office on Aging Earns Prestigious Inform USA Re-accreditation

Published on August 03, 2022

The Franklin County Office on Aging is among a select group of organizations to be re-accredited by Inform USA (formerly known as the Alliance of Information and Referral Systems - AIRS), a professional membership association for Information and Referral service providers.

Tagged as: , Awards & Achievements, Health & Human Services

FCOA Updates Sliding Fee Scale, Helping More Residents Access Services

Published on June 30, 2022

The Franklin County Office on Aging (FCOA) has approved a new Sliding Fee Scale which went into effect on May 1, 2022 to help residents enrolled in Senior Options receive support services for little to no cost.

Tagged as: , Awards & Achievements, Health & Human Services

Franklin County Announces Interim Director for Office on Aging

Published on June 27, 2022

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners announced this morning the appointment of Chanda Wingo to serve as Interim Director of the Franklin County Office on Aging.

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