| Title |
Legal Services |
| Agency |
Division of Aging and Adult Services
Division of Aging and Adult Services
Elder Rights
|
| Web |
http://www.ncdhhs.gov/aging |
| Description |
Funding goes to 17 area agencies on aging (AAA's )to contract for services in each region. The program enhances services by providing services to residents in long-term care settings and congregate meal sites. AAA's contract with Legal Aid of NC(LANC) and a few private attorneys. Most programs receive only a few thousand dollars per county a year to provide services to seniors who are usually just above the income eligibility requirements for legal aid; however, the Older Americans Act, which funds this program, specifies that applicants not be means tested. Clients are introduced to the program through community education events on timely subjects. Services include the drafting of wills, powers -of-attorney and living wills. Services offered through Legal Aid of North Carolina also include assistance with housing and benefits cases. Many programs exhaust all funding before the end of the fiscal year. |
| Grantee Eligibility |
This program does not provide financial assistance grants. |
| Fund |
14411-1210 |
| State |
$24,131.00 |
| Federal |
$410,239.00 |
| Other |
$54,840.00 |
| Funding Year |
2008 |
| Keywords |
aging and the aged, legal services |
| Assistance |
None |
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