2021

Everyone ages 5 and older can now get vaccinated against COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccines are effective at helping protect against severe disease and death from the virus that causes COVID-19, including known variants currently circulating (e.g., Delta variant).

Franklin County residents 60 and over are eligible to receive home delivered meals now through March 31, 2022 without income verification. To request the meals and other available services, call 614-525-6200, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

FCOA has launched a campaign to increase awareness about the financial exploitation of older adults.

We are seeking qualified vendors to provide: home repair, cleaning, biohazard cleaning, moving and pest services. For more information, join the Outreach Webinar, 10/13/21 at 3:00 p.m. Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_54L_r33tRIWDoIABf06gyw Contact Marleise K. Ryan, Economic Equity Administrator at SEBE@franklincountyohio.gov or 614-266-6542 for more details.

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 includes a historic temporary investment in the Child Tax Credit (CTC), expanding both its size and its eligibility guidelines in 2021 and offering a new delivery option in the form of advance monthly payments. If all eligible families file for the credit, child poverty will be cut nearly in half during 2021. An online Non-filer Sign-up tool is available to help eligible families who don't normally file tax returns register for the payments.

Franklin County has launched the https://franklincountyohio.crediblemind.com website which focuses on mental health and well-being to help residents sort through life’s challenges. This online mental health resource was developed in collaboration with Franklin County health and human services agencies and the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County (ADAMH). A mental health assessment is also available. See the link below for more information.

We at the Franklin County Office on Aging are proud to serve the older adult community, and believe they deserve recognition on this special day.

Join us Thursday, September 2nd, for Franklin County Office on Aging Day with the Columbus Clippers! Gates open at 11:00 a.m. and game time is 12:05 p.m. as the Columbus Clippers host the St. Paul Saints. Fans aged 60 and over attending the event will be treated to reduced ticket prices of just $5.00 for reserved seats and $4.00 for bleacher seats, a boxed lunch and special door prizes. Tickets must be purchased in advance. See order form for details.