Department of Family
Services
12011 Government Center Parkway, Suite 500
Fairfax, VA 22035-1102
703-324-7758, TTY 703-222-9452, Fax 703-222-9487
DFSPIO@fairfaxcounty.gov
www.fairfaxcounty.gov
August 31, 2006
New Korean Language Phone Line Provides Information and
Assistance
for Seniors and Families in Fairfax County
On September 5, the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging and local Korean community organizations will launch a telephone assistance program for Korean-speaking seniors and families who need information about services for seniors. Monolingual Koreans can call 703-324-3543 and leave their questions about services for seniors offered in Fairfax County, such as transportation, housing, home delivered meals, senior centers, and in-home services. A Korean-speaking volunteer will return the call in the evening or weekend with information about the services.
The goal of this program is to enhance access to services for Korean older adults living in Fairfax County. By providing assistance in the Korean language, the program seeks to enable independence and enhance quality of life among Korean older adults, their caregivers, and adults with disabilities.
The Korean Language Information and Assistance Partnership program is made available by the Korean Central Senior Center, the Korean Community Service Center, SeniorNavigator, and the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging.
To learn more about resources for seniors in Fairfax County, visit the county’s Web site at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/seniors.
This program is also in need of volunteers. Familiarity with the Internet is required. Ongoing training and support will be provided. For more information, or to request this information in an alternate format, please call Enna Lee, with the Department of Family Services / Fairfax Area Agency on Aging, at 703-324-5420 (TTY 703-449-1186) or e-mail her at enna.lee@fairfaxcounty.gov .
Fairfax County is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of
disability in all county programs, services and activities. Reasonable
accommodations will be provided upon request.
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