This week, Washington state launched a program to advocate for and assist some of the most vulnerable residents — those in long-term care facilities.
The program is aimed at preventing the elderly and those living with disabilities from becoming homeless. It is among the first of its kind in the nation, but officials think the new initiative will only scratch the surface of the true need for assistance.
On Jan. 5, the Washington State Office of Civil Legal Aid (OCLA) opened an intake hotline to provide legal counsel and advocacy for those using long-term care services…