Created in May 1971 as part of the Office of Human Resources, the Division on Aging has developed and maintained a comprehensive and coordinated planning and service delivery system for older citizens of Seattle and King County. It is sponsored by the City of Seattle, King County and United Way of King County and administers the Mayor’s Office For Senior Citizens. In 1998 its name changed to the Division of Aging and Disability Services.

The Aging and Disability Services Case Management Program coordinated and managed in-home services for low-income older persons. The Program also provided assessments of older and disabled clients, addressing health and functional abilities, as well as eligibility factors for in-home services. Records include subject files, client surveys, reports and meeting files, primarily concerning the Hope For the Elderly Independence Program, a joint program with the Seattle Housing Authority which provided low-income elderly with a housing subsidy and assistance in obtaining goods and services needed to remain independent.