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The Administration on Aging (AOA) is the principal agency of the U.S Department of Health and Human Services designated to carry out the provisions of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (OAA), as amended (42 U.S.C.A. § 3001 et seq.). The OAA promotes the well-being of older individuals by providing services and programs designed to help them live independently in their homes and communities. The Act also empowers the federal government to distribute funds to the states for supportive services for individuals over the age of 60.

C4A is an association of directors of California’s 33 Area Agencies on Aging which implement the provisions of the Older Americans Act and the Older Californians Act. It serves as an advocate for meeting the needs of the elderly and adults with disabilities.

The California Commission on Aging (CCoA) was established in 1973 by the Burton Act. It was confirmed in the original Older Californians Act of 1980 and reconfirmed in the Mello-Granlund Older Californians Act of 1996. It is comprised of 25 commissioners; 19 appointed by the Govenor, 3 appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly, and 3 by the Senate Rules Committee. All Commissioners serve three year terms as volunteers.
The Commission serves as "the principal advocate in the state on behalf of older individuals, including, but not limited to, advisory participation in the consideration of all legislation and regulations made by state and federal departments and agencies related to programs and services that affect older individuals." As such it is the principal advisory body to the Govenor, State Legislature, and State, Federal and local departments and agencies on issues affecting older individuals in order to ensure a quality of life for older Californians so they may live with dignity in their chosen environment.

The California Department of Aging (CDA) administers programs that serve older adults, adults with disabilites, family caregivers, and residents in long-term care facilities throughout the State. The Department administers funds allocated under the federal Older Americans Act, the Older Californians Act, and through the Medi-Cal program The Department contracts with the network of Area Agencies on Aging, who directly manage a wide array of federal and state-funded services that help older adults find employment; support older and disabled individuals to live as independently as possible in the community; promote healthy aging and community involvement; and assist family members in their vital care giving role. CDA also contracts directly with agencies that operate the elderly, and certifies Adult Day Health Care centers for the Medi-Cal program. The Department's mission is to promote the independence and well-being of older adults, adults with disabilities, and families through.

• Access to information and services to improve the quality of their lives
• Opportunities for community involvement
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• Support for family members providing care

The CalFresh Program, formerly known as Food Stamps and federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), can add to your food budget to put healthy and nutritious food on the table. The program issues monthly electronic benefits that can be used to buy most foods at many markets and food stores.

Established by state law, the mission of the California Senior Legislature is to help preserve and enhance the quality of life for older Californians and their families. The California Senior Legislature (CSL) was established in 1981. It is a nonpartisan, volunteer organization made up of 120 elected members to represent seniors throughout the state through legislative action.

Riverside County’s Community Action Partnership (CAP) offers a vast array of state and federally funded programs, including utility assistance, legal services, tax preparation, and more.

In addition to other programs and services, ILP administers the TRIP Program, a “rider-centered” volunteer driver service that has operated in Riverside County California since 1993 providing thousands of residents who are elderly and disabled, do not drive, have no family to drive for them, are unable to use public transportation alternatives, and are unable to access needed health care or other life sustaining services without our assistance. 

Are you looking for services in the Inland Region? Try searching the 211+ online database. The information covers both Riverside and San Bernardino Counties and can be searched by keyword or agency name. Or, dial 211 to speak to a Community Resource Advisor 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

2060 University Ave. Suite 212 Riverside, CA 92507 Phone: (951) 686-4402 Fax: (951) 686-7417

NCOA was founded in 1950 as the first charitable organization in the U.S. that would provide a national voice for older Americans and act as their advocates in dealing with service providers and policymakers. NCOA provides a variety of services to older people and caregivers including Benefits Checkup, Economics Checkup, and My Medicare Matters.

The National Institute on Aging (NIA), one of the 27 Institutes and Centers of NIH, leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. NIA is the primary Federal agency supporting and conducting Alzheimer's disease research.

Network of Care is part of a broad effort by the County of Riverside to improve and better coordinate long-term care services locally. This comprehensive, internet-based resource is for the elderly and people with disabilities, as well as their caregivers and service providers.

The Riverside County Foundation on Aging works to ensure that programs and services provided by the County to its older adults will keep pace with current and future needs. To accomplish this, the Foundation works to strengthen and expand programs offered by the Riverside County Office on Aging, and to support the work of the Riverside County Advisory Council on Aging.

The mission of Community Access Center (CAC) is to empower persons with disabilities to control their own lives, create an accessible community and advocate to achieve complete social, economic, and political integration, CAC will implement this vision by providing information, supportive services and independent living skills training. The primary purpose of Community Access Center is to empower consumers with disabilities by providing services and information to support them in making choices that will positively affect their independence. CAC will accomplish this though a social-rehabilitation model. The Center serves all people with physical and mental disabilities regardless of race, ancestry, religion, age, martial status, sexual preference, gender, and/or income.