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1300 National Drive, Suite 173
Sacramento, CA 95834
Telephone: (916) 419-7591
Fax: (916) 419-7596
E-Mail: ccoa@ccoa.ca.gov
Welcome to the California Commission on Aging Website
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 Governor, 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 relating to programs and services that affect older individuals." As such it is the principal advisory body to the Governor, 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.
SECOND STATEWIDE SENIOR CENTER FORUM
Centers of Today … Investing in Tomorrow, the second statewide Senior Center Stakeholder Forum sponsored by the California Commission on Aging and the Congress of California Seniors. This highly successful event brought together senior center representatives, board members, local government officials and providers to explore new ways to survive and thrive during uncertain economic times. Building on the success of the inspirational first forum, held in Sacramento in 2009, the November 14, 2011 event featured a combination of plenary speakers, networking sessions and breakout groups. Addiotional information about the forum can be found on the Senior Center Initiative page.
Statewide Highlights
