California Association of Area Agencies on Aging - C4A

06/11/2026

Just days after the 2026 election, leaders from across California’s aging and disability network will come together at the 2026 C4A Conference: Future Forward: Leading the Aging and Disability Network.

As policies, priorities, and funding decisions evolve, this conference will provide an opportunity to connect, learn, strategize, and help shape what comes next for older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, and communities across California.

05/28/2026

It’s wonderful to see communities across the golden state recognizing Older Americans and Older Californians Month!

Thank you to the elected city council and board of supervisors members in Humboldt for recognizing older adults in May. We'll be in Del Norte in June!

05/28/2026

Join us in Santa Monica!

05/28/2026

California’s Area Agency on Aging, (AAA) network deserves transparency, meaningful partnership, and long-term sustainability.

05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the soldiers who have served and continue to serve our country.

05/22/2026

California’s older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers deserve a system that grows with their needs — not one that shifts limited resources around creating winners and losers.

Join us in advocating for a stronger future for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in every corner of our state.

05/19/2026

Want to learn more about California’s Master Plan for Aging and be part of the conversation? Join us for the virtual meeting and provide public comment.

📅 Next Thursday, May 28 at 10:00 a.m. (PT)

The IMPACT Stakeholder Committee will advise on the Master Plan for Aging, focusing on accountability, outcomes, and improvement towards the Plan’s bold goals for 2030.

Register via Zoom: https://bit.ly/4dG0GHr

05/13/2026

🌟 Older Adult Champion Spotlight 🌟
Through our Wisdom in Leadership campaign, California Association of Area Agencies on Aging (C4A) is honored to highlight Diane Kaljian, whose career exemplifies service, advocacy, and lasting impact in the aging network.
Diane’s leadership continues to inspire stronger systems of care and the next generation of aging services leaders. We celebrate her contributions during Older Americans Month and beyond.

05/07/2026

Thank you Choice in Aging for helping is get the word out!

📢 Sharing from Contra Costa Employment & Human Services!

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚?

The (IFF) is how California decides how to share funding with local agencies that provide services for older adults. These agencies, called Area Agencies on Aging (AAA’s), provide services like:

• Meals (congregate & home-delivered)
• Home visiting
• Long-term care ombudsman services
• Caregiver support
• Adult day care

The State, through the California Department of Aging (CDA), is updating the IFF. The updated formula considers changes the percentage weight of the following factors:

• Age (60+)
• Low Income
• Racial/Ethnic Minority
• Disability
• Geographic Isolation

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲:

Contra Costa County’s Area Agency on Aging serves more than 39,000 older adults a year.

Based on CDA’s proposed formula change, Contra Costa County would see a 13% reduction ($770,057) in funding.

This could mean 124,202 fewer home delivered meals for seniors already receiving services.
Other essential services could be cut, and our network of community-based organizations could see substantial reductions in funding.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐃𝐨?

You can contact CDA and express your concerns by emailing [email protected] or sending a letter to:

2880 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95833

All written submissions must contain “Public Hearing Comment: IFF Proposal in the subject line and be received by CDA on or before Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM

For more information, visit CDA’s website: https://aging.ca.gov/ca2030

05/07/2026

Over the last two days, AAA leaders from across California came together to collaborate, problem solve, and think boldly about the future of aging and disability services. The conversations were thoughtful, honest, and forward-looking — all centered on strengthening support for older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, and communities across the state.

Thank you to the membership who helped make these two strategic planning days productive and meaningful.