Significant progress continues to be made toward the development
of the state’s Master Plan
for Aging. In order to begin gathering written feedback from
the numerous stakeholders involved in this process, the
Department of Aging established a deadline of December 13 for
initial comments and recommendations.
CSAC coordinated a
county coalition letter that outlines broad county principles
for consideration as the California Health and Human Services
Agency, the California Department of Aging, and the Stakeholder
Advisory Committee evaluate recommendations and policy changes
that impact county programs and responsibilities.
Joining CSAC on this letter were the County Welfare Directors
Association of California (CWDA), the California Association of
Public Authorities (CAPA), the California Association of Public
Administrators, Public Guardians, and Public Conservators
(CAPAPGPC), the Rural County Representatives of California
(RCRC), and the Urban Counties of California (UCC). The county
principles highlighted in the letter are:
Build on strengths of local successes in delivery of services
Strengthen service delivery while retaining local flexibility
to meet local needs
Increase collaboration and coordination across programs and
services
Ensure equitable access to services
Additional funding for workforce and programs to meet growing
needs and gaps in services
Adequate funding for current responsibilities
Numerous Master Plan for Aging Stakeholder Advisory Committee
meetings, Subcommittee meetings, and other engagement
opportunities are scheduled in the coming weeks and months. CSAC
and county affiliates will continue to engage in those meetings,
particularly as specific recommendations begin to be evaluated.
