Message From Our President
Welcome to the Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging (ACOA) webpage and thank you for taking the time to visit. As President of the ACOA, I am pleased to share a little about who we are and what we do.
The Contra Costa County ACOA is a dedicated group of county residents committed to improving the quality of life for older adults throughout Contra Costa County. We provide leadership, advocacy, and a vital channel of communication on aging issues. In partnership with the Area Agency on Aging, the Council helps coordinate countywide planning, collaboration, and resources to ensure older adults have access to the services and opportunities they need.
Our mission is to advocate for programs, legislation, and policies that support older adults, while also educating the community about the many resources offered by local non-profits and government agencies. We also serve in an advisory capacity to the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on issues important to our aging population.
The Council’s committees focus on a wide range of priorities, including transportation, health & elder abuse prevention, housing, legislative advocacy, and technology. In addition, our members actively volunteer and engage in programs that benefit older adults at the city, county, and state levels.
ACOA members represent diverse backgrounds and life experiences, which strengthens our work and impact. We welcome anyone interested in contributing to this mission to attend our meetings, join a committee, either as a representative of your city or as a member-at-large.
We invite you to explore this website to discover the many valuable programs and services available to older adults in Contra Costa County. Most of all, we hope you will consider becoming an active partner in this important work.
Need more information on resources for older adults in Contra Costa County? Please visit the Area Agency on Aging's webpage: Contra Costa County Area Agency on Aging
Thank you for your interest and support.
Jill Kleiner, President – Advisory Council on Aging
MEMBERSHIP EXPECTATIONS
Service and Participation
ACOA members serve as an Advisor to the ACOA by preparing for and attending both the General Council meeting and at least one Committee meeting on a regular basis. The ACOA meets monthly and recessess in July and November. ACOA members are expected to be on time and actively partipate in meetings.
Training Requirements
Members must complete the Brown Act & Better Governance Ordinance, Ethics for Local Government Officials and Implicit Bias Trainings within the first three months of appointment and every two years thereafter.
Reports and Presentations
City Representatives must provide an annual report to the General Council specifying the actions taken by their respective cities to repose to the needs of their senior populations. Committee Chairs must provide an annual report to the President of the ACOA in November for inclusion in the annual ACOA report to the Board of Supervisors.How to Apply for Membership
Membership categories and procedures for application are as follows:
Committees
Executive Committtee
Planning Committee
Membership / Nominating Committee
Housing Committee
Health & Elder Abuse Prevention Committee
Legislative Committee
Transportation Committee (Senior Mobility Action Council)
