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While each county is unique, NJ4A brings together the 21 County Offices on Aging
to advocate for seniors, share best practices, and speak on
behalf of older adults across the state.
NJ4A is a statewide network focused on the needs of older adults in New Jersey. Serving older adults since 1973, we exist to:
While NJ4A speaks with one voice, we also look for ways to blend our voice with others serving older adults in New Jersey.
In 1973, the federal Older Americans Act created Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) to advocate and plan for services for people age 60 and older, and to help them get those services. In New Jersey, there are 21 federally designated county Area Offices on Aging.
The 21 counties administer programs under Older Americans Act funding, act as lead agencies for Aging and Disability Resource Connections, and address aging issues in each county.
NJ4A’s role is to advocate on statewide aging issues; educate the public; coordinate best practices in health, wellness, evidence-based programs, and training; and collaborate with elected officials, aging-network providers, and senior groups.
Each Area Agency is mandated to perform the following:
Advocate
Work with government officials and local service providers on the needs of seniors, and recommend legislative action.
Identify
Prioritize human services needs of seniors and develop a County Area Plan for coordinating services.
Serve
Act as the focal point in the county for advocacy and coordination of programs for seniors.
Interface
Work among agencies, officials, and local communities to develop aging programs.
Maintain
Keep a central source of data and information so older adults have reasonable, convenient access to services.
Disseminate
Share current information on benefits and entitlements with the public and the local aging network.
Maria La Face
Eric Fisher
Christine Heller
Natalie Zarrillo
Maureen Bergeron
Lorraine Joewono
Cindy McNellis
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