CoA ~ Partnerships

The Commission fills a unique, independent advocacy role within state government. It builds bridges, opens and encourages dialogue and seeks solutions by working with influential groups including the legislative and executive branches of state government, local government, the business community, state and local organizations that serve critical needs of older adults and statewide public/private sector coalitions such as the Connecticut Elder Action Network (CEAN) and Connecticut Long-Term Care Advisory Council.

Partnerships Include:

• State Unit on Aging Advisory Body 
• Long-Term Care Advisory Council
- Co-Chair
• The Connecticut Elder Action Network (CEAN) - Chair
• Mental Health Transformation Health Disparities Workgroup
• Money Follows the Person Steering Committee
• DDS Aging Focus Team
• Low Income Energy Advisory Board
• Department on Aging Task Force
• Connecticut Women’s Health Campaign
• CT Home Care Program for Elders Advisory Committee
• Connecticut Disability Advocacy Collaborative        
• Aging and Disability Resource Center Statewide Steering Committee
• Aging and Disability Resource Center - South Central Workgroup
• Department of Social Services' Nursing Home Diversion and Modernization Grant Steering Committee