Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability
Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability

DOEA Has Taken Reasonable Steps to Begin the Aging Resource Center Initiative

Report 05-06, February 2005




Report Summary

The Aging Resource Center initiative is intended to reduce fragmentation in the elder services system and provide easier access to services. Area Agencies on Aging will take on the responsibilities of Aging Resource Centers or Aging and Disability Resource Centers.

The Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) and Area Agencies on Aging have met the initial legislative deadlines for developing the initiative. DOEA also has established criteria and an instrument that are appropriate for selecting area agencies to transition.

DOEA needs to take several steps to help ensure effective implementation of the new system.

  • Include other key stakeholders in additional planning and implementation activities.
  • Evaluate and make changes to its intake screening tool as necessary.
  • Timely complete the remaining critical components in the system's framework.


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Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
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