It is a New Age of Aging in America and in Chattanooga. According to most recent U.S. Census projections, 70 million Americans will reach age 65 by 2030, double the number in 2003! There will be a greater need for human services to meet the needs of this generation, and the approach of human service agencies will need to adapt to this groups's unique personality.
The Alliance for Children and Families has a new 5-year capacity-building initiative called New Age of Aging, and a new website full of resources and funding opportunities at http://www.newageofaging.com/ . Useful tools include a Senior Housing Directory, Workforce Assessment Tool, and webinars on various topics from the American Society on Aging. Grant seekers can also keep an eye on posted RFP's and mini-grants available for relevant programming. Check it out to stay up to date on the latest research and information relevant to your senior and aging clients!
The Partnership is also proud to be a 2008-09 Mentor Grant Award Recipient! Our talented Beverly Stuckey and Ellie Johnson have been paired with another agency to develop a mentor relationship, motivate leadership, and build organizational and staff capacity related to aging.
Friday, May 23, 2008
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