AGENCY

DEPARTMENT FOR THE AGING

I PHONE:
212-442-1322

2 Lafayette Street, 7th Floor I FAX:

212-442-1096
New York, N.Y.

10007

PUBLIC LIAISON

Helene Wolff I PHONE:

212-442-1111

Director of Public Affairs

MISSION STATEMENT

The Department for the Aging helps improve the quality of life for older residents of New
York City. Under the Federal Older Americans Act, the State Community Services for
the Elderly Program, and with significant City support, the Department promotes and
coordinates the development and provision of accessible services for older persons, and
serves as their advocate. Both directly and through contracts with community agencies,
the Department supports a broad range of services to help maintain the independence
and participation of older people. These services include nutrition, home care, care
management, transportation, legal services, employment services, assistance to crime
victims, information and referral, and health promotion. The Department monitors the
quality, cost, and volume of services to older persons.