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What is CA 2030?

A future-ready California Aging Network will need to proactively prepare to serve a larger, older, and more diverse population of older Californians. To prepare, CDA launched CA 2030 and is convening leaders in aging to identify opportunities for Area Agency on Aging (AAA) network-wide advancement and enhancement.

CA 2030’s six areas of focus:

  • Funding sources and capacities
  • Geography and demographics
  • Governance
  • Branding and communications
  • Programs and services
  • Performance measures

CA 2030’s steering committee convenes monthly meetings and is in the process of developing a future-oriented framework with recommendations for both CDA and the California Aging Network.

How to get involved:

CDA in partnership with Collaborative Consulting is hosting a three-part webinar series sharing research insights and perspectives, as well as best practices that will inform CA 2030 Steering Committee recommendations. Learn more and register for each webinar below.

Stakeholder Engagement Interview Insights
June 23, 2023
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Stakeholder Engagement Interview Synthesis

From March through May 2023, Collaborative Consulting interviewed 77 stakeholders about their perspectives on a future-ready California Aging Network. The interviewees represented various stakeholder groups, including historians, innovators in aging, government agencies, consumer advocacy groups, community-based organizations, funders, and associations.

This webinar highlighted stakeholder perspectives and insights in four primary theme areas:

  • Aging trends and implications for the California Aging Network
  • Aspirations for ideal living and care ecosystems for older adults
  • Traits of a future-ready California Aging Network
  • Factors necessary to achieve a future-ready California Aging Network

Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) Interview Insights
July 24, 2023
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AAA Interview Synthesis

From April through May 2023, Collaborative Consulting conducted in-person and virtual interviews with all 33 AAAs. AAA directors and staff were asked to share their perspectives and ideas on the future for older Californians, what programs and services are needed to serve future Californians, and what opportunities and implications are on the horizon for the California Aging Network.

A survey captured additional details to complement the interviews, along with desk research conducted to review local strategic and area plans. Join us to learn about the results of this research.


Promising Practices Research Insights
August 24, 2023
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Promising Practices Report

From June through July 2023, Collaborative Consulting conducted promising practices research beyond California to learn about effective design, planning, and implementation methods that could lead to a future-ready California Aging Network.

The research concentrated on the six focus areas of the CA 2030 project:

  • Programs and services
  • Funding sources and capacities
  • Key performance measures
  • Branding, communications, and outreach
  • Governance
  • Geography and demographics

CA 2030 Final Report Recommendations and Next Steps
January 30, 2024
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California 2030: Recommendations for a Future-Ready California Aging Network

CDA and partners share the CA 2030 final report recommendations and the next steps to prepare California’s aging network to serve our growing population of older adults.


Questions or Comments? Email lori@collaborativeconsulting.net

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