Mission Statement
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To plan, coordinate,
and assess functions which foster the development of a comprehensive and
coordinated service delivery system for older persons age 60+ residing
in Bond County.
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To help secure and
maintain independence and dignity in a home environment for older persons
capable of self-care with the appropriate supportive services aimed at
the prevention of unnecessary institutionalization.
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To provide supportive
services to older, disabled, and disadvantaged individuals as appropriate.
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To remove individual
and social barriers to economic and personal independence for older persons,
including opportunities for employment, when available, and volunteer activities
in Bond County.
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To make existing social
services more accessible to older persons in need through development and
support of services which can increase the ability of older persons to
obtain these social services.
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To help develop and
support social services needed by older persons but which are not otherwise
available.
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To serve as an agency
aiding in senior citizens advocacy.
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