Protect Aging Services in L.A. County

Help ensure state funding changes for older adult services work as intended.

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What’s Happening

The State of California, through the California Department of Aging (CDA), is updating how funding is shared with Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), which provide services for older adults. This is done through the Intrastate Funding Formula (IFF).

These changes are part of statewide efforts, including SB 1249 and California’s “CA 2030” vision, to better match funding with today’s needs. The updated formula looks at factors like age, income, disability, and where people live.

The changes are expected to begin in 2026.

Why This Matters

This formula determines how funding is distributed to support essential services like home-delivered and congregate meals, transportation, caregiver support, as well as case management and supportive services.

In a large and diverse county like Los Angeles, even small changes in funding can affect services for many older adults and people with disabilities.

Based on initial estimates, Los Angeles County could see up to a 17% reduction in funding under the proposed formula. This could mean:

Fewer home-delivered and congregate meals

Reduced transportation services

Fewer ombudsman and caregiver support services

What a 17% Reduction Could Mean for L.A. County

Nearly 396,000 fewer meals each year

About 1,571 fewer meals every day

This includes:

– 185,000+ fewer congregate meals

– 209,000+ fewer home-delivered meals

That’s why we are asking for a short validation step, to make sure the updated formula works as intended, before it is finalized.

Statewide Context

Key Insight

Los Angeles County represents about 24 to 25 percent of the state’s older adult population and exceeds that share across several key indicators.

Because of this scale, even small changes in how the formula is calculated can lead to meaningful differences in funding and services.

This makes it especially important to confirm the formula is working as intended before it is finalized.

L.A. County’s Position at a Glance

L.A. County wants to ensure the formula works as intended before finalization.

We support modernization of the IFF.

We support its equity goals.

We are asking for a short validation step to confirm the formula is working as intended before it is finalized.

Take Action

For Residents & Community Members

Ask your State Representatives to support a short validation step.

What this does:

Finds your State Assemblymember and Senator

Sends a message asking for a brief pause and validation of the formula

Why it matters:
State leaders can work with CDA to ensure the formula is accurate and fair before it is finalized.

For Providers, Vendors, & Community Organizations

(Nutrition providers, Ombudsman programs, transportation providers, nonprofits, et al)

Share your expertise and help ensure the formula reflects real-world service delivery

This version allows you to:

Send a more detailed message

Include your organization’s name

Share service impact

For Organizations & Advocates

Join a coordinated voice

Sign onto coalition letters

Share this campaign with your network

Use the partner toolkit below

Resources & Toolkits

Public Toolkit

Use these to spread the word:

What is the IFF & why this matters in L.A. County? (1-page explainer)

Sample message to representatives

Social media graphics & captions (See further below)

Provider / Vendor Toolkit

For contractors and partners (ENP meal providers, ombudsman services, etc.)

Includes:

Talking points

Email templates

Data points you can reference

Sample messages to elected officials and CDA

Guidance on sharing service impact stories

Partner / Nonprofit Toolkit

For community-based organizations and advocacy groups:

Coalition letter template

Newsletter blurb

Social media posts

Outreach guidance

FAQ for staff and volunteers

Key Documents

One-Page Overview

A quick, plain-language summary of the proposed changes and why they matter in L.A. County

(View / Download)

Fact Sheet

Data and projected impacts, including estimated service reductions

(View / Download)

L.A. County Letter to CDA

The Department’s formal request for a validation step before finalizing the formula

(View Letter)

Spread the Word on Social Media

Help us raise awareness and encourage action. Share, tag, post, and amplify to make sure these funding changes work as intended.

AD Handles:

• Facebook & Instagram: @LACounty4AD
• X (Twitter) & LinkedIn: @LACountyAD

Use Relevant Hashtags

#ProtectAgingServicesLA

#LACountyAD

#TakeActionCA

#AgingServices

#OlderAdults

#California

Join Us

Help make sure California’s funding changes work as intended for older adults and people with disabilities.

Share this information, tag @LACountyAD (@LACounty4AD), and encourage a short validation step before the formula is finalized.

Sample Social Media Posts

Feel free to adapt to your or your organization’s voice and style.

Sample Post 1

The State California is updating how funding supports services for older adults.

Early estimates suggest that #LACounty could see up to a 17% reduction in funding. That could mean fewer meals, transportation, and support services for those who need them most.

We support @CountyofLA and #LACountyAD in asking for a short validation step to make sure the formula works as intended.

📢 Speak up: ad.lacounty.gov/about-us/campaigns/protect-aging-services-in-lacounty/

👉 Join us in tagging the California Department of Aging and asking them to take a closer look before finalizing.

#ProtectAgingServicesLA #LACountyAD #AgingServices #EquityInAging #California #SupportAging

CDA Handles:

•Facebook: @CaliforniaAging
•Instagram: @cal_aging
•X (Twitter) & LinkedIn: @CalAging

Sample Post 2 (Providers)

As providers serving older adults, we see every day how essential aging services are.

Based on early estimates, #LACounty could see up to a 17% reduction in funding under the proposed new #CA formula. Even small changes at this scale can impact thousands of people.

We support @CountyofLA and #LACountyAD in calling for a short validation step to ensure the formula reflects real-world needs.

👉 Join us! Tag the California Department of Aging and ask for a validation step before finalization.

#ProtectAgingServicesLA #LACountyAD #AgingNetwork #CommunityProviders #EquityMatters #California

CDA Handles:

•Facebook: @CaliforniaAging
•Instagram: @cal_aging
•X (Twitter) & LinkedIn: @CalAging

Sample Post 3

The #CA State’s proposed IFF could reduce #LACounty funding by up to 17%—impacting meals, transportation, and support for older adults.

We stand with @CountyofLA and #LACountyAD in calling for a short validation step before finalizing the formula.

📢 Take action: ad.lacounty.gov/about-us/campaigns/protect-aging-services-in-lacounty/

👉 Tag the California Department of Aging and ask them to pause and validate the formula before moving forward.

#ProtectAgingServicesLA #LACountyAD #TakeActionCA #AgingServices #OlderAdults #California

CDA Handles:

•Facebook: @CaliforniaAging
•Instagram: @cal_aging
•X (Twitter) & LinkedIn: @CalAging

News & Updates

L.A. County Board of Supervisors: Board Motion

Press Release: Aging & Disabilities Department Statement

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