SLO Master Plan for Aging (SLOMPA)

CDA Local Aging and Disability Action Planning Program

By 2030, 10.8 million Californians will be an older adult, making up one-quarter of the state's population.

In 2023, The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Social Services was awarded funding to continue development of a plan that ensures all residents have access to the resources and services that will allow them to live with dignity. This planning process brings together community and supportive organizations to meet the needs of SLO County's older adults, people living with disabilities, and professional and family caregivers of today and tomorrow. This project is held in collaboration with the Adult Services Policy Council (ASPC) Advisory Committee and YOU the members of our SLO County community!

 

BACKGROUND

All Californians should have the opportunity to age with dignity in the setting of choice, regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity, immigration status, religion/faith, income, geography, sexual orientation, gender identity, language, or family status.


To meet the needs of the growing population of older adults and people with disabilities, as well as ensure that California harnesses their contributions and value, Governor Newsom issued an Executive Order (EO) in June 2019 calling for the creation of an MPA for the state (EO N-14- 19). The EO affirmed the priority of the health and well-being of older Californians and the need for policies that promote healthy aging and called for a “blueprint” for state government, local government, the private sector, and philanthropy to prepare the state for the coming demographic changes and to continue California’s leadership in aging, disability, and equity.

San Luis Obispo County Master Plan for Aging
 

OBJECTIVES

  1. Improve community livability for people of all ages and abilities
  2. Address systemic age and disability-related inequities
  3. Strengthen cross-sector collaboration to accomplish community goals
  4. Transform infrastructure and coordination of services to better inform and support individuals and families

 

TARGET POPULATION

This program is focused on supporting communities and populations that have been historically under-resourced and under-served. Our target population of older adults (60+) and those living with disabilities includes:
  • LatinX / Spanish-Speaking Individuals
  • Rural Communities within SLO County
We also sought feedback from:
  • The Missing Middle
  • Caregivers

 

AREAS OF FOCUS

  1. Physical Health
  2. Housing
  3. Caregiving
  4. Well-Being
  5. Social Connectivity

 

RESOURCES

 

CONTACT

For more information on this program, please contact the Local MPA Advisory Committee [email protected]