The Steering Committee provides support, guidance, and overall organizational insight to LAACHA Committees. In 2018, LAACHA’s New Direction has shifted from Evidence Based Practice (EBP) focus to a broader public health perspective. As part of this new direction, the Steering Committee will address older adult biopsychosocial health concerns and determinants of health with an overarching goal of advancing population health, improving health equity and reducing health disparities.

Composition: The Steering Committee is composed of up to fifteen (15) positions, whose personnel belong to governmental agencies, community-based organizations, academia, and older adult and family caregiver community representatives. As of July 8, 2024, the Chair and Co-Chair of each Committee are included in the Steering Committee.

The Steering Committee provides support, guidance, and overall organizational insight to working committees whose efforts advance the LAACHA New Direction Plan.

LAACHA Strategic Priorities and Responsibilities

Priorities:

1. Housing Stability-Improving access to safe, affordable, and stable housing for older adults and caregivers.

2. Economic Security-Strengthening financial stability through income supports, benefits access, and economic resilience.

3. Social Isolation & Support-Reducing isolation and increasing social connection, engagement, and community support.

4. Caregiver Support-Enhancing resources, services, and policies that support family and informal caregivers.

Responsibilities:

1. Set, guide, and implement the strategic direction by developing, implementing and periodically refining LAACHA Action Plans with key, clear objectives and strategies for LA County

2. Serve as an advisory body, reviewing and approving materials, resources, and tools for external distribution.

3. Advance racial justice by integrating the LAACHA Racial Justice Framework across all priorities, activities, and partnerships.

4. Represent and promote LAACHA at all relevant or applicable aging and non-aging-related events and meetings

5. Build and sustain national, state, and local relationships and networks with multi-sector stakeholders, including community-based organizations, health plans, academia, and governmental/nongovernmental partners, and public/private partners.

6. Foster a spirit of collaboration and partnership among the membership through regular, ongoing communications, shared learning opportunities, and quarterly meetings.