Area Agency on Aging (AAA)
The AAA was established through the federal Older Americans Act amendments of 1977. The County Board of Supervisors designated DSES as the local agency responsible for the administration of the AAA in 1982. The mission of the AAA is to plan, advocate, and coordinate services for persons 60 years of age and older. Led by a 15 member Advisory Council, planning efforts focus upon home and community based care. Annually, the AAA allocates two million in federal and state funds to local nonprofit organizations serving seniors and their family caregivers.
For more information please go to: www.co.monterey.ca.us/aaa/.
Workforce Investment Board (WIB)
The Monterey County Workforce Investment Board was established through the federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998 and is designated by the County Board of Supervisors to develop broad strategic policy for the county’s workforce development and economic interests, assist businesses in finding, developing and retaining a quality workforce, and supporting job seekers with funds for specialized workshop, classroom training, subsidized employment, and supportive services. The WIB contracts with the Office for Employment Training (OET) and other community based programs for the delivery of employment and training services, allocating over 5.4 million dollars in federal and grant funding.
For more information please go to: www.montereycountywib.org.
Other Commissions and Advisory Councils staffed by DSES
Commission on the Status of Women
www.co.monterey.ca.us/csw/
Veterans Affairs Advisory Council
www.co.monterey.ca.us/va/
Child Care Planning Council
www.co.monterey.ca.us/childcare/
Child Abuse Prevention Council
www.co.monterey.ca.us/bcandc/capc.htm
Public Authority for In Home Supportive Services Advisory Committee
mcdses.co.monterey.ca.us/aging/
