Mayor's Office of Older Adult Affairs and Advocacy

The Mayor's Office of Older Adult Affairs & Advocacy - Roles and Responsibilities

Advocacy for Older Adults

• Dedicated advocate for older adult residents
• Assists in accessing a wide range of resources, programs, and services provided by city agencies and partners.
   

Comprehensive Citywide Strategies

• Crafts comprehensive strategies to support older adults.
• Leads a planning initiative aimed at transforming Baltimore into an age-friendly community.

Supports Baltimore City Commission on Aging, Resources & Empowerment (CARE)

• This is a volunteer board appointed by the Mayor.
• The Commission consist of 17 members and Ex Officials, Commissioners are appointed to a 4-year term
• MOAAA provides administration support and organizes
• Host the Commission’s monthly meetings (10 meetings a year)

Policy Advocacy

• Works with the Baltimore City Commission on Aging, Resources & Empowerment to advise the Mayor and the Administration on issues affecting older adult residents
• Engages in policy development to address the needs and concerns of older adults.

Community Outreach

• Conducts outreach to raise awareness about available services and programs.
• Engages with community organizations and stakeholders to promote the interests of older adults.

Support Services

Provides administrative support and coordination to ensure efficient delivery of services for older adults.