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Department of Aging and Community Living

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FY2021 DACL Continuing Grant Application RFA

The DC Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL) invites the Submission of Applications for Funding under the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended (P. L. 89-73) and DC Law 1-24, as amended for current grantees.

DACL Operational Status

June 22, 2020

The District of Columbia Government began Phase Two of reopening on Monday, June 22, 2020. Learn more about Phase Two by clicking HERE.

The Department of Aging and Community Living remains open. We will continue to provide some services as usual. However, there may be changes to how other services are provided.

How does this impact what we do?

Senior Wellness Centers and Community Dining Sites – suspended. Activities at Senior Wellness Centers and Community Dining Sites are suspended. All meal sites...

DACL FY21 Budget Town Hall

Join DACL Director Laura Newland for the FY21 Budget Town Hall Presentation on Wednesday, June 3 at 3:00 PM.

Dial-in at 833-946-1802.

DACL in the Community

The Department of Aging and Community Living partners with a variety of government and community organizations to provide information and resources in the community. Find an event in your community and stay informed.

DACL Recruits Community Ambassadors

The Department of Aging and Community Living will train community ambassadors and offer free workshops.

Interested in Becoming a Volunteer?

DC’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), is seeking volunteer counselors who can help DC residents navigate health insurance choices. With more than ten thousand people reaching retirement age in the US every day, the need for SHIP volunteers is greater than ever.

Safe at Home

The Department of Aging and Community Living Safe at Home Program provides safety adaptations in and around the homes of qualifying seniors and adults with disabilities.

Featured Services

Adult Protective Services

If you believe that an adult you know is being mistreated, exploited, or abused, Adult Protective...

Nutrition

Learn more about our community dining sites, home-delivered meal services, and nutrition counseling...

Senior Wellness Centers

Our Senior Wellness Centers are designed to help you continue living boldly by taking charge of...

Transportation

To live boldly you need to move boldly. That’s why the Department of Aging and Community...

LGBTQ Programs

No matter how you identify, our LGBTQ programs are designed to create a space for connection for...

Safe at Home

Learn more about Safe at Home, our premier program committed to providing home safety adaptations...

Seniors (60 and Older)

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Adults with Disabilities (18 and Older)

All Services A-Z

Caregivers

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Latest

Nov 22 2019

Mayor Bowser Breaks Ground on Ward 8’s First Affordable Assisted Living Community

Livingston Place at Southern Will Deliver 152 Affordable Homes for Seniors and Provide Onsite...

Apr 29 2019

Mayor Bowser Honors District Centenarians

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser recognized 61 District centenarians at the 33rd...

Feb 8 2019

Mayor Bowser Signs Bill Designating DC Office on Aging as the Department on Aging and Community Living

The new designation expands the mission of the department.

Apr 30 2018

Mayor Bowser Honors District Centenarians

Mayor Muriel Bowser today recognized 48 District centenarians at the 32nd Annual Salute to DC...

Aug 12 2020

August 2020 Spotlight on Aging Newsletter

Jul 1 2020

July Spotlight on Aging 2020

Spotlight on Aging

Jun 16 2020

June 2020 Spotlight on Aging Newsletter

May 26 2020

May 2020 Spotlight on Aging Newsletter

Spotlight on Aging Newsletter

Apr 1 2020

April Spotlight on Aging Newsletter 2020

Spotlight on Aging Newsletter

Jun 15 2020

FY 2021 Budget Oversight Hearing Testimony

Testimony of Director Laura Newland before the Committee on Housing & Neighborhood...

Feb 28 2020

DACL FY19-20 Performance Oversight Hearing

DACL FY 19-20 Performance Oversight Hearing, Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Apr 25 2019

FY 2020 Budget Oversight Hearing Testimony

Testimony of Director Laura Newland before the Committee on Housing & Neighborhood...

Feb 14 2019

Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Performance Oversight Hearing

Testimony of Director Laura Newland before the Committee on Housing & Neighborhood...

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Department of Aging and Community Living

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm

Connect With Us
500 K Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 724-5626
Fax: (202) 724-2008
TTY: 711
Alternate Number: Adult Protective Services (APS) (202) 541-3950
Email: [email protected]

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Ms. Senior DC Pageant

The Ms. Senior DC Pageant is held each year to select the District woman age 60 and older who will represent the District of Columbia as Ms. Senior DC. Contestants compete for the title in four categories and are judged on their elegance, poise and style during their interview, philosophy of life and evening gown presentations. The winner will serve as Ms. Senior DC throughout the year and represent the District in the Ms. Senior America Pageant held in Atlantic City, NJ.