Howard County Office on Aging and Independence
Cause Area
- People with Disabilities
- Seniors
Location
6751 Columbia Gateway DriveColumbia, MD 21046 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The Department of Community Resources and Services provides vital human services through its offices of ADA Coordination, Aging and Independence, Children and Families, Community Partnerships, Consumer Protection, Local Children’s Board, and Veterans and Military Families. Our values are clear. We use a "No Wrong Door" practice to link our customers to the services they need. Our offices serve multiple generations in a multi-cultural community and promote full inclusion and community engagement for persons with disabilities.Our mission is to ensure that Howard County residents have the resources they need to grow, thrive, and live with dignity.
Description
The Office on Aging and Independence promotes the full inclusion of persons with disabilities, addresses the needs of an increasingly diverse cultural community, and supports the desires of our citizens to remain independent as they grow older. Our commitment to a No Wrong Door approach makes it easier for older adults, caregivers, adults with disabilities and their families to find the services they need.