Mission Statement

The Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging enriches the lives of older adults, individuals with disabilities, and their caregivers by providing support, services, and information to help them live well with assurance, independence and dignity.

Vision

Our vision is to foster a community where older adults and persons with disabilities are supported, valued, and connected with services that enable them to live independently, in their chosen home, with dignity.

Value Statement

Western CT Area Agency on Aging, Inc. (WCAAA) is guided by a deep and authentic commitment to enriching the lives of older adults, individuals with disabilities, and their caregivers. Our core values—dignity, compassion, inclusion, choice, trust, and collaboration—influence every decision we make and shape the services we provide.

 

  • Compassion: We interact with all people on the basis of kindness and empathy.
  • Inclusion: We value all people regardless of age or ability.
  • Choice: We strive to maximize people’s ability to decide where and how they want to live.
  • Trust: We foster the trust of the people we serve and the agencies we work with.
  • Collaboration: We work in partnership within our communities to meet the needs of those we serve.

About Us

At Western CT Area Agency on Aging, Inc. (WCAAA), we are guided by a deep and authentic commitment to enriching the lives of older adults, individuals with disabilities, and their caregivers. Our core values of dignity, compassion, inclusion, choice, and collaboration, influence the decisions we make and shape the services we provide.

We believe that every person deserves to live with respect and independence in their chosen home, supported by compassionate, responsive services tailored to meet their needs. Striving for excellence in every interaction, we ensure our programs are human-centered, collaborative, and inclusive.

At WCAAA, we foster a community where everyone is valued and connected, helping people make informed choices and live with confidence, independence, and dignity.

Our funded services include:

  • CHOICES and Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
  • Alzheimer Respite Care Program (statewide)
  • National Family Caregiver Support (NFCG)
  • Money Follows the Person (MFP)
  • Live Well
  • Resident Service Coordination Project
  • Connecticut Home Care Program (CHCP) (Waterbury residents only).

In addition to these programs, the WCAAA administers programs centered around congregate and home-delivered meals, legal and chore assistance, transportation, benefits and veterans outreach, senior center support, and health screenings (home based assessments frequently act as a gateway to our programs). As a member of the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, the WCAAA is part of a national referral network focused on assisting seniors and caregivers.  Below is a list of our serviced towns:

 

WCAAA 41-Town Region

Barkhamsted
Beacon Falls
Bethel
Bethlehem
Bridgewater
Brookfield
Canaan
Cheshire
Colebrook

Cornwall
Danbury
Goshen
Harwinton
Kent
Litchfield
Middlebury
Morris

Naugatuck
New Fairfield
New Hartford
New Milford
Newtown
Norfolk
North Canaan
Prospect

Redding
Ridgefield
Roxbury
Salisbury
Sharon
Sherman
Southbury
Thomaston

Torrington
Warren
Washington
Waterbury
Watertown
Winchester
Wolcott
Woodbury