Organization

AoA is the Federal focal point and advocate agency for older persons and their concerns. In this role, AoA works to heighten awareness among other Federal agencies, organizations, groups, and the public about the valuable contributions that older Americans make to the Nation and alerts them to the needs of vulnerable older people. AoA does this by serving as the Federal agency responsible for advancing the concerns and interests of older people and their caregivers, and by working with and through the Aging Services Network to promote the development of a comprehensive and coordinated system of home and community-based long-term care that is responsive to the needs and preferences of older people and their family caregivers.

• Office of the Assistant Secretary for Aging: (202) 401-4634
• Public Inquiries: (202) 619-0724
• Eldercare Locator
  (to find services for an older person in his or her locality): (800) 677-1116
• AoA Fax: (202) 357-3555
• E-mail
• Federal Relay Services - 1-800-877-8339 [Off-site]

Biographies of Key Personnel

Josefina G. Carbonell
Assistant Secretary for Aging

Edwin Walker
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Programs

John Wren
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Management

Frank Burns
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Program Operations