Dallas Area Agency on Aging
The DAAA was created as a result of the 1973 Amendments to the Older Americans Act (OAA). The OAA encourages agencies to develop greater capacity
 and fosters the development of comprehensive and coordinated service systems to serve older individuals. The Act provides for grants to states, area agencies and local agencies for the planning and provision of a vast array of social and nutritional services.
Mission Statement
The mission of the DAAA is to serve as the focal point and advocate on behalf of persons 60 years of age and older who reside in Dallas County by planning, developing and coordinating services that ensure a system that positively impacts their health, honor and dignity.
Network Structure
The Administration on Aging (at the federal level), the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (at the state level), and DAAA (at the local level) are components of the Aging Services Network. The Community Council of Greater Dallas sponsors the Dallas Area Agency on Aging.
Functions
- Area Plan Administration
- Contracting
- Access and Assistance
- Special Projects
Funding Sources
Older Americans Act (Federal), Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (TDADS), United Way of Metropolitan Dallas (Local)
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