Aging and Disability Resource Connection Program

The Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) program code is 3900100.

Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) is a collaboration between local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) offices and Independent Living Centers (ILC) working together with a community network of public, private, and non-profit agencies to form No Wrong Door (NWD) Systems that assist individuals in navigating the complex system of long-term services and supports (LTSS).These NWD Systems assist individuals of any age, ability, and income level in navigating and accessing the full range of available LTSS options and provide objective and unbiased information, advice, counseling, and assistance.

In 2019, California Senate Bill 80 (SB 80) established the ADRC Infrastructure Grants Program which enabled the California Department of Aging (CDA) to award grants to interested and qualified AAAs and ILCs for 1) completing the planning and application process (as an Emerging ADRC) for designation and approval to operate as an ADRC program and 2) aiding Designated ADRC programs in expanding or strengthening services for the purpose of implementing a NWD System. California Assembly Bill 135 (AB 135) in 2021 continued the funding of the program.

The State of California has an abundance of high-quality LTSS options, but there are silos between the many programs and service delivery systems. As a result of these silos, the burden has been placed on Californians to navigate the "maze" of systems to access choices of care. ADRCs help bridge those silos. Today, over 50% of California’s counties are part of a network of 3 "Emerging" and 24 "Designated" ADRCs. These ADRCs are coordinated networks of partners forming multiple entryways ("No Wrong Door") for Californians to learn about and access available options for their LTSS needs. ADRCs are committed to person-centered practices and empowering individuals to make informed decisions and exercise control over their long-term care needs.