Profile: Area Agengy on Aging Palm Beach Treasure Coast, Inc

Mission Statement

The Area Agency on Aging Palm Beach Treasure Coast, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit organization which administers public funds, private grants and donations for senior services in Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and St. Lucie Counties.

Our Mission

To advocate, plan and promote the independence, dignity, health and well-being of all elders and their caregivers in a manner that embraces diversity and reflects the communities we serve.

Our Vision

To be the recognized community leader dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of elders and their caregivers.

Definition of Diversity and Cultural Competence at the Area Agency on Agency

To celebrate diversity is to appreciate, value, and respect individual differences. Diversity encompasses an infinite range of individuals? unique characteristics and experiences, including communication styles, physical characteristics such as height and weight, and speed of learning comprehension. The Area Agency on Aging believes that diversity enriches both our workplace and the communities we serve. Effectively using the talents of people of different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives is a true measure of the Agency's commitment to valuing and accepting diversity and creating an environment of inclusion.

The Agency is also committed to cultural competence as it relates to increasing the quality of services to the diverse populations in the Palm Beach County/Treasure Coast area. Cultural competence is defined as the integration and transformation of knowledge about individuals and groups of people into specific standards, policies, practices and attitudes used in appropriately cultural settings to enhance outcomes.