Vision Statement:

          "A recognized center of excellence for the support, advocacy, information, and programs serving      American Indian Elders in Arizona."

     Mission Statement:

          "Promoting the highest quality of life for American Indian Elders of Arizona and supporting tribal      system development through technical assistance, advocacy, coordination of tribal               community-based services, education and research."

     Background Information:

           The Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. (ITCA), Area Agency on Aging, Region 8 is the planning      and services area for the state of Arizona, serving older individuals living in tribal communities served      by the ITCA. The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) was established in 1979 and currently serves      approximately 11,000 elders. An Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is a public or nonprofit private agency      or office designated by the State to carry out the Older Americans Act at the local level. An AAA      serves both as the advocate and visible focal point in its planning and service area (PSA) to foster      the development of more comprehensive and coordinated service systems to serve older individuals.      Within this context, AAA’s have a clear responsibility to assure that supportive and nutrition services      are made available to older persons in communities where they live. Significantly, it is through the      AAAs that most Older Americans Act services are funded, implemented, coordinated, expanded and      updated.

     Values:

• Culturally-sensitive
• Fosters mutual respect among staff and clients
• Honesty/Integrity
• Quality customer service