Aging Initiative
University of California, Berkeley
School of Social Welfare
2850 Telegraph Ave.
Suite 215
Berkeley, CA 94705-1169
Phone: 510-642-9272
FAX: 510-642-8573
The population in California is expected to age significantly over the next 40 years, impacting many aspects of public policy and private concerns. Recognition by advocates and academics that there is a social worker shortage and shortcomings in higher education in gerontology led to the creation of the CalSWEC Aging Initiative.
The Aging Initiative consists of a statewide coalition of key stakeholders representing the academic community and providers from the public and private sectors. Its purpose is to develop a statewide plan with specific strategies to address the need for building the training and education capacity, creating incentives for attracting students, and improving the diversity of the workforce.

The Aging Initiative received generous support from the Archstone Foundation and continuing support from the County Welfare Directors Association Aging Services. It promotes the development of a full continuum of gerontology training and education programs at every level of education. It also develops gerontology curriculum and specialization in social work schools statewide.
Last updated: April 17, 2012
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