Model Approaches Grant
California's Model Approaches grant is a 3-year grant from the federal Administration on Aging shared by the Legal Aid Association of California, the California Department of Aging, the Senior Legal Hotline, and OneJustice. Through this grant, we are working to bridge the gap between the needs of elders in California and the current legal system's ability to meet those needs, target the most needy among the state’s huge, diverse population, and reduce serious disparities in the existing availability of legal help.
Recently, LAAC published a series of studies, linked here. Many of you have worked with us on one or more of these assessments--thank you so much for your participation. We could not have completed these projects without your expertise.
Why we're involved:
Because LAAC serves in a statewide coordination role, we are particularly well-placed to assess the statewide system’s ability to address the legal needs of older Californians.
Meetings
The Model Approaches partners have convened both statewide and regional meetings for advocates serving older Californians.
Register now for the regional SLSP meetings!
In May 2013, the Model Approaches partners will host FOUR regional meetings for SLSP providers. Register using the following links, or email your registration form to Denise Watt at dwatt@laaconline.org or fax to (415) 834-0202.
Registration and Agendas:
If you have any questions about whether you should attend the whole meeting, or just the afternoon joint sessions, please contact Denise at dwatt@laaconline.org or at (415) 834-0100 x 304.
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Friday, May 3 in Sacramento. Register online here. PDF
Tentative Agenda: Click here
Location: Sierra Health Foundation, 1321 Garden Highway, Sacramento, CA 95833 (www.sierrahealth.org)
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Friday, May 17 in Oakland. Register online here. PDF
Tentative Agenda: Click here
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Monday, May 20 in Los Angeles. Register online here. PDF
Tentative Agenda: Click here
- Friday, May 31 in Monterey. Register online here. PDF
Tentative Agenda: Click here
Location: Community Foundation for Monterey County
The Legal Aid Association of California would like to thank Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
for their sponsorships of the Senior Regional Meetings
Travel Assistance:
Travel stipends may be available for those traveling more than 60 miles to attend the regional meetings. Those interested in travel stipends must submit a travel stipend application form by at least two weeks prior to the meeting they plan to attend. Please submit the travel stipend form to Denise at dwatt@laaconline.org. If you have questions, or would like assistance with the forms, please contact Denise via email or phone at (415) 834-0100 x 304.
For more information on the travel stipends, please check the travel stipend instructions here.
Agendas:
Make sure to check back for updates, including updated agendas and other materials.
These meetings provide advocates an opportunity to gather in person for training, networking, and working together to improve coordination in the senior legal services community. For more information about these meetings, and the resources available click here.
