Research Project

IDOA Minority Outreach & Demonstration Program

Research Area(s)
Research & Sponsored Projects
Co-Investigators
Hairston, Creasie Finney
Funding Source
Illinois Department on Aging

Abstract

This project at the Jane Addams Center for Social Policy and Research will evaluate the Illinois Department on Aging's existing approaches to identifying the special needs and problems of minority senior citizens, evaluate the adequacy and accessibility of existing programs and information for minority senior citizens, and develop a comprehensive outreach plan to address the anticipated changing demographics in Illinois’ older adult population.