General Information
Idaho Commission on Aging
6305 W. Overland Road
Ste. 110
Boise,
ID 83709
(208) 334 3833
ICOA@aging.idaho.gov
http://aging.idaho.gov/
Brief Description
The Idaho Commission on Aging (ICOA) is a state government agency under the oversight of the Executive Office of the Governor. The ICOA administers and ensures compliance of federally funded programs under the Older Americans Act (OAA).
Through a statewide network of six Area Agencies on Aging (AAA), the ICOA administers a broad array of services and programs to individuals in Idaho over the age of 60, their families, and vulnerable adults aged 18 and older.
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Provides case management.
- Counseling
- Offers case management for citizens over 60 years of age.
- Employment/Job Training
- Older Worker Programs helps low-income, unemployed seniors regain their economic independence and self-sufficiency by building basic skills and providing occupational training, as well as actual work experience, to enable them to compete successfully for available jobs.
- Information and Referral
- Provides referrals to Area Agencies on Aging and information on other local aging agencies.
- In-Home Services
- Offers nutrition and in-home services.
- Transportation Services
- Offers transportation services for seniors.
- Advocacy
- Advocates for seniors.