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March 2008
 A Study for Re-Establishment of a Department on Aging in Accordance With
Connecticut Public Act 05-280
The State of Connecticut will re-establish a cabinet-level Department of
Aging, which had been abolished in 1993. The legislation reauthorizing
the department called for research on effective department structures. A
research team from the Southern Connecticut State University conducted
interviews at all levels of state and local agencies. A predominant theme
focused on developing a strong, independent, feasible and affordable
Department on Aging. The legislative mandate favored effective advocacy
at the cabinet level critical to lead and develop future goals, services
and outcome measures.
In an examination of Departments on Aging across the United States, the
team identified four different paradigms coordinator, local networker,
gatekeeper, and expert advocate that had been successfully implemented,
and championed by various stakeholders within Connecticut. The research
describes the benefits and liabilities of each paradigm.
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