About Us
The Southwest Washington Agency on Aging (SWAA) is
the federally-designated agency on aging for the five southwest
Washington counties of Clark, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum, Klickitat, and
Skamania. It is one of thirteen agencies on aging in Washington
State, and is part of the state and national network of area agencies
on aging.
SWAA is sponsored by the Human Services Council, a 501(c)(3) umbrella
organization. Learn more about other Human
Services Council programs.
SWAA's administrative offices are located at the Human Services Council on Hazel Dell Avenue and NE 73rd Street in Vancouver, Washington. Several of our programs are also housed at this location. Specific programs
for each area are listed on our programs and services page. Learn
more about our programs and services.
SWAA administers the following funds:
 Federal
Older Americans Act (OAA)
State
Senior Citizen's Services Act (SCSA)
State
Respite Fund
USDA
Title
XIX
State
and Federal Family Caregiver Support Program
SWAA receives these funds through the Washington State Department
of Social and Health Services, via its Aging and Disabilities Services
Administration (ADSA), formerly Aging and Adult Services Administration
(AASA).
Private donations and trust funds are administered through agreements
with such organizations as the Alzheimer’s Association, the
Community Foundation for Southwest Washington, and private individuals
and businesses.
Contact SWAA program managers by email:
Our administrative staff welcomes
comments and inquiries. Contact us if
you would like to receive our 2004 Area Plan, detailing more information
about our programs and the area we serve.
Mary Lou Ritter
Interim Director of the Southwest Washington Agency on Aging
email: ritteml@dshs.wa.gov
Kristrun
Grondal
Program Coordinator
Senior Information &Assistance, Senior Case Management, Family Caregiver
Support Program, Kinship Care
email: grondke@dshs.wa.gov
Klaus
Micheel
Program Coordinator
Planning, Advocacy, Advisory Council
email: michekd@dshs.wa.gov
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