Through education and court advocacy Elder Protection Workgroup volunteers assist in providing elder abuse prevention education programs, presentations and conferences to the community and professionals. Volunteers also attend court hearings on elder abuse. This workgroup is a collaboration between the Area Agency Advisory Council, Adult Protective Services, the Family Justice Center, the Long Term Care Ombudsman program and other interested community partners. This group coordinates the annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day activities.

Meets 1^st Thursday of the month at 11 AM.
2755 Mendocino Avenue Suite 100, Santa Rosa, CA - Family Justice Center

This workgroup determines the training day topic and coordinates details the annual August event.

The Housing Workgroup is comprised of Advisory Council and community members. The group explores possible solutions to the challenge of finding affordable, accessible housing in Sonoma County.

Meets 2^st Thursday of the Month at 10 AM.
3725 Westwind Boulevard Suite 101, Santa Rosa, CA - Human Services Topaz Room.

The Nutrition Workgroup is comprised of Advisory Council and community members. This group seeks to develop creative solutions to food insecurity in the county.

Meets 2nd Thursday of the month at 10 AM.
3725 Westwind Boulevard Suite 101, Santa Rosa, CA - Human Services Topaz Room

The Outreach Workgroup oversees the variety of events council members attend each year and coordinates volunteer participants as needed. The group also reviews outreach materials and appropriate set up for events.

Meets 3^rd Wednesday of the month at 10 AM,
3725 Westwind Boulevard Suite 101, Santa Rosa, CA - Human Services Topaz Room