Aging Network Development TIPS Training
TIPS New Mexico’s “Training for Innovative Possibilities to Serve Seniors” (TIPS)
A State wide initiative designed to meet the training requirements of the Older Americans Act (OAA) while strengthening partnerships across the aging and disability service networks. Held at least once each Federal Fiscal Year (Oct 1-Sept 30) TIPS fosters collaboration, promotes innovation in service delivery, and ensures providers have access to the latest best practices for supporting older adults.
The Older Americans Act (OAA) is a federal law that authorizes grants to states for community planning and social services, research and development projects, andtraining in the field of aging services.
The Aging and Disability Networks
The aging and disability networks are diverse and interconnected systems of support operating at the local, state, and national levels. These networks collaborate to provide essential services, resources, and advocacy for older adults and individuals with disabilities.
Key Strategies:
- Cross-Network Collaboration: Fostering strong partnerships between communities,providers, and the state.
- Workforce Development: Providing comprehensive and up-to-date training for serviceproviders that reflects the latest research, policy developments, and best practices in agingand disability services.
- Strategic Alignment with the OAA: Utilizing the TIPS format to fulfill the OAA mandatesaround training, capacity building and planning, thereby positioning providers to bettermeet federal and state standards.