Division on Aging

The Union County Department of Human Services Division on Aging is one of the State’s 21 designated Area Agency on Aging, tasked with connecting State, County and local government communities and residents through advocacy and innovation. It is the recognized lead agency for ADRC (Aging & Disability Resource Connection), the statewide system that coordinates access to services, care management and support services for older adults and the disabled.

The Division is responsible for leading the charge in providing information, referral and assistance to older adults, their caregivers, provider agencies and the general public who are in need of services and supports in Union County.

The Mission of the Union County Division on Aging is to provide and assist in the provision of services to older adults and caregivers of older adults in Union County, in order to improve the quality of their lives, such as:

• Promoting awareness of services available
• Addressing the changing needs and concerns as the population becomes more diverse
• Maximizing the use of resources in order to serve the older adults of Union County with equity
• Planning for future demographic changes as the older adult population grows at an unprecedented rate

Leadership Team

Natalie Zarrillo

Executive Director

Marilucy Lopes

Assistant Director