Name & Address

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
3 South Pinckney Street, Suite 801
Madison, WI 53703

Phone

(608) 251-2277

TDD/TTY

(608) 286-6333

Fax

(608) 251-7612

Web site

http://www.aarp.org/states/wi/

e-mail

wistate@aarp.org

Description

AARP is the nation’s leading organization for people age 50 or older. It serves their needs and interests through information and education, advocacy, and community services which are provided by a network of local chapters and experienced volunteers throughout the country.

Name & Address

Area Agency on Aging of Dane County/Commission on Aging
(a.k.a. “Triple A”)
2322 S. Park St.
Madison, WI 53713

Phone

(608) 261-9930

TDD/TTY

(608) 261-9905

Fax

(608) 261-9787

Web site

http://www.countyofdane.com/aging/

e-mail

aaa@co.dane.wi.us

Description

The Area Agency on Aging of Dane County and its Board of Directors the Commission on Aging are responsible for advocacy, planning, and policy development on behalf of Dane County’s elderly population.
It is the mission of the Area Agency on Aging to create and promote opportunities for communication among the aging community, their elected representatives, public and private planners, and providers of service. The Board/Commission advises the county executive on issues affecting older adults. It acts as the access point for information on the elders cultural diversity committees’ efforts to eliminate barriers which inhibit participation of cultural diverse elders in the aging network.

Name & Address

Consumer Protection, Bureau of
Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection
2811 Agriculture Drive
P.O. Box 8911
Madison, WI 53708-8911

Phone

800-422-7128

TDD/TTY

(608) 224-5058

Fax

(608) 224-4939

Web site

http://datcp.state.wi.us/

e-mail

DATCPHOTLINE@WHEEL.DATCP.STATE.WI

Description

The Bureau of Consumer Protection enforces state consumer protection laws, provides complaint information, mediates individual complains, provides community outreach and free public information/education materials.

Name & Address

Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups
2850 Dairy Drive Suite 100
Madison, WI 53718-6751

Phone

(608) 224-0606

Fax

(608) 224-0607

Web site

http://www.cwag.org

e-mail

cwag@cwag.org

Description

The Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups is a federation of 630 member groups who are interested in legislative advocacy to bring about a better quality of life for elders and future generations of Wisconsin citizens. Coalition’s Elder Law Center provides legal back up and assistance to 58 county benefit specialists.

Name & Address

Dane County SOS Senior Council
122 State Street, Room 401
Madison, WI 53703

Phone

(608) 256-7626

Description

SOS is a not-for-profit organization of about 700 members that organizes, educates, and advocates for elderly people.
Activities include a monthly newsletter, membership meetings, legislative and housing committees, and a health program.

Name & Address

Elder Law Center
Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups
2850 Dairy Drive Suite 100
Madison, WI 53718-6751

Phone

(608) 224-0606

Fax

(608) 224-0607

Web site

http://www.cwag.org/legal/

e-mail

cwag@midplains.net

Description

The Elder Law Center devotes resources to research, investigation, & public education on general issues of elder law, and provides direct services on issues of public benefits and health care financing to Dane County seniors age 60 and older.
ELC is committed to public education efforts through talks to specific groups, training for elders and other service providers, newsletter articles, printed educational materials, and legislative advocacy.

Name & Address

Grandparents United for Children’s Rights, Inc.
137 Larkin Street
Madison, WI 53705

Phone

(608) 238-8751

Web site

http://learningstore.uwex.edu/assets/pdfs/B3702.pdf?PHPSESSID=6b29ccf7378277b06cf6653a93bf2a8a This is a link to a PDF information page, UPDATED WEBSITE INFORMATION REQUESTED 2/23/10

e-mail

sedun@inxpress.net

Description

Grandparents United for Children’s Rights is an agency whose purpose is to be proactive on issues affecting grandparent & grandchild relationships. These include kin care, visitation, custody, guardianship & adoption.

Name & Address

Madison Senior Services
Office of Community Services
215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Room 225
Madison, WI 53710

Phone

(608) 266-6433

TDD/TTY

(608) 266-6521

Web site

http://www.ci.madison.wi.us

e-mail

mailto:gwilliams@ci.madison.wi.us

Description

Madison Senior Services, a division of Community Services, provides advocacy and information/referral for older adults and their families regarding city-funded services.
A Senior Citizens Advisory Committee advises the mayor, common council, and other city departments. The division provides funding for senior services, i.e. outreach/case management, senior centers, volunteer home chore services, employment counseling and placement services.

Name & Address

Dane County Veterans Service Office
217 South Hamilton, Suite 401
Madison, WI 53703

Phone

(608) 266-4158

TDD/TTY

(608) 266-4157

Web site

http://www.co.dane.wi.us/veterans/vsohome.htm

Description

Dane County Veterans Service Office assists veterans and their families in obtaining state and federal benefits. They also are an intake point for application to the Wisconsin Veterans home at King, Wisconsin in Waupaca County.

Name & Address

RSVP of Dane County
517 N. Segoe Road, Suite 300
Madison, WI 53705

Phone

(608) 238-7787

TDD/TTY

N/A

Web site

www.rsvpdane.org

Description

Vision: Improved quality of life for all Dane County Citizens through significant volunteer service.
Mission Statement: To make a positive impact in the community by recruiting volunteers 55 and older to help deliver priority services to people of all ages, providing Dane County with a valuable resource.

Name & Address

Community Development Authority
Housing Operations Division
Municipal Building, Room 120
215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard
Madison, Wisconsin  53703

Phone

(608) 266-4675

TDD/TTY

N/A

Web site

www.cityofmadison.com/formshousing/index.htm 

Description

The Housing Operations Division of the Department of Planning and Development provides the core services necessary to operate important, federally funded, low-income housing programs and related services for the Community Development Authority (CDA).