Family Service LGBT Aging Issues Workshop May 20, 2009

Family Service Agency of San Mateo County’s Senior Services Division welcomes family caregivers, professional service providers and other community members to a free workshop about Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender (LGBT) aging issues. The workshop, which will be held on May 20th, will cover and include: LGBT aging issues; new legislation that requires LGBT cultural competency training; a panel of LBGT seniors sharing their stories; best practices about how to best serve and reach LGBT seniors; and a question and answer session. The workshop is generously funded by San Mateo County Aging and Adult Services with training and materials provided by Spectrum LGBT Center of San Anselmo. Space is limited. Anyone interested must please register as follows:

LGBT Aging Issues Workshop
May 20th, 2009, 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Redwood City Downtown Library
1044 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063
RSVP with Susan Takalo, 650-610-0800, x412, stakalo@shfoodbank.org

Family Service Agency of San Mateo County is a private nonprofit organization that for 59 years has helped children, families and older adults build positive and productive lives through the provision of vital programs and services. For more information about Family Service, please call 650-403-4300 or visit www.familyserviceagency.org.

Official Website: http://familyserviceagency.org