Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging

What Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging does

Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging, Inc. (JAAA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization designated under the federal Older Americans Act as the Area Agency on Aging for Shawnee, Jefferson, and Douglas counties in Kansas. Founded in 1976 and celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026, JAAA serves older adults aged 60 and above, family caregivers, and adults with physical disabilities or traumatic brain injury through a coordinated portfolio of community-based aging services. The agency's headquarters is located at 2910 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66611, with service delivery extending across three counties via direct office services, congregate meal sites, home-delivered meal partners, fitness class locations, and community outreach.

JAAA's product portfolio comprises case management, Medicare insurance counseling (SHICK, SMP, MIPPA), in-home services (attendant care, homemaker, personal emergency response, respite), nutrition programs (CHAMPSS, home-delivered meals, congregate meals, KSFMNP), caregiver support (KRAD, Care 4 All, Family Caregiver Support Program), OAA Title III-B transportation with medical appointments prioritized at a 60% target, legal services funding, Drums Alive physical fitness, the quarterly Amazing Aging publication, a searchable resource database, volunteer coordination, and community events including the Golden Connections Resource Fair and Annual Caregiver Conference. The underlying technology infrastructure is minimal and conventional: a Wix-hosted website (jhawkaaa.org), Google Analytics for web measurement, and PayPal for donation processing — there is no proprietary technology, mobile application, or API surface.

The business model is government-grant-funded with ancillary donation revenue. Primary funding flows from Older Americans Act Title III-B (transportation), III-C1 (congregate meals), III-C2 (home-delivered meals), III-D (disease prevention), and III-E (caregiver support) programs and from Kansas Senior Care Act (SCA) funding, all administered through the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS). Secondary revenue includes tax-deductible public donations processed via PayPal, contributions to the Guardian Angel Fund for emergency senior assistance, and suggested program contributions ($3.50 per CHAMPSS meal, $3 per Drums Alive session). All core services are provided at no charge to eligible participants; private-pay options exist for in-home services for those not qualifying for subsidized programs. JAAA operates under a Board of Directors and Advisory Council governance structure with county-level representation, and is led by Executive Director Susan Harris.

Name

Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging

Legal name

Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging, Inc.

Website

https://jhawkaaa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit designated Area Agency on Aging serving older adults (60+) and family caregivers in Shawnee, Jefferson, and Douglas counties, Kansas. Founded in 1976, it delivers case management, nutrition, transportation, caregiver respite, Medicare counseling, and in-home services funded primarily through Older Americans Act and Kansas Senior Care Act grants administered by KDADS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Services and Aging Care

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAF

Elder Services & Aging Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYHSABAIAB

Care Navigation & Service Coordination (Medical, Social, Community)

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Care Coordination & Geriatric Care Management

SECONDARYHLADALAK

Community Resources, Social Services & Transportation Coordination

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Senior Care Coordination & Case Management (Geriatric Care Management)

SECONDARYHSABANAK

Senior Social Clubs & Community-Based Day Programs (Non-Clinical)

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Adult Day Care & Senior Day Programs

Keywords

• Senior services
• Aging services
• Caregiver support
• Community-based long-term care
• Medicare counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Topeka

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Contracts: Primary funding from federal Older Americans Act (OAA) programs and Kansas Senior Care Act (SCA) administered through Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS). Includes Title III-B transportation, Title III-C1 congregate meals, Title III-C2 home delivered meals, Title III-D disease prevention, and Title III-E caregiver support programs.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: 501(c)(3) nonprofit accepts tax-deductible donations from public. Guardian Angel Fund provides emergency assistance for seniors. Donation options include one-time, monthly, or yearly contributions processed through PayPal.
3. Program Contributions: CHAMPSS program suggests a $3.50 donation per meal. Drums Alive fitness program suggests $3 per session donation. No one is denied service due to inability to donate.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging coordinates and delivers community-based aging services for older adults (60+) and their caregivers in Shawnee, Jefferson, and Douglas counties, Kansas. Funded primarily through the federal Older Americans Act and Kansas Senior Care Act, it provides case management, nutrition programs, in-home services, caregiver respite, Medicare counseling, transportation, legal service funding, and physical fitness programming through a network of contracted providers and community partners.

Product overview

Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging (JAAA) is a nonprofit area agency on aging offering a comprehensive suite of social services for older adults and caregivers in Shawnee, Jefferson, and Douglas counties, Kansas. The organization does not operate a traditional technology product but rather delivers community-based services including case management, Medicare insurance counseling (SHICK), nutrition programs (CHAMPSS, congregate meals, home-delivered meals, KSFMNP), caregiver support (KRAD, Care 4 All, Family Caregiver Support Program), in-home services, legal services funding, transportation, physical fitness (Drums Alive), publications (Amazing Aging), volunteer coordination, events, and a resource database. JAAA operates as a bridge to the aging network, advocating on aging issues, building community partnerships, and implementing programs to help older adults live independent and dignified lives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Case Management Evaluation of needs, plan of action, information and referral for in-home services, coordination of community-based long-term care services, and follow-up for individuals over age 60 in Shawnee, Jefferson, or Douglas counties with limitations in independent functioning.
• CHAMPSS Meal Program Choosing Healthy Appetizing Meal Plan Solutions for Seniors, allowing individuals age 60+ to choose from different entrees and eat at their convenience seven days a week at CHAMPSS locations throughout Shawnee, Jefferson, and Douglas counties.
• Care 4 All Respite Program JAAA's respite program providing safe, welcoming social engagement and person-centered activities for older adults including those with Alzheimer's and other dementias, while offering essential relief to family caregivers through themed programs, gentle exercise, memory-friendly games, and creative projects.
• KRAD (Kansas Respite for Alzheimer's and Dementia) Resource program for family caregivers providing relief to unpaid caregivers of individuals with a probable diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or related dementia.
• SHICK (Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas) Free, unbiased, and confidential program offering Medicare and insurance counseling through trained community volunteers who answer questions about Medicare Parts A, B, C, D, and other health insurance issues.
• Home Delivered Meals Meals on Wheels services providing home-delivered meals five days a week to home-bound seniors in Shawnee, Douglas, and Jefferson counties through a network of volunteer drivers.
• Congregate Meals Noon hot meals Monday through Friday for older adults age 60 and older held at various locations in Douglas, Jefferson, and Shawnee counties, provided by Meals on Wheels of Eastern Kansas.
• Drums Alive Fitness Program Senior fitness class combining rhythm and movement to provide a holistic workout engaging both body and mind, funded by the Older Americans Act and offered in Topeka and Lawrence locations.
• KSFMNP (Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program) Program distributing farmers market nutrition benefits to eligible Kansas seniors age 60+ who meet income eligibility guidelines, or age 55+ and members of an Indian Tribal Organization.
• In-Home Services Services including attendant care (bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, walking), homemaker services (meal preparation, shopping, laundry, housekeeping), personal emergency response systems, and respite care, provided through OAA, SCA, and private pay options.
• Information and Assistance Information and referral services providing answers to aging-related questions, access to help, and unbiased referrals to local resources for customers of all income levels with physical disabilities, traumatic brain injury, or persons age 60 or older and caregivers.
• Legal Services Funding for legal services providing older adults with access to legal help through the Elder Hotline and Kansas Legal Services.
• Transportation Services OAA Title III-B funded transportation services with medical appointment rides as the primary service priority (targeting 60% of rides), supporting access to medically necessary care for older adults.
• Family Caregiver Support Program Network of support providing information, assistance, and services to unpaid caregivers of someone age 60 or older, including respite care, caregiver counseling, support groups, and working caregiver programs.
• Donations and Guardian Angel Fund Tax-deductible donation processing and the Guardian Angel Fund providing critical assistance for frail, low-income older adults who have outlived their savings and need most basic and immediate needs met.
• Area Plan on Aging Federal Fiscal Years 2026-2029 area planning document outlining JAAA's service priorities and planning for OAA and SCA funded services.
• Resource Database Shawnee, Jefferson, and Douglas Counties Resource Database providing searchable access to local resources, including downloadable guides for Jefferson County and second chance landlords and employers.
• Amazing Aging Publication Free quarterly publication providing advocacy, action, and answers on aging for Shawnee, Jefferson, and Douglas counties, distributed to seniors and caregivers.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government partner administering Older Americans Act and Kansas Senior Care Act funding. JAAA receives federal and state grants through KDADS to operate aging services programs including nutrition, transportation, caregiver support, and in-home services. Reports unmet demand and program data to KDADS monthly.
• Meals on Wheels of Eastern KansascoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContracted provider delivering home-delivered meals five days a week to home-bound seniors in Shawnee, Douglas, and Jefferson counties through a network of volunteer drivers.
• Lawrence Meals on WheelscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContracted provider delivering home-delivered meals five days a week to home-bound seniors within Lawrence city limits through volunteer drivers.
• Healthcare Providers and Medical FacilitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical professionals refer patients to JAAA services. Transportation services provide rides to medical appointments at healthcare facilities across the service area.
• KDADS (Medicare Programs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for SHICK (Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas), SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol), and MIPPA (Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act) programs providing Medicare counseling, fraud prevention, and assistance with healthcare costs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Meals on Wheels America: National umbrella organization supporting the Meals on Wheels network of more than 5,000 community-based programs, including Meals on Wheels of Eastern Kansas — JAAA's contracted provider for home-delivered meals. Relevant as the parent organization of a core operational partner and a thought leader in senior nutrition policy.
• Aging Life Care Association: National professional association for geriatric care managers and aging life care professionals. Adjacent to JAAA's case management work, with overlapping service philosophy (care coordination, advocacy, family caregiver support) but delivered through fee-for-service private practitioners rather than government-funded AAAs.

Broad incumbents

• AARP Foundation: National nonprofit arm of AARP focused on helping vulnerable older adults secure food, housing, income, healthcare, and community connections. Operates at significantly greater scale than JAAA and offers overlapping service categories (nutrition, caregiver support) but with national reach and a broader policy mission.
• LeadingAge: National association representing more than 5,000 nonprofit aging services providers across the United States. Provides policy advocacy, research, and training that shape the operating environment for AAAs like JAAA, making it a relevant incumbent at the broader industry level.
• National Council on Aging: National nonprofit advocacy organization working with federal agencies, state units on aging, and Area Agencies on Aging to improve the lives of older adults. Operates programs such as BenefitsCheckUp and Center for Benefits Access that complement AAA services, providing a broad-incumbent peer focused on national-level coordination and policy.

Direct peers

• South Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging: Designated Kansas Area Agency on Aging serving the Wichita metropolitan region (Sedgwick, Butler, Harvey, Sumner, Cowley, Kingman counties). Operates with the same OAA/Kansas Senior Care Act funding structure and full-service portfolio as JAAA, providing a direct operational peer with materially larger urban population scale.
• North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging: Designated Kansas Area Agency on Aging covering Riley, Pottawatomie, Marshall, Washington, Clay, and Cloud counties. Operates the same OAA-funded service menu under KDADS oversight, structurally identical to JAAA but serving a different planning and service area centered on the Manhattan area.
• Northwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging: Designated Area Agency on Aging serving 18 rural counties in northwest Kansas. Operates under the same OAA funding model and provides a comparable mix of nutrition, caregiver, transportation, and case management services, serving as a rural counterpart peer to JAAA's more urbanized service mix.
• East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging: Designated Area Agency on Aging serving Lyon, Chase, Coffey, Greenwood, Morris, and Wabaunsee counties in Kansas. Operates under the same Older Americans Act funding structure and service portfolio (case management, nutrition, caregiver support) as JAAA, making it the most structurally comparable Kansas peer.

Regional players

• Midland Care Connection: Topeka-based nonprofit providing hospice, home health, palliative care, and the Midland Care PACE program to seniors across northeast Kansas. Operates in the same primary service area as JAAA and overlaps in target population (older adults needing community-based care), though focused on direct clinical service delivery rather than AAA-style coordination.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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