A private nonprofit organization founded in 1973, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) is a large agency that is part of the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) nationwide network. Founded as a result of the federal Older Americans Act, the AAAs are mandated to “facilitate the area-wide development and implementation of a comprehensive, coordinated system for providing long-term care in home and community-based settings, in a manner responsive to the needs and preferences of older individuals and their family caregivers.” PCA carries out this mission through advocacy, stewardship of public funding, planning, development and administration of programs, and service coordination.

Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) is the designated Area Agency on Aging for Philadelphia, supporting the health, independence, and quality of life of older adults. PCA is substantially funded through the Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) Block Grant, which includes both federal support under the Older Americans Act (OAA) and state appropriations. In addition, PCA administers a complex portfolio of other grants and contracts from federal sources, state and city agencies, and private foundations.