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Jefferson Parish Council on Aging, Inc.

6620 Riverside Drive, Suite 216
504-888-5880

Our mission is to assist the senior citizens of Jefferson Parish to age with dignity and independence in the place and manner of their choice.

Jefferson Council on Aging, Inc. (JCOA) is a nonprofit corporation under Louisiana State Statute (LA R.S. 46:1601 and 46:931) and is tax exempt per IRS code 501 (c) (3). The board of directors is established as the authority to operate JCOA in accordance with bylaws and board policies. JCOA business is conducted in accordance with state law, its articles of incorporation, bylaws, board policies and generally accepted business practices that will accomplish the JCOA mission and goals. JCOA is the designated Area Agency on Aging for Jefferson Parish. JCOA is responsible for advocacy and planning a comprehensive and coordinated variety of services that are available to approximately 80,000 persons age 60+ in Jefferson Parish.