On January 8, 2024, the County Human Services Department launched its county-wide Community Needs Assessment, or "CNA" as part of the Age Well Santa Cruz County initiative, to collect community feedback focused on aging in the county. The CNA survey was a collaboration between community members, elected officials, County and City leadership throughout the region, the Seniors Council, and other community-based organizations. The result is a framework and call to action to prioritize age-friendly policies, both locally and statewide, with the goal of creating a cohesive landscape of systems and supports. Over 3,200 residents 40 and older throughout the county participated in the survey.
Full Master Plan for Aging CNA Survey Report
The full, comprehensive Santa Cruz County Master Plan for Aging CNA report was finalized and released in August of 2025, culminating 18 months of data collection and analysis, determining needs and gaps, and ultimately recommending a crucial blueprint to promote healthy aging in every capacity, for all residents of Santa Cruz County.