Mission

It is the mission of LeadingAge California, formerly Aging Services of California, to advance housing and services for older adults and to support and inspire its members through advocacy, education, research and services enabling them to meet changing needs of their clients and communities.
– Amended May 3, 1999

Vision
LeadingAge California is a catalyst for members to advocate, enrich and advance aging services.
– Adopted November 11, 2009

Ethical Preamble
The members of LeadingAge California, formerly the Aging Services of California, are committed to a vision, mission and set of values that frame our approach to service and advocacy for California's older adults. As not-for-profit organizations providing quality housing, healthcare and services to California's older adults, we share a tradition of religious, ethnic, fraternal or community sponsorship. We support the spirit of volunteerism, community service, charitable activities, and collaborative planning.
– Adopted August 7, 1998  

Shared Values
The values shared by LeadingAge California members include:

    Long term commitment to the security of older adults
    Mission driven
    Mutual support and assistance among members
    Respect of all peoples
    Commitment to socioeconomic and multicultural diversity
    Advocate for not for profit status
    Consumer focused
    Dignity and quality of life for older adults
    Community-based

– Adopted February 18, 1998