CA AB1136

Establishes the California Department of Community Living within the California Health and Human Services Agency to consolidate leadership on programs serving older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.

Requires the department to assist individuals in connecting to care coordination, health insurance counseling, peer-based programs, and community transition services through seven specified programs.

Directs the department to provide leadership in enhancing access to home and community-based services including community-based adult services, independent living centers, assistive technology programs, and services authorized under the Older Americans Act.

Requires the department to provide block grants to area agencies on aging for home and community-based services programs, with local agencies determining fund allocation based on community needs.

Mandates the department establish an Aging and Disability Resource Connection program to streamline local service delivery through funding, technical assistance, and coordination with area agencies on aging and independent living centers.