The Institute for Long-Term Care Policy addresses a broad range of policy issues in long-term care. Its mission is to enhance knowledge and discussion of long-term care policy through research and education. In this way, the Institute will raise the level of discussion of long-term care issues and thus assist in the creation of better informed public policy.

The Institute is the research and education arm of the Connecticut Association of Not-for-profit Providers For the Aging (CANPFA). This member association represents mission-driven, nonprofit long-term care providers, including nursing homes, residential care homes, housing for the elderly, continuing care retirement communities, adult day centers, home care providers, and assisted living entities.

The Institute is recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.


Mission Statement

The Institute for Long-Term Care Policy was created to address a broad range of policy issues in long-term care. Its mission is to enhance knowledge and discussion of long-term care policy through research and education. In this way, the Institute will raise the level of discussion of long-term care issues and thus assist in the creation of better informed public policy.