Founded in 2002, the Home Care Association of America is the nation's first association for providers of private duty home care, which includes non-medical home care services. The HCAOA is the recognized resource for information and definition of private duty home care practice, supported by a strong national membership of providers. HCAOA leads the industry that cares for people at home through education and advocacy.

Today, the HCAOA represents more than 1,300 member organizations and over 300,000 employees throughout the United States providing private pay in-home care services for the elderly and disabled.

Goals Include:

• Set industry standards for private duty home care
• Educate the public about the differences in private duty models
• Develop best practices within the home care industry
• Develop core training and education programs