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The California Alliance of Child and Family Services
The California Alliance of Child and Family Services
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The California Alliance of Child and Family Services is the unifying force in charge of leading change and providing support for the state’s children, youth, and families. For those dedicated to improving the lives of these at-risk populations, the California Alliance stands apart as the champion and leading voice for organizations that advocate for children and families, and for advancing policy and services on their behalf.
The Catalyst Center leverages connections between research, policy, and practice to inform and lead capacity-building efforts amongst service providers across the state of California who work in the fields of child and family services.
The California Alliance of Child and Family Services and the Catalyst Center serve a statewide network of professionals and collaborate with advocates, community-based service programs, national and state organizations, legal, health, and mental health professionals, researchers, and advocates from social justice organizations working to support the health and wellbeing of children and families. The California Alliance of Child and Family Services and Catalyst Center offers a rich working environment that includes connecting with inspiring activists and frontline providers, an opportunity to understand the experiences of children, youth, and families, and how all these forces contribute to sociopolitical change and systems transformation. Both the CA Alliance and its Catalyst Center are committed to ensuring that our work is centered on equity and social justice, working to ensure that the voices of those most impacted are part of any decision-making processes.
Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission: Promoting the health, well-being and safety of children, youth and families in California as a collective voice impacting policy and best practices to strengthen the systems that serve them. Vision: All children, youth and families thrive in loving, healthy, safe communities. CA Alliance Guiding Principles - Child and Family Centered - We engage and promote those most impacted by representing diverse communities across the state and ensuring they have a seat at the decision-making table. - We invest in and advocate for the permanency and well-being of every child, youth, and family, acknowledging their fundamental right to be respected and loved. - We commit to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness in our practices, policies, advocacy and member support. - We recognize our interconnectedness and the necessity to strive for deep levels of collaboration to bring together organizations who serve children and families, break isolation, and promote peer sharing. No one can do this alone. - We engage in critical dialogue and analysis to continuously innovate and improve practice models that are rooted in evidence. - We invest in staff to ensure they reflect the communities served, are supported by trauma- informed work environments, and can maintain endurance in the field
