Mission
TO AMPLIFY THE VOICES OF THOSE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE, SUPPORT ADOPTIVE, FOSTER, AND KINSHIP FAMILIES, EDUCATE CHILD WELFARE PROFESSIONALS, AND CHAMPION THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. WHETHER YOU ARE SEEKING GUIDANCE OR WORKING TO DRIVE CHANGE, WE ARE HERE TO WALK ALONGSIDE YOU IN YOUR ADOPTION, FOSTER CARE, AND KINSHIP CARE JOURNEY.WE ARE DRIVEN BY A DEEP COMMITMENT TO ENSURING EVERY CHILD IN FOSTER CARE HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO GROW UP IN A LOVING FAMILY. WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF FAMILY, THE IMPORTANCE OF IDENTITY, AND THE ROLE OF SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITIES IN CREATING LASTING CHANGE. WE PRIORITIZE KEEPING CHILDREN CONNECTED TO THEIR FAMILIES WHENEVER POSSIBLE AND SUPPORT ADOPTION WHEN REUNIFICATION IS NOT AN OPTION. WE ARE EQUALLY COMMITTED TO HELPING CHILDREN DEVELOP A STRONG SENSE OF CULTURAL AND PERSONAL IDENTITY, INCLUDING AFFIRMING LGBTQ CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, WHILE BUILDING COMMUNITY AND ADVOCATING FOR POLICIES THAT STRENGTHEN AND SUSTAIN FAMILIES.