Colorado Association of Family and Childrens Agencies Inc.

The Colorado Association of Family & Children’s Agencies (CAFCA) is a strong alliance of agencies that are committed to providing quality, life-changing treatment and care for at-risk and trauma-affected children, youth and families across Colorado. Through a supportive system of collaboration, education and advocacy, CAFCA helps to strengthen agencies and expand their continuum of care, using our collective voice to impact public policy and affect legislation designed to protect kids and provide a wider range of services for families and children.

We envision a world where no child is harmed by a family member or adult in a position of trust; and no child needs to be removed from their home due to abuse or neglect; and where all children are loved and nurtured through a happy and fulfilling childhood.

Goal One: Expand the SOS program to other non-profit agencies serving specific marginalized/underserved populations. The savings realized by participating agencies can be reinvested in programs and infrastructure; having access to specialized services previously unavailable will result in a higher quality of care/service, an expanded continuum of care and greater access to all services for clients.

Goal Two: Strengthen and augment our efforts working with legislators to increase funding for CAFCA member agencies to compensate for unwarranted, detrimental federal funding cuts that jeopardize agency missions, putting programs and agencies at risk of ceasing operations resulting in reductions in or denials of services for clients who are desperately in need of those vital programs and services.

Goal Three: Create, develop and expand new professional development training program designed to help professionals working in child welfare/mental health fields advance their careers and become proficient in latest industry trends and practices; training sessions will be presented by industry leaders/experts; program expenses covered by training registration fees, allowing program to become self-sustaining.