Children and Families are at the Heart of Everything We Do.
PRO-DEV TRAINING SERIES
What They Do Tomorrow Depends on What We Do Today.
Childhood emotional trauma can have lasting effects that follow a person throughout their life—especially when left untreated. The consequences can be severe, often leading to self-destructive behaviors in adulthood, involvement in criminal activity, substance abuse, and challenges in forming healthy relationships. Through our advocacy, we are dedicated to making sure children and families affected by trauma receive the higest-quality professional care and treatment to heal and thrive. What we do today will shape a better tomorrow.
CAFCA is an alliance of agencies committed to providing quality care, leadership and accountability in services to children, youth and families in Colorado. Our members agencies represent a broad continuum of trauma-informed services for children, youth and families who have experienced trauma, instability, risk and adversity as well as those who are struggling with behavioral challenges including but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Advocacy
CAFCA works throughout the year advocating on the local, state and national level on behalf of our member agencies and the children and families they serve. We partner with stakeholders and coordinate with other advocacy groups to help advance legislation that results in significant increases for provider rates of reimbursement and greater program funding. The children and families served by our member agencies are always at the heart of our advocacy efforts.
Collaboration
At CAFCA, we understand the close relationship between communication, which involves the sharing of information, and collaboration, which involves working with others and using that information to solve problems. Through a collaborative spirit, CAFCA keeps its members highly informed using a variety of tools and resources which convey details and interpretation of relevant issues. During the legislative session, members also receive regular legislative updates from the lobbyists.
Education
CAFCA is committed to providing trainings, classes and workshops for professionals working in the child welfare arena. Breakout workshops are offered at our annual conference each year, and our new Professional Development Training Series features monthly virtual workshops presented by top industry experts, which helps ensure direct care staff are at the top of their game with the latest trends and best practices in providing care and treatment to clients.
It’s Better to Belong.
CAFCA is the collective voice for organizations that serve children, youth and families in Colorado.
Belonging is an integral part of the human condition. It makes us stronger, more focused and better-equipped to help others. That’s why your organization belongs with us. For nearly half a century, CAFCA has served as the alliance of agencies committed to providing quality care and treatment for children, youth and families who have experienced trauma, instability and adversity or those who are struggling with behavioral challenges. We are their champion and their collective voice.
You Belong With Us.
Consider your organization joining this inspiring group of highly respected and dedicated professionals to advance your mission serving children and families!
GET IN TOUCH
Colorado Association of Family & Children’s Agencies (CAFCA) is a non-profit membership association founded in 1982. CAFCA is an active member of Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) and National Association of State Associations for Children (NOSAC).
CONTACT US
Phone: 720.560.3810
Email: info@
Address: P.O. Box 653,
Evergreen, CO 80439
CAFCA advocates for children and families who are at risk by supporting agencies and professionals in providing highest quality care, treatment and access to opportunities.