ABOUT US
A leading voice in child welfare since 1980.
CAFCA is the alliance of agencies committed to providing quality care, leadership, and accountability in services to children, youth and families across Colorado. Member agencies represent a broad continuum of trauma-informed services for child welfare, juvenile justice, homeless youth, education, behavioral and mental health, residential care and related services for children, youth and families who have experienced trauma, instability and adversity. CAFCA agencies offer best practices and trauma-informed services that provide safety, stability and healing leading to better life-long outcomes.
CAFCA is a non-profit membership association founded in 1980. CAFCA is an active member of Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) and National Association of State Associations for Children (NOSAC).
Various Ways CAFCA Supports Member Agencies
COMMUNITY
Member meetings, committees, and work group venues provide opportunities to collaborate, share in mutual support, and develop momentum for the field to thrive.
COMMUNICATON
Regular updates from the legislature and stakeholder community, along a wealth of information in our award-winning newsletter keep our member agencies informed.
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Workshops, Annual Conference, and our new ProDev Professioonal Development Training Series for staff of member agencies.
REFORM
Legislative and policy advocacy and systemic reforms and at local, state and federal levels
ENGAGEMENT
Active engagement with government and community partners and stakeholders
Our Mission
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.
Diversity Statement
At CAFCA, we believe in doing what we can to bring about meaningful and impactful change to our corner of the world. Central to our mission is the belief that diversity, equity and inclusion are catalysts for such change. Our unwavering commitment to diversity is as much a part of CAFCA as the agencies that comprise our association membership. It is one of the primary tenets of the organization and it is at the core of our system of values. That commitment extends from our leadership to our volunteers, and we are proud to be changing minds and hearts toward a more inclusive society where everyone is offered respect, dignity and a chance for their voice to be heard.
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.