About CAS

Children who grow up in safe environments with stable families have the best chance of becoming capable, self-sufficient, and productive adults.

Children who grow up in safe environments with stable families have the best chance of becoming capable, self-sufficient, and productive adults.

Changing lives, Building Families, Strengthening Communities

We work to build and strengthen these stable families through a community of expert care and support for youth, parents, children, and the professionals who help them.

Our Guiding Principles

Relationship-Building

We believe connection is the catalyst for positive change. We foster relationships between family members, families/individuals, and their peer support networks, and families/individuals and the mentors and professionals who support them.

Education

We provide educational and training opportunities for all members of the family support ecosystem, from prospective adoptive parents curious about the adoption process to school teachers working with trauma-affected youth to social workers and other professionals seeking Continuing Education (CE) credits.

Trauma-Responsive Care

We are committed to raising the awareness of our community, staff, board, volunteers and clients on the powerful impact that trauma may have in our lives; the tools that can be leveraged for prevention and healing; and the hope that comes from empowering resilience in all of us.

Our Mission

Changing Lives, Building Families, Strengthening Communities

Our Vision

A safe and loving home for all.

Our Commitment

Based on the foundation of Trauma Responsive Care we recognize that everyone’s experience is unique and matters. Our aspiration is to create a culture where all voices are valued, and employees feel safe to express their opinions, concerns, and suggestions. We recognize courageous conversations are often uncomfortable and respect each other’s right to participate or decline involvement.

Our History

More than 100 years of dedicated service.

Partners in the Work