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The mission of IACAF is to provide easily accessible resources and programs that have a collaborative and trauma informed/focused framework; to offer families a structure which is not reliant upon a label or diagnosis, but instead focuses on strengths, resiliency, and the potential for growth/healing; and to advocate for all children and families by providing innovative, child-centered, and solution-focused supports.
Our vision is to foster communities where children are able to:
•experience the joys of childhood;
•discover purpose in their lives; and
•develop the skills and relationships necessary for overcoming the challenges of life.
Our focus is on the following core initiatives:
I. To improve the social-emotional functioning of youth (e.g., Recognizing emotions in oneself and others; Understanding the causes and consequences of emotions; Labeling the full range of emotions using a rich vocabulary; Expressing emotions appropriately in different contexts; Regulating emotions effectively to foster healthy relationships and achieve goals).
II. To improve physical and nutritional health which has been shown to improve overall mental health.
III. To heal childhood trauma through expressive arts, physical activity/play, and by developing nurturing relationships.
IV. To explore potential passions (“Sparks”), discover purpose in their lives, and develop life-long healthy habits.
V. To develop leadership skills, empathy, compassion for others by giving back to others and the larger community.
