Mission

Our mission is to cultivate a community where all families are treated with dignity and respect. We are dedicated to protecting and supporting the families we envision for ourselves and future generations. We work towards empowering families to access the services and resources they need without fear of policing, aiming to shrink the pipeline into the child welfare system. Ultimately, we strive to develop policies that promote child and family safety and well-being in California for years to come.

Core Values

  1. Racial Equity and Justice: We recognize the historical and ongoing systemic racism, disinvestment, and policy choices that lead to poverty and perpetuate inequities particularly for Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color. We strive instead for all families to have equitable access to what they need to thrive.

  2. Reproductive Justice: Family integrity is a fundamental part of achieving true reproductive justice. Reproductive justice is “the human right to maintain personal bodily autonomy, have children, not have children, and parent the children we have in safe and sustainable communities.” (Reference: SisterSong) 

  3. Dignity and Respect: We advocate for a community where all families are treated with dignity and respect, free from stigma, discrimination, and systemic biases.

  4. Family Support: We believe all families should have equitable access to comprehensive support and resources.

  5. Prevention and Support: We prioritize prevention and strategies that address the root causes of family challenges, aiming to minimize harmful interventions. We recognize the significant negative consequences that child removals can have on children and families. We prioritize understanding, mitigating, and reducing the harms associated with removals, focusing on alternative approaches that prioritize family support and preservation whenever possible.

  6. Collaboration and Solidarity: We value partnerships and alliances with other movements and organizations, recognizing that collective action is essential to achieving lasting change in family safety and well-being.

By remaining committed to our mission and core values, we can drive meaningful change, reimagine the child welfare system, and create a future where all families are safe, supported, and empowered.