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WHAT WE KNOWCommunities thrive when job opportunities are widely available, when health and mental health care are accessible to families, and when children come to school ready to learn. When communities thrive, families are more likely to succeed. And when families succeed, children tend to be safer, healthier and more secure. 2006 POLICY PRIORITIESWe are a dynamic organization whose policy agenda is informed by our membership. Our policy agenda builds on the work of other organizations and advocacy efforts and will evolve as we gain greater understanding into what works to build strong families and strong communities. In 2006, the founding Board of Directors has provided initial policy direction centered on families in these areas: CHILD WELFAREPrevention and early intervention programs that help children and families before difficulties escalate into emergency situations that force entry into the state's child welfare system. See CDSS Preliminary Highlights from the Evaluation of Child Welfare Pilot Projects in 11 Counties… [PDF] MENTAL HEALTHPrograms that support the early identification of mental health needs of children and families before circumstances become more challenging to address. See CFRA's inaugural policy brief “Integrating Mental Health Services Into California's Diverse Neighborhoods” more>> Also see CFRA's…
FAMILY ECONOMIC SUCCESSSupports and services that set families on the road to self-sufficiency and that preserve family income. See CFRA's policy brief, “WHAT WORKS: Family Strengthening and Economic Success” more>> SCHOOL READINESSPromotion of children's readiness for school and the vital role families play in getting children ready to learn.
OUR APPROACHWe advocate for common sense approaches that help families achieve stability and self-sufficiency by developing community resources and building on the strengths, commitments and integrity of families. Common Sense Solutions
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