The Association exists to help its members provide high quality services. It was created to unite providers of services to children and their families and to give them an organization through which to gain knowledge, share ideas, and work collaboratively to strengthen the system of care for children. The Association provides and promotes:
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high standards for services
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professional development
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advocacy for the children served and the system of care
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supportive services for members' programs and staff
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information regarding resources for children and families
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The Association is a non-profit 501(c)(3) membership organization composed of private providers, public agencies, and a foundation. Private sector members offer a continuum of services, including the following:
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residential group care
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residential treatment
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family foster care
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emergency shelter
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adoption services
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supervised independent living
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wilderness camping
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charter schools and private educational programs
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clinical day programs
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crisis programs
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specialty services for children and youth who are part of a sibling group or who are sexually
reactive, pregnant, sensory
impaired, developmentally delayed, dually
diagnosed, emotionally disturbed, autistic, or sexual offenders
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