About Alabama Association of Child Care Agencies
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The Alabama Association of Child Care Agencies was organized in 1978 to become a voice for children who are at risk or victims of neglect, abuse, or abandonment. This diverse group of agencies, both for- and not-for-profit, provide an array of services including foster care, therapeutic foster care, group homes, residential treatment, crisis and acute care. These agencies contract with the Department of Human Resources, Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and the Department of Youth Services to provide needed services.

Members of AACCA and their respective Board serve on various committees around the state representing the specialized needs of children in care.
AACCA is working with consultants and legislators to obtain a system of fair-and-equitable rates, including legislation and negotiation with public administrations.
AACCA holds bi-annual retreats for members geared toward improving practices and services.
AACCA meets monthly to address issues affecting children and families.
AACCA conducts an annual meeting with a key note speaker to address the latest policies and practices in the field of child welfare.
AACCA recognizes excellence in Child Care through the annual presentation of the Flora Boyd Award.
AACCA links with other state organization through the National Organization of State Agencies for Children (NOSAC).
AACCA advocates for issues affecting children living out of home care.
AACCA members have developed a strategic plan to define the mission, vision and action steps for the organization. The goals of AACCA are to:
  1. Strengthen AACCA’s Administration and Membership
  2. Coordination of the Strategic Planning process itself
  3. Funding Advocacy (including written reports and positions, use of consultants and legislation and activating board members)
  4. Partnership with all out of home care providers, including those with placement authority
  5. Participating in development of standards and outcome measurements that best determine high quality of care

"The Alabama Association of Child Care Agencies (AACCA) envisions a true public and private partnership that enables children in care to reach their fullest potential. AACCA will act as a united voice for Alabama agencies to promote a quality system of care for all children in care."

 
The following statements affirm the basic values propounded by AACCA:

 

  • All children have dignity and deserve respect.
  • Children need a secure and safe environment.
  • Children deserve to have their individual potential valued.
  • Children should possess a sense of belonging to family and community.
  • Children should have the opportunity to self actualize.
  • Children are entitled to religious diversity.
  • Children should be encouraged by staff who exhibit high morals, and are valued as tools for positive change and growth
The Alabama Association of Child Care Agencies is working:

 

  • At maintaining high standards for child care in the state
  • At educating and informing its members and public
  • At bettering communication between child care programs and state agencies
  • At finding acceptable answers to child care problems of common concern
  • At creating an information net that will benefit children, professionals and parents
 
   
 
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