MISSION

United Advocates for Children and Families (UACF) is a non-profit organization with a mission to improve the quality of life for all children and youth with mental, emotional, and behavioral challenges and to eliminate institutional discrimination and social stigma. 

UACF INSTITUTE FOR FAMILY AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP

TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

UACF’s Institute oversees an ever-growing range of programs across California that have increased the power and participation of culturally diverse families with children who are socially, emotionally and behaviorally challenged through advocacy, training and education and supporting family-based organizations.  UACF Institute

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

UACF forms collaborations and educates policy-makers about important issues involving families and children with mental health disorders. UACF also operates a direct services program for and by families in various counties of the state.