CASA Mission, Vision and Values     

Mission

To advance the mental health of infants, children and adolescents through family-centered clinical services, education, research, and advocacy.

Vision

CASA delivers innovative mental health services for infants, children, adolescents and their families and is an effective advocate for children's mental health.

Core Values

Building Strong Foundations - CASA's values form the foundation of the way we relate to each other, to our families, to our partners, and to our funders.

Family

• Building strong family foundations
• Supporting healthy relationships and a sense of belonging through a family-centered approach
• Defining 'family' as broad and inclusive, thereby recognizing personal and cultural diversity

Respect

• Recognizing each child and family member as individuals
• Treating people with dignity, fairness, and compassion
• Being sensitive to diversity
• Being inclusive and recognizing contributions

Accountability

• Doing what we say we are going to do
• Taking responsibility for our own decisions and actions
• Being responsive to our funders and other stakeholders
• Evaluating and improving quality, safety, and effectiveness

Engagement

• Collaborating with families, health care providers, educators, and researchers in the provision of CASA services
• Considering the ideas and concerns of families, clinicians, and colleagues in the decision making process