A Guiding Light for Children and Families in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
Our Role for Children, Youth and Families
The Cumberland Child Advocacy Association will serve as a link between the community and the Department of Community Services (Child Welfare) - Cumberland District Office, and collectively between our citizens and the Minister of Community Services. Our commitment is to:
- Promote the prevention of child abuse and neglect
- Assure the best interests of children
- Promote the integrity of the family
- Preserve children's cultural, racial and linguistic heritage
- Work with other community services and partners to help prevent, alleviate and remedy the personal, social and economic conditions that might place children and families at risk
We will support Department of Community Services (Child Welfare) - Cumberland District Office in their efforts to: protect children; support and educate families; ensure a safe, permanent home for every child.
We will strengthen and build our community and the service networks within our community.
We will advocate for the children and families we serve, raising awareness of the importance of addressing this community's needs.
We will join with others to create a community that places a high priority on safe, prosperous, educated, and healthy children and families.
Our Mission
To strengthen family and community by empowering and supporting our children and youth so that they may thrive in a safe and healthy environment.
Our Vision
The Cumberland Child Advocacy Association envisions a safe, prosperous, educated and healthy community for all who live here. We will be a leader in moving our community toward that vision.
Our Organizational Core Values
We believe in the potential of people to be productive and successful in diverse ways and the importance of serving the public by providing quality services in a manner that demonstrates respect for all individuals.
Strategic Objectives
Provide excellent child, youth and family services. This is the overall objective of the CCAA in accordance with our mission to strengthen families and our community, to empower children and youth, and to foster a safe and healthy environment.