Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF) is the nation’s only pan-Asian children and families’ advocacy organization bringing together community-based organizations as well as youth and community allies to fight for equity for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs).
A Glimpse into What We Do
CACF’s mission is to advocate for equity and opportunity for marginalized AAPI children and families. We are building a community too powerful to IGNORE.
CACF LISTENS
so we can identify our community’s needs
CACF TRAINS
the next generation of leaders for our community
CACF UNITES
our diverse community and our allies
CACF FIGHTS
for equitable access to quality education, services, and funding for our community
Our vision is for all children and families, including Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, in New York City to be safe, healthy, and able to reach their full potential in life.
Guiding Values and Principles
CACF believes in:
✓ The importance of long-term and on-going commitment to ensuring the health and well-being of our children and families;
✓ An equity and social justice orientation/lens in everything we do;
✓ Policy and advocacy goals and strategies that are community informed;
✓ Operating collaboratively with our members, partners, stakeholders, and supporters; and
✓ Promoting a movement for community change that builds and mobilizes a broad base of progressive community leaders.
