Mission and Vision
Mission
The mission of the Strengthening Families Through Behavioral Health Coalition is to bring together a diverse group of advocates focused on education, juvenile justice, child welfare, and health, as well as representatives of the provider community and community-based organizations, for the purpose of:
Engaging with legislators, policymakers, and other stakeholders regarding DC’s behavioral health system;
Advancing legislation, public policies, and practices that improve DC’s behavioral health system for children and families; and
Advocating for effective, adequate, and equitable spending on all aspects of DC’s behavioral health system.
Vision
Our vision is to ensure DC has a fully integrated behavioral health care system in which all students, children, youth, and families have timely access to high-quality, consistent, affordable, and culturally responsive care that meets their needs and enables them to thrive.