Who We Are

The Child We Care Coalition is a grassroots network of parents, caregivers, and advocates united by one simple belief:

every child deserves to be safe, heard, and deeply cared for.

We came together after witnessing how easily children and families can fall through the cracks of systems that are supposed to protect them. Instead of accepting “that’s just how it is,” we chose to link arms and build something different—compassionate, honest, and child-centered.
 

Our Mission
 

Our mission is to support children and the adults who care for them by:

• Elevating the voices of families who feel overlooked or silenced

• Promoting safe, healthy, and stable homes for children

• Encouraging accountability, transparency, and humanity in child-serving systems

• Building a supportive community where no caregiver has to navigate hard things alone
   

We believe real change starts with listening—to children, to parents, to grandparents, to kin, and to those who have lived through the system themselves. Their stories guide our work, shape our priorities, and keep us focused on what matters most: the well-being of kids.
 

What We Do
 

The Child We Care Coalition works to:
 

• Educate & Inform
  We share tools, resources, and plain-language information to help families understand their rights, navigate complex processes, and find support.

• Connect & Support
  We create spaces—online and in person—where caregivers can connect, share experiences, and know they are not alone.

• Advocate for Better Systems
  We speak up when policies or practices harm children and families, and we stand beside those who are seeking fairness, safety, and dignity.

• Center Lived Experience
  We believe the people most affected by decisions should have a real seat at the table. We uplift lived experience as expertise.
   

Our Values
 

• Child-Centered Care – Every decision begins with, “Is this truly best for the child?”

• Compassion & Respect – We treat every family with dignity, no matter their story.

• Truth & Transparency – We value honesty, accountability, and clear information.

• Collaboration – We are stronger when families, advocates, and professionals work together.

• Hope & Healing – We believe change is possible, and we fight for it with courage and heart.
   

Join the Coalition
 

Whether you are a parent, relative, professional, or community member who simply cares about kids, there is a place for you here.

Together, we can build a future where every child is safe, every family is supported, and every voice is heard.