The County Welfare Directors Association of California
- CWDA - is a nonprofit association representing the
human service directors from each of California’s 58 counties.
The Association’s mission is to promote a human services system
that encourages self-sufficiency of families and communities, and
protects vulnerable children and adults from abuse and neglect.
To accomplish this mission, CWDA:
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Advocates for policies that will further
the mission of the organization.
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Educates state and federal policy-makers
and the public regarding the significance of human services
policies on individuals, communities, and county human services
operations.
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Collaborates with county
human service agencies, state and
federal governmental entities and community-based
organizations to ensure efficient and effective service
delivery and the exchange of best and promising practices.
