NEW ALTERNATIVES FOR CHILDREN INC

NAC'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE INNOVATIVE HIGH-QUALITY SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF BIRTH, FOSTER, AND ADOPTIVE FAMILIES CARING PRIMARILY FOR MEDICALLY COMPLEX CHILDREN. NAC'S MISSION INCLUDES CHILDREN WITH SEVERE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. NAC'S SERVICES ENABLE CHILDREN TO REMAIN IN OR TO BE RETURNED TO THEIR FAMILIES WHENEVER POSSIBLE OR TO BE ADOPTED BY LOVING FAMILIES. WORKING PRIMARILY WITH CHILDREN WHOSE BIRTH FAMILIES LIVE IN POVERTY, NAC'S CONTINUUM OF SERVICES STRIVES TO MEET CHILDREN'S PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS. BY SUPPORTING FAMILIES NAC PREVENTS LENGTHY STAYS IN FOSTER CARE, HOSPITALS, OR OTHER INSTITUTIONS. NAC BUILDS ON FAMILY STRENGTHS, PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES, AND ASSISTS ALL FAMILY MEMBERS IN REACHING FOR AND ACHIEVING THEIR POTENTIAL.