Formation | 1921 |
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Type | NGO |
Purpose | Child welfare |
Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
President and CEO | Christine James-Brown |
Main organ | Board of directors |
Website | www |
The Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that coordinates efforts for child welfare in the United States,[1] and provides direct support to agencies that serve children and families.[2] The organization's vision is "that every child will grow up in a safe, loving, and stable family,"[1] and its primary objective is to "Make Children a National Priority".[2][3] The CWLA is run by professionals in the children's services field. As a national organization it lobbies for both child protection, and delivery of services to children.[4] It is the oldest child welfare organization in the United States.[5]