Concerned African Women is one of the best performing agencies in Miami-Dade County in helping children and parents put their lives on track to success. The agency has earned the trust of providers and consumers alike as an asset to the community.
Shaquivia Alvin, a single mom raising five boys, turned to CAW’s New Dimension in Parenting when one of her sons got into trouble. “I learned a lot about parenting,” Alvin told The Trust Board. “New Dimensions taught me skills to help me listen and discipline better, and got me involved in my community.” Alvin joined the PTA at her sons´ school and is now the president.”
CAW’s work has been monitored and evaluated by third-party experts. Their reports reflect CAW as a leader in operations and impact
In virtually every case, CAW programs serve more people than the number required by funders
For the past three years, CAW’s Out of School programs achieved utilization rates above 100%. Across all programs, utilization rates exceed 90%.
Monitoring, Funding & Major Referral Partners CAW’s ability to execute life-changing services and programs is validated by the years-long relationship of the agency with leading funders and referral partners who entrust us to serve the families they target. These include:
The Children’s TrustMiami-Dade County Board of County CommissionersMiami-Dade County Youth Crime Task ForceMiami-Dade County Criminal Justice CouncilFlorida Department of Juvenile JusticeMiami-Dade County Juvenile Services DivisionMiami Dade County Public SchoolsAT&T CorporationThe Early Childhood Initiative Foundation
Recipient of the Inclusion Award by the Advocacy Network for Disabilities
We are poised to serve over 1,500 people in 2020
National recognition by the Clinton Foundation & Alliance for a Healthier Generation
Our Synergy Service Partnership currently comprises of over 25 community-based organizations
Named among ‘South Florida’s Top Black Educators of 2016’
Awarded as the 2018 Champions for Children Program of the Year by The Children’s Trust
Identified by name in The Children’s Trust Annual Report of 2013 & 2016
