It is the mission of CEDARS to help children achieve safety, stability, and enduring family relationships. 

CEDARS is here to ensure that all kids have a safe environment where they can grow and thrive. We walk alongside them, using a holistic approach that provides support from infancy through young adulthood, with a variety of services to meet individual needs.

We’re also here to walk with families, offering them resources, opportunities and education to keep their family connections strong. Our approach is trauma-informed and honors the experiences of those we serve, so families can become stronger and kids can preserve those connections as a central part of their support system.

These needs can’t be met by one person, entity or organization alone. That’s why we join together with organizations and individuals across the community to support kids and families. From policymakers to child welfare advocates, trauma specialists to local and state agencies, and community donors to partner nonprofits, we embrace the kind of togetherness that changes lives.

Helping all kids receive the best possible care builds a strong foundation and empowers them to develop skills and work toward independence. Providing this security and the opportunities that come with it is at the heart of our mission, and at the heart of the people who carry it out.

CEDARS

Jim Blue

Autumn Light

Victoria Wiebe

Taylor Fleissner

Rhonda Saunders

Brenda Helvey

Hilary Dawes

Paige Thompson

Chelsea Wittgren

Limhp Allyson Rickertsen Mba

Alicia Crook

Victoria Thompson Smith

Jenna McCoy

Melissa Nance

Kristin Jakub

The Program and Service Coordination team at CEDARS collaborates to deliver comprehensive support and services to children and families. From organizing events and educational programs to overseeing service delivery and providing direct support, the team ensures that each child's needs are met holistically. They work together to facilitate trauma-informed care, maintain strong family connections, and engage with community partners to create a safe and nurturing environment for children to thrive.

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