Center for Adoption Support and Education
Avi Burstein serves as the Chief Operating Officer at the Center for Adoption Support and Education, focusing on advancing clinical mental health, workforce development, and policy advocacy. With extensive experience in the mental health field, Avi has held key roles including Vice President of Clinical Services at Amatus Health, where oversight of national mental health and addiction treatment programs was paramount, and Executive Director at Sheppard Pratt, managing a large outpatient mental health center. Avi's career spans various positions, from Director of Psychosocial Services at Chase Brexton Health Care to Child and Family Therapist at Advanced Behavioral Health, emphasizing operational efficiency, quality care, and accessibility in mental health services. Educational credentials include an MA in Mental Health Counseling from Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology and a BA in Psychology from Yeshiva University.
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Center for Adoption Support and Education
C.A.S.E. is a national leader in mental health services for the adoption and foster care community. Our mission is to improve the lives of children who have been adopted or in foster care and their families through counseling, lifelong education, and a growing national network of trained professionals. We nurture, inspire and empower adoptive and foster families and the professionals who serve them. Our passionate and dedicated staff and Board of Directors are guided by the following core values: Commitment to Empowerment and Collaboration: We use a family-centered, strengths-based, collaborative, clinical approach, combined with educational resources and support that empowers families to thrive. We engage local and national government, civic and business partners to expand access to services. Culture of Innovation and Excellence: With a spirit of inquiry, we apply best practices to advance excellence in the knowledge, training and implementation of adoption competency to improve mental health outcomes and permanency. Dedication to Inclusivity and Accountability: We value a diverse workforce and client base inclusive of all those touched by adoption or foster care. We are dedicated to the highest standards of integrity, client satisfaction and accountability to our stakeholders.