The Catholic University of America's Center for the Advancement of Children, Youth, and Families, based at National Catholic School of Social Service (NCSSS), consists of NCSSS faculty members, research associates, and doctoral students with expertise in children, youth, and families.

Mission of the Center

The mission of the Center for the Advancement of Children, Youth, and Families (CACYF) is to strengthen, through research, education, training and technical assistance, the social services that support the quality of life, safety, and well-being of children, youth, and families within their communities.