Mission Statement and Goals


The mission of the Alameda Community Alliance Resource for Education (C.A.R.E.) is to foster a safe and welcoming environment for all students in the Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) by supporting children of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) families and students who identify as--or are perceived by others to be--lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or gender non conforming. 

Goals:

1.    Provide resources to the school district to ensure the success of LGBT-    
     oriented curricula.

2.    Collaborate with community based organizations working on parallel issues.

3.    Develop parent/community groups for support and advocacy.

4.    Coordinate pro bono legal support for the school district on LGBT- related     
     issues as needed.

5.    Connect LGBT youth and families in the community and schools with
     appropriate faith-based supportive resources.