ABOUT CACF
Building stronger communities together
We believe lasting change begins with listening—and grows when families, neighbors, and organizations act together.
WHO WE ARE
A coalition rooted in community
CACF is a community-led network focused on making support easier to find, strengthening local partnerships, and creating conditions where every family can thrive.
We work across sectors and neighborhoods, connecting the wisdom of families with the reach of organizations. Our role is not to prescribe solutions—it is to make collaboration possible and move shared priorities into action.
OUR MISSION
Connect people, strengthen families, and turn shared purpose into community action.
OUR VISION
A connected community where every family has the support and opportunity to flourish.
OUR APPROACH
Listen. Connect. Act. Learn.
Start with the need in front of you. We’ll help you find a clear next step.
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Listen
Families define what matters.
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Connect
Ideas become practical action.
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Act
Ideas become practical action.
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Learn
Progress shapes what comes next.
Staff of CACF
Staff at LiveWell
Finney County
OUR STORY
Growing a culture of collaboration
CACF began with a simple conviction: no single organization can meet every need, but a connected community can create stronger pathways for everyone.
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Listen
Community conversations identify shared priorities.
Build
Partners create trust, shared tools, and clear referral pathways.
Grow
Families and local leaders shape programs and community action.
Move forward
Learning and accountability keep the coalition responsive.
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Board of Directors of CACF
Board of Directors
Mark Hinde
Chair
Board member since 2021
Scott Kedrowski
Vice Chair
Board member since 2021
Jennifer LaSalle
Secretary
Board member since 2022
Jeff Clarke
Treasurer
Board member since 2024
Courtney Prewitt
Board member since 2018
Birgit Lemke
Board member since 2019
Michelle Steele
Board member since 2024
Cassy Horton
Board member since 2019
Derek Ramos
Board member since 2023
Shruti Chhabra
Board member since 2025
Michelle Shull
Board member since 2019
Morgan Nevola
Board member since 2024
Fernando Rodriguez
Board member since 2025
A PLACE FOR EVERY VOICE
Help shape what comes next.