The mission of the Family Ties Project is to promote and preserve the well-being of children, youth and families affected by HIV/AIDS by working with parents and caregivers to plan for the future care of their children. These objectives are accomplished through the direct collaborative efforts of a multi-disciplinary team of service providers, including case managers, therapists and attorneys. The project also advocates for policy changes to improve the life planning options available to parents and caregivers in Washington, DC.

The Consortium for Child Welfare, a coalition of the city's private child welfare agencies, serves as the lead agency for this city-side effort. Subcontractors include: 1) The University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law; 2) Metro Teen AIDS ; and 3) Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Inc.

The Family Ties Project is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children, Youth and Families, Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Abandoned Infants Assistance Program. Foundation support is provided by the Washington AIDS Partnership and Broadway CARES/Equity Fights AIDS.

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