Caring for tomorrow.

Strengthening Michigan's Child Welfare System through strategic collaboration.

About AACFA

The Association of Accredited Child and Family Agencies was incorporated in 1994 for the purpose of advocating at the State level for the needs of abused and neglected children. All members are 501(c)(3) organizations and are accredited by the National Council on Accreditation or Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.

Our Goal

  • Forge strategic partnerships, secure funding, and shape Michigan policies for robust child welfare services.
  • To assure the appropriate funding levels are maintained to accomplish the objectives of safeguarding children and providing an appropriate continuum of care.
  • To influence public policy and funding through the Michigan legislative process.

Our Values

  • We require national accreditation as evidence of best practices philosophy.
  • We advocate for the best interest of children and families in Michigan.
  • We embrace positive outcome driven services and interventions.

Organization Members

Meet our

Leadership Team

Stacie Bowens

Spectrum Human Services

Jamie Clayton

Oakland Family Services

Judith Fischer

Wolverine Human Services

Dan Gowdy

Wedgwood Christian Services

Kari Klinski

Spectrum Human Services

Diane Rabe

Wedgwood Christian Services

Lew Roubal

Capitol Affairs

Karla Ruest

Capital Affairs

Josh Swaninger

Spectrum Human Services

Matt Wollack

Wolverine Human Services

Leadership

Stacie Bowens

Executive Director

Jaimie Clayton

Secretary

President & CEO

Judith Fischer

President Emeritus

CEO

Daniel Gowdy

President

President & CEO

Troy Kulick

CFO

Diane Rabe

Treasurer

CFO

Joshua Swaninger

Director

President & CEO

Matthew Wollack

VP of Strategic Development

Designated Lobbyist

Lewis Roubal

Lobbyist

Karla Ruest

Lobbyist

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