About Us
CAI is a nonprofit organization working across local, state, national, and international levels to help improve health care and social services for communities of all ages—from infants and adolescents to adults. What sets us apart is both what we do and how we do it: we partner closely with clients to understand their unique needs and strengths, develop tailored strategies for their specific contexts, and deliver practical, evidence-based solutions that drive meaningful impact.
Our mission
CAI’s mission is to harness the transformative power of education and research to build a more compassionate, fair, healthy, and informed world. We address the toughest health and social challenges facing communities most affected by challenges. As trusted partners to service providers, we foster meaningful change that improves the health and well-being of children, families, and communities. Our team brings deep expertise in both the issues and the strategies that drive impact.
We bring unique expertise in both issues and strategies
CAI delivers high-quality education, training, research, and technical assistance to organizations serving diverse populations. Our interdisciplinary team has extensive experience in areas such as HIV/AIDS, child nutrition, sexual and reproductive health, opioid and substance use, behavioral health, and more. We also specialize in implementing strategies that help workforces enhance the quality and effectiveness of the services they provide.
Values
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Equity and Social Justice
We believe everyone deserves a fair and healthy life
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Cultural Competence
We build healthy communities by improving cultural competence in health care systems
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Innovation
Innovative solutions to complex problems
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Shared Decision-making
We help health providers and patients to better understand each other
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Openness to Learning
We learn from the people, communities, and organizations we serve
History 1
For more than four decades, CAI has been providing innovative, high-quality education, training, and technical assistance to organizations that serve marginalized populations. Founded by educator Barbara Cicatelli, CAI set out to attract an interdisciplinary team of educators, trainers, researchers, and public health experts from a variety of backgrounds.
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Our team is driven by empathy, science, and a common mission
CAI has a staff of more than 120 people in six office locations who work with hundreds of partners and communities to advance health and well-being. Founded in 1979, the organization is led by a Board of Directors and a senior team who have worked extensively in adult education and social services.