In 2005, the LCDA underwent an intensive organizational challenge to earn a national accreditation which focused on establishing standards of quality to use in its overall business and program policies and procedures to ensure that needs of the persons served are met and best possible outcomes are achieved. LCDA successfully earned and continues to maintain for the fourth consecutive year the highest level of accreditation given by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitative Facilities (CARF). Consistent community trust established throughout the years has helped the LCDA to evolve into a Latino services clearinghouse where 50 staffed positions provide successful outreach to Latino families. Area university students and hundreds of volunteers are involved in over 22 programs and numerous events throughout the year serve a variety of needs in the community. Mission: Working to enhance the quality of life in the Latino Community through education, leadership, services and advocacy. Core Values: We are a family centered and community driven agency. We value and respect: cultural diversity, community collaboration, services with integrity, excellence in all we do.