Arizonas Children Association was founded in 1912, as Arizona Children's Home Association, to care for homeless, neglected and dependent children. For more than 96 years the agency has stayed true to its mission of Protecting Children and Preserving Families, serving more than 45,000 children and their families in all 15 counties in the state each year. AzCA family of agencies includes New Directions Institute, Golden Gate Community Center, Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault, Las Familias, Child Haven and The Parent Connection.