URBAN COMMUNITY ALLIANCE INC

UCA’s mission is to empower families of color to develop healthy attachments and promote physical, emotional, social and spiritual well-being while developing a positive connection to their communities. UCA has three central beliefs: Support self-reliance through helping individuals realize their personal strengths and agency. Nurture healthy families by integrating avenues of support within families through developing a sense of community. Bolster civic engagement by offering resources and support to enable self-advocacy.

Urban Community Alliance is the rebranded organization formed by the merger of New Haven Family Alliance (NHFA) and Veterans Empowering Teens Through Support (V.E.T.T.S.(tm)). NHFA/V.E.T.T.S.(tm) have joined together to help further communities of color by:

1. Empowering families and building on their strengths to nurture healthy family functioning that keeps families together in their communities.
2. Integrating natural supports within the community to foster self-reliance.
3. Supporting strong, healthy families so that they can be their own advocates and can help reform systems.