[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 70 (Thursday, April 28, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E428]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





              HONORING ALDEA CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 28, 2022

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Aldea Children and Family Services in celebration of the organization's 
50 years of service in Napa and Solano counties.
  Aldea has specialized in helping people who face financial, mental, 
cultural, and other barriers in their lives. The organization provides 
mental health services, transitional housing, child welfare services, 
and substance abuse services in Napa and Solano counties. The dedicated 
workers at Aldea assist our communities through three main offices, 
various outpatient therapy clinics, and over 30 co-locations, including 
schools, primary healthcare facilities, and community-based 
organizations.
  Aldea incorporated in 1972, opening its first group home which served 
as a residence for six teenage girls. Two years later, it opened the 
Redwood Residential Treatment Center to house eight teenagers. In 1982, 
Aldea expanded its services to adults with developmental disabilities 
who live independently. A few years later, Aldea grew by opening a 
group home in Solano County. In 1987, Aldea yet again expanded its 
services by becoming a licensed private Foster Family Agency.
  In 2007, Aldea began offering Intensive Treatment Foster Care for 
children with severe behavioral and mental health issues. Later, the 
organization began offering substance abuse prevention and treatment 
services for youth in Napa County. Aldea was certified by the Council 
on Accreditation for their effective programming and organizational 
management in both 2012 and 2016. This honor is achieved by only one 
percent of human service agencies in the nation.
  Aldea Children and Family Services grew from a group home for 
adolescents to a multi-service organization that serves over 3,900 
people each year, providing necessary services that help patients 
reclaim their lives.
  Madam Speaker, it is evident that Aldea Children and Family Services 
have served the people of Napa and Solano counties well for over 50 
years.

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