CARES mission is to: - Develop and implement programs and initiatives to improve the lives and independence of children and a ... dults and their families with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, including Autism and/or Behavioral Health issues, mental health concerns, across the lifespan from birth through adulthood. - Conduct ongoing research to evaluate the efficacy of intervention methods and inform best practice with data driven results. -Help families, in particular, from underserved multilingual communities obtain information resources and services. -Train community members and professionals to effectively support individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities including Autism, Behavioral Health concerns and/or Mental Health issues. read more