Alia: "other, different"
[ah-lee-ah] latin phrase
Our vision is all children thriving within their families and communities.
Our mission is to equip and transform child welfare systems to create conditions for children and families to thrive.
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Founded in 2015, we are building proof that when parents and systems work together, children can stay safely at home—and resources can shift toward community-led responses that strengthen families.
We are a national nonprofit based in St. Paul, MN. Our work is grounded in the evidence that every child’s uninterrupted sense of love and belonging is essential for healthy development.
We build mindsets that shift perspectives—helping leaders, parents, and communities see beyond improvements to the deeper truths that create lasting change. We equip organizations with tools that foster trust, resilience, and collaboration. And we partner with families and communities to co-create solutions that reimagine the systems shaping their lives.
At the heart of it all is love and belonging. Guided by the principle “Do what love would do,” we act with urgency and persistence—because every child deserves to grow up safe, connected, and cared for by their people.
At Alia, we are guided by six core values
See our values in action by exploring our latest impact reportFearless Innovation
We take strategic risks to build a better way
Audacious Optimism
We hold a bold belief in the human capacity to transform and heal.
A Sense of Urgency
We understand how brief childhood is and what is at stake for our youth.
Courageous Partnerships
We share knowledge and form deep, trusting collaborations believing that everyone has a part of the solution to share and everyone is a changemaker.
Relentless Pursuit of Evidence
We are committed to learning from each other and our youth, and adjusting practices; when we know better, we do better.
Tenacious Pursuit of Justice
We are committed to dismantling white supremacy by advancing a culture of anti-racism.