Mission & Vision

The mission of the Connecticut Association of Directors of Health (CADH) is to convene, engage, mobilize, and support Connecticut’s local health departments and to fortify their leadership role in establishing healthier Connecticut communities.

CADH’s vision is one of exceptional health and well being in all Connecticut communities.

Core Values & Beliefs

Strategic Plan

The Connecticut Association of Directors of Health (CADH) has adopted the following strategic directions for its Committees:

Membership Activities and Services

Establish CADH as the organization that represents all local health directors in Connecticut and is supported by active participation by its members.

Advocacy

Speak as a collective voice on behalf of Membership to advocate for public health issues.

Local Public Health Workforce Development

Ensure a competent, productive workforce for local health departments.

Promotion/Marketing/Public Relations

Promote universal recognition and support for the critical importance of local health departments.

Health Equity

Enhance the capacity of local health departments, in partnership with community partners and leaders, to achieve health equity through a focus on the social, political, and economic and environmental conditions that affect health.