About the California Department of Veterans Affairs
New! CDVA Mission, Vision, Goals, and Values Poster
CDVA Strategic Plan - 2007-2011
Map to CDVA Headquarters, Sacramento
Mission
To Serve California's Veterans & their Families.
More specifically, to provide California veterans and their families with aid and assistance in presenting their claims for veterans' benefits under the laws of the United States; to provide them with beneficial opportunities through direct low-cost loans to acquire farms and homes; and to provide the state's aged or disabled veterans with rehabilitative, residential, and medical care and services in a home-like environment at the California Veterans Homes.
This mission is based upon the philosophy that programs of benefits for veterans fulfill necessary, proper, and valid public purposes by promoting patriotism, by recognizing and rewarding sacrifice and service to country, and by providing needed readjustment assistance to returning veterans and their families, whose lives were interrupted when they responded to their country's call to military service.
Vision
California veterans will live the highest quality of life with dignity and honor.
Goals
We will provide high quality advocacy and services for all California Veterans.
We will provide the best long-term care and enhanced quality of life for all State Veterans Home residents.
We will maintain effective communication with all staff and stake holders.
We will use resources wisely.
Core Values
Respect for All
Absolute Integrity
Outstanding Service
Commitment to Excellence
A "Can Do" Spirit