I CARE

The I CARE Program within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) promotes a culture of integrity, commitment, advocacy, respect, and excellence among VA staff and in services to Veterans.

Official Site

Goals

• Foster a culture of integrity and ethical behavior.
• Encourage commitment to the VA's mission of serving Veterans.
• Advocate for Veterans' rights and needs.
• Promote respect for Veterans, their families, and among VA employees.
• Strive for excellence in all aspects of service delivery.

Sponsor

• *United States Department of Veterans Affairs* (VA)
• *Office of the Secretary* (Office of the Secretary)

Creation

The I CARE initiative was formalized in 2018 by then VA Secretary Robert Wilkie to enhance the culture within the VA. It wasn't established by specific legislation but is part of the VA's internal efforts for cultural transformation.

Funding

The program is funded as part of the VA's operational budget, specifically for cultural and ethical training. Specific funding details are not publicly detailed, but it operates within the existing administrative and training budget of the VA. Funding is ongoing with no specified end date.

Leadership

The title of the leader of this program is Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Website

https://department.va.gov/i-care/

Social Media Accounts

• No specific accounts for the I CARE program; updates might be shared through:

 * [*https://twitter.com/VA_Press Twitter (X): @VA_Press]

Wikipedia Article

No specific Wikipedia article exists for the "I CARE Program" within the VA. Information might be found under broader topics like United States Department of Veterans Affairs.