STRENGTHS-BASED: We honor the diversity, resiliency, and uniqueness of the children, youth, and families we serve. We view them as having interests, abilities, and skills from which we draw and build upon in our collaborative approach. We also provide support in identifying and building resources within themselves, their families, and their communities.

FAMILY-CENTERED: We will actively engage and partner with people important in the lives of the children, youth, and families we serve. We will ensure that parents/caregivers are active participants in the planning and delivery of services. We are committed to children and youth being connected to their families of origin whenever possible.

BEST PRACTICES: We will utilize best practices, including evidence-based, emerging and promising practices that are sensitive to diverse cultures and communities. We will regularly evaluate our methods for efficacy and relevance to achieve positive outcomes for the children, youth, and families we serve.

TEAM-BASED AND INTEGRATED CARE: We are committed to providing an array of services based on the unique needs of children, youth, and families that embrace a team approach to service provision. We value the richness and diversity gained by the multiple perspectives of care team members, including family members, program staff, and community partners.

EARLY INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION: We are committed to providing early intervention and prevention services that work toward strengthening families and communities to support resiliency, stability, independence, and growth.