OUR MISSION
Our Place engages all children, their families and their support networks in learning opportunities to promote optimal development of children, healthy families and a strong community.
OUR VISION
Our Place envisions a future when children, their families and support networks are resilient and know how to overcome challenges. They know where to ask for help and they receive what they need in a safe, open and respectful manner. Our Place is at the heart of the children's service delivery sytstem that is able to anticipate the needs of families and be preventative, as well as responsive.
OUR VALUES
We Believe In:
Validating the importance of children:
All children are entitled to experiences and environments which promote their well-being.
Empowering parents and caregivers:
All parents and caregivers are entitled to opportunities for growth and development which benefit the whole family.
Fostering peer support:
Every individual is entitled to have opportunities to contribute and learn from one another.
Providing a respectful and inclusive culture:
Everyone is entitled to a caring environment characterized by honesty, acceptance, integrity, responsibility and co-operation.
Community collaboration:
Children and families are entitled to integrated services, effective communication and seamless transition between Our Place and other community organizations where together, we can better-serve their needs.
Advocating for families:
Children and families are entitled to optimal supports and services within their own community. Our Place has a responsibility to advocate for these government and community resources and policies.
Together, our mission, vision and values should act like a compass for Our Place by setting the direction for all that we do.
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