Mission

Through collaboration with families and their communities, we advocate for the safety, permanency, and well-being of each child we serve in a manner that honors family and culture.

Safety, permanency, and well-being for every child.

We Are Child Welfare Professionals

• We constantly pursue excellence
• We recognize the importance of providing effective and timely services
• We value, respect, and support each other
• We are proud that we improve the quality of life for families in our community
• We are fiscally responsible
• We aspire to be culturally competent

We Value Every Child

• We respect the individuality of each child we serve
• We advocate for each child's safety, permanency, and well-being
• We honor each child's family and culture

We Honor Families

• We respect families' strengths
• We understand families are the experts regarding their own experiences
• We recognize that children are best served within their family and community
• We separate what parents do from who they are

We Value Partnerships

• Families have the right to be a part of the decision-making team
• Casework is the most important function of the agency team
• Families, communities, and government share the responsibility to keep children safe