Mission

Our mission is to support children, youth, and families in need to develop and grow within a nurturing environment by providing effective, high quality health, education, housing, and other community services.

Organizational Values

Family:  We value strong, loving families as the most basic unit to nurture the human spirit. 

Community:  We value communities that provide sustainable networks for health, education and affordable quality housing, as well as economic development in support of families and individuals. 

Education:  We value education as essential to breaking the cycle of poverty and to nurture individuals who will contribute to a healthy, sustainable community.

Respect & Dignity:  We value each person as a child of God, and afford him/her the respect and dignity this status demands. 

Cultural Competency:  We value the diversity of God’s kingdom and the diverse cultures of the people we serve; for these reasons we treat each person with understanding and respect. 

Language:  We value the first languages of all the families we serve and actively support first and other language development through program curricula, communications, and staff development.

• Fulfilled Employees:  Employees are fulfilled, and therefore are more creative, use their talents at work, get on well with colleagues, and are pleasant to clients, thereby enhancing the organization in significant ways.


• High Standards:  Programs are of high quality, meet national standards, and obtain national accreditation when possible.


• Advocacy:  Advocacy is an element of all programs and the organization. 


• Attractive Facilities:  Facilities and equipment are modern and well maintained.