Mission, Vision & Values

Many principles guide our work in pursuit of our mission.

Believe in high quality, best practice, effective services based on professional relationships that are responsive to the needs of the communities we serve.
Recognize the benefit respecting diversity has to our society.
Advocate for essential services and secure the necessary resources to fund those services.
Serve as a resource for our clients in accessing community services.
Recognize the responsibility for ongoing staff and board professional development.
Recruit and retain board members who are devoted to our organization through competent governance.

Mission: Family Connections utilizes the strength of community to support exceptional early childhood experiences.

Vision: We believe every child deserves a successful future!

Family Connections is committed to values that guide our actions:

Care: empathy and compassion for children, families, providers, partners, and staff exemplified through our program development and advocacy to address needs.
Family: people connected to each other with common goals. The foundation to provide support and encouragement for people to reach their full potential.
Integrity: consistent honesty and fairness. Our reputation is built on positive actions, compassionate responses, and dedicated staff adhering to our Code of Ethics.
Responsibility: achieving what is required and following through with commitments.
Respect: treating others with dignity while recognizing each individual for their uniqueness.
Trust: earned by honesty and avoiding judgment. Providing excellent customer service, communication, and accurate information.
Confidentiality: keeping information private and sharing only when appropriate. Our efforts to keep confidentiality are extensive and continuous.
Loyalty: remaining dedicated and devoted to our mission.