Mission & Values

Vision

Family & Children's Services will be well known as an "agency of choice" in providing premier child and family services and mental health treatment by clients, funders, partners, donors, employees, interns, volunteers and the general community.

F&CS will be seen as a leading organization for investing resources.
F&CS will have a talented workforce in ample numbers.
F&CS will have the financial strength to maintain quality professional staff and services and provide the technology, facilities and organizaitonal capacity needed to respond to emerging community needs.
F&CS will be a "partner of choice" with others to offer innovative, best-practice programs to diverse populations.
F&CS will be the "provider of choice" in delivering high-quality and cost-effective behavioral health care and family services.

This plan ensures a balance of strategic goals that support the vision, mission and organization as a whole.

Mission

Family & Children's Services shall promote, support, enhance and strengthen the development of family life, and the well-being and mental health of families, children and individuals.

Core Values

Access to Services

We assure rapid access to services and utilize branch locations and co-location with other entities to serve underserved populations.

Recovery-Oriented

We focus on recovery and resiliency, working with our consumers to define and achieve each individual's best possible outcome.

Customer Service

We promote a customer service philosophy of accessible, affordable, convenient and quality services.

Community Needs Responsiveness
We are ready to respond to emerging demographics and community needs.

Professional Training
We promote staff development and training.

Evidence-Based Practices
We research and implement evidence-based practices in all that we do to bridge science to practice.

Compassionate and Confidential
We treat clients with respect and dignity, and uphold privacy and confidentiality.

Strength Based
We build on family and individual personal strengths and increase their capacity to form positive relationships and self-sustaining lives.

Advocacy
We advocate for clients’ needs, mobilize formal and informal resources, and engage in public policy activities.

Diversity
We promote diversity and cultural competencies.

Performance and Quality improvement (PQI)
We ensure a results oriented continuous improvement culture.

Stewardship
We accept the responsibility of the public trust and hold the highest standards of accountability.

Data-Driven
We validate the outcomes and impact of services.

Integrity and Ethics
We adhere to the highest level of professional standards and code of ethics.

Facility Environment
We value attractive facilities, a positive workplace and client-friendly environment.

Partnerships
We value multiple strategic partnerships and collaborations to enhance service effectiveness and efficiency.

Technology
We are committed to a high technology environment to enhance client services and organizational effectiveness.

Stakeholders
We value the unique contributions of our various stakeholders who invest time, talent and financial resources to the agency.

Strategic Plan 2008-2012