Guiding Principles

We Believe...

• Human life is of inestimable worth and significance in all its dimensions, including the unborn, the aged, the widowed, the mentally handicapped, the unattractive, the physically challenged and every other condition in which humanness is expressed from conception to the grave.
• Children are a heritage from God. We are therefore accountable to Him for raising, shaping and preparing them for a life of service to His Kingdom and to humanity.
• Every child and family is valued and loved by God and has the potential for growth and success according to God's purpose.
• In providing services to children, youth, and families with compassion and integrity.
• Spiritual nurture and growth is the critical factor for permanent, positive change.
• It is essential for all community resources to form a collaborative partnership to provide a foundation from which every child can mature into a self-sufficient, productive member of society.
• In treating individuals with respect, worth and dignity.
• In a sound business operation, to ensure accountability and prudent expenditures of all funds.
• In a state of the art information system that provides tools for effective outcome oriented service delivery.
• In a management system that values staff inclusion in the decision-making process.
• In providing services in a manner which gives glory and honor to Jesus Christ, while also demonstrating respect for religious and cultural diversity