We welcome everyone in a safe, accepting environment based on belonging and positive relationships. 

We are committed to ensuring that all people reach their full potential and are not disadvantaged from attaining it because of their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, social class, socio-economic status, or other socially determined circumstances. 

Respect & Dignity 

We ensure that everyone - children, youth, families, volunteers and staff - is heard, respected, valued and treated fairly. 

Diversity 

We are committed to inclusion and value and respect the differences found in our community. We demonstrate this understanding through sensitivity, culturally competent and inclusive practices and policies that include individuals from diverse groups in our decision making, information sharing, access to services, governance and employment. 

Accountability

We are accountable to the community for the actions and services of our agency. We will ensure program and services reflect identified community needs, integrate community resources and as partners, we will effectively dedicate our collective resources to this end. 

Community Engagement & Collaboration

We are committed to provide stakeholders in the community opportunities to participate in decision-making through processes designed to identify, understand, and address community needs on an ongoing basis. 

Encouragement and Support 

We encourage and support every child and youth to play, learn and grow to achieve their dreams. 

Excellence

We strive to provide the best and most appropriate programs and services to the community. We listen carefully to the needs of the community, seek the resources to respond to these needs, and implement programs and services with the highest standards. 

Sustainability

We will measure, improve, and be accountable for our environmental, financial, social, health and well-being results.