Our Guiding Principles

• Ensure daily practice is guided by asking ourselves
  "Is It Good For The Children?"
• Change the landscape and history of child welfare practices through recognizing the importance of reconciliation, culture and family.
• Recognize the responsibility for decision-making stays with the family, extended family and community whenever possible.
• Provide community-based supports to our agencies that mirror the needs of the children and families.
• Recognize the importance of reflecting family values through our service delivery.
• Apply the wisdom of Elders to guide our decisions and service practices that we know will impact future generations.
• Respect and honour the diverse individuality of all people.
• Support our agencies to build capacity within the original family unit to care for and provide a safe environment for their children.