Our Principles

  • Children have the right to protection, opportunity, hope, relationships and community.
  • Children have the right to emotional and physical safety.
  • Parents and families hold the responsibility for the health and well being of their children.
  • Children need the best environment in which to grow.  This can be provided through breastfeeding, healthy attachment, responsive care, and protection from harm.
  • Parents and community resources are critical to success.
  • Individuals, families, and communities each bring strengths and resources.
  • Trusting relationships with parents create opportunities for change and growth.