Our Values and Commitments at the Children’s Program

At the Children’s Program, we are grounded in the belief that every child and family deserves to be treated with respect, dignity, and compassion. We are committed to creating a professional and clinical environment where all individuals—clients, staff, and trainees—feel supported, valued, and empowered to thrive.

We uphold a clear commitment to fairness, respect, and safety for everyone we work with, regardless of background, identity, or circumstance. These principles guide our approach to care, training, hiring, and community outreach. We recognize that our strength as an organization comes from the wide range of experiences, perspectives, and insights brought by our team and the communities we serve.

Our ongoing commitments include:

· Recruiting and retaining a team of professionals whose varied backgrounds and experiences enrich our work and reflect the communities we serve.

· Providing high-quality, ongoing training to support professional growth, increase cultural awareness, and enhance our clinical practices.

· Offering pro bono school-based mental health and parenting workshops to underserved communities, helping to expand access to valuable resources.

· Supporting the personal and professional development of future clinicians by offering meaningful training opportunities to individuals from a broad range of backgrounds.

· Continually refining our assessment and treatment methods to ensure they are responsive to individual needs and aligned with the latest evidence-based, culturally-informed best practices.

· Engaging with foster care professionals to improve placement outcomes and better address the needs of children from diverse backgrounds.

· Sharing resources that help families navigate difficult conversations and build understanding and empathy within their homes.

· Maintaining a workplace culture that prioritizes safety, respect, inclusion, and accountability.

We are dedicated to the ongoing work of reflection and growth, ensuring that our values are lived out in every interaction and decision. Our mission is to provide compassionate, thoughtful care—and this is best achieved through a culture that honors and celebrates the humanity of all.