Mission and Values

Family and Children's Services

Kenora-Patricia Children and Family Services

Our Mission Statement

We are dedicated to the safety of children and youth and to the promotion of optimal development within families and communities.

To ensure the right of every child and young person to safety, well-being and a sense of belonging within a supportive environment by:

Protecting children

Providing innovative child welfare services

Empowering children, youth, families and communities

Honouring cultural diversity

Trust	We foster relationships based on professionalism,honesty, open communication and mutual respect.
Respect	We believe every individual deserves to be treated with courtesy and dignity.
Positive Attitude	We will focus on strengths, accept differences and see challenges as opportunities.
Creativity	We believe that inspiration and innovation are vital in creating a dynamic organization.
Family	We are committed to encouraging and supporting family members in decision-making and planning for the best interests of children.
Teamwork	We believe that a group of thoughtful and committed people working together can achieve great things.
Inclusiveness	We will create an environment that values human dignity and is sensitive to ethnic, cultural, and religious diversity.
Recognition	We will provide a workplace where each person's contribution to great service is recognized and appreciated.
Service Excellence	We will ensure quality by continually improving services.
Learning	We are dedicated to continued personal and professional growth and development.
Accountability	We are responsible for meeting agreed upon expectations, achieving positive outcomes, following through on our commitments and being consistent.

To Achieve our Mission:

We believe that children and young people have the right to a safe, nurturing, accepting environment with a sense of belonging.

We recognize the inherent strengths of all people and their communities.

We support the cultural integrity and aspirations of First Nations.

We honour the intrinsic right of all First Nations people to receive culturally appropriate services.

We value community and agency partnerships.

And We Aspire to be an Organization that Values:

Respect

Success

Teamwork

Compassion

Diversity

Open and Direct Communication

Equality

Innovation

Professional Growth

Empowerment

A Creative, Dynamic and Supportive Work Environment

All children and young people in our communities are living in safe and supportive environments.

Kenora-Patricia Child and Family Services is known for "best practice", innovation, service effectiveness and efficiency.

For further information please contact one of our offices.