There’s a grounding truth in human services: the work we do has real impact on human lives.
This means that every one of our choices must be made with great care, and must reflect the alignment of our values, intentions, words, and actions. Whether we are caring for a client in respite, securing a home for a child in foster care, or supporting a person in finding the right job, we choose each day to act ethically, with consistency, and to be guided by our shared dedication to do the right thing for each person we serve.
In our work we are often confronted with situations that are complicated and there is not always a simple solution. It is sometimes the case that we are asked to choose between two options, neither of which is ideal. So how does one act when the path forward is not necessarily clear? Integrity is the compass that shows us the way.
We begin by recruiting and retaining staff who each carry a personal commitment to doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. We work together with our employees to build and sustain a values-driven culture, where acting with intention is rewarded. We seek to earn the trust of each person with whom we interact by understanding their needs, setting honest expectations, and following through for them in our actions.