Mission, Vision and Values
Mission Statement
“Developing Strong Futures”
Vision Statement
“Bridging Iowa’s Children to Productive Adulthood”
Values
Defined as “qualities that are intrinsically valuable or desirable.”
Trust
- We provide client treatment that is both confidential and ethical.
- We treat our fellow employees and volunteers in a professional and respectful manner.
Expertise
- We are able to perform high quality work in a capable and efficient manner.
- Volunteers contribute to the agency in their areas of expertise.
Accessibility
- We provide services to all clients when and where they need it.
- We are accessible to our fellow employees and commit to each other’s success.
- Staff and volunteers interact with each other in a constructive and productive manner and commit to the success of the agency.
Continuous Quality Improvement
- We continually strive to provide positive outcomes for our clients.
- We continually review our internal processes in order to be the most efficient we can be to ensure more funding goes to programming needs.
Core Competencies
Defined as “a set of behavior patterns an employee needs to bring to his/her position in order to perform with competence.”
Teamwork
Combining the unique talents of all our employees and volunteers for the service of our clients.
Client Focus
Providing individualized treatment for each unique client situation.
Professional Competence
Demonstrating a commitment to service based on professional knowledge derived from educational programs and experience.
Cultural Competence
Providing a work environment that respects and celebrates the cultural differences of all clients, employees, and volunteers.
Technology
Complementing our people skills with the practical application of technology.


