Commitment to Children and Families
HomeLife’s primary responsibility is to the children and families we are privileged to serve. With a spirit of service to others, we inspire hope and nurture personal growth. We are committed, compassionate, and creative in our support for each child and family.
Respect and Understanding
Our actions and words exemplify respect in our relationships with others. We listen attentively, seek to understand, and affirm the dignity of each person with whom we interact; even when we disagree. We are considerate, courteous, and kind.
Integrity
Our foundation is built on strong moral principles; Therefore, we manage our day to day interactions with the highest standards of honesty and integrity, earning the trust and confidence of our clients, staff, funders, and community. We are transparent about our challenges, and prompt in executing improvements. We are both fair and straightforward in our dealings with others.
Diversity
We value, advocate for and support diversity throughout all levels of our organization. We embrace a respectful, multicultural, and inclusive environment for staff and the clients we serve.
Accountability
We are accountable to our clients, staff, funders and community. We are careful stewards of the resources entrusted to our use and work diligently to be both efficient and effective.
Improvement by Listening
We learn by listening carefully to our clients, staff, funders and community. We actively seek new knowledge, test new ideas, and apply best practices. We critically examine our assumptions and methods and are open to new and better ways of doing things. We strive to help youth thrive and families flourish through innovative, community-based programs.