Children First In Essex County
Mission:
Children First in Essex County partners with families and the community to provide individualized support for children (birth to 6 years) with developmental and/or mental health challenges, helping them reach their full potential through early identification, education, and clinical intervention.
Vision
Children First is a leader in providing services where:
All children and families are supported to help them reach their full potential;
Children are supported to feel a sense of inclusion and belonging in the community;
Relationships are nurtured with families, partner organizations and the community to assist children who have developmental and/or mental health challenges;
Timely and tailored supports are provided by professional staff who use innovative evidence-based practices.
Values
We believe in:
Supporting the child’s best interest, recognizing that family relationships are the foundation for growth and learning
Providing timely, flexible services that support children to reach their potential
Promoting continuous learning, innovation and evidence-based services among our valued staff
Honouring our partners and committing to work together to address the unique and evolving needs of children, families and the community
Strategic Objectives
Strategic Objective 1: Service Delivery
Goals:.
- Streamline the delivery of services
- Maximize staff expertise and program resources
Strategic Objective 2: Staff Development and Knowledge
Goals:
- Increase evidence-based practice
- Ensure staff have the knowledge required to provide quality service (i.e. new therapies)
Strategic Objective 3: Community Building/Partnerships
Goals:
- Strengthen and maintain positive working relationships with community partners
- Increase community education focused on prevention and early intervention
Strategic Objective 4: Agency Promotion/Marketing
Goal:.
- Increase the recognition of the agency while ensuring that all stakeholders have information needed to access services
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