We must never give up on children no matter how difficult the problem, no matter how serious the issue we will do our best to make a positive difference in their lives. Children s difficulties should be treated in a normalized living environment with an orientation towards health, assisting them to develop to their fullest potential. Services must be provided in the least intrusive environment. We focus on children s strengths and assist them in their areas of weakness. The needs of children are best met within the context of their families and wherever possible we must involve the whole family in helping to develop solutions and strategies that work for them.
Children have a right to live and receive services in their home communities.
We should be involved in the community and work co-operatively with all of our communities. Diversity of clients and families must be respected and we will strive to ensure that appropriate services and treatment methods are in place to address the unique needs of our client populations. Kinark must act as an advocate for children and their families. As well, advocacy for improved services for children and families is an important part of our mandate. Prevention must be an integral component of service provision at Kinark to enhance protection of children who might otherwise be at risk.