The mission of Children s Services is to protect endangered children, preserve and strengthen their families, and develop alternative family settings. Services, as mandated by law and regulation, will be provided in the least intrusive manner with a family centered focus. This mission is accomplished in collaboration with the family, a wide variety of public and private agencies, and members of the community. Children are best raised in a family.
All people have a basic right to be treated with respect, honesty, and dignity.
All people are best served by participating in making decisions which impact their lives. All people have the potential for growth, development, and change. Delivery of services shall be competent, consistent, fair, simple, direct, and clear. Services will be delivered with the lowest necessary level of intervention. Interactions shall reflect knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural and ethnic diversity.