Office of Children's Services: Mission, Vison, Guiding Principles and Values
Mission
Ensuring the safety, permanency and well-being of children by strengthening families, engaging communities, and partnering with Tribes.
Values
Safe children, strong families
Guiding Principles
Safety
Every child has the right to be safe. Family: Children remain in their home whenever safely possible.
Family
Children remain in their home whenever safely possible.
Strength
Families have specific strengths and cultures that are valued.
Connection
Children need lifelong connections to their family, community, and culture.
Permanency
Foster care is temporary; every child deserves a safe and permanent home.
Well-Being
Empowerment is central to the well-being of children and youth.
Community
Community partnerships are essential to engaging and supporting families.
Tribes
Tribes and OCS have a respectful government-to-government relationship.
Core Values of an effective workforce
Hope
Motivates Us:
We anticipate success. We are strengths-based organization. We support and empower people on their journey to success.
Integrity
Directs Us:
We are trustworthy. We are reliable, authentic and loyal. We do what we say we will do. We have the courage to do the right thing.
Respect
Guides Us:
We honor all people. We value the intrinsic dignity and worth of all people. We treat others the way we want to be treated.
Empathy
Leads Us:
We seek to understand. We work to listen and understand the unique perspectives and feelings of others