Mission statement and vision

Our mission is:

To support and encourage children, young people and vulnerable adults to recognise and achieve their potential.

Our vision is to do this by:

1. Providing a wide range of services, including

• fostering
• children’s homes
• services for young runaways
• advice and guidance for young people leaving care
• supported housing and hostels
• support for young people living in their own accommodation
• educational support
• service improvement consultancy.

2. Listening and learning from our own experiences and those of others, in order to

• ensure that the views of the people who use our services are central to everything we do
• provide an innovative and diverse range of services.

3. Leading the field as a beacon of best practice.

4. Being a trustworthy and reliable partner, offering professional relationships and consistent service delivery.

5. Being responsive to opportunities and taking responsible risks.

6. Being an excellent employer whose staff are informed and empowered in their decision making and who are passionate about positive outcomes.