We envision a Baltimore County with strong, healthy families where children are nurtured to achieve their full potential, where individuals live lives of maximum independence, and where all citizens realize their full capacity to be productive, contributing members of the community. We Promote individual well-being, stronger families and communities. We Protect vulnerable children and adults from abuse and neglect. We Provide the tools to help people achieve economic independence.
We believe that: - every person has intrinsic value and is deserving of dignity and respect.
- people can improve their lives with appropriate support and encouragement.
- families should be the first resource for the emotional and financial support of their children and family members.
- work is a primary step towards achieving economic independence.
- every step on the path to independence is worthwhile.
- diversity strengthens communities.
- to be successful we must engage the entire community in our efforts.
We are committed to developing an organization that: - provides high quality services.
- acts with integrity and is guided by ethical principles.
- empowers teams to improve the way we work.
- values service integration and performance excellence and is accountable for measurable results.
- maximizes each employee's opportunity to contribute his or her skills and abilities, and encourages professional growth.
- promotes a supportive environment where people treat each other
with courtesy and respect, and where achievement and success are celebrated. - advocates on behalf of citizens and employees to achieve our mission.
- actively seeks participation of the people we serve, our staff and the community in improving our services.
Revised February 16, 2004 | 
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