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Vision:
All children 6 and under in Thunder Bay have opportunities to be nurtured,
to be supported by caring families and to be part of a caring community.
Mission:
Our Kids Count is dedicated to strengthening, supporting, and empowering families in creating a caring environment for their children.
Values and Principles:
We believe that:
- The health and well-being of children is our first priority
- All children have an equal right to develop to their full potential
- The worth and dignity of all individuals must be respected
- It is important to build on each other’s strengths
- The community development process promotes participants working together in all levels of program planning, decision-making, action, and evaluation
- In order to provide good care for their children, parents need support, information to make informed choices, and skills to care for themselves
- Putting energy into good prenatal care and the care of young children (6 and under) will give children the best start in life
In order to promote sustainability, all programs must:
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build self-esteem
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be flexible, affordable and easy to go to
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develop peer leadership and peer support
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foster independence and self-sufficiency
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build partnerships with other service providers
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use resources effectively
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focus on skill development at every level
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