We believe that every teen regardless of age, social standing, sex, education or race, is worthy of respect, and whose dignity as a human being should be considered at all times.
We believe that every child placed in our care has an inherited goodness and strength to be found, regardless of their problems or unacceptable behavior.
We believe that the physical and emotional health of our residents is paramount. That discipline based upon accountiablity, responsiblity, love and honor will change the teen without diminshing the spirit.
We believe that growth and maturity come by doing for ourselves, and our residents should never defeat self esteem by having our staff do for them what they can do for themselves.
We believe that we are a cooperative team. The parent, child, social worker, probation officer, counselor or friend is a vital part of this cooperative team, success depends upon the valuable contribution of each team member.
We believe in truth and honesty as a key stone reqardless how embarrassing the outcome might be. We believe in being fair, knowing that we cannot be fair to all, all of the time. In building bridges and developing friendships based upon understanding. In goals and self commitment; for without them our lives are undisciplined and non-directed.
