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Our Vision, Mission and Values

Healthy kids. Better world.

Vision: We believe healthy children create a better world.

Mission: Our mission is to foster learning environments that support optimal child health and well-being.

Values:

  • Acting with Civility and Mutual Respect: We strive to be just and compassionate in our relationships, our workplace and with the communities we serve, amplifying the voices of those we serve and holding space for grace and humility with each other.
  • Hungry for Change: We courageously innovate to achieve long-term change that improves the health and well-being of kids for generations to come.
  • Joy In and Through Our Work: We intentionally make space for joy as we work, bringing fun, light-heartedness, and positivity to our interactions with each other, our partners and our clients.
  • Courage to Lead: We authentically lead by example in pursuit of child health by tackling critical issues with thoughtful, transparent, and collaborative decision-making to build trust and strong partners.
  • Healthy, Balanced Approach to Life: As we strive to best support the health and well-being of those we serve, we also value our own health and well-being by prioritizing work-life balance and setting healthy boundaries.

Belief Statements That Guide How We Care for Each Other

We believe that…

Transparency and clarity are integral to building trust. Being in a space where transparency and clarity are highly valued, people can better understand what is expected of them in their roles; the organization’s policies and procedures; and one another’s perspectives. Building a culture of transparency and clarity can support feelings of safety, connectivity, and trust.

Workplace safety, encompassing all factors that impact the safety, health, and well-being of employees, is essential to all elements of a functional and healthy workplace environment. When individual employees feel safe to fully engage in the workplace, they are more likely to experience and contribute to a positive work environment and can embody all other values to their best ability.

Our employees are more than just a collection of skills to meet our goals. We are whole people with unique strengths, interests, and experiences who embody respect, authenticity, and compassion with one another and those we serve.

Compassion and connection are necessary for building authentic relationships and safe spaces where each person is valued and can bring their whole self to the table. By leading with compassion, we believe connection will follow. To maintain connection, we must hold ourselves accountable to our actions and their impact. In addition, we believe accountability is a necessary component in maintaining connections and compassion because it creates trust. We believe accountability is not punitive but rather is rooted in restorative practices that are grounded in compassion, respect, engagement, support, and understanding.

Active self-reflection, having courageous conversations, honoring our unique lived experiences and perspectives, and offering each other grace allows for collective unity and purpose for ourselves and our partners.

 

We're in this together

We are committed to fighting the child health crisis by equipping educators, parents, community members, and businesses with the resources needed to help kids lead healthier lives.

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