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This Code of Ethics is a companion to Children, Inc.’s Vision, Mission and Beliefs.  One of our four core Beliefs, We Believe in Ourselves, highlights the fact that we are entrusted with great opportunities to make a real difference in the lives of children and their families. 

The purpose of Children, Inc.’s Code of Ethics is three-fold:

1. To summarize the standards and principles that guide our day-to-day work and interactions
2. To provide guidance for responsible behavior on ethical decision-making
3. To provide standards to which we hold ourselves accountable

• Strength-Based Practices: We acknowledge and build upon strengths and competencies of children, families, colleagues and community partners.
  1. We will understand and share our personal strengths as individuals and as an organization to promote our vision, mission, and values. 
  2. We will participate in practices that do not harm or discriminate against children, families, colleagues or community partners.
  3. We will strive for continuous improvement.
  4. We will seek out partnerships when others’ missions complement our own.
  5. We will act in the best interest of children, families, colleagues and community partners. 
  6. We will engage in practices that are respectful, supportive, and aligned with our Code of Ethics.

• Integrity: We value and practice respect and honesty.
  1. We will develop relationships of mutual trust, courtesy and cooperation with children, families, colleagues and community partners.
  2. We will conduct ourselves with integrity.  We will communicate openly and truthfully.  Decisions and policies will be transparent.
  3. We will maintain clear, appropriate and professional boundaries with our colleagues and those we serve.
  4. We will respect the environments in which we work.
  5. We will maintain confidentiality and respect each individual’s right to privacy within the limits of legal mandates and best practices. 
  6. We will listen open-mindedly to better understand and improve communication.

• Excellence: We maintain high quality programs.
  1. We will provide the community with high quality programs every day and seek a high level of internal and external evaluation by experts in the field.
  2. We will seek opportunities to provide children and families with optimal experiences.
  3. We will seek out new opportunities to better serve.
  4. We will maintain a high level of competence in our services.
  5. We will support our colleagues in their professional development and professional needs.
  6. We will acknowledge and celebrate our progress and achievements.