Mission

The mission of Holy Cross Children’s Services is to meet the social, emotional, basic care and educational needs of vulnerable children; support their families; and make the public aware of the needs of these children and families through a network of in-home, community based and residential program interventions and public education programs, that are provided directly or in partnership with other community organizations.

 

Vision

Vulnerable children will be given the opportunity for positive growth and development in order to develop the skills and abilities they need to become productive and contributing members of society.

 

Core Values

Holy Cross Children's Services is committed to serve the needs of children, youth and families through client-centered services that are grounded in its core values of Justice, Advocacy, Dignity, Excellence and Service.

JUSTICE
We have a preference for serving the neediest and most vulnerable. We provide opportunity and quality service to all regardless of age, gender, life-style, cultural or ethnic background, religious beliefs, social or economic status.

ADVOCACY
We advocate at local, state, and national levels on behalf of children and families and for the allocation of adequate resources that meet their basic physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social needs.

DIGNITY
We respect the inherent dignity and worth of every person, recognizing people’s social relationships to one another and the central role of the family in human life and in society.

EXCELLENCE
We are committed to developing a community of dedicated professionals and to recognizing excellence and innovation in our delivery of client-centered services.

SERVICE
We are committed to shaping the quality of our services by bringing together people who recognize that every interaction is a unique opportunity to serve each other, the community, and society as an expression of our identity.