Our Values

Acceptance, Advocacy, Transparency, Respect, Integrity.

Our Vision

To support children in our care with kindness while supporting them in growing toward their full potential and providing youth with skills required for building a successful life.

What we believe

CMCS holds the belief that every individual deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. The organization is dedicated to fostering an environment that values our unique talents and empowers all to realize their fullest potential.

Our Purpose

We exist to kindle a compassionate fire that burns brightly for our mission. At Children Matters, we believe that every individual deserves the chance to thrive, regardless of their circumstances. We’re here to be the unwavering advocates, the nurturing guides, and the champions of growth.

Our Mission Statement

At Children Matters, we are a passionate community united by a bold vision: to provide unwavering support, nurturing individual growth, and fostering vibrant communities.

Our unwavering commitment to integrity, respect, transparency, advocacy, and acceptance enables us to empower the children and youth we support, propelling them towards a future filled with boundless possibilities.

Our Vision

Our vision is a world where the pursuit of a brighter future is a shared mission, and where each person’s unique potential contributes to a richer, more equitable global society where no one gets left behind.

Our Values

Truth and Reconciliation

At Children Matter Community Services, we recognize that we are situated on the ancestral and unceded lands of numerous Indigenous peoples in British Columbia. These territories have housed a variety of nations, and we honor their enduring ties to this land. We express gratitude for the opportunity to live, work, and learn on these lands and commit to fostering respectful relationships with the various Nations.

At Children Matter Community Services, our organizational commitment to working alongside Indigenous children, families, and communities is rooted in a profound understanding of the importance of cultural significance and reconciliation. We are dedicated to actively engaging with Indigenous perspectives, traditions, and values, recognizing their intrinsic role in the well-being of children.

In alignment with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Actions 1-5, our approach to child welfare involves a comprehensive strategy. We pledge to collaborate with Indigenous communities, respecting their self-determination and actively seeking their input in the development and implementation of our services. This commitment extends to creating a safe and inclusive space where Indigenous children can thrive, maintaining connections to their heritage.

In line with the Calls to Actions, we emphasize community-based solutions, aiming to strengthen family ties and support systems. This involves collaborating with Indigenous elders, leaders, and community members to establish culturally relevant programs and services that promote healing, resilience, and empowerment.

Moreover, Children Matter Community Services is committed to accountability and transparency. We will regularly assess and reassess our practices, seeking feedback from Indigenous partners to continuously improve our approach. By actively contributing to the journey of truth and reconciliation, we aim to create a lasting, positive impact on the lives of Indigenous children in British Columbia.

Leadership

CMCS Leadership (including Executive Director, Directors, and Managers) has the added responsibility of demonstrating, through their actions, the importance of this Code. In any organization, ethical behaviour does not simply happen; it is the product of clear and direct communication of behavioural expectations, modelled by leadership and demonstrated by example. Again, ultimately, our actions are what matters.

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