our values

Our core values drive everything we do

Mission

To transform the foster care system into a child and family well-being system.


Vision

To transform the foster care system into a child and family well-being system.

These interconnected guiding principles define how we manage and execute our work.

Centering Lived Experience

Co-design and ensure perspectives from everyone in the ecosystem shape each stage of change. Steward lived experience data and integrate it into our decision-making and impact.

Driving Systems Change

Work to transform, not fix, a broken system that no longer serves the people it was built for.

Use
Innovation

Test, iterate, and experiment to uncover new solutions to the toughest problems.

We are…

Relentless Problem Solvers

Tenets

Persistent · Creative · Resilient · Solution Focused

Being a relentless problem solver means never giving up, no matter the obstacle. We take initiative, seek answers, and push through friction rather than settling for the easy path. We focus on solutions at every turn.

Results Driven

Tenets

Mission-Oriented · Data-informed · Outcome Focused

Being results driven is about getting the job done. We use data to guide decisions and adapt quickly if our work is not producing results. We measure, learn, and stay laser-focused on the impact we’re making and the outcomes we’re driving.

Curious

Tenets

Learning Mindset · Humble · Continuous Growth & Improvement

Being curious is about learning and unlearning as essential to growth. It means asking, “what else could be true?” and being open to discovering new ideas and changing our minds. We ask questions and listen deeply; we bring wisdom beyond templates and frameworks.

Innovative

Tenets

Experimental · Adaptable · Iterative 

Being innovative means uncovering new solutions to the toughest problems. We treat experimentation and learning as everyday practices, moving quickly from insight to action. Innovation is not just about technology—it’s about new ways of working that increase our impact and never settle for “good enough.”

Good Teammates

Tenets

Kind · Accountable · Collaborative · Mutually Respectful

Being a good teammate & partner is about going the extra mile for each other. We choose actions that help set each other up for success, make it easier for others to do their work. We listen deeply, and make space for every voice. Together, we build a culture of learning together. We treat each other well and we lead with kindness, respect, and genuine care.