Mission & Values

Our Mission

Elmcrest is a community of caring professionals providing services to children with a variety of emotional, behavioral, and developmental limitations in order to help them overcome barriers to success in their home, school, and community.

The Elmcrest experience focuses on developing meaningful relationships in a teaching and learning environment that will enable each child, regardless of age, gender, or circumstance, to reach their optimum potential, point toward a productive future, and contribute to the success of their community.

What We Value

At Elmcrest Children’s Center, our values have never been more important. We subscribe to the following values in ourselves, our programs, our organization, and all with whom we do business.

Honesty

Being honest requires far more than knowing truth from fiction or right from wrong. An honest person is accountable, open to the truth, trustworthy, and has integrity. It is essential to acknowledge disparities in dignity, fairness, and respect, and to challenge ourselves to look openly and honestly at our experiences and those of others.

Self-Examination

This value is essential to our work, requiring us to step out of our comfort zones. Self-examination begins with the willingness to look inward, recognize what has shaped us, and question our views. A person who examines themselves critically has good self-esteem and a healthy respect for self.

Willingness to Learn

Learning starts with intention and requires courage and an open mind. A person who is willing to learn understands that knowledge is critical to success and growth. They are open to change, flexible, and adaptable.

Social Concern

Social Concern acknowledges the worth of every human being, regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, or background. A concern for others is at the core of what we do. It compels us to address social justice and ensure fairness and equity in our work.

Dedication to Purpose

Our final value ties everything together: dedication to purpose. It embodies our commitment to serving diverse communities with compassion and understanding. Dedication requires commitment, hard work, and teamwork, guiding our actions and decisions every day.