Vision, Mission, and Values

The Children’s Homes of Iredell County, Inc. envisions a community where child abuse is not tolerated, and all children flourish in loving, nurturing homes dedicated to their growth and healing from trauma. Our vision is to empower children to move forward toward a more productive and healthy future.

By providing a homelike environment and nurturing family setting, we strive to improve outcomes for traumatized, at-risk youth. Our goal is to support their journey in overcoming barriers to achieving productive outcomes.

Hope: We embrace the potential for growth, change, and forgiveness, nurturing this belief within ourselves and others.

Compassion: We demonstrate compassion in our interactions with others, recognizing and responding to their needs with empathy.

Respect: We honor the inherent worth and uniqueness of every individual, fostering a culture of acceptance and understanding.

Honesty: We uphold honesty in all aspects of our work, recognizing its importance in building trust and integrity.

Integrity: We maintain high moral and professional standards, consistently adhering to principles of honesty, transparency, and accountability.

Responsibility: We take ownership of our decisions and actions, recognizing the impact they have on ourselves and others.

Collaboration: We recognize the power of teamwork and collaboration, leveraging the diverse talents and dedication of individuals and organizations to achieve common goals.

Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us, ensuring transparency and accountability to all stakeholders.

Resilience: Through supportive relationships and empowering decision-making, we help children navigate adversity, promoting their well-being, fostering life skills, and empowering them to shape their futures with resilience and determination.

                                                    Equity Statement

At Children’s Homes of Iredell, we are committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment for all children, young adults and families we serve. We recognize that systemic inequalities and historical injustices have disproportionately impacted marginalized communities, and we strive to address these disparities through our programs and services. Our mission is rooted in the belief that every person deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their background, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status. We are dedicated to ensuring that all voices are heard, respected, and valued.