Vision, Mission, and Values

To be a critical force in a community where children thrive and families matter.

Family and children’s Services of Hants County is a non-profit organization of volunteers, foster families, and staff committed to promoting the well-being of children and families and publicly mandated under the Children and Family Services Act to protect and provide care for children at risk of abuse and neglect.

We believe in ...

Children ... their right to safety, security, and good care.

Families ... as the best context for raising children.

Tolerance ... taking an unbiased approach that fosters openness and the acceptance of differences.

Learning and Growth ... that people can change by taking responsibility for their present and future.

Making a Difference ... through proactive and concrete services.

Excellence, Value, and High Quality ... in governance, administration, and service delivery.

Accountability ... that we are responsible to our community and our funders for our services and the resources entrusted to us.

Respect ... amongst families, children, board, and staff, respect for client autonomy, and respect for the judgment of the people contributing to the work.