Mission
F.O.C.I.S. (Focusing on Children’s Individual Success) connects people around the world in the future investment of all children. Working together, we invest in the lives of children and youth, build the healthy environments they need to thrive, and empower them to create lasting change in their own lives and communities.
Vision
F.O.C.I.S. will be a recognized leader in supporting innovative programs and services in the field of child and family well-being and individual development, and as an exemplary model for the governance, management and operation of non-profit entities.
Core Values
Children First
The interests, strengths, and needs of each child focus our teaching and drive our overall program. As educators and professionals, we empower children, families, and teachers with the skills and confidence to raise their collective voice.
Excellence
Achieving accreditations, reflecting on our practice and its continued improvement, and engaging in the dialogue on emerging standards, we aspire to excellence. We are committed to cultivating a professional and well compensated team of passionate staff and Leaders.
Community Vibrancy
We partner with families to raise the caring, responsible citizens of tomorrow.
Respecting Diversity
We honor and support diversity in our children, families, neighborhoods, and our nation.
Collaboration
We create an inclusive and dynamic collaboration of educators, families, and community members because this deepens our perspectives, allows us to work through differences, and facilitates innovative approaches. Our collaboration extends into elementary schools, teacher preparation programs at local colleges and universities, and other early childhood education and out-of-school programs through professional development and consultation.
Advocacy
Research proves that our work on behalf of children today makes an impact that is significant and long term, promoting children’s academic and life success, families’ stability, and the country’s economy. We advocate for the best in education for all children – when children thrive, families, businesses, communities, and the nation thrive.
