#2 = Value is a Value
We value VALUE. It is important to us that our programs be
worthwhile and useful to those we serve. We believe our service to the
community must be worth what it costs to provide that service. We value
providing the highest possible quality at the lowest possible price and being
good financial stewards of our resources.
We value VALUE because value improves access. We believe all
children should have access to high-quality afterschool programs.
- We know that if families cannot access programs for financial reasons, then their children will never experience the many benefits of quality.
- We know that children who have no access to high-quality afterschool programs experience a gap in their potential development and education compared to children who have access.
- We know that children who do not have access to quality summer enrichment program experience additional summer learning loss.
- We know that the achievement gap between children with access to quality afterschool and summer enrichment programs and children with no access widens each year.
We believe we should put no limit on the number of children
we accept under a financial aid agreement, so all children living in poverty
have access to high-quality programming.
We believe that it is our responsibility to utilize our
fiscal resources efficiently in the best way that helps us accomplish our goals
and our mission. We believe it is our responsibility to keep overhead costs low
and eliminate any waste of our precious resources. We believe it is our
responsibility to ensure we have adequate auto, property, and liability
insurance to protect our fiscal resources.
We believe it is our responsibility to develop a realistic
budget that reflects our priorities and designates how our funds are designated
for payroll, benefits, staff development, activities, materials, supplies,
equipment, field trips, administration, and food. We believe it is our
responsibility to frequently review our budget with our leadership team and to
allow any employee or director to have access to the budget.
We know that programs with adequate enrollment of children
are self-sustaining when managed properly. We know that successful
public/school/community relationships are paramount to successful recruitment
of children.
- We believe it is the responsibility of each and every member of our team to look for ways to “tell our story” – the story of our value to the community.
- It is the responsibility of every member of our team to engage in “friend raising.”
- It is the responsibility of each member of Children’s Choice to provide a model of quality care and service to our stakeholders and to recruit new families and provide them a valuable service.
We believe it is our responsibility to utilize any
appropriate community resources that help us provide the highest possible
quality for the lowest possible price.
- We believe it is our responsibility to be licensed at the highest possible quality rating which allows the highest possible reimbursement level – more money to help us accomplish our mission.
- We believe we should participate in food reimbursement programs to help us provide the best nutrition possible at the lowest food cost possible.
- We believe it is wise to seek outside support, funds, and partnerships that are appropriate for our goals and our mission. And when we do seek outside funds, it is our responsibility to spend these funds for the purposes they were solicited.
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