Mission, Vision & Values

Our Mission

Chisholm Services for Children provides care for children who have complex needs by providing a safe environment while fostering a sense of personal value, self-worth and the development of life skills.

Our Vision

Chisholm Services for Children is a leader in Nova Scotia in providing safe, community-based care for children 12 years of age and younger. Our therapeutic residential and non-residential programs successfully support children to transition into their community.

The Chisholm Way: Our Values

Chisholm Services for Children provides care for children who have complex needs by providing a safe environment while fostering a sense of personal value, self-worth and development of life skills. To accomplish this mission, the Chisholm Way is rooted in the legacy of the founders, the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, and in our collective commitment to embody these values in all that we do. These values guide us through our relationships with our employees, stakeholders, and the broader community. We are accountable to ourselves, each other, and the wider community to embody these values.

Compassion           

We are compassionate towards each child’s life journey, acknowledging that they are in need of care, consistency, and nurturing. We exemplify compassion by our commitment to creating a safe community with the children and families we serve. Compassion is evident when we are present, understanding, and responsive to each other. Compassion allows us to use forgiveness as an opportunity to strengthen ourselves and each other.

Hope

We believe that children are not defined by what has happened to them, and that change is possible. Through our commitment to emotional, physical, cultural, spiritual and social safety, children and adults alike support and assist one another. We strive to be better at who we are, which becomes possible when we encourage, support, and believe in one another.

Belonging

We believe that every child and family has the basic right to belong and have a sense of place and acceptance. Belonging requires each of us to remain vigilant to the safety and wellbeing of everyone. Belonging is rooted in the individual worth of each person and must reflect a spirit of sanctuary that is the foundation for physical, emotional and spiritual healing and personal growth.

Collaboration

We recognize collaboration is the cornerstone of the care provided to our children. Children’s healthy growth requires collaboration with them, their family, teachers, care providers and broader community. We model justice, fairness and healthy relationships through mutual collaboration, striving to achieve a collective impact.

Respect

We believe in the intrinsic value and individual worth of each person. Respect is non-judgemental of the journey that has led children and families to our services. In all that we do, we are committed to the dignity of oneself, the respect and safety for each other and the environment. We respect that the future is yet to be written.