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MISSION
The mission of Independent Child Advocate Services is to provide family and youth driven community-based services that respond to the unique and diverse complex needs of all community members.
VISION
Independent Child Advocate Services is committed to assisting families in developing their own success and supporting their plan to stay healthy and safe. We will construct a unique agency that welcomes family led and family driven services that are completely defined by the youth and family.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Value families and youth, and their experiences, as partners.
Value our Board of Directors, and their experiences, as partners.
Value our associates, and their experiences, as partners.
Adhere to the National Association of Social Workers and Child Welfare Professionals Code of Ethics.
Adhere to statutory and ethical practices for business and non-profit operations.
COMMITTMENT TO SUCCESS
ICAS was founded through a deep commitment and relationship with families and youth. In order for the organization to be successful families must be the driving force behind every aspect of the services, the true meaning of family driven services. The core operating principles and policies state that families must be given a realistic and meaningful opportunity to drive the services they receive. This commitment is delivered in several ways.
- A ratio of 51% family and consumer representation is required in the by-laws of ICAS. No decisions regarding the development of policies, programs, and practices for ICAS were made without the active participation of family voices.
- Because ICAS is family-driven, family voices will also drive the evaluation and on-going reviews of all ICAS programs.
- All team members are given the opportunity to openly communicate with families, consumers, board members, and other representatives who are working with the organization. This open and free communication allows families to be partners in driving the services that they need, rather than passengers who are never allowed a voice.