Children Matter 1st is fully committed to creating a wholeness environment for all individuals who have access to our services. We are committed to affirming worth, dignity, and openness to all. We believe in creating a peaceful space, where all beliefs, cultures, discussions, values, and behaviors can be viewed. This is established by kindness and support from our team.
We welcome all individuals regardless of differences and are not limited to race, gender, cultural backgrounds, sexuality, physical, and mental abilities, and socioeconomic status.
Our commitment to culturally sensitive communications extends to interactions with colleagues, trainees, faculty, staff, and parents. We strive to make CM1 an open, affirming, and safe working environment in which all parties feel understood, valued, and accepted. We take personal and organizational responsibility to grow in our awareness, reduce barriers and bias, and always strengthen our multicultural competence.
We are aware that social justice and inclusivity are continuing struggles, and we cannot ever think we have arrived at the goal. We are committed to supporting and challenging one another through difficult talks even though our ideals may occasionally contradict. A community where diversity is celebrated requires both courage and empathy as its foundational elements.