Our Philosophy and Strategic Approaches
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Center for Human Services believes that the most critical element for strengthening
a community is to strengthen its members and their families through preventive and
responsive programs that are culturally competent. This is accomplished by taking
an approach that is strengths-based, family focused and integrated. |
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Strengths-Based:
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Providing services from a strengths-based perspective is based on the belief that
every individual has strengths and that the role of a human service provider is
to create opportunities for individuals to use these talents and skills to strengthen
themselves, their families and their community. When working with a child or an
adult we acknowledge and respond to their needs, while also identifying their strengths
and capacity for growth. This approach empowers participants to draw on their own
strengths and move toward creating change for themselves. |
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Family-Focused:
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Our approach is family-focused and holistic in that we try to understand the whole
person or whole family rather than a dissection of parts. We define family in the
broadest sense of the word and are dedicated to supporting all families. Every family
is unique, and we recognize that grandparents, friends, extended family and other
caring adults play a significant role in children's lives. |
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Integrated:
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Recognizing that no single approach works for everyone or in all situations, our
programs include a variety of services and techniques. These include prevention
based services as well as services which respond to the immediate needs of the community.
Intra-agency referrals are made between programs when a combination of our services
would best serve the client's/participant's needs. If additional services are needed
outside the agency's scope, external referrals are made. |
These three strategic approaches are the foundation for our programming in Family
Counseling, Substance Abuse, Family Support and Loving Families. These strategic
approaches drive the creation of effective services which meet the diverse needs
of our population and ultimately strengthen our community. |
