Mission

Our mission is to strengthen families by promoting self-sufficiency, life-long learning, and healthy living free of substance abuse, child abuse and family violence.

Vision

We envision serving Wahkiakum County  as a socially responsive community center, providing leadership in services to children and families, collaborating to build a strong community of residents who care for each other.

Organizational Goals

The St. James Family Center Staff and Board of Directors:

· Recognize that the motivation that inspires and under-girds the Family center is based on Christian faith and on the Episcopal baptismal covenant:  “We will strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being:, and “We will see and serve Christ in all persons, loving our neighbor as ourselves”.  Most SJFC programs are non-religious and all are open to everyone in the community.

· Ground all programs in family support principles and youth developmental assets, high standards, and practices which demonstrate successful outcomes.

· Respond to community need, offering or expanding the programs based on formal and/or informal community assessment.

· Provide a working environment which encourages dedicated, caring, stable and educated staff.

· Secure adequate, reliable operational funding.

· Encourage responsible stewardship of our community’s environment, resources and this facility.

· Communicate effectively with all who have an existing or potential interest in the Family Center.

Serving Children and Families

 Since 1985

© 2006  St. James Family Center