FST Vision, Mission and Values

Vision

Family Service Toronto envisions a City of Toronto where:

  • people live with dignity in thriving neighbourhoods and inclusive communities
    which are free of violence
  • public policy is grounded in social and economic justice
  • programs and services are accessible to all, especially to those who face
    barriers
  • individuals and families navigate life transitions successfully and enjoy effective
    personal relationships.

Mission

FST strengthens individuals, families and communities through counselling,
education, social action, advocacy and community development and works with
partners to build a vibrant community social services sector.

Values

We are committed to:

  • deepening our understanding of diversity and acting on this knowledge
  • grounding our work in the lived experience of clients and the community
  • ensuring access and equity in all of our endeavours
  • using an inclusive definition of family (i.e., a family consists of two or more
    people, whether living together or apart, related by blood, marriage, adoption of
    commitment to care for one another)
  • pursuing quality, excellence and innovation
  • improving through reflection, evaluation and research
  • acting with integrity and fairness
  • working collaboratively
  • creating opportunities for individual and organizational learning
  • maintaining transparency in our relationships and communications
  • holding ourselves accountable for achieving our mission and living our values
  • celebrating successes.

 


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