Child Family Services Strategic Plan

Mission

Together, we commit to excellence in child development programs
to enhance the quality of life in our diverse communities.

Core Strategy

Together, as a team, we commit to excellence in all our child development programs in our diverse communities. Ethical behavior, respectful relationships, effective communication, continuous improvement, dedication/commitment, and service to others are key core values that set us apart.

In addition, we are dedicated to building resilient relationships – with our customers and communities, between our delegates and grantee, and between one another.

Business Definition

We are in the business of identifying and meeting the early education and child care needs of children and their families in our communities through a variety of customized services

Strategic Mission

By June 30, 2016, SCOE Child/Family Services will be recognized as the leader in our service area for continuously improving and achieving excellence in early education and child care programs.  This will be accomplished through:

We will maintain an operating budget at or above 2011-2012 levels by focusing on procuring alternate funding sources and identifying and taking advantage of opportunities that present themselves.

Goals

1.1    Effectively meet our customers’ needs

1.2    Build brand awareness

2.1    Serve families in the most appropriate programs and program options

2.2    Maximize the quality of services to effectively meet the needs of families and children  within our service area

3.1    Effectively acquire and utilize human resources

3.2    Effectively manage and maintain facilities to meet operational needs

4.1    Develop, improve, communicate and effectively manage policies, procedures, forms, and protocols

4.2    Develop and implement effective, two-way communication system

4.3    Develop improved outreach and relationships between CFS and other SCOE Divisions

5.1    Clearly define, communicate, and manage our structure

5.2    Develop and effectively implement a Strategic Planning process

5.3    Enhance management and leadership skills

6.1    Establish, communicate, and nurture a set of shared values, beliefs, and norms for our organization

6.2    Focus on improving staff morale

7.1    Acquire and effectively manage funds to support our Division’s growth and development