Mission

Connexus is committed to providing effective community-based services to children, youth and families. We believe in promoting and enhancing the capacity of communities to support families; of families to nurture their children and youth; and of children and youth to become positive members of their community.

Mandate

Our mandates are program specific and are outlined in the contractual obligations with the Ministry for Children and Family Development (MCFD). As with MCFD, they reflect the following principles:

•To provide a comprehensive continuum of effective services to children,
  youth and families with a variety of needs;
•To strengthen the capacity of families and communities, while recognizing
  the importance of family and individual resilience;
•To provide services in a culturally sensitive and respectful manner;
•To provide services which reflect a commitment to the practice of inclusive
  foster care;
•To utilize the wrap-around/integrated case management support to involve
  children, youth, families and their informal supports from the communities
  they live in;
•To provide services with an emphasis on early and ongoing assessment
  and planning and prevention;
•To bring services to children, youth and families.

Philosophy

A commitment to excellence in service delivery and respect for individuals as demonstrated by:

•Client-centred approach
•Flexible and individualized programs
•Competence founded on evidence-based practice(s)
•Continuous improvement
•Fiscal responsibility
•Personal accountability
•Respect for other cultures
•Open and fair management
•Equal employment opportunity

Every April, Connexus produces an Annual Report which documents program activities and outcomes for the past calendar year and makes recommendations for future directions. This may be viewed by appointment by calling the Program Director at 604-325-2004 Ext 105