Mission of the Office of the Child Advocate

“To oversee the care and protection of children

and to advocate for their well-being.”

Vision of the Office of the Child Advocate

to be the child’s advocate

we shall…

• Engage at all levels
• Stimulate dialogue
• Enable others to act
• Challenge the process
• Speak-up
• Shine the light on care and treatment

to be the ombudsman for children

we will…

• Respond to concerns
• Call for change when systems fail
• Promote fair and responsible treatment and practices
• Hold systems accountable
• Focus on the best interest of the child

to be the voice of the child

     we know….             

§     Every child has value

• Every child is entitled to nurturance
• Every child needs support
• Every child needs encouragement
• Every child needs a “family”
• Every child has a future

Values of the Office of the Child Advocate

respect

compassion

understanding

commitment

responsiveness

flexibility