Mission
Kennedy-Donovan Center supports individuals and families with developmental disabilities and similar needs to reach their maximum potential and quality of life through advocacy and individualized services.
Vision Statement
Kennedy-Donovan Center is committed to the full continuum of care for individuals and families of all ages with developmental disabilities and similar needs in our region. We strive to provide this either by offering services directly or by collaborating closely with community partners. Our growth will be target programs that:
- Fill service gaps in the continuum of care for our clients;
- Are needed in our current service area or adjacent regions,
- Build on our current expertise,
- Respond to a need for innovative and flexible programming,
- Focus on individualized one-on-one services.
Core Values
These values guide Kennedy-Donovan Center’s services, management and planning
Person-Centered:
KDC promotes person-centered services by:
- Working for each individual’s Maximum Growth and Potential;
- Using a Strength-Based Model;
- Providing Individualized and Flexible services;
- Building strong relationships;
- Including individuals in programs & their families in planning for program development.
Family-Centered:
KDC promotes family-centered programs by:
- Promoting stability and unity of families;
- Being Inclusive and Participatory;
- Building strong relationships;
- Valuing different definition of families;
- Including family members on its Board of Directors
Respect:
KDC fosters Respect for individuals of all backgrounds and identities by:
- Reflecting Diversity through its Board, Staff, Volunteers and Vendors;
- Promoting Cultural Competence in Staff and Board through awareness and training;
- Understanding the importance of community as it is meaningful to and defined by each individual and family;
- Encouraging a supportive and flexible environment for staff.
Community Involvement:
KDC promotes community involvement by:
- Establishing Partnerships within the community;
- Striving to enhance and Participating in local communities;
- Promoting Awareness & Education of the concerns of people we serve in the community;
- Advocating for Change in the local and broader community,
- Including community members on its Board of Directors.
Integrity:
KDC adheres to the highest standards of integrity by:
- Establishing Trustworthy Relationships with clients, staff, board and constituents;
- Exhibiting Accountability and Honesty in external relations;
- Promoting standards of ethics for each professional discipline;
- Assuring that Board members understand and submit Annual Conflict of Interest Statements.
Excellence:
KDC strives for the highest levels of excellence by:
- Demonstrating Commitment to Quality for staff and board in all disciplines;
- Recruiting competent board, staff and providers with diversity of skills;
- Training staff, board and providers in current best practices;
- Promoting Adaptability and Flexibility of services to meet individual needs;
- Encouraging Teamwork and collaboration in delivery of services.