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The following values describe our organization as we want it to be.  We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these values.  We believe putting our values into practice creates long-term benefits for the people we serve, employees, customers, other stakeholders and the larger community.

We communicate and interact with MUTUAL RESPECT in such a manner that recognizes the value of each individual. Effective communication is a key component of developing mutual understanding.  We expect that all interactions reflect dignity and honesty with each other.

We believe LIFELONG LEARNING is important to meeting the needs of the people we serve and adherence to our mission.  Each individual is responsible for their own learning and being prepared for growth opportunities as they present themselves.  The organization is responsible to support a culture of lifelong learning and creating opportunities to learn and grow.

All people have a PRESUMED ABILITY to influence their future in all aspects of their life.  Having a say in how we live our own lives is a basic human right.  The organization will honor this right and create an environment where presumed ability underscores all activities.

The organization is stronger when it creates PARTNERSHIPS to further our mission.  Participating in partnerships allows each partner to focus on their strengths and minimize weaknesses.  Partnerships among individuals, within different parts of the organization and with other organizations are a preferred strategy to accomplish goals.

People must be COMPASSIONATE to be effective in our organization.  Compassion sometimes requires putting the needs of others ahead of our own.  By having a compassionate environment it gives people a safe and positive place to be.

Our organization provides GOOD STEWARDSHIP of the public trust.  Stewardship implies a responsibility to take care of something given to us by someone else.  We are good stewards of the people we serve, of the tax dollars and donations given to us, and of the SouthSTAR Services identity.