Guiding Principles

Child- and Family-Centered: The needs of the child and family dictate the type and combination of services provided.

Community-Based: Service locations, as well as management and decision-making responsibility, rest at the community level.

Culturally Competent: Agencies, programs and services are responsive to the cultural, racial and ethnic differences of the populations served.

Family Involvement: Families are full participants in child and youth services, including empowerment for parent/youth involvement and self-determination in the planning and delivery of services.

Comprehensive: Access to an array of services that address the physical, emotional, social and educational needs of those served.

Individualized: Services are flexible and tailored in accordance with the unique needs and potential of each child and/or family and guided by an individualized service plan.

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The South Dade Children's Resource Network is funded by The Children's Trust.
The Trust is a dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to
improve the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County.