Mission, Vision, Values, & Planning

Our Mission:

Guided by Catholic values and teachings, we serve and offer bilingual (English/French)
service to children, youth and families within the Hamilton community to protect their safety and well-being, strengthen families and nurture lifelong relationships.

Vision:

Child and youth are safe, secure, and thriving in their families and communities.

Our Values:

• Child, youth, and family well-being
• Reciprocal partnerships
• Spirituality and faith
• Compassion and caring
• Equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Accountability
• Communication and collaboration
• Social justice

Code of Conduct

Strategic Plan

Brighter Futures: Our Strategic Plan 2024-27


Our Strategic Plan has been crafted with extensive input from staff, partners, youth, foster parents and biological parents. Our plan builds on our Catholic heritage and our traditions of excellence while charting a distinctive course forward. A future that ensures Brighter Futures for the children, youth and families we serve.

PDF document in English

Logo for "Brighter Futures" featuring a smiling figure with sun elements.

Business Plans and Agreements

Our annual Accountability Agreements with the provincial government dictate the terms under which we receive funding in order to provide child welfare services to children, youth and families in Hamilton.

Our Current Business Plan 2025-26

Business Plan 2025-2026

Previous Business Plans

Business Plan 2024-2025