New Mexico Child Advocacy Networks

• VALUES: NMCAN strives in all of its relationships to be:
• Visionary and proactive – Our dream is that every child who needs safety, permanency and well-being will have them. Our advocacy makes things happen for the benefit of children.
• Persistent and committed – We will work tirelessly to advocate for the best interests of vulnerable children, particularly those that have been abused and neglected. We are not satisfied as long as a single vulnerable child waits for safety, permanency or well-being.
• Culturally appropriate and community oriented – Our advocacy is provided in a context of language and culture that is familiar for each child. We believe that all communities have assets that can help enrich the lives of vulnerable children.
• Quality-centered and innovative – We believe children deserve the finest, most effective and efficient advocacy possible. We seek to continuously become a stronger voice for New Mexico’s vulnerable children, particularly those that have been abused or neglected.
• Caring and ethical – We seek to always serve in ways that are ethical and considerate. We are open, forthright and trustworthy.
• Effective and accountable – Our advocacy produces measurable and positive outcomes for children.
• Committed to the development of leaders – Our organization provides opportunities for and encourages staff, volunteers and board members to become better leaders in their communities.
• Responsive – We will promptly and efficiently serve local program needs. We will honor local program individuality.
• Volunteer-oriented – We are committed to the spirit of volunteerism and strive to nurture well-trained and well-appreciated volunteers.
• VISION
• Our vision for the NMCAN is to be:
• An innovative provider of services to programs, making a significant impact in both large and small communities throughout the state.
• A leader in New Mexico in assuring that all children involved in the courts receive high quality, timely, culturally sensitive volunteer advocacy.
• A leading voice in New Mexico advocating for safe, permanent, nurturing homes for all children.
• A model organization that is highly regarded for the efficiency, effectiveness, openness to ideas and mutual respect demonstrated throughout its Network.
• A Network that demonstrates teamwork within and among staff, Board, and local programs.
• A strong advocate for children at the state and federal policy-making levels.
• Recognizable as a “household name” among New Mexico non-profit organizations.