Mission

In partnership with families and a community of caring people, we offer innovative, culturally-based, supportive and inclusive educational experiences to young children. We lay the foundation for bridging a proud past and a bright future.

Vision

Step by Step Child and Family Center envisions a community where all children, regardless of ability or need, are fully accepted by all people, at all times, in all places.

Values

The Quality of our Services

We use a positive, holistic approach in providing support, programs, and services for the emotional, spiritual, cultural, intellectual, and social development of each child, in

partnership with parents.

We recognize that parents know what is best for their children, and are their first educators.

We support parents, help them build networks and collaborate with them, so that they may have a rich family life.

We ensure that Step By Step is a safe place for children to play, and for team members to work.

We foster the use and promotion of our culture and language throughout our activities, and respect spiritual beliefs.

We believe that each child has the right to be a part of the mainstream. We celebrate the gifts and respect the challenges which are unique to every child and family.

Our Decision-Making Process

We make decisions that are based on respect, empathy, and compassion, that are fair for all, and that are grounded on facts and truth, based on our Kanien’kehá:ka culture, values and traditions.

We take responsibility for our actions, and take responsibility for issues affecting children and families in Kahnawake.

Our Operations

We ensure transparent communications regarding our operations, and regarding the situation of individual children in our care.

We network and build cooperation with all organizations that have an interest in the services of Step By Step, while ensuring that respective roles and responsibilities are clearly identified.

Our Place in the Community

We help individuals empower themselves within our services and throughout the community.

We contribute to peace, trust and harmony within our Child and Family Center, and within our community.

We contribute to create a positive atmosphere in Kahnawake, by fostering a sense of belonging and by emphasizing the strengths of persons and organizations.