Mission & Values

Mission

Marymound is a private, non-profit agency, providing a range of therapeutic and educational services to young people and their families. As one of 600 agencies worldwide sponsored by the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, Marymound believes in the dignity of all individuals,  providing services which address developmental and spiritual needs.

Values

Marymound adheres to the principles set out in the Standards of Care for Good Shepherd Agencies. The following is a summary of those standards.

1. Spirituality - We strive to be inclusive of all spiritual beliefs in our multi-faith world. We will promote spiritual understanding among the various creeds of our clients and staff. We will provide spiritual programs for our clients because we view them as essential.

2. Client Services - We will strive to meet and exceed licensing and accreditation standards and will ensure that every activity of the agency regardless of its function is part of the therapeutic setting.

3. Human Resources - We will ensure that employees are dealt with in a respectful manner and will create a work atmosphere aimed at meeting employee needs so that they can serve clients most effectively. We teach the Good Shepherd Values as an integral aspect of the training of all staff.

4. Communication - We believe in healthy, honest and open communication among all persons at all levels in the agency. Where relationships have been broken—with clients or one another —we will do everything we can to restore communication.

5. Stewardship - All resources such as financial, human, and property, are at the service of the agency in the fulfillment of the mission. While practicing a prudent distribution of resources, we will not compromise the quality of services provided to individuals and families.

6. Environment -A welcoming, pleasant environment reflects Marymound’s respect and caring for clients and staff and is important in terms of enhancing the therapeutic and educational setting. This value applies to the buildings and grounds of the agency as well as off-site locations. A welcoming, pleasant environment is essential, giving individuals a sense of safety and stability.

7. Partnership with the community - We are partners with our community. We are here to serve the community, as well as to involve the community in carrying out Marymound’s mission.

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