Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
KIDS Center is dedicated to improving the lives of all children in our region. Racism, injustice, and intolerance have no place here. We stand with all marginalized individuals and stand against all forms of injustice. We pledge to continue making an unwavering effort to further support diversity, equity, and inclusion. We join with our community to take action by creating an environment in which everyone feels valued and respected.
We Acknowledge:
We acknowledge and honor the land upon which we stand and respect the ancestral connections Indigenous people and their descendants have to this land. Central Oregon is home to the tribes of Warm Springs, Wasco, Paiute, Klamath, Modoc, and Yahooskin. We celebrate the richness and diversity of Central Oregon and what makes our clients, staff and neighbors unique. While we continue to value these differences, we also strive to understand the role we play in upholding systems that perpetuate inequities and to do what we can to change those systems.
Who We Serve:
KIDS Center serves children and families impacted by abuse. We honor people as multidimensional individuals, not defined by a single life experience or trauma. We seek to help everyone we serve discover their own strengths and inner power. We honor the rights, dignity, and humanity of those we serve. In doing so, we respect and value all people inclusive of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, occupation, or other reason that could be used as a basis for discrimination.
We Commit:
We commit to listening to the voices of those who have experienced oppression and injustice. We commit to ensuring all children and families have the same opportunities and access to services. We commit to working with our partners toward building a safer, more equitable organization and community; one in which diversity, equity and inclusion play a central role in determining how to best serve those impacted by trauma.
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