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About the Military Family Services Program
Vision
Confident, capable and resilient families in a supportive Canadian Forces (CF) community
Values
- Acknowledges the unique nature of family and community life within the CF
- Respects the inherent strengths of CF families
- Embraces inclusion, diversity and community participation
Goals
To help families of CF members manage the stresses associated with the unique characteristics of the military lifestyle- To enhance the quality of life in CF communities by supporting personal, family and community development
- To foster the active and meaningful participation of CF families – and in particular, civilian spouses of CF members – in the development, delivery and evaluation of military family services
- To contribute to the operational effectiveness of the CF by strengthening CF families and communities
Principles
- Supports the achievement of MFSP goals in diverse and flexible ways
- Operates in an accountable and transparent manner
- Promotes an environment of equality and respect
- Works collaboratively with all stakeholders
- Builds mutually-supportive partnerships with the CF and the broader community to enhance individual, family and community development within the CF
- Recognizes the interdependent nature of individual, family and community life
- Recognizes the inherent resources, skills and capacities of CF families
- Encourages and recognizes the importance of life-long learning, mutual assistance and support
- Promotes leadership, volunteerism and participation in all aspects of community development
- Works towards providing safe, secure family and community environments
- Respects the integrity of all those involved in the Program
- Ensures confidentiality of personal information
- Continually seeks to improve practice
- Advocates for policies, services and systems that strengthen CF communities and enhance the well-being of military families
