MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES
Mission: Children’s Alliance strives to place racial justice at the heart of Washington’s laws and budget priorities so that every child can thrive.
Vision: Our vision is that all of Washington's children will have an abundance of what they need to grow up to be the people they dream of becoming.
Children’s Alliance’s work is grounded in the fundamental belief that a spark of genius exists in every child. But for too many of our children, racism and poverty create barriers that prevent them from unlocking their vast potential. In carrying out our mission, Children’s Alliance embraces the following values:
Our Core Values
Empowerment
We advocate with, and not for, those who are most impacted by the policy solutions we pursue. We believe our work is most effective when it is built in genuine partnership with people who truly understand what is needed by kids who are furthest from opportunity.
Equity
We unapologetically pursue policy solutions that address the needs of children who are furthest from opportunity. This is the only approach that will shrink and ultimately eliminate historically persistent outcomes gaps, building a better shared future for all Washingtonians.
Inclusion
To build a just and inclusive society where every child can thrive, we must uplift the voices of people who have been denied the opportunity to shape the laws and policies that affect us all. We aspire to create and model inclusive coalitions where these voices are welcomed and valued.
Introspection
We believe that racism and anti-Blackness is deeply embedded in all aspects of our society, and is unconsciously maintained by all of us. To dismantle this pernicious racism within the systems that affect our children’s lives so profoundly, we must examine how racism and white supremacy show up within ourselves, our institutions and society. Furthermore, we must develop the courage and leadership skills to dismantle it and model a new way forward.