Our Mission: Walden transforms the lives of transition-age youth and young families by creating stability and independence through housing, education, employment support, and parenting resources.
Our Vision: Building a generation of resilient young adults who, regardless of their start in life, will succeed, lead, and give back.
Our Guiding Values
Integrity
We engage each other honestly. We value our community’s trust. We do what is right.
Commitment
We are passionate each and every day about meeting our youth’s needs and supporting lasting relationships. We do whatever it takes.
Respect
We equally value each voice at our family table regardless of background, experience, education or title. We treat others as we wish to be treated.
Excellence
We go above and beyond to ensure excellence in our foster families, staff and services. “Good” is simply not good enough.
Acceptance
We continually weave our quilt of acceptance. We celebrate and honor differences.
Compassion
We listen with a caring heart and a deep desire to make a positive difference. We assume good will.
Innovation
We are dedicated to lasting success through courageous creativity. We think outside the box.
Dedication
Our team is dedicated to making sure that all foster youth and their families have a chance to live their best lives.
Kindness to children.
Love for children.
Goodness to children…
These are the only investments
that never fail.