Our Philosophy:
The philosophy "Kids Needs First" guides our daily choices and actions while holding us accountable and loyal to our mission. The agency wide treatment model, the Circle of Courage, focuses on bringing dignity to the lives of children by fostering the values of Belonging (attachment), Mastery (achievement), Independence (autonomy), and Generosity (altruism).
Our Core Values:
Integrity
Being ethical, upright, honest and sincere
Respect
Valuing and honoring all people
Teamwork
Demonstrating that our vision can best be realized by working together
Compassion
Having an open mind and caring heart in all endeavors
Excellence
Creating pathways for improvement and growth
Spirituality
Respecting the belief that a power greater than ourselves calls us to serve
Accountability
The responsible stewardship of our time, talent and resources
Cunningham is Accredited by:
Council on Accreditation of Services
for Family and Children, Inc. (COA)
United Methodist Association EAGLE Program
North Central Association
Commission on Schools
Approvals & Licensure:
Illinois State Board of Education
Illinois Department of Children
and Family Services
Memberships & Partnerships:
United Methodist Association of Health
and Welfare Ministries
Child Care Association of Illinois
Illinois Association of Private
Special Education Centers
United Way of Champaign County
Cunningham is a mission and ministry of the United Methodist Women of the
Illinois Great Rivers Conference in partnership with the General Board of Global Ministries
of
The United Methodist Church. |
