Values The Michigan Child Welfare Institute places a high value on:

• Safety for the children we serve
• Preservation of the family, when it is in the best interests of the children we serve
• Family centered, strength-based, and solution-focused services
• Diversity in our staff, trainees, and the people we serve
• Collaboration and teamwork.

We will achieve our vision and mission by:

• Focusing on the best interests of children and families
• Continuous quality improvement
• Utilization of effective technology
• Responsible management of our resources
• Delivering applicable, practical and useful child welfare training
• Supporting the development and retention of highly skilled, motivated employees
• Partnering with: higher education, the Court system, private child welfare services providers, foster and adoptive parents, independent training contractors, advocacy groups, consumers, and other child welfare stakeholders.