hand in hand parenting, working to transform parenting

Our Mission

Our mission is to support parents with the insights, skills and tools necessary to build the meaningful connections that parents and children need to thrive.

Our Vision

Our vision is a world of warm, loving families where parents are well supported and responsive to the needs, fears, hopes and dreams of their children. Well-supported parents are natural leaders within their families and their communities. And because they truly understand how to listen and connect with their children, they will raise a generation of involved, creative, visionary problem solvers who will transform the world.

At Hand in Hand, we heal society one family, one community at a time.

Values

Listening with Respect
Our foundation is one of respect for all with a commitment to listen fully and learn from the diverse viewpoints of our constituents. We are committed to a new definition of respect for children through attentive listening, and model this behavior with staff, instructors, advisors, supporters, partners, and parents.

People First
We place personal compassion, warmth, trust, and collaboration at the heart of our work. We believe children and parents are innately good and have the initiative, creativity, and capacity to solve problems and thrive. To be excellent parents, coworkers, and listeners, we value the balance of work and personal life.

Big Goals
We set ambitious goals to foster lasting change in the lives of individual families and communities to transform our society. We continually identify important questions, experiment and listen to find answers, and evaluate and document what we learn.

Openness
Honesty, openness, acceptance, and willingness to confront core issues are central to our work with parents and our daily efforts. We create safe spaces for introspection, vulnerability, questioning, and lasting learning for parents and staff.

Appreciation
We honor the rewarding and challenging work of parents, and the professional work of our colleagues and partners. Together, we will transform society.