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About Us

At Lighthouse Child and Family Services, our guiding vision is simple yet profound: To bring light to darkness. We are committed to changing lives for the better by offering compassionate care, personalised support, and innovative programs that empower children, young people, and families to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.

Our work is grounded in the core values of Liberty, Innovation, Gratitude, Humility, and Trust. These principles shape everything we do, from the services we provide to the relationships we build. We believe in the freedom to grow and thrive, the power of creative solutions, the importance of gratitude in all aspects of life, the strength found in humility, and the essential nature of trust in fostering genuine connections.

Through our diverse range of programs—from residential care to life skills training—we strive to create lasting, positive change in the lives of those we serve. Our team is dedicated to nurturing the potential within every individual, providing the support and encouragement needed to build a brighter, more resilient future.

At Lighthouse Child and Family Services, we are more than just a service provider; we are a beacon of hope and a partner in your journey towards a better life.

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Mission

Our mission is simple - "To bring light where there is darkness"

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Vision

Our vision is  transformational - "To change lives for the better"

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Values

Our values guide us daily and reinforce the way we are structured, the work we do and the way we work together.

We believe that everyone has the right to think, speak, act and express themselves freely as long as it does not impede the human rights of another.  That everyone is free to choose their own path in life.  Free to be who they are, whom they aspire to be, to reach their potential and to be successful, or not.

LIBERTY

We believe that everyone has the right to think, speak, act and express themselves freely as long as it does not impede the human rights of another.  That everyone is free to choose their own path in life.  Free to be who they are, whom they aspire to be, to reach their potential and to be successful, or not.

INNOVATION

To create value for everyone, we believe in pushing the boundaries, thinking outside of the box, and not constraining ourselves within set limitations.  We think of ways to be unique, better, faster and more cost effective in all we do.

GRATITUDE

We express gratitude wherever we can, For the lives we live, the things we have, the people around us and the people we serve.  We are privileged to be entrusted with great responsibility, to play our part in a complex system and to have the opportunity to make a difference and bring light to everyone.

HUMILITY

We are gracious in defeat and humble in victory.  We are secure in who we are, we remain confident in our strengths and weaknesses, and we intentionally seek to lift others up to tighter levels.  We own our mistakes, accept our shortcomings and we let our actions do the talking, whilst always acknowledging the contribution of others.

TRUST

We believe trust is the foundation of any meaningful relationship.  We give trust, we openly receive trust and we seek to cultivate trust.  When trust is broken, we repair trust by actively listening and through our value of humility.  

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