Statement of Corporate Values & Philosophy

Our focus at Independence, Inc. is to place the interest of the consumers first and provide them with valued quality services. To achieve these objectives, we acknowledge:

Our employees as our most valuable asset, and
Our responsibility to prudently utilize the public resources with which we are entrusted.

Our philosophy becomes a way of life as we:

• Treat our consumers with dignity and respect, encourage independence and safeguard their safety and health.
• Provide quality services defined as person centered, consistent and cost effective.
• Seek out staff possessing qualities of commitment, enthusiasm, motivation and creativity.
• Develop and foster a climate of support to staff through open communication, learning and teamwork, in an environment of respect, honesty and accountability.
• Provide an opportunity for staff inclusion in decision making, contributing to the agency’s success.
• Encourage good citizenship, through involvement in the communities in which we work and live.
• To the extent that we act according to these values, we will be able to enrich the lives of others as well as our own.