I work with caring people at Bienvenidos. But I also work with clients who are amazing...strong spirits and a driving will to make a better life for themselves and their families. I am inspired by them every day.
Miriam Gonzalez
     Chief Program Officer


 
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Mission, Vision & Values


Mission
Bienvenidos is a compassionate community of care dedicated to healing children, strengthening families and transforming communities.

Vision
Our vision is of a society in which every family can provide a loving, healthy and secure home where children can grow and thrive.

As a nonprofit, community-based organization, Bienvenidos fulfills its mission by delivering a comprehensive array of services that empower children and their families, are culturally responsive, and are effective models of prevention and intervention.

This holistic approach to healing families is reflected in such services as foster care, mental health therapy, community health clinics, school readiness, youth development, family preservation programs, parenting classes, substance abuse and domestic violence prevention and treatment.


Values
At Bienvenidos, we are committed to providing the highest quality services to the most vulnerable children and their families in the Los Angeles area. Our strength is the result of the team effort of our employees, our volunteer leadership, our funders, and our program participants. We take pride in conducting the business of Bienvenidos with integrity, practicing the highest ethical standards.

To the children and families we serve. We pledge to provide responsive and innovative services that meet your needs. We are committed to enhancing the quality of your life through empowerment, advocacy, and support, and we recognize that your satisfaction and well being are the most valid measures of Bienvenidos’ services.

To our staff. We are committed to attracting and retaining outstanding individuals throughout the agency and to providing you with challenging and rewarding work. We will strive to maintain an open work environment that values diversity and the contribution of each individual, fosters teamwork, and is characterized by mutual respect and equitable treatment of all.

To our volunteer leadership. We appreciate the value of your contribution of your time, talent and financial resources. We will continue to offer you meaningful opportunities to further the mission of Bienvenidos.

To our funders. We are grateful for your financial partnership with us, which enables Bienvenidos to fulfill its mission. Through prudent financial management, we pledge to use your gifts and grants wisely in order to provide more people with needed services.

To society. We will constantly advocate for a society that is committed to ensuring the opportunity for all children to grow up in a loving, healthy and secure home.