Mission, Vision, and Values

Mission
“We create and advance trauma-specific education programs for emerging adults, childbearing and parenting families, and their providers.”

Vision
“Growing Forward Together: Creating and Advancing Trauma-Specific Education Programs”

Values
The following 6 values were developed by our Board of Directors. As an organization, all workers in GFT…

1. Join together in embodying Nurturance Culture (defined as a deep capacity to create safety and trust) and the 6 principles of a trauma-informed approach:
   • Safety
   • Trustworthiness & Transparency
   • Peer Support
   • Collaboration & Mutuality
   • Empowerment & Choice
   • Cultural, Historical & Gender Issues
2. Believe that healing and growth is possible
3. Are certain that knowledge, skills and hope can make a difference
4. Honor diverse expertise
5. Promote positive birth and safe, nurturing, and reflective parenting
6. Celebrate “families of choice” and families of all forms