STAR House Values

SAFETY

SUSTAINABILITY

COLLABORATION

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STAR House seeks to assist Minnesota families in Saint Paul, MN prevent housing crises by providing safe and effortless childcare services. We will provide a comforting home-like environment for the children in our care as a crisis nursery. We will build trust with families to allow them the confidence to place their children with us and access our supportive services. Through our values, we acknowledge the bravery of parents who desire to provide the best circumstances, resources, and opportunities for their children and endeavor to remove the social stigma against crisis nurseries.

COLLABORATION

SUSTAINABILITY

COLLABORATION

We endeavor, in coordination and collaboration with community partners, to identify, coordinate, contribute to, and maintain our values to meet the identified needs of children, families, and the Minnesota community. We will create a network in Saint Paul, Minnesota to maximize the strengths of our organization, the families we serve, the dedicated staff, and other valuable community services, to become a village of power. As a crisis nursery, we reach our full potential when we consistently value children, parents and staff equally.

SUSTAINABILITY

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We will have a lasting impact on the families, staff and communities we engage. By creating meaningful connections, building on each other’s unique strengths and sharing resources, we will grow a village to sustainably uplift all parties for generations to come. Supporting and facilitating strong family development contributes to the health

and success of the Minnesota community. We will offer parenting and family resources to help families thrive.

INTEGRITY

EXCELLENCE

SUSTAINABILITY

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We will become trusted partners with families and staff through sincere engagement, ethical practices and thoughtful decision-making. We will establish a culture which demands the highest standards of transparency and accountability.

EXCELLENCE

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We will honor each individual that comes through our doors and care for them like family in our home. Our staff will be supported by knowledgeable and responsive leadership and thoroughly trained to meet our high standards of care. We will wholeheartedly embody our vision in our daily actions. We will proactively engage the Minnesota community to embrace diversity and inclusion as a core institutional value. We will cultivate a shared commitment to diverse and inclusive perspectives and a culturally competent and inclusive environment that respects human differences, dignity and the well-being of every community member.

Racial Equity Statement

At STAR House, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment that celebrates diversity and promotes racial justice for our staff, families who visit us, and the larger community. We firmly believe that we can only be effective in our mission when we honor the value and strength that come from embracing individuals of all races, ethnicities and cultural backgrounds. Our organization is dedicated to creating a space where everyone feels safe, respected, heard and valued.

We recognize that systemic racism and historical inequities have caused immense harm to marginalized communities and we are determined to actively challenge and dismantle these structures. We are committed to continuously learning, growing and educating ourselves and our supporters about racial equity issues.

In pursuit of racial equity, we aim to address disparities, biases and discriminatory practices that may exist within our organization and beyond. We strive to create and improve our policies, practices and decision-making processes to foster a culture that is fair, transparent and free from discrimination. We also recognize our ability to cause harm in the communities we intend to partner with and will take the necessary steps to rectify transgressions when they occur.

We actively seek to amplify marginalized voices and perspectives and encourage open dialogue that promotes understanding and empathy. By doing so, we aspire to build strong relationships based on trust and mutual respect.

At STAR House, we acknowledge that the journey toward racial equity is ongoing and complex. We are dedicated to listening to affected communities, taking meaningful action, holding ourselves accountable and making a positive impact on the lives of those who will visit STAR House.

Together we will strive to create a community where racial equity is not just a value we uphold but a lived reality for all individuals, fostering a world that embraces diversity, inclusivity and social justice for everyone.

Inclusive Workplace

STAR House participated in the Ramsey County Inclusive Workplace Cohort and graduated in December 2023. This work has given STAR House the knowledge and foundation for creating an equitable inclusivity plan, with areas of focus in Leadership and Hiring.

The goal of the 2023 Inclusive Workplaces Cohort: Achieving Equity Together cohort, led by the Center for Economic Inclusion and the Workforce Innovation Board of Ramsey County, was to accelerate employers’ ability to advance racial equity, diversity and inclusion within their organizations and to support businesses that aim to leverage and sustain a more inclusive and sustainable workforce that supports better bottom-line results.

STAR House Values

SAFETY

SUSTAINABILITY

COLLABORATION

COLLABORATION

SUSTAINABILITY

COLLABORATION

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

INTEGRITY

EXCELLENCE

SUSTAINABILITY

EXCELLENCE

EXCELLENCE

EXCELLENCE

Racial Equity Statement

Inclusive Workplace

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