Our Common Agenda

Our Vision
Each family in Hampton Roads will be equipped and supported to raise children who are healthy, thriving, and ready to learn.

Our Goals

1. Ensure availability of and equal access to high quality programs and services for each child and family.
2. Take a child and family-centered, solutions-oriented approach to meeting the needs of children and families.
3. Our early care and education system is culturally-relevant, appreciating the uniqueness of each child and family.
4. Our early care and education system is coordinated and seamless, reinforcing complementary strengths across the region.
5. Strive for improved outcomes, sharing information and data transparently.

Our Guiding Principles
Our work is guided by a set of guiding principles that underpin how we work collectively:

• Identify and close racial, cultural and socio-economic disparities within the education, health and work force sectors, to provide all children an equal opportunity to succeed.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and trust, valuing and honoring the diverse perspectives of our partners and advocates and encouraging dialogue and debate.
• Affirm that supportive relationships are pivotal in driving individual and social change.
• Believe families must have a voice in this process and acknowledge their critical role in their children’s lives.
• Value and honor the cultural diversity and uniqueness of the individual families and of the communities within our region.
• Commit to long-term efforts that achieve measurable and sustainable results to build a better system for the children and families of our region.