ShelbyCountyChildren.org

Our Mission

The Shelby County Office of Early Childhood and Youth coordinates programs, advises policymakers, and promotes community understanding that all children deserve to be healthy, safe, and nurtured.

Our Vision

All children and youth have access to a coordinated, seamless network of both formal and informal resources in order to grow up, prosper and contribute toward a vibrant community life.

Our Values

Respect & Advocacy   
We trust and empower children, youth, and families.

Forward Thinking   
We are creative and forward thinking.

Efficient
We support effective practices guided by children, youth, and families.

Collaboration
We think by pooling our resources and working together, we can accomplish great things.

Diversity
We recognize and embrace diversity.

Perseverence
We don't give up.


We believe that investment in a child's earliest years helps level the playing field toward a future equitable, sustainable society.