Diversity Policy Statement

Purpose: To ensure staff and volunteers respect, support, and promote Circle of Success^® in a manner that nurtures and celebrates its diversity.

Policy:

Diversity transcends race and gender and is different from Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. The Circle of Success ® (COS) Diversity Policy requires all employees and volunteers to respect and value differences, be they age, race, nationality, ethnic group, sexual orientation, physical ability, health status, religion, educational experience, marital or parental status, or geographical location.

The Diversity of our work force is a valued resource. Managers and employees should seek to build teams that embrace the diversity that each person brings to COS through their life experiences and points of view. This will assist us as peers in working on the challenges and problems we may face in our work place. The fact that no two people are alike and that we all see situations differently is an advantage which, when used effectively, leads to better solutions.

COS employees and volunteers must be sensitive and responsive to the diversity of the families and children we serve. COS's diversity contributes immeasurably to creative thinking and innovation, as it is critical to Quality and Excellence and the satisfaction of the families we serve.

We believe that this Diversity Policy relates to ethics, social responsibility and in doing what is right. It also translates directly to improving human performance as well as organizational success.

All staff and volunteers must be personally committed and responsible for ensuring that their actions conform to this policy. Embracing diversity is essential to the future of COS.