Our Mission, Vision, and Values
Lily Pad is a Christian nonprofit ministry creating trauma-informed spaces for children experiencing foster care, victims of trauma, and families navigating crisis. Our mission, vision, and values guide every partnership, every space, and every child-centered decision we make.
Our Mission
We demonstrate God’s love by creating trauma-informed, safe spaces and providing compassionate support for vulnerable youth and individuals affected by crisis, abuse, or violence, partnering with communities to foster healing, dignity, and hope.
Our Vision
Our vision is for a community that embraces its most vulnerable members, ensuring that each child in foster care has an opportunity for a healthy, successful life, and access to a support system that fulfills their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Our Values
These values shape every room we design, every child we comfort, and every life we impact.
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We believe that faith in Jesus Christ is the foundation of our work. It is through Him that we find our purpose and strength to serve those in need.
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We are committed to acting with honesty, transparency, and accountability in all that we do, guided by the truth of God's Word. Our actions and decisions reflect our responsibility to honor God in everything.
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We strive for excellence in all that we do, pursuing high standards in our programs, services, and internal operations. We believe that doing our work well is an act of honoring God.
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We demonstrate God's unconditional love for all people, particularly vulnerable children and families. Through our work, we seek to embody Christ's love, showing compassion, care, and grace in all interactions.
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We reflect God’s compassionate heart by caring for the broken, the hurting, and the marginalized. We are committed to walking alongside children and families in their struggles, offering empathy and practical support.
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We are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us, including finances, time, and volunteers. Our stewardship reflects our belief in God’s provision and our commitment to using His resources to advance His kingdom.
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We believe in the power of community, and we are committed to building relationships that foster healing, collaboration, and mutual support. By working together, we can achieve greater impact and offer hope to those who need it most.
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We believe that every individual is created in God’s image and deserves to be treated with fairness, dignity, and respect. We strive to ensure that all children and families have equal access to the resources, opportunities, and support they need to thrive.
The Lily Pad Story
We believe no child or victim should spend their hardest day in a cubicle.
Discover how Lily Pad began and how trauma-informed spaces are bringing comfort, dignity, and care to children and families experiencing crisis.
“I wish I had a Lily Pad space where I could comfort my younger siblings and distract them from the trauma we were experiencing. Now that I have a safe family, I am working with Lily Pad to make positive changes for kids in foster care.”
— Ashlyn, 16