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Vision, Mission, and Guiding Principtes <br />The following Vision, Mission, and Guiding Principles provide a shared frameworl< to guide Kittitas County's collective <br />efforts to prevent and address homelessness. These elements reflect community values and priorities, shaped <br />through public engagement and collaboration across sectors. <br />Vision <br />Everyone in Kitlitas County has access to housing that is safe, affordable, and appropriate, combined with the <br />individualized services needed to foster long-term stability, dignity, and community belonging. <br />Mission <br />To build and sustain a comprehensive, coordinated system that prevents and addresses homelessness by meeting <br />immediate needs and supporting long-term stability for all people at risk of or experiencing homelessness in Kittitas <br />County. <br />Guiding Principtes <br />r Client-Centered Care: Services should recognize the humanity of every person and be delivered in a person- <br />centered, individualized, and trauma-informed manner, supporting both immediate needs and long-term <br />outcomes. <br />. Equitv and lnclusion: All individuals across KitLitas County should be able to access housing and services <br />without unnecessary barriers, through fair, open, and consistent systems. <br />. Collaboration: Strong partnerships and cross-sector coordination are essential to achieving shared goals, <br />maximizing impact, and ensuring efficient use of resources. <br />r Data-lnformed Decisions: Planning, funding, and programs should be guided by objective data, measurable <br />outcomes, and accountability to ensure resources are used effectively and continuously improved. <br />r Transoarencv and Accountabilitv: Processes and decision-making should be transparent, grounded in clear <br />communication, and accountable both to the people served and to the broader Kitlitas County community. <br />Page | 12