We believe and support major concepts outlined in the Virginia Children's Service Practice Model.  

These concepts include: 
 We believe in family, child and youth driven practices; 
 Children do best when raised in families; 
 Partnership with others to support children and family success in a system that is family- focused, child-centered, and community- based; 
 how we do our work is mostly important as the work that we do. 

Progressive Community Outreach Key Program Characteristics include:
An ecological approach
Strength-based focus
Family-centered practice
Individual and group approaches
Qualified staff
Targeted service groups
Parent partnership
Clear program goals and continuous evaluation