Working with kids, teens, and adults, we aim to teach safety, respect, confidence, and kindness skills for the betterment of all.
The Kidpower Vermont Mission
To provide effective and empowering skills in child protection, positive communication, advocacy, personal safety, and self-defense for all ages, abilities, cultures, beliefs, genders, and identities.
Honest
Kidpower champions clear communication and ethical practices in addressing community issues.
Evolving
We are always looking for ways to improve and are open to new ideas.
Fair
We develop clear win-win agreements and uphold high standards.
Supportive
We encourage people to take good care of their well-being and to make their health and their loved ones their top priorities.
Productive
We are effective and efficient in how we use our own time and the time of others.
Safe
We are committed to ensuring the physical and emotional safety of everyone involved with Kidpower.
Collaborative
We work as a team with each other, with our supporters, and with our students to bring the best services possible to the most people possible.
Proactive
We anticipate problems and take action sooner rather than later. We get help to solve problems if we are stuck.
Courageous
Kidpower stands up for its beliefs. We don’t let fear, embarrassment, inconvenience, or discomfort prevent us from working towards our goals and upholding our values.
Joyful
We are enthusiastic, hopeful, and positive in all our communications with others, even when we need to set boundaries or refuse someone’s request.
Appreciative
We honor everyone’s contributions and acknowledge people for what they do.
Inclusive
We welcome people of any age, culture, religion, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, political belief, nationality, marital status, or level of income, who share our commitment to integrity and safety for everyone and who can join us in upholding our values.