Our mission

Our vision

The vision of the Spafford Children’s Center is to bring healing, hope, and prosperity to Palestinian children and their families in Jerusalem by offering programs and services that increase health in mind, body, and spirit.

Our mission

The mission of the Spafford Children’s Center is to provide a holistic approach to remedial teaching, psychological, cultural, and other related supportive services for children and families in need.

Our guide principles

The staff, Board of Trustees, and all connected with the Spafford Children’s Center are guided by the following principles:

The Spafford Children’s Center celebrates Palestinian culture and society and recognizes the importance of strong families and communities.

The SCC works to promote and enhance resilience in Palestinian children and families living in conflict affected areas.

The Spafford Children’s Center strives to offer children and their families a safe place to reach their full potential through development of their individual strengths and gifts in the context of an unpredictable political environment.

The Spafford Children’s Center seeks to build on its history and excellent reputation to achieve the maximum effect in the local communities while creating resources that will support the organization for many years to come.