We’re thrilled to unveil our updated strategic plan, developed collaboratively with our staff and senior leadership, and feedback from our referring agencies and our board of directors over the past months.
What’s new?
Our four core themes—program excellence, quality workforce, effective governance, and strong stakeholder relationships—remain central. However, we’ve updated our vision, mission, values, and objectives to reflect our focus on innovation, growth, and building healthy relationships.
New vision: We envision a future where all individuals and families have opportunities to achieve their full potential.
New mission: To provide quality preventative and restorative services to, and advocacy for, individuals and families through highly engaged and professional employees.
Our values have evolved to prioritize diversity and inclusion, reinforcing our commitment to a culture where everyone feels empowered and heard. The plan responds to key trends affecting our programs, workforce, governance, and community relationships, including mental health challenges, complex referrals, housing shortages, and education funding. It addresses workforce issues like recruitment, retention, cultural adaptation, and safety, while focusing on Indigenous staff representation. Governance priorities include managing cybersecurity risks, emerging technologies, and economic shifts. The plan also strengthens community relationships, enhances understanding of our high-risk work, and builds partnerships with Indigenous communities, all while fostering innovation and an inclusive culture.
Key areas of focus include:
- Program excellence: Deliver innovative, evidence-based services embedded in Indigenous cultures and traditions while meeting diverse needs.
- Quality workforce: Support and attract a resilient, diverse, and continuously learning team with a focus on workplace health.
- Effective governance: Leverage data and technology to make informed decisions, maintain sustainability, and strengthen policies.
- Strong stakeholder relationships: Building reciprocal partnerships and raising awareness to advocate effectively for vulnerable groups.
"This new plan is elevated ensuring people across the agency see themselves represented in our strategy," said Natalie Huber, CEO of Ranch Ehrlo. "While we acknowledge we can’t be everything to everyone, we are deeply committed to innovation and adaptability. This plan defines our path for growth, strengthens our relationships, and solidifies our partnerships to better serve our communities."
This plan is our roadmap for the next five years, guiding us toward a future where Ranch Ehrlo continues to lead in providing transformative care and building stronger, healthier communities. The full strategic plan is available below. We invite everyone to join us in this exciting new chapter as we work together to create positive change!
