Vision, mission, and values 

We seek to discover, implement and share evidence-based practices and policies that ensure every child in Philadelphia receives equitable care and can achieve their best health.

Our mission is to achieve health equity by delivering HOPE to children:

Help to create safe and healthy housing and communities

Opportunities to thrive and options to succeed in achieving their best health through unbiased clinical care

Partnerships with communities to achieve health equity for all children in Philadelphia

Education in safe and healthy schools to encourage children to become economically independent adults

Our values:

• Integrity: We believe in the importance of being genuine and truthful in our intentions. Transparency is at the core of our research and evident in our work.
• Compassion: We seek to ensure every member of the communities we serve is treated through a sympathetic and nonjudgmental lens. We strive to understand the individuality within our communities to ensure our patients receive care that is customized to their needs.
• Accountability: We hold ourselves accountable to our patients, families and communities. To that end, communities’ voices are the backbone of the CHE and guide our work.
• Respect: Respect for our patients and colleagues is at the core of who we are. Accordingly, we believe that diversity is essential to growth and excellence, and we seek to collaborate with community members, researchers and experts in health equity.
• Excellence: We pursue a standard of excellence by encouraging curiosity and innovation. We aspire to bring about change through clinical care, education, research and advocacy.