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DSHS Mission and Values

Our Mission
The mission of DSHS is to improve the quality of life for individuals and families in need. We help people achieve safe, self-sufficient, healthy and secure lives.

Our Vision
A healthy, safe and productive Washington.

Guiding Principles
  • Customer Focus
  • Service Coordination
  • Responsiveness to Diversity
  • Long-term Thinking
  • Collaborative Leadership
  • Community Partnership
  • Accountable Performance
  • Organization Development
  • Employee Participation
  • Results Oriented
  • Data-based Decisions
  • Continuous Improvement
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