Our Guiding Values at TLC for Kids
At TLC for Kids, our values aren’t just a mission statement, they’re our compass. With over 27 years of experience in delivering sustainable development services, these values guide every challenge we meet and every moment of care we provide.
From answering urgent calls to developing innovative tools like Tap 2 Distract, TLC for Kids shows what sustainable development looks like in real-world action: grounded, inclusive, responsive and compassionate care.
We’re here for the hard moments, the real moments, the can’t-wait moments. And these are the values that guide us through them:
- Kindness: Compassion backed by doing, not just feeling
- Empathy: Everyone’s story matters, we meet people where they are
- Professionalism: High standards and deep care in everything we do
- Innovation: Building what’s needed, not just what’s expected
- Inclusivity: Support should never have a postcode or price tag
- Accountability: We show up, report back, and stay honest
- Partnership: We go further when we go together
TLC for Kids and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Real care knows no borders, and neither does our impact.
TLC for Kids proudly aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) , a globally recognised framework for building a fairer, healthier and more inclusive world. Our work supports these goals by improving mental health, enhancing education, reducing inequalities and fostering innovation.
These global goals provide a shared framework for meaningful impact, and help guide our services in ways that resonate both locally and globally. Through our programs, TLC for Kids delivers sustainable development in action.
We believe that when services reflect the needs of the world, impact doesn’t just reach further, it lasts longer. TLC for Kids is committed to sustainable development through every action we take.
*This alignment reflects our interpretation of how each program contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Formal certification is not required to demonstrate genuine alignment and positive impact.
| Service | Relevant SDG(s) | Why It Aligns |
|---|---|---|
| Distraction Box Program |
| Reduces distress during medical care, accessible across 400+ hospitals including regional areas |
| Tap 2 Distract App |
| Offers free digital therapeutic distraction across all ages and environments, scalable and inclusive |
| Rapid TLC Requests |
| Delivers fast, practical relief to families in crisis, especially those facing financial and emotional strain |
| TLC Ambulance |
| Improves quality of life for kids in palliative care, bridging isolation through tailored experiences |
| Positive Distraction at Work |
| Promotes mental wellbeing and sustainable workplace practices, reducing burnout and stress |
| Tap 2 Schools Network |
| Empowers teachers and students with wellbeing tools and inclusive, trauma-aware education support |
| Friends of TLC |
| Builds a community of everyday givers whose ongoing support fuels equity and sustainable change |
| Bequests & Giving |
| Secures long-term, mission-aligned support that helps expand impact across generations |
Learn more about our programs and how we help children and families in real time.
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