Mission, Vision, & Values
Our Mission
Goshen Valley provides hope and healing to foster youth and vulnerable families through relational, trauma-responsive services to cultivate personal healing and generational change.
Our Vision
Goshen Valley will be a respected leader in the provision of excellent trauma-responsive, evidence based services that create positive, generational life change for vulnerable foster children, youth, individuals and families in North Georgia.
Our Core Values
As we grow, Goshen Valley continues to invest in our founding values to ensure that we never stray from our mission. These characteristics keep our focus on the right things.
Faith
Jesus taught that we should always love one another. His boundless love remains at the center of all our work.
Family
Our community is better when families are happy and healthy. That’s why we do everything possible to empower and support local families.
Service
We seek to be servant leaders by humbly offering our talents and treasure to those who will benefit from it the most.
Wellness
Improving the mental health of each individual benefits the overall health of the entire family. We strive to care for the well-being of all members of the family.
Learning
We are all better when we learn from the unique perspectives of others. We strive to always be open-minded to new ideas and experiences.
Excellence
We will never compromise on the quality of our services or care. We aim to set an example for how faith-based nonprofits should operate.
Integrity
Trust is paramount when working with youth and children. We do everything we can to protect everyone we serve.
Innovation
Unique challenges for modern families require innovative approaches. We push ourselves to find new and better solutions.
The Goshen Valley Strategic Plan
Our vision is to be the leading provider of trauma-responsive, faith-based services for children, youth, and families predicated upon the best and most promising practices. Our strategic plan outlines how we’ll get there and how you can be a part of our future.
Stories of impact and transformation
How DISC®, Driving Forces™, and Competency Modeling Strengthen Hiring and Culture at Goshen Valley Foundation
By Chris Thomas, Chief of Staff, Goshen Valley Foundation At Goshen Valley Foundation, our mission-driven work requires more than technical ability—it requires people whose behaviors,…
Inside Goshen Academy
Education That Rewrites the Story Education is one of the most powerful tools for changing a young person’s future. At Goshen Valley, that transformation is…
Goshen Therapeutic Services Expands Access to Care
CANTON, GA (January, 2026) — Goshen Therapeutic Services (GTS), a program of Goshen Valley, has officially contracted with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities…
You can help us achieve our mission
No matter how you choose to give, every contribution has a tangible impact on local families. When you give to Goshen, you’re giving to support a better future.