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Deputy Director’s Welcome
Reaffirming Our Commitment and Dedication to the People We Serve
I wanted to express my sincere appreciation and admiration for the work that every one of you does for Adult Protective Services.
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Your dedication, compassion, and professionalism are truly admirable, and I have no doubt that the clients we serve are better off as a direct result of your care and support. As you know, our work can be challenging at times. We are often called upon to address complex and sensitive situations, and the work demands can be overwhelming. Yet, despite these challenges, you consistently rise to the occasion, bringing your best selves to work every day and making a real difference in the lives of those we serve. One of the keyways in which we reaffirm our commitment to serving vulnerable adults is by consistently striving to deliver the highest level of service possible. We also recognize that many of the individuals we serve may be facing significant challenges in their lives. That is why we are committed to treating all our clients with dignity and respect, and to provide them with the support and resources they need to overcome these challenges and achieve their goals. You play a crucial role in helping us to achieve these goals. That is why we are committed to supporting and empowering our team by providing you with the training and resources you need to succeed in each of your important roles. We believe that by investing in our workforce, we can create a positive and supportive work environment that enables everyone to thrive and contribute to the success of APS.
Whether we are working with clients, family members, or community partners, we should always aim to exceed their expectations and meet their needs in a timely and efficient manner.
I also want to acknowledge the hard work and sacrifice that goes into this job. Many of you put in long hours and go above and beyond to provide the best possible care to our clients.
Your commitment to this work is truly inspiring, and I am proud to be a part of such a dedicated and compassionate team.
Thank you for everything that you continue to do in helping to transform lives and make Washington a more fair, compassionate, and equitable place for all.
Keep up the great work!
Paula Hughes, M.Ed., CDE
is the deputy director of Washington’s Adult Protective Services
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BUILD a culture of belonging.
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talking about END disparities, EDAI due to including racial and trauma. ethnic disparities, to achieve equitable I don’t understand EDAI, outcomes. We will and I don’t have a need convene teams of to learn about it. employees and communities to prioritize hiring and promotions; state spend for public works, goods, and services (including client services), and procurement; and access to services.
I am learning more and more about EDAI principles.
I may need to do some self-reflection exercises to discover more about me.
I am committed to the EDAI work to dismantle systems of oppression.
I am a leader in modeling EDAI in all that I engage in!
It’s alright to be on I am committed to this journey and not being accountable for know everything educating myself and about EDAI. others on EDAI principles.
BUILD a culture of belonging.
I have trouble
talking about END disparities, EDAI due to including racial and trauma. ethnic disparities, to achieve equitable I don’t understand EDAI, outcomes. We will and I don’t have a need convene teams of to learn about it. employees and communities to prioritize hiring and promotions; state spend for public works, goods, and services (including client services), and procurement; and access to services.
I am learning more and more about EDAI principles.
I may need to do some self-reflection exercises to discover more about me.
I am committed to the EDAI work to dismantle systems of oppression.
I am a leader in modeling EDAI in all that I engage in!
It’s alright to be on I am committed to this journey and not being accountable for know everything educating myself and about EDAI. others on EDAI principles.
BUILD a culture of belonging.
I have trouble
talking about END disparities, EDAI due to including racial and trauma. ethnic disparities, to achieve equitable I don’t understand EDAI, outcomes. We will and I don’t have a need convene teams of to learn about it. employees and communities to prioritize hiring and promotions; state spend for public works, goods, and services (including client services), and procurement; and access to services.
I am learning more and more about EDAI principles.
I may need to do some self-reflection exercises to discover more about me.
I am committed to the EDAI work to dismantle systems of oppression.
I am a leader in modeling EDAI in all that I engage in!
It’s alright to be on I am committed to this journey and not being accountable for know everything educating myself and about EDAI. others on EDAI principles.
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