TNOYS Code of Ethics

TNOYS MEMBER AGENCIES AGREE TO:

• Accept responsibility and accountability for the quality and professional competence of their agencies avoiding even the appearance of professional impropriety;
• Conduct the affairs of their agencies in a manner which will avoid any exploitation of, or embarrassment to, themselves, the Texas Network of Youth Services, Inc., and/or its members;
• Treat clients with respect and impartiality respecting differing beliefs and backgrounds. Above all, clients should be allowed every opportunity to retain their personal dignity;
• Seek opportunities for personal and professional development for staff and volunteers;
• Commit professional leadership to the achievement of the highest level of service to the community;
• Conduct programmatic endeavors with respect for existing programs within the network; maintain/respect the scope of on-going, existing programs;
• Manage information and preserve confidentiality gained through professional relationships in a responsible manner. While sharing of programmatic developments and ideas is a critical aspect of networking, the rights of each agency to control the use of its original materials must be respected.

WITHIN THE BOUNDS OF THE CORPORATION'S BY-LAWS, THE TEXAS NETWORK OF YOUTH SERVICES, INC. AGREES TO;

• Assist in maintaining the integrity and competence of the member agencies;
• Assist in preventing unlawful, unauthorized, and dangerous practices;
• Preserve the confidences of member agencies and clients;
• Advocate on behalf of member agencies and clients within the bounds of the law;
• Assist in improving the delivery of human services.

--Adapted from the Southeast Network of Youth and Family Services
--Approved by the Board 1998

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