Our Mission, Vision & Values
Our mission
Storyteller is a year-round therapeutic program providing high-quality early childhood education and comprehensive support services for children and their families facing adverse challenges in Santa Barbara County.
Our vision
To empower every child and family we serve with the tools, education, and support needed to overcome adversity, thrive in our community, and build a brighter future.
Our core values
We meet our families where they are in their journey, with support and acceptance.
Parents are the first teachers. We are their partner in this process.
We value compassion, empathy, respect, and integrity.
We provide a safe, supportive, trauma-informed, educational environment for our children, families, and staff.
We value collaborations with partner agencies and believe they are an integral part of our work.
We support teachers and staff by contributing to professional development and providing reflective practice for all.
We value our staff, board members, community partners, and donors.
Seeing families and children make positive connections and achieving growth makes me feel fulfilled. I love being a teacher and making an impact!
– Storyteller teacher