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The ADHD Foundation, in partnership with children who have ADHD, their families and other agencies, works to:

• build a positive foundation for life
• improve lives and life chances through better understanding and management of ADHD
• raise awareness and understanding of ADHD changing the negative perspective of ADHD into positive
• bring about positive change and inclusion within policy and practice.

The Foundation works in a unique way. We work in partnership with children and young people who have ADHD, their families and agencies to help them understand and manage ADHD.

All stakeholders are involved in the design, development and delivery of services. Through better understanding and management of ADHD, we aim to establish long lasting improvements for children and young people and change policy and practice promoting inclusive practice.

We have a team of skilled, experienced and dedicated staff, sessional workers and volunteers, some of whom have progressed from beneficiaries of the service to deliverers of training and services. Our team understand first hand the issues around ADHD.

Our Mission

To support and improve the social inclusion and life chances of children young people and families affected by ADHD.

Vision

To be the leading agency in the design development and delivery of high quality ADHD related services and education.

Values

Our values are to empower beneficiaries and stakeholders to bring about positive change through:

• Engaging those affected by ADHD, ensuring true participation and communication in the design, delivery and development of the service
• Sharing of understanding, experience, knowledge and skills around ADHD
• Providing encouragement and support to all learners, staff and volunteers in their personal and professional development
• Promoting inclusive practice through the effective management of ADHD

Our values which correspond with the five outcomes of the DCFS strategy Every Child Matters:

Outcome:	We value this by:	How?
Be Healthy	Understanding	learning how to be physically and emotionally healthy
Stay Safe	Communicating	being informed about key risks and how to deal with them
Enjoy & Achieve	Encouraging	being supported to develop personally and academically
Make A Positive Contribution	Involving	being helped to manage changes and respond to challenges
Achieve Economic Well-Being	Empowering	initiatives including action to address the needs of children, young people and their families