Arcus offers the following message to its clients. Arcus believes:
- That your life is important and valuable;
- That dignity is essential;
- That you come first;
- That your personal and family autonomy should be respected;
- That your family involvement is worthwhile;
- That your family should be able to help plan and make decisions;
- That your friends make life more meaningful;
- That each of us should make sure that your days are full of experiences that are important to you;
- That you have the right to experiences that are not dangerous;
- That you deserve to live in safe and secure environments;
- That your home should always be a safe and loving place;
- That taking some risks should be encouraged if the activities are important to you;
- That each of us should help you balance any risk-taking with safety and security;
- That when we consider your past, present and future, we make better decisions;
- That each of us should always work hard to get you what you need and want;
- That each of us should always remember what you are good at, what you like to do, and what you can do;
- That each of us should utilize communication that captures your actions, postures and languages;
- That each of us should value your pursuit of life-long learning;
- That each of us can learn from one another;
- That your personal and family confidentiality and privacy should be respected;
- That each of us should help to prevent illness and promote overall health and well-being;
- That each of us should help facilitate your physical, emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual, cultural, and environmental health maintenance and enhancement;
- That you are worth every effort to keep you safe, healthy and happy;
- That each of us believes in love, dreams, friends and fun - and that each of us believes in you.