When we started out we had no idea we were creating a philosophy that would change the direction of our agency and profoundly impact the lives of our staff and those we support. It all started with the question, “How do People Live their best lives?”
The answer was as simple and complicated as the question, at the core of all people is the same truth, people live their best lives when they are involved in healthy meaningful relationships.
At Light of the Prairies, Do Love First is the guiding tool and philosophy that shapes how we provide support to the individuals we serve, and how we engage with families, coworkers, and the wider community.
We know that relationships are central to life. When they are healthy, they give us the strength to overcome challenges. When they are struggling, they can affect every part of life and even become overwhelming. The people we support often feel this more strongly than most, as they are quick to sense the tone of interactions and respond to the way others engage with them.
Because of this, it is essential that they are surrounded by healthy, supportive relationships. This understanding is at the heart of the Do Love First approach.
Grounded in ten core practices, Do Love First provides a framework for building meaningful relationships and creating positive connections. It helps ensure that each interaction communicates respect, value, and belonging—strengthening relationships across every part of our community.
