Mission
Believing in the power of potential, Youth In Need's mission is to provide nurturing environments and educational opportunities so children, youth and families will find safety and hope, achieve their goals, and build a positive future.
Vision
Youth In Need will be the leader and driving force for future generations in helping children, youth and families to realize their potential and positively impact their communities.
Core Values
- Excellence: We maintain the highest standards of quality, integrity and ethical practices.
- Strength-Based Programs: We recognize and emphasize the strengths of children, youth and families.
- Child and Youth Development: We involve children and youth as equal partners in achieving goals.
- Parent and Family Involvement: We recognize and involve parents and families as the primary influence on their children’s development.
- Diversity: We embrace and respect the richness of diversity of all individuals.
- Community Partnerships: We work together with community individuals, groups and organizations to deliver effective, comprehensive services.
- Stewardship: We effectively administer resources to fulfill our mission and are accountable to the organizations and individuals that provide support.
- Staff Development: We recognize employees as a cornerstone of effective programming, and to that end, we attract and recruit quality employees and are committed to their ongoing development.
- Volunteer Development: We involve adult and youth volunteers who invest time, talent and resources in the well-being of children, youth and families.
- Resource Development: We proactively partner with policy makers, funders and individuals to secure resources that support our mission.