Mission
The Young People’s Foundation mission is to make a difference in the lives of youth and young adults who suffer from traumatization, substance use disorder, mental health issues, and behaviors that support a dysfunctional lifestyle. We will motivate, encourage, and inspire youths to practice change and teach the principles required for the development of a productive, drug free lifestyle.
Vision
The vision of the foundation is to be and answer to the ongoing problem of teen-age incarcerations, substance use disorder, and mental health issues currently capturing the lives of youth and young adults. We will provide evidence based, holistic, culturally competent, integrative services, that lay a foundation for ongoing recovery and freedom. Our vision is driven by a team of experienced professionals committed to the arduous work treating this specialty population.
Core Values
At the foundation, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and empowering environment that values the core principles of engagement, commitment, compassion, diversity, and spiritual awareness. We strive to inspire and support the holistic development of young individuals, promoting creativity, leadership, and a sense of community."
The Foundations core values are:
Engagement: We care about our clients and understand the importance of building rapport and establishing relationships that strengthen the therapeutic alliance.
Commitment: We remain diligent and focused on the task of making a difference in the youth’s life. We are committed to seeing them through the difficult stages of transition and development.
Compassion: We approach each youth utilizing the principle of compassion that enables us to relate to our participants, and provide services that fully engage all aspect of the youth’s life.
Diversity and Inclusiveness: We strive to maintain an atmosphere that embraces the unique cultural characteristics and diverse background of our participants. We support a culture that respects and embraces human differences in the workplace while servicing our participants
Spiritual Awareness: We will treat the whole person mind, body and spirit, we believe treatment and intervention that does not include all aspects of the human experience is not complete in its capacity to create change in the life of its participants.