Mission

The Center for Youth, Family and Community Partnerships bridges  research, policy, and practice to advance the health and well-being of  children, youth and families.

Vision

The vision of the Center is to engage partnerships to move toward a more just society in which respect and cooperation are the dominant unifying values and that sufficient opportunities are available for children, youth, and families in all communities to fulfill their potential and contribute to the well being of others.

Values

Several cornerstone values guide the Center’s work:

• Active involvement of multiple stakeholders who represent a diversity of perspectives
• Healthy, open, respectful, and constructive relationships among stakeholders
• Programs and strategies informed by the best available research and youth, family, and community wisdom
• Programs and policies in support of children that are individualized, asset-based, developmentally appropriate, and culturally sensitive