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COMMITTEES: Alternative Youth Activities Executive Committee Members |
VALUES We value the intrinsic potential of all our youth and will actively strive to help build their character and competence to increase their chances of becoming successful adults. We recognize the value of both asset-based and risk reduction approaches to developing healthy youth, and are committed to increasing the number of assets, and decreasing exposure to risk factors, for all our youth. We value the positive impact of collaboration among stakeholders, particularly the potential to achieve more by working together toward a common goal than by working separately for individual or organization goals. We value the diversity of our community, and believe that we are strongest when we are inclusive. We will seek to involve every segment of our community because we believe that out of involvement, understanding and commitment will evolve. We value the knowledge, opinions, and energy of our youth , and will involve them as much as possible in our planning and activities. We value families as the primary influence on our youth, and believe that building strong families is critical to developing healthy youth. OUR MISSION The mission of the Healthy Youth Development Advisory Board is to encourage the healthy physical, mental and social development of children and youth in Erie County . This will be accomplished by creating and maintaining a community-driven, collaborative effort of all stakeholders impacting the lives of youth – including parents, providers, and youth themselves. OUR VISION Our vision is that all children and youth in Erie County develop knowledge, skills, and strong character through a caring and supportive environment in order to become responsible, active citizens and to reach their fullest potential. |
