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The mission of Utah Youth Village is to change and improve the lives of troubled, neglected and abused children and youth, without regard to race, color, national origin or religious preference and to establish and aid all those who would join in this endeavor.To this end, Utah Youth Village will: Provide education to children and youth Teach youth to respect themselves and others Build self-worth Teach youth to understand consequences and make wise decisions Teach youth life-enabling skills Aid and assist in the prevention of juvenile delinquency Serve as advocates for children's needs and concerns Protect children and youth from abuse, neglect and negative influences in their lives Actively support reunification of the child with the family whenever possible. The cornerstone of the Village's treatment philosophy is the profound value of the family in the emotional well-being of a child. The primary goal of treatment is to restore healthy parent-child relationships whenever feasible.Youth who have religious inclinations will be encouraged to be active in the faith of their choice. Youth will be taught about nutrition, exercise and hygiene.We will actively advocate for children and not allow society to ignore or diminish the legitimate needs of children and youth.
Children's Service Society of Utah empowers families, caregivers, and professionals through services supporting the safety and well-being of children.
At Listen and Talk, our mission is to teach children who are deaf or hard of hearing to communicate and learn through listening and spoken language. With the aid of advanced hearing technology and committed families involved in specialized programs provided by Listen and Talk, almost all children with hearing loss can learn to listen and use spoken language, allowing them to fully participate in a hearing world. Listen and Talk achieves these remarkable results by combining proven auditory-based educational methods with the use of advanced hearing technology including: digital/programmable hearing aids, cochlear implants, personal FM systems, and sound field systems for classrooms. For optimal success, we strive to apply our teaching methods to children in infancy-as soon as they are identified with hearing loss. Most Listen and Talk "graduates": Enter their neighborhood school by kindergarten, Learn and compete side-by-side with peers in regular classrooms, Converse and learn through spoken and written language, Reach their full language and learning potential and fully integrate into the wider community. Lifelong goals for each child include: The ability to learn and gain information through listening,the ability to effectively communicate without the need for an interpreter, the ability to think and reason independently, the use of age-appropriate literacy skills for communication, learning and enjoyment, intelligible speech, problem solving skills, and social engagement.
The Mission of Center for Human Services is to change lives and build futures through programs that strengthen and support youth and families.CHS was founded in 1970 as Headrest, a substance abuse street outreach program for youth in Stanislaus County. Fifty-two years later, we continue to partner with city/county agencies, schools, non-profits and community groups to serve children, youth and adults throughout Stanislaus County. CHS has adopted a decentralized, community centered service delivery model and routinely works with partners to design and implement targeted services that honor each community’s unique and diverse needs.
Providing comfort & instilling hope for children and youth transitioning in or out of foster care.
To support and promote court appointed volunteer advocacy so that every child can be safe from harm, establish permanency, and have the opportunity to thrive.
The mission of the Tiyya Foundation (Tiyya) is to provide economic and educational opportunities for families of refugees, immigrants, and indigenous communities. Through our work, we create a community that fosters the development of self-sufficiency, ultimately helping our program participants overcome obstacles and actively participate in society.
HELP of Beaufort provides food, clothing and short-term financial assistance to our neighbors in need.
Family Rescue is dedicated to eliminating domestic violence in the Chicago community by providing comprehensive support services and shelter to victims of domestic violence, particularly to abused women and their children; engaging in advocacy to promote future system change; and encouraging prevention through community education.
TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY CRISIS AND CATASTROPHIC EVENTS WHO ARE CURRENT OR FORMER CONTRACTORS OR EMPLOYEES OF THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, THE FBI AGENTS ASSOCIATION, OR OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES THAT COLLABORATE WITH THE FEDERAL BUREAU ON LAW ENFORCEMENT MATTERS, OR THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.
The Village Method is a holistic approach to enhance the individual, interpersonal, and community relationships between culture, education, and inclusion of families of African ancestry. Our mission is to build capacity for social change and advancement in Black communities combining family, school, and community engagement to promote child development and improve student achievement. We do this using a multi-pronged approach combining youth development, family engagement and community outreach.
Start at Zero's mission is to ensure that parents have the tools they need to be participants in, and advocates for, their child's health and education.