Our Vision, MISSION, VALUES, & SERVICES
Creating A Community That Wraps Its Arms Around Our Youth.
OUR VISION
To improve our community’s collective ability to engage and support all youth with practices, tools, and resources grounded in racial equity and inclusive of all identities.
OUR MISSION
A loving community where all youth are safe to live fully and free while prioritizing community indicators of well-being for Black youth, Indigenous youth, and youth of color.
OUR VALUES
At St. Paul Youth Services, We...
Recognize Youth Workers are Skilled Workers
Demonstrate Shared Vulnerability & Accountability
Act According to Our Belief that Every Young Person is Valuable
Amplify Youth Voice & Power to Contribute to Our Communities
Respect parents & guardians as Loving Experts
Advocate for Resources in Proportion to the Desired Social Impact
Pursue Racial Equity and Intersectionality in All that We Do
Promote High Expectations with High Support
Our Board of Directors, Staff, and YouthPowerMN℠ Leaders demonstrate these values and we partner with others who share them.
OUR SERVICES
St. Paul Youth Services is a leader in reimagining how our community engages with and holds itself accountable for youth.
We partner with youth to work to create systemic change through in-school and in-community services and advocacy that focuses on addressing the underlying barriers to equity. We partner with organizations who demonstrate and share these values.
OUR STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Partner with Program Youth & Their Parents & Guardians.
Train & Collaborate with those who share our values.
Work for Just & Effective Policies.
Advocate for Resources Proportionate to the Organizational Vision, Mission, and Values.
