·       To promote young people’s progress toward capable and productive adulthood by assisting them to recognize their individual and family strengths and to address problems that block their success in school;

·       To promote supportive peer group relationships among young people, and supportive relationships among young people, their families, and persons in the school and community, in order to develop positive self-esteem and competence;

·       To generate optimal parental and family involvement by offering learning and service opportunities that will enable parents and other family members to participate in center, school and community activities as providers, participants and volunteers; and,

·       To assist young people to make effective use of community resources, including employment and training resources, and health, mental health and social services resources as necessary.