REACH Guiding Principles

The following principles guide our work and the selection of partners in the REACH youth program.

• Youth are an asset in a community to be nurtured and developed.
• Healthy adolescent development includes developing intellectual, social, physical, psychological, emotional, vocational and civic competencies.
  
• Children are more likely to successfully cope with challenges and adversity when supported by a nurturing adult; good role models; a safe, supportive environment; and opportunities to learn and contribute to family and community.
• All young people need to develop skills to become self-sufficient, participate fully in the workplace, assume family responsibilities and become engaged citizens.
• The most successful approaches to youth development will be created and developed in partnership with young people, their families, providers and the community.
• Youth are resources and active partners in their community.