Mission, Vision and Values

MISSION

As a national foundation, the Initiative’s mission is to bring together the people, systems, and resources necessary to assist young people leaving foster care in making successful transitions to adulthood.

VISION

The Initiative’s vision is for all young people leaving foster care to make successful transitions to adulthood.

VALUES

Permanence

Healthy, supportive lifelong connections for young people transitioning from the child welfare system;

Racial Equity

Parity in opportunities and in improved outcomes regardless of race;

Youth Engagement

Prepared and empowered young people making informed and healthy decisions about their lives and about improving the systems that serve them;

Integrity and Trust

Honest and transparent relationships with young people, grantees, employees, consultants, vendors and others;

Good Stewardship

Grant making and decision making practices that maximize valuable resources;

Community Partnerships

Partnerships with communities that improve opportunities and outcomes for young people transitioning from foster care;

Strong and Responsive Systems

Helpful and supportive opportunities and positive outcomes for youth transitioning from foster care; and

Measurement and Accountability

Data for decision making and continuous improvement through a self-evaluation process.