Our Mission
Develop and share programs that promote the well-being of children and serve at-risk youth and their families.
Our Values
We base our concepts upon a belief in God and the uniqueness and inherent worth of each individual.
We believe that youth always come first.
We strive to assist youth in developing their potential to achieve balanced physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual strength.
We believe that youth and their families are our partners in treatment.
We seek to build a culturally diverse organization that honors the cultural diversity of the youth, families and communities we serve.
We embrace innovation, flexibility, reflection, and continuous improvement.
We thrive in a culture of learning, personal development and professional growth.
We value all members of our staff and strive to provide the highest level of care and support to each.
We hold ourselves accountable for achieving superior outcomes.
We strive for excellence in all of our endeavors.
Our Beliefs About Working With Youth
Youth come first. The first question is always, "Is it good for kids?"
We treat youth with unconditional positive regard.
We believe in and are committed to each youth’s ability to change.
We believe in treating the whole youth: mind, body and spirit.
We believe youth are partners in program and treatment.
We believe in partnering with the youth’s family or guardians and the community to ensure the youth’s success.
EYA programs are non-punitive.
EYA staff members are genuine, straightforward and consistent.
