Youth Emergency Shelter Society (YESS)

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Mission

Giving Youth at Risk a Chance 

Vision

Purposes

• To provide opportunities for youth and families to become confident and self-reliant
• To advocate on behalf of youth and families
• To be accountable to the community by offering effective programs and evaluating outcomes on a regular basis

Philosophies

• That every person deserves to be treated with respect for his or her inherent self-worth and dignity
• That the most effective way of helping others is to help them learn to help themselves
• We recognize that young people have the right to develop intellectually, emotionally, physically and spiritually to their fullest potential and, with encouragement and support, the right to determine the direction of such development
• That healthy family relationships and the preservation of the family is integral to the care and nurturing of youth
• That by working together and sharing resources, a better community can be created for everyone

Values

• We are open and honest and keep our commitments
• We treat everyone with respect
• We are positive and professional
• We are serious about what we do, but we take time to have fun
• We celebrate our successes
• We provide our staff with training and tools necessary to do their jobs
• We provide our staff with the opportunity for input
• We find solutions
• We think outside the box
• WE ARE YESS

Source: YESS website