Vision
We envision all New Mexico 's youth having limitless opportunities within their communities, grounded in the strength of our state's diversity, and based on respect.
Mission
The Forum is a public/private partnership that
advances the well-being of young people in the following
ways: to change how young people are viewed and responded to
by communities and major social institutions; to develop
local and state-wide strategies that engage youth in a wide
variety of positive and constructive activities; to instill
a sense of long-term hope, aspiration, and sense of real
possibility; to advocate for policies and funding streams
that support young people's full development; and to create
policy and initiatives that directly impact opportunities
for youth.
Our
Values
- We are committed to empowering youth and community
voice.
- We embrace difference.
- We are committed to accomplishing our work through
partnership.
- We are committed to our vision and mission and are
collaborative in our work.
- We are accountable to those we serve.
- We are a dynamic learning community that honors and
builds on the work of those that came before us.
Our Guiding Principles
- Our work is asset based.
- Our approach to the work is to support all children
and youth.
- Our approach to the work is holistic and
developmentally appropriate.
- Our strategies are place-based and reflect local
cultural needs.
- Our strategies are informed by youth, for children
and youth.
- Our work requires broad and diverse stakeholder
input and support.
