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OUR MISSION
NYAP is an energetic instrument of compassion and change in the lives of children, youth, and families and the systems, structures and practices that affect them.
OUR VISION
NYAP is universally recognized as the premier provider known for trailblazing creative and effective community based solutions.
OUR VALUES
Children First. NYAP has a non-negotiable commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families.
Individual Advocacy. Every person should have an advocate who can promote their unique needs and celebrate their accomplishments.
Advocacy for Change. NYAP is a leader of positive change in the structures, systems and policies that impede the empowerment of children, youth and their families.
Universal Rights of Children. NYAP affirms and works to advance the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Click HERE to review the Universal Rights of the Child.
Empowerment. NYAP has an abiding faith that every person has an innate ability to learn, grow and develop.
Diversity. NYAP believes people are united by our humanity and enriched by our diversity.
Social Inclusion. NYAP creates safe environments where people can be themselves and explore their connectedness and their differences and find positive ways to learn and live with others in the greater community.
Community. NYAP believes that children and youth learn life lessons best in the communities they call home.
Innovation. Our values lead NYAP to find creative ways to meet the distinct needs of each child, youth and family in our care while at the same time grounding all programs and services in the highest professional standards.
Peacemaking. NYAP applies the principles of restorative justice and the power of reconciliation to instill a sense of community and a commitment to nonviolence
NYAP is an energetic instrument of compassion and change in the lives of children, youth, and families and the systems, structures and practices that affect them.
OUR VISION
NYAP is universally recognized as the premier provider known for trailblazing creative and effective community based solutions.
OUR VALUES
Children First. NYAP has a non-negotiable commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families.
Individual Advocacy. Every person should have an advocate who can promote their unique needs and celebrate their accomplishments.
Advocacy for Change. NYAP is a leader of positive change in the structures, systems and policies that impede the empowerment of children, youth and their families.
Universal Rights of Children. NYAP affirms and works to advance the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Click HERE to review the Universal Rights of the Child.
Empowerment. NYAP has an abiding faith that every person has an innate ability to learn, grow and develop.
Diversity. NYAP believes people are united by our humanity and enriched by our diversity.
Social Inclusion. NYAP creates safe environments where people can be themselves and explore their connectedness and their differences and find positive ways to learn and live with others in the greater community.
Community. NYAP believes that children and youth learn life lessons best in the communities they call home.
Innovation. Our values lead NYAP to find creative ways to meet the distinct needs of each child, youth and family in our care while at the same time grounding all programs and services in the highest professional standards.
Peacemaking. NYAP applies the principles of restorative justice and the power of reconciliation to instill a sense of community and a commitment to nonviolence
We are National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP). We have a non-negotiable commitment to do what is best for children, youth and their families and have an abiding faith that every person has an innate ability to learn, grow and develop. We provide opportunities and resources to youth and families through our innovative programs and services, and we strongly support and offer guidance to our dedicated foster parents. We work hard to build community support and advocate with public agencies and officials on behalf of youth and families. We are united by our humanity and enriched by our diversity and are committed to supporting and protecting youth and families and to strengthening the communities we are proud to serve. We are NYAP.
NYAP has provided cost effective, community based services and support to children, youth and families since 1978. We offer flexible, creative, outcome-based solutions to meet the unique needs of the communities we serve and the individual needs of the youth and families involved in our programs and services.
Since our beginnings as a two person office in Van Wert, Ohio, we have watched the child welfare community evolve from being almost singularly focused on working with children identified as abused, neglected, dependent or delinquent, to the philosophy we have embraced since 1978; that the primary focus must be holistically placed on preserving and unifying families and strengthening the communities they call home.
This strongly validates the core values of NYAP’s founder, Dr. Mubarak Awad, in 1978 and of everyone associated with NYAP today. Thanks to creative and innovative programs and services, we have the flexibility to tailor our services to meet the needs of the agencies we partner with and the children and families we serve.
NYAP has provided cost effective, community based services and support to children, youth and families since 1978. We offer flexible, creative, outcome-based solutions to meet the unique needs of the communities we serve and the individual needs of the youth and families involved in our programs and services.
Since our beginnings as a two person office in Van Wert, Ohio, we have watched the child welfare community evolve from being almost singularly focused on working with children identified as abused, neglected, dependent or delinquent, to the philosophy we have embraced since 1978; that the primary focus must be holistically placed on preserving and unifying families and strengthening the communities they call home.
This strongly validates the core values of NYAP’s founder, Dr. Mubarak Awad, in 1978 and of everyone associated with NYAP today. Thanks to creative and innovative programs and services, we have the flexibility to tailor our services to meet the needs of the agencies we partner with and the children and families we serve.
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