Westchester County promotes positive youth development based upon the belief that families and extended families are fundamental sources of care, support and guidance for children and youth.  Our schools and other community-based services both formal and informal, are appropriate and effective complements to this foundation.  We seek to nurture and strengthen the capacity of these basic institutions to foster positive youth development for Westchester’s young people. We believe that our success at fulfilling our mission relies on the delivery of  services in an environment that supports our staff’s professional development, promotes shared leadership, teamwork, and individual responsibility. We are confident that as we move toward the future, we can serve as a catalyst for commitment and action within the community, resulting in expanded resources, innovative programs and services, and new public and private sector partnerships.