We Know Young People Have What it Takes to Succeed
Many of the young people with whom we work have already given up on themselves. They have heard all about what they are doing wrong, and almost nothing about what they are doing right.
At Good Shepherd we have a profound belief in the strength of every individual. We help each young person we work with identify and build on his or her inherent abilities. For each individual, the journey involves learning to reconnect to self, to others and to the community. The more connections youth have, the less likely they are to fall through the cracks.
Our Strength-Based Approach
Self
We help young people come to new understandings of themselves and their relationships. We expect more, putting youth in the driver’s seat and respecting their voice and contribution. In this way, they come to recognize their talents and develop confidence and new skills for future success.
Family and Friends
Relationships are key to nurturing youth and helping them succeed. By promoting positive, enduring relationships for our young people with staff, volunteers or family members, as well as with peers, we lay a firm foundation upon which they can shape their lives and build a strong future.
School and the Community
Whether we are working with older adolescents or children, we make school work for students by creating a supportive environment where kids can learn. We build a bridge between home and school and let youth contribute their talents to the broader community, while also benefiting from the rich resources within it.
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