Strategic Plan

OUR VISION

  • To make Arizona's communities safer by delivering effective rehabilitative services to the young people entrusted to our care.

OUR MISSION

  • To provide the young people in our care with evidence-based rehabilitative services that enhance their well being and equip them with the skills and resources they need to thrive as successful members of society.

OUR VALUES

  • We value the safety of the citizens of Arizona, our employees and the youth in our care.
  • We value the integrity, experience and expertise of our staff.
  • We value a richness of diversity among our staff and youth.
  • We strive to create opportunities for youth and families to lead productive lives.
  • We value excellence, innovation, and quality practices based on good data and research.
  • We value continuous improvement and learning for all individuals, including staff as well as youth in our care.
  • We value families, friends, key stakeholders and staff who support positive change in our youth.
  • We value change for the growth opportunities it brings.

OUR FIVE-YEAR STRATEGY

  • Achieve a 5% reduction in recidivism by June 2029.
  • By June 2029, ensure every young person is equipped with the skills and resources needed to obtain housing independence upon the end of agency jurisdiction.
  • By June 2029, every youth in our care experiences an increase in job readiness.
  • Enhance the employment status of young people on parole by achieving a 10% increase in those securing employment by June 2029.
  • Drive continuous improvement and efficiency by attaining a 100% completion rate for standard work across all core processes by June 2029.

OUR STRATEGIC PLAN