JCYC Mission Statement

Mission Statement

The mission of JCYC is to cultivate and enrich the lives of children and youth from diverse, multi-cultural communities throughout San Francisco and beyond.

Rooted in the Japanese American community, JCYC seeks to:

•	Provide a comprehensive continuum of care from preschool to college;
•	Empower young people to realize their full potential as self-sufficient, responsible members of the community;
•	Provide leadership in collaborative efforts to foster better relationships and respect among different communities.

Our Vision

On the path to accomplishing their dreams, our children and youth will contribute to tomorrow's generations, and be healthy and productive members of our community.

Our Values

At JCYC, we believe in the following values:

Community: We foster a collective desire and passion to support the healthy development of children and youth.

Diversity: We respect and embrace the differences that make all members of our society unique.

Integrity: We conduct ourselves in a manner that is worthy of the trust and confidence placed in us by the communities we serve.

Cooperation: We build strong partnerships to ensure we have the greatest impact on children and youth possible

Compassion: We see in a child that which they cannot see in themselves.

Vision: Like a child, we look ahead with imagination and without limits.

JCYC Strategic Plan 2007-2012:
Executive Summary

In 2007, the JCYC Board of Directors and administration staff convened to develop a five year strategic plan (2007-2012) for the agency. From this work, updated mission, vision, and values statements were developed. In addition, core activities, strategic goals, and objectives were outlined to support JCYC's vision statement. The following four strategic activities and goals will be implemented in a staged process over the next five years, and will help guide the direction of the organization for the future:

1) Expand and enhance JCYC's multi-dimensional programs and services

The primary goal of JCYC is to maintain its role in San Francisco as a leading provider of children's and youth services, and to continue to expand that role beyond the City. In addition, JCYC is committed to continuing to honor its roots in the Japanese American community by supporting the changing needs of Japanese American youth.

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2) Strengthen JCYC's organizational systems and infrastructure

JCYC must continue to maintain a strong and stable infrastructure to accommodate the growth of the organization. JCYC is committed to supporting facility needs, appropriate technology, effective communications systems, and professional development activities.

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3) Raise JCYC's visibility in order to serve as a local and state-wide resource

In order to strengthen JCYC's visibility on a local and state-wide level, the agency will work to solidify JCYC's image through effective branding.

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4) Increase JCYC's strategic fund development capacity

By maintaining and increasing JCYC's financial stability, the organization intends to expand its facilities and build adequate reserves to withstand changes that affect funding.

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