Our Mission
Futures for Children enhances the quality of the educational experience for American Indian students through mentoring and leadership development.
The primary goal of Futures for Children is to increase the breadth and depth our programs, the Three Circles of Support: Friendship, Youth Leadership, and Families in Action. For more information about our programs click here.
Our Vision
Futures for Children seeks a world in which social and economic justice includes American Indian people. We partner with supporters to encourage American Indian students to develop into young leaders who find their voice and take action, while taking pride in their cultural indentities.
Our programs promote:
• Self-confidence and empowerment.
• Cultural values and learning.
• Leadership and teamwork.
• Goal-setting.
• Integrating Native and mainstream life.
• Improving one's community.
• Family support and involvement.
• Community mentoring and support from mentors who live outside of the reservation.
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