Mission: 
To build a noble legacy of fatherhood – improving the life chances of children by assisting young fathers in achieving self-sufficiency and in strengthening parental involvement.

Vision:
Children with involved fathers, thriving in healthy families and strong communities.

Values: 
The Board of Directors, the volunteers, the staff and the clients of the center believe in certain organizational principles, which guide the mission and the activities of the center.

• All visitors to the center will be welcomed and respected.
• Fathers are encouraged to see hope in their future.
• Fathers are valuable resources to their children, families and communities.
• Fathers’ involvement with their children is essential to developing both the fathers’ and the children’s maturity and potential.
• Parental self-sufficiency and meaningful employment are essential to the well-being of children.
• Effective parenting is the strongest building block of a community.
• Children need the love, involvement and support of both their mother and their father.
• Fathers are encouraged to have respectful working relationships with their children’s mothers.
• An informed community welcomes, acknowledges and supports fathers involved in the lives of their children