Who We Are.
Our Values
Community | We promote interdependence and recognize that everybody needs a community to thrive. We know that we are stronger together.
Justice & Liberation | We believe that it is critical to acknowledge, name, and actively work to dismantle the historic systems and societal structures that fuel crisis and poverty.
Humanity | We work with respect and compassion for each other and believe that everyone deserves to belong: to be safe, heard, and valued.
Accountability | We believe that no one is done learning; as a community, we hold each other to a high standard, and work to educate, grow and heal together.
Anti-Racism Definition and Action Plan
Definition: Anti-racism encompasses a range of ideas and political actions which are meant to counter racial prejudice, systemic racism, and the oppression of specific racial groups.
Action: Northwest Youth Services will engage in anti-racist work through:
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Understanding history
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Listening and acknowledging
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Vulnerability (check your privilege)
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Addressing and confronting bias behaviors, and
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Accountability.
Non-discrimination statement
Northwest Youth Services is an Equal Opportunity employer. Employment is based upon individual qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disabilities, political ideology, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Alumni of foster care and those who have experienced youth homelessness are encouraged to apply.
Services are provided to youth meeting eligibility requirements directed by program funding. Program participants have the right to be treated with respect and dignity, and receive services which do not discriminate and are sensitive to youth race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disabilities, political ideology, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.