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Mission

We commit to upholding the rights and amplifying the voices of children and youth throughout the Yukon. 

vision

The vision of YCAO is for a safe and healthy society that hears, includes, values, and protects the rights and voices of children and youth.

values

YCAO operates from a foundation of Indigenous values, and believes that traditional knowledge and culture can guide the work of our office in a way that supports all Yukon children and youth.

  1. RESPECT is the most important value in how we approach our interactions with children, families, caregivers, First Nations, and professionals. It reminds us that relationships lead to results, not the other way around. 
     

  2. INTEGRITY is essential to ensuring our reputation is as solid as our work. We seek to operate with honesty, dedication, and professionalism in every interaction.
     

  3. EMPOWERMENT is where our heart lies. We believe unreservedly in the potential of young people to share their opinions and play an active role in decisions being made about them.
     

  4. HOPE is what drives us to continue this work – the desire to see a better world for kids and the optimism to believe it is possible. Hope requires tenacity and resilience, two things we are continually learning from the young people we serve.

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