Mission

The mission of Utah Youth Village is to change and improve the lives of troubled, neglected and abused children and youth, without regard to race, color, national origin or religious preference and to establish and aid all those who would join in this endeavor.

To this end, Utah Youth Village will:

• Provide education to children and youth
• Teach youth to respect themselves and others
• Build self-worth
• Teach youth to understand consequences and make wise decisions
• Teach youth life-enabling skills
• Aid and assist in the prevention of juvenile delinquency
• Serve as advocates for children's needs and concerns
• Protect children and youth from abuse, neglect and negative influences in their lives
• Actively support reunification of the child with the family whenever possible.

The cornerstone of the Village's treatment philosophy is the profound value of the family in the emotional well-being of a child. The primary goal of treatment is to restore healthy parent-child relationships whenever feasible.

Youth who have religious inclinations will be encouraged to be active in the faith of their choice.

Youth will be taught about nutrition, exercise and hygiene.

We will actively advocate for children and not allow society to ignore or diminish the legitimate needs of children and youth.