IYB mission: “The Ithaca Youth Bureau (including Cass Park) offers participants from all backgrounds, walks of life, identities, abilities and lived experiences a broad range of recreation and youth development services, supports, and opportunities to enable them to thrive.”
IYB”s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion vision: “At the Ithaca Youth Bureau, we model inclusive collaboration, recognition, and restorative practices with participants, families, volunteers, and employees alike, so that people from all identities and lived experiences feel valued, heard, included, and celebrated.”
IYB values inlcude: “We believe that all people can be physically, mentally, and spiritually healthy, and socially and civically engaged. We see participants and families as valued partners who have meaningful decision-making roles in our programs and the community. We strive to offer experiential learning and hands-on activities that are equitable and welcoming. It is important that our programs promote skill development, foster positive relationships, and build a sense of community and belonging.”
