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PLEASANTON YOUTH VISION STATEMENT <br /> AND POLICY FOR YOUTH <br /> <br /> VISION STATEMENT <br /> <br />Pleasanton recognizes that the well being of our youth is essential. The City resolves to bring <br />together the community and its resources to provide a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment, <br />thus stimulating and influencing youth to become responsible and contributing members of <br />society. <br /> <br /> YOUTH POLICY <br /> <br />The City of Pleasanton recognizes the high value of youth to the community and commits to <br />providing a wholesome, safe, nurturing environment for the development of youth. <br /> <br />As such, the City supports and encourages the development of: <br /> <br /> · services and programs which will assure the basic needs of youth are met; <br /> <br /> · wholesome, creative, safe and interesting activities for youth which are easily accessible <br /> and affordable; <br /> <br /> · public/private partnerships to meet youth needs; and <br /> <br /> · diverse programs and services that contribute to youth development. <br /> <br />The City also: <br /> <br /> · acknowledges the intrinsic value of education and recognizes that education is a life-long <br /> process and should be encouraged at all levels; <br /> <br /> · encourages discussions on issues relevant to youth and their families; <br /> <br /> · seeks to work and interact with other organizations and groups which support the welfare <br /> of youth in Pleasanton and, in ram, contribute to the total quality of life in the community; <br /> and <br /> <br /> · recognizes the importance of multicultural awareness and supports activities and education <br /> to that end. <br /> <br /> <br />