WAY Alliance is a North Texas 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping youth with foster care experience (ages 14-24) develop the relationships, resources, and skills they need to thrive in adulthood. Our programming includes one-to-one mentoring, connections to local resources for housing, education, jobs, etc., life skills training, and recreational opportunities.OUR VISION is a community where all youth in North Texas transitioning from foster care to independence:• are connected to caring adults who support them.• have a safe place to live.• are mentally, physically, and spiritually healthy.• are secure in who they are and where they've been.• are motivated to achieve their goals.• are earnestly pursuing an education or training that will set them up for future success. To turn that vision into reality, OUR MISSION is to:• connect youth ages 14-24 who have experienced foster care with a supportive adult who has been trained as a strengths-based, trauma-informed mentor.• meet the physical, educational, and financial needs of the youth by connecting them to resources in the community.• introduce youth to new opportunities where they can learn and practice important life skills. OUR CORE VALUES are summarized in the following statements:• We demonstrate the love of Christ to youth in all of our actions.• We are trustworthy and responsible.• We act with compassion and integrity.• We promote the welfare and safety of youth.• We promote justice for youth.• We honor youths' voices in designing and delivering our services.• We respect the rights, dignity, and intrinsic worth of youth.