Mission
The Dutchess County Children's Services Council's mission is to help Dutchess County's children, youth and families to flourish by supporting their health, safety, development, and independence through dialogue and partnerships.



Goals
To facilitate a common county-wide agenda on family &
youth issues.

To promote public & private partnerships.

To improve & monitor the health, education & well-being
indicators of youth through fostering proven best-practices,
including "developmental assets".

To increase public awareness of family and youth issues.