Mission
ADAC'S MISSION IS TO NURTURE YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY, AND SOCIALLY THROUGH AN ARRAY OF PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT GROWTH, STRONG FAMILY TIES, AND POSITIVE COMMUNITY NETWORKS. ADAC'S VISION AND PURPOSE IS TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF TRAUMA AND PAIN FROM ADDICTIONS, VIOLENCE, AND OTHER UNHEALTHY BEHAVIORS TO MAXIMIZE OUR YOUTH'S OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE POSITIVE CHOICES AND BECOME RESPECTFUL, PRODUCTIVE, AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THEIR FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES, AND SOCIETY. ADAC'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH THE NECESSARY TOOLS AND INFORMATION TO AVOID CERTAIN SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND EDUCATIONAL PITFALLS, WHILE PREPARING THEM FOR HIGHER EDUCATION AND THE SKILLS NEEDED FOR GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT.