The Crow Wing County Youth Wellness Initiative (YWI) was established in May 2009.

Our Vision is for Crow Wing County to be a community that:
·         Supports and values young people and their voices
·         Promotes opportunities for youth development and productive participation in society
·         Embraces diversity, strengthens healthy intergenerational relationships, and cultivates mutual respect between all people
·         Provides young people with meaningful educational, vocational, social, and spiritual opportunities
·         Encourages young people to stay in or return to Crow Wing County

Our Mission is to improve the wellbeing of young people in Crow Wing County through collaboration, innovation, and advocacy.

Goals:
1.      Support and create opportunities for young people to serve the community, advocate on their own behalf, and practice healthy decision-making.
2.      Encourage and support responsible connections between youth and adults. 
3.      Foster safe and healthy communities where youth are valued and have voice.
4.      Cultivate collaboration and communication among organizations to meet the needs of young people.
5.      Help ensure the sustainability of effective youth programming and services.