ADAC’s mission is to nurture youth and their families, physically, emotionally and socially, through an array of educational, social, cultural, and recreational 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 youths’ 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 a higher education and the skills needed for gainful employment. 

ADAC has two overarching goals that increase the support systems of psychosocial factors that affect the daily functioning of children, youth, families, and communities. Goal 1: Provide a nurturing environment that promotes resiliency and recovery from traumatic experiences and build self-confidence and self-esteem. Goal 2: Support 21st century skills development through an array of information and resources and engaging participants in a wide variety of fun-filled educational and recreational events and activities.