This program for high school age youth was based on the philosophy of actively involving the family, school, and the local community. The IYF is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to identify and support positive youth development programs around the world, especially those programs that focus on young people age 5 and up. The Vision Today Quest International's focus has expanded beyond programs for older teenagers to encompass programs serving young people ages 5 through 19 in school-based and community settings. Quest's continuing goal is to provide adults with effective tools for helping youth develop positive personal and social skills and character traits. Programs are comprehensive, focusing on a positive prevention approach and a broad range of life skills that can be consistently taught and reinforced throughout childhood and adolescence.
Programs are appropriate to children's levels of cognitive and social development.
As the primary educators of children, parents are involved as an integral part of the program's implementation. Training is required for all adults implementing programs. Collaboration and partnership between home, school, and community is essential. Each effort must be culturally relevant to the youth it serves. Evaluation and accountability support successful outcomes.