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. Programs are community-based, recognizing that positive youth development is best accomplished at the local level. The Quest vision invites adults in all walks of life to become part of a community network that serves young people.