Mission Statement and Philosophy
Mission Statement
Elan's purpose is not to change an ill-behaved child (troubled teen) into a well-behaved child, but rather to return home a responsible young adult.
Philosophy
With eagerness of spirit, we shall find ourselves through knowing others.
We shall no longer be driven by our guilt and fears, but by our trust and conviction.
No longer dwelling on the unreal and unattainable, we must use the tool of truth to distinguish between what is needed and what is desired.
No longer alone within ourselves, we must challenge our fears and the fears of others, so as to have value in what is found.
Seeing ourselves in the eyes of others shall demand change.
No longer encapsulated in negativity, we must now strive toward positive goals.
We shall learn from our mistakes and use them to build a strong foundation.
We must first attack the principles upon which all of our former opinions were founded and put them all in their proper perspective.