Pathfinders mission statement:
Empowering youth in crisis to make positive life choices.
 
Pathfinders is dedicated to the development of a sound public policy agenda, including monitoring public policy developments, conducting research, and responding to critical issues and opportunities that may impact, threaten, or affect the ability of Pathfinders to serve its clients.
 
Our goals are to:
 
•Focus on new sources of local, state, and federal funding for Pathfinders.
•Analyze public policies, issues, and programs affecting the non-profit sector serving Runaway and Homeless Youth.
•Recommend legislative strategies and action, where appropriate, to strengthen Pathfinders.
•Cultivate relationships with key legislators or decision makers at the local, state, and federal levels.