NAFI/NFI's Mission is to:
"Create community environments based upon principles of dignity and
respect that help children, adults and families to grow and change in
order to better their lives and the world around them."
Each NAFI/NFI program works to create a socially cohesive community
united by the following shared goals:

• Building positive, pro-social communities;
• Replacing anti-social norms with pro-social norms;
• Raising expectations and standards of both staff and youth;
• Creating a sense of collective ability to deal with issues;
• Celebrating educational achievement and personal growth;
• Planning community events on site;
• Solving community issues or problems.