OUR MISSION & VISION
Pivotal supports young people in and from foster care to realize their educational and career goals and ensure their equitable access to opportunity.
We envision a community in which every young person gets the education, career, and life they want for themselves.
OUR CORE VALUES
COLLABORATION | IMPACT | INTEGRITY | COMMITMENT | COMPASSION
COLLABORATION
Communication | Connection | Inclusion
Youth-Led | Community-Centric
We foster a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where every person is seen, heard, and valued. We create cohesive teams through transparent, timely, and intentional communication and perform due diligence to ensure that we remain effective and consistent. We build strong relationships with other organizations to effectively support foster youth.
IMPACT
Adaptable | Expert | Effective | Data-Driven
We are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of foster youth. We are experts in our fields and continually strive to learn and grow. We adapt, evolve, and support one another in our growth—because our work and world are always changing. We analyze our work and effectiveness and use data to make informed decisions about how we continue to support our community.
INTEGRITY
Trust | Organization | Accountability
Reliable | Consistent
We act in alignment with our mission and values, make ethical decisions, and follow through on commitments. We own our work and support each other in shared goals. We show up for our scholars and our colleagues and have an unwavering commitment to our mission and values.
COMMITMENT
Enthusiasm | Tenacity
Mission-Driven | Youth-Focused
We exist to serve foster youth—and everything we do reflects that purpose. We approach our work with energy, enthusiasm, and a commitment to creating lasting impact for the scholars we serve. Our passion motivates us in how we engage with each other, our scholars, and our community. It brings positivity, purpose, and heart to everything we do and keeps us connected to why we do this work.
COMPASSION
Caring | Empathetic | Accepting | Respectful
Unconditional Positive Regard
We lead with compassion, treating every individual with empathy, respect, and dignity. We value people over processes, relationships over transactions, and believe that fostering a culture of kindness and support strengthens our impact. Whether working with colleagues, scholars, or partners, we approach each interaction with genuine concern and a commitment to do what’s right for others.
We invest in their education and employment in the most critical years.