Our approach
Soar employs strengths-based approaches because we believe that in order to be effective partners, we must honor our communities’ inherent strengths and wisdom.
Strengths-based approaches are not about denying people’s experiences or situations. Rather, they acknowledge that issues exist and present an opportunity for communities to learn, grow, and thrive.
Community Based Participatory Research
Community Based Participatory Research convenes community members most effected by an issue to engage in the creation of solutions.
Youth engaged in leadership & learning
Youth Engaged in Leadership and Learning is a framework that believes young people have important insights into their school and community.
Youth participatory action research
Youth Participatory Action Research is an innovative approach to positive youth and community development based in social justice principles.
Protective Factors Framework
Community Café
The Community Cafe approach brings together residents and service providers to have meaningful conversations that lead to transformative change.
Theory of Hope
Developed by positive psychologist Charles Snyder, Hope Theory sees hope as consisting of both agency and pathways.
Be our partner in change
We can make the world a great place for children, youth, and families.