The Institute’s vision is to utilize its rich 35 year history of culturally based research and program development, to provide the African American community the tools to reclaim ownership of their health and wellness. We will accomplish this by developing culturally relevant programs, services, and resources that address the challenges of at-risk families and youth, which can be used as tools to support the mission of reunifying the family, revitalizing the community and re-establishing the best of one’s culture.