About Us:

Promise Partners, Pottawattamie County's Alliance for Youth formed in October 2005 using the framework of America's Promise. This is based on research of the resources/assets that kids need to be productive citizens. The Search Institute identified 40 Developmental Assets important for kids to increase protective factors and decrease risk factors. Research shows- and experience proves- that children need five fundamental resources in order to thrive. Promise Partners provides an infrastructure to mobilize the community and share resources, reduce duplication, and develop a comprehensive community plan for kids 0 through 21.

We work to mobilize people from every sector of American life to build the character and competence of our nation's youth by fulfilling Five Promises:

1) Ongoing Relationships with Caring Adults;
2) Safe Places with structured activities during non-school hours;
3) Healthy Start and future;
4) Marketable Skills through effective education;
5) Opportunities to Serve and give back to the community.

Our Vision Statement:

All Pottawattamie youth will be healthy and safe, have marketable skills and opportunities to serve, and will be engaged in positive activities with caring adults.

Our Mission:

Promise Partners mobilizes all of Pottawattamie County and empower people to share resources to fulfill the Five Promises for all children.