Nurturing youth to seek out positive Opportunities, internalize good Values, and to accept Accountability for their choices in life.

Our program's core principles and applications help to guide our youth to make choices and seek out experiences that will allow them to develop into happy, successful adults who take accountability for their personal choices.

Encourage Positive Growth

Our uniformed law enforcement officers encourage positive development and growth.

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seek positive experiences

Our program provides encouragement for youth to Recognize and seek out positive opportunities.

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NOVA Principles Foundation helps kids focus in on and develop values, good principles, ideals, and high standards.

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Learn to Be Responsible For Actions

Our program helps youth to internalize and learn how to accept responsibility for life choices.

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"NOVA has taught me many important things that I didn’t know to help me through my life. I loved the lessons. The stories and games were so fun"

NOVA Principles – An Evidence Based Program

Serving adolescents, parents, and siblings

Served Since 2003

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What People Are Saying

NOVA is a powerful program that allows children to look at life values and accountability to make the best decisions for themselves throughout their lives

[My child} had a desire to quit video games for a week for his nova challenge and he appears more educated in regards to respect for self and others.

[My child} was very proud of herself for being able to list and recite the goals of NOVA. She would tell me about the classes and what they learned.

[The NOVA program has] opened the discussion to talk about [my child's] bio parents' poor choices in my child's past as we adopted him 1 year ago and we were able to talk about the cause and affect of the choices which led him to foster care to move in with us permanently. Thank you for being positive role models every day. This program matters.

[My child} has asked us more questions about certain topics like smoking and the effects of screen time and it has allowed for good conversations.

[My child} had such a great experience, it made her more aware of the amount of challenges she will face and gave her tools what to do when [those challenges] come up.

I own my thoughts, feelings, choices, and actions.

Accountability is the cornerstone of healthy development and strong communities. At NOVA, we teach youth that they have power over their responses, their decisions, and their direction in life. When young people learn to take ownership of their thoughts and behavior, they develop resilience, emotional maturity, and the confidence to make safe, responsible choices. Accountability builds leaders at home, in schools, and in the community.

When I choose Positivity, I experience success and happiness.

Positivity begins with accepting reality — “It is what it is.” At NOVA, we teach youth that while they cannot control everything that happens to them, they can control how they respond. By choosing gratitude, forward-thinking, and solution-focused attitudes, young people build resilience and confidence. Positivity helps them move past setbacks, strengthen relationships, and create a hopeful path toward success.

Knowledge creates opportunities.

Knowledge opens doors. At NOVA, we equip youth with accurate information and a practical understanding so they can recognize risks, think critically, and make informed decisions. When young people understand the real-world consequences of drugs, bullying, and negative media influences — and the benefits of healthy choices — they are empowered to choose a path that expands their opportunities. Knowledge builds awareness, and awareness creates possibility.

My path to excellence requires work.

Growth does not happen by accident. At NOVA, we teach youth that meaningful success — in school, relationships, and life — comes through consistent effort and personal discipline. Hard work builds confidence, strengthens character, and turns potential into achievement. When

I respect myself, others, and everything around me.

Respect is the foundation of strong families and safe communities. At NOVA, we teach youth to value themselves, treat others with dignity, and honor the laws and institutions that serve and protect us. Racism, hatred, and dehumanizing behavior have no place in a healthy society. When young people choose empathy, truth, and responsible communication, they help build communities rooted in trust and unity.

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