MCCOY is a non-partisan and independent non-profit organization that champions the positive development of youth through leadership on key issues and support of the youth development professional community. MCCOY serves as an advocate on behalf of youth policy, promoting positive practices and effective policies by:

• Educating leaders and community members about key youth development issues
• Supporting formal and informal policies that provide young people with the opportunities they need to succeed
• Consulting and empowering young people to be advocates for their own community goals