In 2003, Teens In Perspective, Inc. or T.I.P. began as a vision to impact the lives of young girls from underprivileged communities where multiple and various barriers such as poverty, drugs and violence, past hurts/ abuse, strained family relationships, low self-esteem, and lack of life skills hindered their growth and limited their opportunities.

The vision is to provide young girls with a safe, healthy environment to strengthen, help empower and teach them to become effective change agents in their own lives and in the lives of others; providing them with the very thing they desire and need in life…structure, love, and guidance for added balance.

TIP welcomes the support of individuals who are seeking an opportunity to help us fulfill our vision. Lend a helping hand…

T.I.P. would like to congratulate its 2011 Leader of the Year, member Audrey Jones and 2011 Leadership Delaware graduate and TIP Executive Director, Val Harris for their 2011 accomplishments.

Audrey, a honor roll/dean's list high school student seeks to excel in all she does. She is a 5 yr member of Teens In Perspective's Leadership Development program and is a liturgical dancer for her church. Audrey, continues to fulfill her civil duties by volunteering in the community and speaking on behalf of Teens In Perspective at special community events. Audrey will be a high school senior next year, and looking forward to attending college as a Business Finance major.

On December 1, 2011, Val Harris was one of twenty-two fellows who celebrated Leadership DE's 3rd class of graduates with a gala event at the Wilmington Country Club. In 2008, Leadership DE was established by Terry & Sandy Strine to develop new Delaware leaders. The evening was highlighted by remarks from Captain Timothy G. Szymanski, a Salesianum school graduate and Navy Seal Team Commander.