The agency had a series of meeting with residents of the community to determine what their needs were. This community visioning process produced seven goals for the Harlem Children's Zone Project.

• Support families in caring for their children
• Improve academic outcomes for children
• Stabilize city-owned housing & small private home ownership
• Improve the physical environment
• Increase resident leadership and involvement in the community
• Support positive youth development
• Increase the use and availability of technology