400,000 youth in foster system. 40% will be homeless by 19, and only 58% will graduate from high school.
System Under Duress
Caseworkers still use outdated approaches to facilitate conversations for youth to discover purpose & direction.
Lack Of Mentorship
More than 1 in 3 young people, including an estimated 9 million at-risk youth, neverhad an adult mentor of any kind while growing up.
Loss Of Hope
Foster children often come from backgrounds filled with instability, neglect, or abuse. As a result, they may struggle with trust, attachment, and self-esteem.
Launch Ahead
AI powered goal planning and gamified goal management
We might not always know where to start; but with the power of AI, we can uncover meaningful insights to suggest the best path forward for transtional youth.
We help youth transition into adulthood successfully
Youth in foster care face steep challenges and lack a necessary support system for navigating early adulthood. Empowering these young individuals can ignite a cascade of innovation and resilience.
DashboardMissionsPathwaysRewardsDocument Center
Dashboard
The Launch Ahead dashboard is the primary interface and home screen that shows user progress, tracks earned experience and points towards rewards.
Missions
Missions are the core transition plan requirements that youth must complete as they exit the foster care system. Missions may vary according to federal, state and county requirements.
Pathways
Pathways are the optional electives generated from an AI learning assessment that enrich the lives of youth and sparks interest in things like hobbies, education, sports and more.
Rewards
Earn points by completing missions and pathways. Points can be used to purchase rewards such as gift cards, special classes, food, and more!
Document Center
The document center is the secure repository for youth to upload and share required documents such as IDs, transition plans, etc.
Launch Ahead
Powering caseworker efficiency, youth motivation and community growth
Caseworker Efficiency
Caseworkers have a single pane of glass and universal tools to improve case management, increase efficiency and allow them to focus more energy on the children they are serving.
Youth Stay Motivated
Young people earn rewards for taking the right steps for their lives. Embark on a journey of growth and earn tangible benefits for every milestone.
Communities Grow
Communities gain healthy young adults that want to work, volunteer or start their own businesses. $411,320 is the potential lifetime earning of one person who successfully transitions into adulthood.
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Launch Ahead
Young people are pivotal to our future
“We are showcasing pathways that don’t box young people in. This is done through a social-media-style feed of content that includes: interviews with young adults that have transitioned into successful lifestyles, empowering mental health content, and useful content like exploring meaningful ways to earn income.”
Amnoni Myers
Founder of Launch Ahead
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We help youth transition boldly into adulthood and give them tools to succeed
We might not always know where to start; but with the power of AI, we can uncover meaningful insights to suggest the best path forward for transitional youth.