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Transportation Access
Reliable support that helps young people get to school, programs, appointments, enrichment activities, and other important opportunities.
Active pilotExpand Access
Student Stability & Success
Helping young people stay connected to opportunity.
Student Stability & Success provides practical support that helps young people fully participate in school, enrichment, and other opportunities. From transportation access and school participation essentials to responsive connections to resources, the program helps students stay engaged and focused on what comes next.
- Status
- Active pilot
- Who it serves
- Ages 10–25 · Referral-based
- Area of work
- Expand Access
- Questions
- info@kaafoundation.org
Program overview
Support that makes participation possible.
Young people are better positioned to pursue their goals when everyday logistics do not repeatedly interrupt participation. Student Stability & Success provides targeted, practical support that helps young people stay connected to school, programs, relationships, and opportunities while preserving dignity, choice, and the young person’s own goals.
Program focus
What the program includes
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Participation Essentials
School and program essentials that help young people arrive prepared, participate consistently, and stay engaged.
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Responsive Support & Connections
Connections to trusted resources and community supports when additional needs affect a young person’s ability to participate.
Why it matters
Stability creates room to grow.
When practical needs are addressed, young people have more room to focus on learning, relationships, leadership, and planning for the future. KAAF works alongside families and partners to provide support that strengthens participation without defining young people by the challenges they may be navigating.
What we are working toward
How we will measure progress
As each program grows, KAAF will track these measures using verified program data.
Participation
More consistent connection to school, programs, enrichment, and other opportunities.
Connection
Successful connections to practical supports and trusted community resources.
Progress
Greater ability to focus on goals, relationships, and next steps.
Is This for Me?
Student Stability & Success currently offers referral-based assistance as an active pilot.
- Who it serves
- Young people within KAAF’s service range of ages 10–25.
- How to access
- Referral-based. Families, schools, community organizations and other trusted partners can refer a young person.
- Support areas
- Transportation, participation access, essential educational resources and coordinated support.
Detailed eligibility is confirmed by KAAF when a referral is received. Food and nutrition support is offered through Nourish & Thrive.
FAQ
Questions about Student Stability & Success
Who can refer a young person?
Families, schools, community organizations and other trusted partners can refer a young person to KAAF.
Does this program provide food support?
Food and nutrition support is part of Nourish & Thrive, KAAF’s program focused on food access, nutrition and wellness.
What happens after a referral is submitted?
A member of the KAAF team reviews the referral and follows up about next steps and eligibility.
Help young people stay connected to opportunity.
Your support helps KAAF provide practical resources that keep young people connected to the experiences, relationships, and opportunities that matter to their future.
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