A World of Potential
Our Mission: Empowering Transitional Age Youth (TAY) to break the cycle of childhood & family trauma and reduce social inequities through compassionate community engagement, support and collaboration.
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Our Vision: We envision a community where individuals come together, united in purpose, to proactively dismantle barriers and empower young adults from challenging backgrounds to thrive as they were always meant to. We see a future where every young person is provided with equitable opportunities, personalized support, and unwavering encouragement to reach their full potential.
The HeadsUp Method
Our programs and services were developed by people with Lived Experience.
Each participant's program is as unique as the person experiencing it,
and is led by their needs, their goals, and their dreams.
Advocacy & Co-Advocacy
An advocate in their corner when they need it most. When possible, creating teams of wrap-around support.
Resource Navigation
Easy to understand options and warm introductions to community resources.
New Program
Look for a new program coming soon!
Basic Needs
The first step in building any relationship is to ensure all basic needs are met, no strings attached.
Trust-Based Mentorship
Individualized support with dynamic, strengths-based relationships. We remove barriers as participants find their path forward.
Life Skill Development
We build in natural opportunities to create and exceed goals, learning daily living skills along the way.
Our Story
If you see this, know the world is a better place because of you.
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The vision for HeadsUp was sparked by the personal journey of our founder, who faced various challenges during her time as a foster youth. As foster parents, she and her family directly witnessed the inherent barriers present within the child welfare system. Deeply disheartened by the inadequate support and outcomes for young individuals transitioning out of the system, she became determined to create opportunities for improvement. Their journey, their story, and their triumphs serve as the driving force behind the organization and the carets in our logo. Their experiences highlight the urgent need for comprehensive and compassionate support during the critical transition into adulthood. Through our work, we strive to honor their resilience and the experiences of countless others like them, ensuring that no young person is left to navigate this journey alone.
