Our Work
KAAF expands access, strengthens support, and opens doors for young people by helping them gain the knowledge, resources, and opportunities they need to move forward.
Areas of work
Five areas of work shape everything KAAF does. Each program connects to one or more of them.
Connecting young people with information, resources, experiences and opportunities that broaden what they know is possible.
Building partnerships and pathways that help young people access experiences, networks and resources that support their goals.
Creating opportunities for young people to develop confidence, voice, leadership skills and a stronger understanding of their role in their communities.
Connecting young people and emerging professionals with career exploration, professional development, mentorship and workforce opportunities.
Helping young people access experiences beyond traditional academic and career settings: sports and recreation, arts and culture, STEM, camps and clinics, educational travel, college and campus exposure, civic experiences, competitions and community activities that expand what they can see, do and imagine.
A connected approach
Our programs work together to help young people build confidence, explore opportunity, strengthen skills, and take meaningful next steps toward school, career, and life goals.
Strengthen the foundation for continued participation and progress.
Build skills, confidence, awareness and self-direction.
Expand horizons through new people, places, ideas, industries and experiences.
Link young people with mentors, employers, institutions, community partners and opportunities.
Support meaningful transitions into education, leadership, careers and economic mobility.
Program portfolio
Each program addresses a different part of the journey, but together they create a connected pathway of support and opportunity.
Active pilotExpand Access
We help young people stay connected to opportunity through transportation support, school participation essentials, and other practical resources that make participation possible.
Explore Student Stability & Success
In developmentCareer Advancement
We connect young people to college and career exploration, mentorship, readiness support, and experiences that broaden what they can see for themselves.
Explore College & Career Pathways
Launching January 2027Youth Leadership
We create space for young women to build confidence, practice leadership, connect with mentors and peers, and become changemakers in their schools and communities.
Explore Girls Who Lead
In developmentCareer Advancement
We support workforce readiness, career exposure, internships, employer connections, and work-based experiences that help young people move toward meaningful work and long-term economic mobility.
Explore Workforce Development & Economic Mobility
ActiveExpand Access
We connect young people to nutritious food, wellness resources, and supportive experiences that help them participate, grow, and thrive.
Explore Nourish & Thrive
ActiveWe expand access to enrichment, sports and recreation, community engagement, and real-world learning experiences that build confidence, connection, and possibility.
Explore Enrichment & ExposureOur goal
Young people may enter KAAF in different ways, but our goal is always the same: help them feel supported, connected, and equipped to move toward their future.
Partnership
Our work is made stronger through partnership. We collaborate with schools, community organizations, employers, corporations, and foundations to expand what is possible for young people.
Go deeper
Explore the full KAAF program portfolio to see how we help young people access opportunity, build confidence, and move toward brighter futures.
