Launch
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Our Mission

Lead the charge to brilliant outcomes for the children of our community by ensuring equitable access to the highest quality learning and care.

 

Our Values

INCLUSIVENESS

We honor all social, economic, and cultural diversities. We welcome everyone and treat each other respectfully, fairly, and equitably.

BALANCE

With kindness and compassion we acknowledge the well-being of the whole person. Our community is about achievement and the joy of doing/learning.

EXCELLENCE

We continually strive to improve. We ask, evaluate, learn, and apply—to strengthen results that advance our mission.

ENGAGEMENT

We know that communication is key to building trust, consistency, and alignment. We listen with care and strive to be proactive, yet thoughtful.

HONOR

We recognize our shared responsibility to each other, and to the children, families, and partners we serve. We are responsible for our actions, words, and attitudes.

SAFETY

We prioritize the physical and emotional safety of the children in our care.

Launch supports working families from all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds. Families who enroll in our program enter a network of assistance that strengthens the community, while offering positive opportunities for their children.

Our thirteen locations have deep, committed relationships with school districts, including Seattle Public Schools. This collaboration with the school district allows our staff to communicate and partner with teachers, ensuring what children learn in our afterschool programs complements and supports what they’re learning in the classroom, readying them for kindergarten.

Launch administrative staff and teachers are passionate about preparing 21st Century learners for school and life in a fun, nurturing environment. Focusing on social, emotional, and academic learning and growth, we’re leading the charge to brilliant outcomes for the children in our community.

We invite families, donors, volunteers, and members of our community to learn how you can get involved in helping us prepare children for the future!

Our intention is to empower every child in our care.

  • In 2022-2023, we served more than 750 ages 3 to 12.
  • Eight of the schools we serve are Title I schools and receive additional federal funding because they serve high numbers of low-income students.
  • Public schools partner with Launch services and programs to help children acquire the academic and social-emotional skills needed for a thriving future.