At Best Starts, we want young people to have equitable access to opportunities, so they grow up happy, healthy, safe and thriving. Our Transitions to Adulthood strategy builds off the strengths and needs of young people and provide support as they navigate and enroll in education and employment services.
Learn more about our Transitions to Adulthood strategy by reading our one-pager.
We’re excited to announce the 8 awardees for our Transitions to Adulthood request for proposal (RFP)!
Apprenticeship & Nontraditional Employment for Women
Asian Counseling and Referral Service
Atlantic Street Center
Northwest Education Access
Open Doors for Multicultural Families
Refugee Women’s Alliance
WAPI Community Services
YouthCare
A look at the work ahead
These community organizations partnering with our Transitions to Adulthood strategy will support young people as they go through life transitions, such as completing high school, enrolling into postsecondary education, pre-apprenticeship training, behavioral health services, career exploration, internships, or employment services. Read what the 8 awarded organizations will be working towards with young people in their own words: