Our Work
Our Work
Colorado "I Have A Dream" Foundation works to ensure that all children have the opportunity to pursue higher education, fulfill their potential, and achieve their dreams. We support youth in their journey to graduate from college by equipping them with the skills and knowledge to succeed in post-secondary opportunities and provide scholarship support to remove financial barriers. By helping our youth gain access to college, we are putting them on a different academic and life trajectory, while having a broader impact on their families and the generations that follow.
Mission
Colorado “I Have A Dream” Foundation's mission is to partner with youth and their families as they successfully navigate school, college, and career by providing a holistic academic, social, and emotional program from elementary school through college, along with postsecondary scholarship assistance.
Vision
Our dream is a world where every child has equal access to educational and career opportunities that will ignite their innate potential.
Our Individualized Support
Academic Success
Dreamers have the academic supports needed to excel from kindergarten through college.
Support Networks
Dreamers have consistent and long-term relationships that support their college and career aspirations and have access to social capital resources such as mentors and potential employers.
Social & Emotional Life Skills
Dreamers build self-awareness, develop agency, cultivate a growth mindset, develop resilience or grit and raise expectations for themselves.
Financial Literacy & Resources
Dreamers receive financial literacy education and college tuition support to ensure that their financial circumstances are not barriers to entering college and obtaining a college degree.
Career Readiness
Dreamers graduate from their post secondary programs with the skills necessary to successfully transition into the workforce and make meaningful professional contributions to society.
Health & Wellness
Dreamers learn to advocate for and to be active participants in their health care and have access to critical supports needed to manage trauma and/or personal circumstances that could affect their ability to pursue college dreams.
Family Supports
The CIHAD Family Academy is designed to support Dreamers and their families by providing year-round supports that address our families' well-being.
Civic Engagement
Dreamers understand the importance of community engagement and have opportunities for service learning.