ELEVATE for Youth- Kansas

Welcome to ELEVATE

Your journey matters.

If you’re a young person in foster care, this space was made for you. You deserve support, respect, and real choices about your future. ELEVATE helps you build confidence, learn useful life skills, understand your rights, and take things one step at a time.

What your learning journey looks like

This space is for you.

Learn at your own pace. choose what feels helpful right now.

It’s okay to take breaks.
It's okay to start small.
You can always comeback.

Your path, your choice.

These topics are here to support you with real-life situations. Pick what feels right for you today.

Figuring out who you are & where you’re going

Learn about identity, goals, decision-making, and how to think through choices and risks in everyday life.
Listening to your inner voice and staying safe

Build skills to handle peer pressure, understand healthy relationships, recognize abuse or exploitation, and grow resilience.
Understanding your rights and speaking up for yourself

Learn what your rights are as a young adult, how systems work, where to get help, and how to advocate for yourself.
Staying safe and smart online

Explore how to protect your information, build healthy online habits, and use social media and the internet responsibly.
Skills for everyday life

Practice things like cooking, communication, self-care, managing stress, learning to drive, and finding mentors who support you.
Planning your next steps

Explore future pathways, GED options, college or work prep, and money basics to help you plan for independence.
Understanding family, relationships, and support

Learn about different family types, communication, parenting dynamics, being a role model, and finding helpful resources.
Taking care of your mind and body

Learn about needs, emotions, healthy activities, journaling, and celebrating progress, big or small.

How it works

Simple. Flexible. On your terms.

1. Pick a Topic
Choose what feels useful to you today. There’s no “right” place to start.
2. Learn at your pace
Watch short videos, try activities, or just read. Pause, skip, or come back later.
3. Return Anytime
Your progress saves. You can leave and return when you’re ready.

Youth Empowerment Lounge

The Empowerment Lounge is a safe space for members to build resilience, learn from peers, and access helpful resources for mental health, wellness, and life skills.