Founded in 1988, Colorado "I Have A Dream" Foundation (CIHAD), educates and empowers youth to achieve their greatest dreams by leveling the playing field to opportunities. CIHAD helps to close the educational gap by providing individualized social, emotional, and academic support to youth in under-resourced communities. By leveraging proven methods accounting for the whole child and by giving youth equal access to the resources they need to succeed, they can see more possibilities, ignite their innate potential, and attain their dreams. CIHAD removes barriers to academic success from kindergarten to career through a comprehensive support model focused on four key components: - Mental Health and Social-Emotional Support - Extended Learning Programs - Workforce Development and Post-Secondary Support - Family and Community Engagement