Grounded in Practice

Foundations in the Field

We operate select programs to inform our work with schools, districts, and afterschool networks nationwide. Our work on the ground keeps us connected to the challenges and joys that our partners and clients experience every day.

Through these programs we test approaches, content and professional development in the real world of tight budgets, tight timelines, and high expectations. The experiences deeply inform our services including technical assistance and program design.

Learn more about our program operations below:

Neighborhood School Network

Foundations, Inc. knows how to build community and improve academic achievement—even in the most challenging school environments.

Job Resource & Development Center

At Martin Luther King High School, caring adults are introducing students to the world of work.

Seeds for Learning

Foundations is proud to partner with a farming co-op, a local church, and other community and business leaders to implement the Seeds for Learning initiative which provides unique project-based learning opportunities for students at Martin Luther King HS and throughout Northwest Philadelphia.

Music Programs at Martin Luther King High School

It is widely believed that students who receive music instruction have better self-esteem, creativity, and social skills—all of which are critical to success in both school and life.

KidZone Philadelphia

Across Northwest Philadelphia, KidZone® – part of Foundations’ Community Education Initiatives office -- is engaging young people, families, businesses, and community members.

Prep Zone

Based on lessons learned operating secondary afterschool programs in urban areas and the latest research, Foundations’ launched the Prep Zone Consortium.

The Philadelphia Center for Arts and Technology (PCAT)

Preparing today’s youth to thrive in the workplace of the 21st century requires new thinking and creative solutions—both are main ingredients of the Philadelphia Center for Arts and Technology (PCAT).

Technology is Power After-school Seminar

Through the Technology Is Power Seminar (TIPS) series, Foundations is offering youth in Northwest Philadelphia training that can change their lives and broaden their horizons.

Northwest University Scholars

Foundations, Inc.—with support from the Lenfest Foundation—instituted the Northwest University Scholars project in an effort to reduce drop-out rates in Northwest Philadelphia.

For more information, call 888-977-5437 or email:info@foundationsinc.org