Launch (formerly CDSA) Information

Launch is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that every child has equitable access to a brilliant start. Through our preschool, before & after school and summer programs, we serve a diverse group of children ages 3 to 12 — foundational years when our social, emotional and academic support help launch young lives on a trajectory of success. We partner with schools, families and other organizations to close the opportunity gap, providing the highest-quality care and learning in a safe, fun and enriching environment that honors the whole child. Drawing on 40 years of experience, we serve as a proven model of effective programming and a passionate advocate for children, families and communities. All of our programs except one are located within Title I schools in Seattle and are within the Road Map Project region (the regional collective impact initiative aimed at dramatically improving student achievement in South Seattle and South King County). While we serve children and families from all socioeconomic levels, a core part of our mission is to expand access to quality educational programming for historically underserved groups including lower-income children, children of color, English language learners, and immigrants/refugees.