Launch (formerly CDSA)
Non-profit OrganizationsWashington, United States11-50 Employees
Launch is a mid-sized nonprofit based in Seattle, Washington, operating 13 program sites in Seattle and Renton that provide preschool, afterschool, summer camps, and family support services. Each year it serves more than 750 children aged 0-12 and their families, drawing on more than four decades of experience to guide its work. Grounded in research on best practices, its programs aim to reduce the opportunity gap by expanding access for children and families, particularly those furthest from educational justice. It collaborates with families, schools, and nonprofit partners to ensure the necessary support and resources are available, and it publicly advocates for policies and funding that benefit children and families. It also contributes to the field by training future teachers through professional development and coaching, and by developing innovative programs designed to improve outcomes.