Targeted partnerships Potential to expand through Cincinnati-like or CPS-aligned school partnerships by offering certified therapy dogs as a literacy enhancement, leveraging collaborations with libraries and university literacy programs to scale while aligning with CPS reentry initiatives.

Funding opportunities Explore funding through education-focused nonprofits and dog-centric foundations (e.g., Dogtopia Foundation) for program expansion, bilingual curriculum development, and operator salaries; consider grant-ready narratives around SEL, trauma-informed reading support, and multilingual literacy outcomes.

Curriculum expansion Opportunity to upsell enhanced Science of Reading components and bilingual materials to districts serving high-poverty areas, with data-backed SEL assessments from Loyola University as a differentiator for school districts seeking evidence-based literacy interventions.

Public library tie‑ins Leverage new Chicago Public Library Jump Into Reading partnership to co-market programs, host joint events, and create cross-promotional literacy initiatives that can drive school-to-library referrals and expand program reach.

Community engagement Capitalize on volunteer-driven model to offer paid facilitator or mentor roles, building a scalable revenue stream while maintaining social impact credentials; highlight volunteer pipeline as a selling point to districts seeking community-backed programs.