Every year, thousands of young people leave home for the first time without a roadmap for how to care for themselves. PRAF exists to change that — one relationship, one workshop, one scholarship at a time.
Mission
PRAF equips emerging adults with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to prioritize self-care as they transition into independent adulthood. We meet young people at one of life's most pivotal moments — leaving home for the first time — and give them a foundation to navigate it with resilience and self-awareness.
Our Approach
We believe the transition into adulthood shouldn't be left to chance. Through the Wellness Circle Program, we give young people a safe space for peer coaching and honest conversation about the challenges they face. Through community service, we teach them the power of showing up for others. And through our scholarship programs, we invest directly in their futures — because financial barriers should never be the reason a young person's story stalls out.
It's a holistic model, built on the belief that self-awareness, self-care, and self-advocacy aren't optional life skills — they're the foundation everything else is built on.
Our Core Values
Self-Awareness
Helping young people understand their emotions, strengths, and needs so they can make confident, informed decisions about their own lives.
Self-Care
Building healthy daily habits — physical, emotional, and mental — that give emerging adults a sustainable foundation for the years ahead.
Self-Advocacy
Teaching youth to speak up for their needs, set boundaries, and pursue opportunities — in school, at work, and in their communities.
"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better."
— Maya AngelouVision
We envision a generation of young adults who leave home not just prepared academically, but emotionally grounded, self-aware, and equipped to advocate for their own wellbeing — in college, careers, and beyond. PRAF exists to make that seamless transition into adulthood the norm, not the exception.