Welcome to the Paying It Forward Mentorship Program!

Empowering Youth. Supporting Families. Strengthening Communities.

At Appli Forward Foundation, we are a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized support services for children and youth involved with foster care, child welfare, and juvenile service agencies. Our mission is to help young people build confidence, develop life skills, and achieve positive outcomes through meaningful one-on-one support and community engagement.

We believe every child deserves encouragement, guidance, and opportunities to thrive.

We believe every high school student deserves support.

Whether it’s about navigating high school life or figuring out what’s next. That’s why we created two free, on-demand AI agents you can trust and talk to 24/7.

Services

We provide individualized support tailored to each child's unique needs through contract-based services billed hourly

One-on-One Mentoring & Support

Our dedicated staff provide personalized guidance, encouragement, and supervision to help youth develop confidence, independence, and healthy decision-making skills.

Educational Support

We assist with:

Study skills
Mentor Support
Educational goal setting
Academic encouragement
Virtual Homework Assistance
School engagement and accountability

Extracurricular Activities

We encourage positive development by connecting youth with recreational, cultural, and enrichment opportunities that promote personal growth, teamwork, and self-confidence.

Daily Living Support

Our team helps youth strengthen essential life skills by providing assistance with day-to-day responsibilities, including:

Time management
Organization
Personal responsibility
Independent living skills
Routine development

Community Resource Engagement

We connect youth and families with valuable community resources and services that promote long-term stability and success, including:

Community programs
Workforce readiness resources
Social service referrals
Recreational opportunities
Local support networks

Always Available.

Just for You.

Always Available. Just for You.

Built specifically to support students like you.

Who We Serve

We proudly partner with:

Foster Care Agencies
Child Welfare Services
Juvenile Justice Agencies
Family Support Programs
Community-Based Organizations
Government and Human Service Agencies

"Serving the youth by meeting them where they are!"

Why Partner With Us?

Our organization is committed to delivering reliable, professional, and person-centered support that helps agencies meet the unique needs of the youth they serve.

Our commitment includes:

Compassionate, trauma-informed support
Individualized service plans
Professional and dependable staff
Flexible, contract-based services
Timely communication and documentation
Strong community partnerships

Contracted Services

We provide services through contractual agreements with public and private agencies. Our services are billed hourly and can be customized to meet the goals and requirements of each referral.

We provide services through contractual agreements with public and private agencies. Our services are billed hourly and

can be customized to meet the goals and requirements of each referral.

Whether supporting educational achievement, life skills development, community integration, or positive youth engagement, we are committed to helping every child reach their full potential.

Whether supporting educational achievement, life skills development, community integration, or positive youth engagement,

we are committed to helping every child reach their full potential.

Our Mission

To empower children and youth through individualized support, positive mentoring, educational assistance, and meaningful community engagement while partnering with agencies to create lasting, positive outcomes.

Meet Your AI Mentors

Jordan

Your High School Guide & Support System

From freshman jitters to senior stress, Jordan is here to walk with you through it all. Think of Jordan as your always-available high school peer mentor.

Homework & study help
Mental health & emotional support
Time management & productivity tips
School stress, anxiety, and life balance
General questions about high school life

Skylar

Your Post-High School Planning Partner

Not sure what comes next? Skylar is here to help you explore your path beyond graduation. Skylar gives you the tools and knowledge to make smart decisions.