TRANSPARENCY
“We're building this with our community, not behind closed doors.”
Category
% of Budget
Direct Youth Care
45%
Education Programs
20%
Staff & Mentorship
15%
Facilities & Security
10%
Operations/Admin
5%
Sustainability Tech
5%
📂 Open Records Policy
All major donations, grants, and expenditures are documented
Annual reports are posted publicly
Board meetings are open to community members (with RSVP)
🤖 Technology & Surveillance Policy
“Our AI protects children—not monitors them.”
All tech (Nova, Kaotik, Guardian Bots) is designed with ethical boundaries
Only used to enhance safety and learning
No outside surveillance. No data selling. Ever.
⚖️ How Decisions Are Made
Youth vote once a month on program topics and improvements
Advisory board includes former foster youth, educators, and guardians
Community forums every quarter