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  • Creating Pathways

Foundations for the Journey

 Sometimes the hardest part is knowing where to start. This page is a curated collection of free, trusted, external resources that families, teens, and children can explore right now. 

First Tracks

These resources support curiosity, confidence, and early skill-building. They are designed to help children ages 7-12 explore learning in ways that feel engaging - not overwhelming.

Khan Academy

  

A free learning platform covering math, reading, science, and more.

Why it’s helpful: Kids can move at their own pace and build confidence through mastery.


🔗 https://www.khanacademy.org

DIY.org

A hands-on learning platform with creative challenges in art, making, problem-solving, and technology.

Why it’s helpful: Encourages curiosity, creativity, and learning by doing.


🔗 https://www.diy.org 

NASA Climate Kids

An interactive science site created by NASA for younger learners.

Why it’s helpful: Makes complex systems like climate and space understandable and fun.


🔗 https://climatekids.nasa.gov 


The Pack

These resources help teens and young adults explore interests, career paths, and practical next steps - especially during periods of uncertainty or transition.

My Next Move (O*NET Interest Profiler)

A career exploration tool that helps users identify interests and connect them to potential jobs.

Why it’s helpful: Great starting point for those who don’t know what direction to take yet.


🔗 https://www.mynextmove.org 

Roadtrip Nation

A career exploration platform built around real people and real career paths.

Why it’s helpful: Normalizes non-linear journeys and reduces pressure to “have it all figured out.”


🔗 https://roadtripnation.com 

SkillUp Coalition

A hub for free and low-cost job training, certificate programs, and skill-building opportunities.

Why it’s helpful: Offers practical alternatives to traditional college pathways.


🔗 https://skillup.org 


The Cornerstone

These resources support communication, emotional resilience, and healthy family systems - especially during times of stress or change.

Search Institute

A youth development organization focused on strengthening relationships and support systems.

Why it’s helpful: Provides practical tools grounded in decades of developmental research.


🔗 https://www.search-institute.org 

Common Sense Media

A trusted guide for families navigating technology, media, and digital life.

Why it’s helpful: Helps reduce conflict and build healthier boundaries around screens and content.


🔗 https://www.commonsensemedia.org 

Understood

A resource hub for families navigating learning, attention, and executive-function challenges.

Why it’s helpful: Strength-based guidance that supports both kids and caregivers.


🔗 https://www.understood.org 

Mother Wolf Foundation shares these links for informational and educational purposes only. We are not affiliated with these organizations unless explicitly stated, and we do not control their content.

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