Evidence of Impact
At Paving the Way Foundation, we believe education is protection. For nearly a decade, we’ve equipped students, families, and schools with the tools to recognize, resist, and report exploitation — before it’s too late.
At Paving The Way Foundation, we believe education is protection.
educate We educate young people to recognize the signs of trafficking and exploitation, speak up, and take action — for themselves and each other. Our mission is simple, but bold:
Over the past 9 years, we’ve trained and educated students and parents in classrooms & community centers in conversations that matter. |
empower Our conversations empower and equip children, families and community to disrupt the cycle of child trafficking before it begins.
They learn it's ok to have this conversation, red flags to look for, ways to stay safe and resources available to guide them through this journey. One conversation can save a life! |
preventWe don't wait for headlines.
We're not waiting for someone to step in. We go where the risks are real and the kids are ready to learn. This page is where we show you the receipts. The results. The stories. The shifts that prove: When you invest in prevention, you change lives. |
Results That Speak Volumes
What kids have to say about their experience...
Evidence Based. Impactful. Life Saving.
Evidence of Effectiveness
What Happens After Our Training? Great question!
Here are just a few insights from our follow up surveys: 49% Turned location settings OFF on apps AND turned Privacy settings ON! 48% talked to a parent or trusted adult 45% double-check friend requests online 53% walked away from a dangerous situation to cool off 70% of those surveyed highly recommend our educational program! |
Change in Motion
From Awareness to Action
Our students are taking what they learn and putting it into practice, altering behaviors to stay safe and share with others. ✅ Turning off location sharing on social media ✅ Deleting suspicious friends/followers ✅ Setting profiles to private ✅ Reporting unsafe behavior ✅ Talking to adults when something feels off ✅ Shared with a friend about ways to stay safe |
Our Impact at a Glance
Thousand of Lives Reached — And We’re Just Getting Started
Since our founding, Paving The Way Foundation has educated over 41,000 students, parents, educators,
and communities across Central Florida and beyond.
🎯 Goal for 2025: Reach 8,000 more youth and families
📈 With your help, we’ll expand into new schools, empower more youth leaders, and bring prevention education to every corner of the communities that need it most.
and communities across Central Florida and beyond.
🎯 Goal for 2025: Reach 8,000 more youth and families
📈 With your help, we’ll expand into new schools, empower more youth leaders, and bring prevention education to every corner of the communities that need it most.
🔥 What That Looks Like:
Reach.
8,000+ lives impacted annually through our school programs, parent workshops, and student-led campaigns
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Partnership.
25+ school and district collaborations actively integrating our prevention work into school culture
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Advocacy30+ trained youth ambassadors bringing our peer-to-peer advocacy training out into the community. We are creating leaders from the inside out
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"Thank you, your training saved my life"
- April, High School Student
Ready to Make an Impact? Let’s Start the Conversation.
If your heart is stirred and you’re wondering how you or your organization can protect children from exploitation, we’d love to connect.
Whether you're...
Whether you're...
- A business looking to sponsor or partner
- A school interested in student trainings
- A supporter ready to go deeper
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