Wings for Kids

About WINGS: WINGS is an after school education organization that helps improve the lives of at-risk elementary school age kids by developing their social and emotional (SE) skills - how to behave well, make good decisions, and build healthy relationships. The WINGS Way All learning is social and emotional and every opportunity is ripe for social and emotional skill development. We use an early and comprehensive approach grounded in the principles of positive youth development and evidence-based social emotional learning practices to foster the mindsets, skills, and confidence within each child to behave well, make good decisions, and build healthy relationships – skills necessary for success in school and life. Our approach provides a unique depth of implicit and explicit teaching by weaving social emotional learning throughout the program time or school day. Mission, Vision, and Goals Our mission is to equip at-risk kids with the skills they need to succeed in school, stay in school, and thrive in life. Our long-term vision is a world where there is equity in academics, opportunity, and emotional well-being for all children, regardless of socioeconomic status. Our goal is to address the growing demand for social emotional learning while maintaining the fidelity and impact of our program.