A Better Way Forward: Reimagining How We Support and Protect Children
At Touch Foundation for Change, we believe real change happens when compassion meets action. After years of seeing how red tape, broken systems, and lack of coordination harm the very children they’re meant to protect, we knew there had to be a better way.
That’s why we created the 8-Step Holistic Model — a framework designed to do what the system often can’t: truly heal the whole child.
Instead of forcing children and families to navigate a maze of disconnected services, we bring everything together in one supportive, trauma-informed process. We address emotional, mental, educational, and legal needs all at once, creating stability and trust so real growth can begin.
Healing What the System Overlooks
The traditional system focuses on fixing behavior. We focus on understanding the pain behind it. Many of the youth we serve have experienced homelessness, neglect, or violence. They’ve been misunderstood, labeled, or even criminalized instead of supported.
Our approach starts with listening — really listening — to their story. From there, we work side-by-side with each young person to build a personalized plan that fits their needs, strengths, and goals. It’s not about quick fixes. It’s about lasting transformation.
The 8-Step Holistic Model
Each step of our model helps rebuild what trauma has broken: trust, stability, and self-worth. The process includes emotional healing, life skills development, education and career readiness, and legal advocacy for families who feel lost in the system.
Every child receives a personalized development plan through our proprietary assessment software, which helps us measure progress, track needs, and adapt support in real time. It’s a system that sees the whole person — not just their circumstances.
You can explore the full model and see how it works on our Our Approach page.
Building Systems That Heal, Not Harm
Our model doesn’t just help individual children. It challenges the way institutions think about care, accountability, and collaboration. We work directly with schools, legal professionals, and community partners to show what’s possible when bureaucracy steps aside and compassion leads.
We’re proving that a holistic approach isn’t just effective — it’s essential. When you treat the root cause instead of the symptoms, everything changes. Families are reunited, children rediscover their purpose, and communities begin to heal.
Join the Movement for Change
Touch Foundation for Change is more than an organization. It’s a movement to rebuild how we, as a society, respond to children in crisis. We’re showing that with the right support, no child is beyond hope and no system is beyond reform.
Whether you’re a parent, educator, advocate, or policymaker, there’s a place for you in this work. Together, we can replace broken systems with compassionate ones and make sure every child gets the chance to rise.
To learn more about how you can support our mission, volunteer, or advocate for reform, visit our Get Involved page. Change is possible — and it starts with us.