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Young Adult Life Readiness

Building Lives Beyond
the Transition Point

For emerging adults preparing for independent life: recent high school graduates, college and graduate-school transitioners, former foster youth, immigrants and newcomers, young parents, and workforce-entry learners. Practical life skills, career readiness, and emotional wellness taught with trauma-aware structure.

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PhD, LPC, LMHC Instructor
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Independent Life-Readiness Curriculum
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Emerging Adult Focus
Who This Program Serves

Designed for Young People in Transition

Every year, young people leave familiar support systems and step into adult responsibilities with uneven preparation. The LAUNCH! Get Ready for Life program meets them with clinically grounded, practically focused education: not pressure, not stigma, but skills.

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Recent Graduates
Recent high school, college, and graduate-school learners preparing for housing, money, work, healthcare, and adult decision-making.
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Former Foster Youth
Young people leaving care or transitional placements who need practical independent-living education and documentation.
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Newcomers & First-Generation Learners
Immigrants, first-generation college students, and learners navigating unfamiliar adult systems for the first time.
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Agencies & Sponsors
Caregivers, churches, schools, workforce programs, residential programs, and sponsors purchasing access for participants.
Available Programs

Life Readiness Track

One clear track built around practical transition needs: housing, money, healthcare, work, emotional regulation, legal rights, benefits navigation, and healthy relationships.

Now Enrolling
LAUNCH! Get Ready for Life: Life Skills & Career Readiness Program
43-hour life-readiness curriculum covering housing, financial literacy, healthcare, career readiness, emotional regulation, legal rights, benefits navigation, and healthy relationships. Certificate of Completion issued upon finishing.
43 Hours 8 Modules Online Self-Paced
$249
One-time full enrollment
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Independent Program Notice

Independent of Texas DFPS PAL

The GraceRoot LAUNCH! Get Ready for Life program is an independent GraceRoot course. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by Texas DFPS or the Texas Preparation for Adult Living program.

Consumer Clarity
Before Purchasing
Check free public options when eligible
Eligible foster youth should ask their caseworker about free public or state-supported services before purchasing private coursework. Agencies, caregivers, sponsors, and families may still choose LAUNCH! Get Ready for Life as an independent supplemental course.
Curriculum map and documentation details are available by request.
Program Director

Dr. Donetta Quinones, PhD, LPC, LMHC

Dr. Donetta Quinones
Dr. Donetta Quinones
PhD · LPC · LMHC · Forensic Psychology · Certified Human Behavior Consultant

Dr. Quinones brings over 20 years of clinical experience working with families, youth, and individuals navigating systemic trauma, including foster care, juvenile justice, and child protective services settings. A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with a PhD in Psychology and graduate training in forensic psychology, she understands what young people in transition need: practical skills, clear frameworks, and a path forward. LAUNCH! Get Ready for Life is built on that foundation: research-informed, trauma-aware, and grounded in real transition challenges.

For Agencies, Caregivers & Sponsors

Partner with GraceRoot

Are you a caregiver, agency director, group home supervisor, school leader, church sponsor, workforce partner, or transition program coordinator? We offer sponsor-friendly enrollment and direct coordination for organizations serving young adults in transition.

Agency Referral Inquiry
Fill out this form and we will respond within 1 business day with pricing, enrollment options, and partnership details.
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FAQ

Common Questions

Who is LAUNCH! Get Ready for Life for?
LAUNCH! Get Ready for Life is for young people preparing for independent life, including recent high school graduates, college and graduate-school transitioners, former foster youth, immigrants and newcomers, young parents, first-generation students, workforce-entry learners, and participants referred by agencies or sponsors.
Is this the Texas DFPS PAL program?
No. The GraceRoot LAUNCH! Get Ready for Life program is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by Texas DFPS or the Texas Preparation for Adult Living program. Eligible foster youth should ask their caseworker about free public or state-supported services before purchasing private coursework.
What does the course cost?
LAUNCH! Get Ready for Life: Life Skills & Career Readiness Program is $249 paid in full at enrollment. Agency, sponsor, and scholarship support may still be available for approved participants.
What certificate does the student receive?
Upon completing all modules, students receive a Certificate of Completion issued by GraceRoot Institute. The certificate includes the student's name, course title, hours completed, start and completion dates, and a unique certificate ID. Participants may share it with agencies, schools, sponsors, workforce programs, transitional housing programs, or personal records as appropriate.
How long does the Life Skills course take?
LAUNCH! Get Ready for Life: Life Skills & Career Readiness Program is 43 hours across 8 modules. It is entirely self-paced, so students can complete it on their own schedule with no deadlines.
Can agencies or sponsors enroll multiple participants at once?
Yes. We offer agency and sponsor enrollment options for organizations placing multiple participants. Use the referral form above or email support@graceroot.institute directly. We offer volume pricing and a simple enrollment management process for partners.
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Life Skills — Now Enrolling

43-hour independent life-readiness curriculum. Certificate issued on completion. Enroll for $249.

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Questions? Email support@graceroot.institute

Program Clarity

GraceRoot courses are psychoeducational learning programs, not emergency care, legal advice, or a replacement for therapy. Certificates document GraceRoot completion. Court, employer, board, or continuing education acceptance should be confirmed before purchase unless a page states a specific approval.

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