How We Create Impact

Mathews Sutherland helps organizations move from good intentions to structured programs—designed for neurodivergent youth in foster care and the adults, agencies, and communities that support them.

The examples below illustrate how Mathews Sutherland approaches program development and partnership work. They are illustrative scenarios—not claims about completed client engagements unless separately verified.

Example Engagement

Supporting a City's Foster-Care Community

A municipal foster-care agency recognizes that foster parents are supporting adolescents with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other learning differences, but caregivers need additional practical resources as those youth approach adulthood.

Challenge

Caregivers and youth need additional preparation around independence, employment, communication, executive functioning, self-advocacy, and transition planning.

Mathews Sutherland's Role

Mathews Sutherland could work with the agency to:

  1. 1Assess the program's needs and population.
  2. 2Develop caregiver training for neurodivergent adolescents.
  3. 3Create workshops for foster youth approaching adulthood.
  4. 4Provide transition-to-work and workforce-readiness programming.
  5. 5Develop practical educational materials for caregivers and youth.
  6. 6Bring community partners into the initiative.
  7. 7Establish a repeatable program framework for the jurisdiction.

Outcome

  • The jurisdiction receives a structured program rather than disconnected resources.
  • Caregivers receive practical tools for supporting neurodivergent adolescents.
  • Youth receive targeted preparation for adulthood and employment.
  • The agency gains a framework that can potentially be repeated and scaled.

Ready to design something similar?

Tell us about your population, agency, or community—and we'll explore how Mathews Sutherland can help.