The Caleb Love Foundation
Breaking Cycles.
Building Futures.
Empowering system-impacted youth ages 14–24 to achieve independence, stability, and long-term success through mentoring, workforce development, prevention education, and supportive community connections.
Photo courtesy of the Love family
Our Why
A Legacy of Love. A Mission of Opportunity.
The Caleb Love Foundation was established by the Love family to honor the life and legacy of Caleb Lampkin Love.
Inspired by Caleb’s unconditional love and anchored in faith, family, and lived experience, the foundation represents a family’s commitment to transforming grief into love in action.
Drawing on decades of professional experience in youth development, juvenile justice, behavioral health, recovery, and child welfare, we are creating pathways for system-impacted youth to build meaningful relationships, discover opportunities, and achieve lasting independence.
A family’s labor of love. A brother’s enduring legacy. A mission to build futures.
Discover Our StoryOur Mission
Every Young Person Deserves a Future Worth Building.
The Caleb Love Foundation empowers system-impacted youth to achieve independence, stability, and long-term success through mentoring, workforce development, prevention education, and supportive community connections.
Our Four Signature Initiatives
Four Pathways. One Powerful Promise.
BELOVED™
Prevention & School Safety
Helping young people build resilience, develop healthy relationships, and prevent future system involvement through education and early intervention.
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The Love Leadership Academy™
Mentoring & Leadership Development
Connecting youth with caring adults who provide encouragement, accountability, mentorship, and leadership development.
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LOVEWORKS™
Workforce Development & Economic Mobility
Preparing young people for meaningful employment, career advancement, and financial independence.
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Against All Odds™
Transitional Living & Watchful Oversight
Supporting young adults as they navigate the transition from dependence to stable, independent living.
Learn MoreThe 1424™ Model
A Roadmap From Potential to Independence.
Our signature 1424™ Model serves youth ages 14–24 and draws inspiration from Numbers 14:24, reflecting our belief that every young person possesses unique potential and can overcome adversity with the right relationships, opportunities, and support.
Phase 1 · Assessment
Every Future Begins With Understanding.
Purpose: Identify each participant's strengths, goals, barriers, support needs, and future aspirations.
Supported by: BELOVED™
Expected Outcome
Every participant develops a personalized Youth Success Plan containing measurable goals, identified resources, individualized support strategies, and clear progress milestones.
Who We Serve
Meeting Young People Where They Are. Helping Them Reach Where They Can Go.
The Caleb Love Foundation serves youth and young adults ages 14–24 who are:
- Involved in or at risk of involvement with the juvenile justice system
- Involved in child welfare systems of care
- Transitioning into adulthood without adequate support systems
- At risk of homelessness or housing instability
- Impacted by trauma, family instability, bullying, violence, mental health challenges, or substance use disorders
- Seeking education, employment, training, and independent living opportunities
80%
Future performance target — not an achieved result
Our North Star
Measuring What Matters: Real-Life Outcomes.
Our goal is that within 12 months of enrollment, at least 80% of participants will achieve one or more positive outcomes related to employment, education, credentials, apprenticeships, housing, independent living skills, positive adult connections, or individualized goals.
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Be Part of Someone's Breakthrough.
Transformational change begins when someone chooses to believe in a young person's future.