As a non-profit organization HAAP believes education is the primary economic opportunity for disadvantaged, low income, and at risk youth. It is vital to obtain a grip on youth in the early stages.
Many Hispanic parents have a limited educational background.
Many do not understand the long-term benefits of schooling and higher education. Too many youth believe the work ethic taught by their parents is enough. By communicating to the youth and their families at an early stage we can influence the educational perception. In HAAP's initial year the Pasco Community was the first school district to implement the program. The first HAAP program recongized 235 Hispanic students in grades 4 through 12 for a cummulative 3.0 Grade Point Average.