Welcome to the Project LAUNCH Web site
Project LAUNCH is a grant program of the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) which seeks to promote the wellness of young children birth to age eight. Using a public health approach, Project LAUNCH focuses on improving the systems that serve young children and address their physical, emotional, social, cognitive and behavioral growth. The goal: for all children to reach physical, social, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive milestones. Project LAUNCH aims to have all young children reach their developmental potential, enter school ready to learn, and experience success in the early grades.
SAMHSA currently funds 16 states, one tribe, the District of Columbia, and six other local communities through Project LAUNCH. They each work in a designated community over five years to test evidence-based practices, improve collaboration among child-serving organizations, and integrate physical and mental health and substance abuse prevention strategies for children and their families. Lessons learned from these communities guides state level systems change and policy development.
We have designed this Web site as a resource for current and future Project LAUNCH grantees and for others interested in learning about how Project LAUNCH promotes young child wellness. Visit the site frequently for links to new announcements and resources and for information about Project LAUNCH grantees' activities and successes!
To learn more about Project LAUNCH, go to the About Project LAUNCH page.











