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Everything in one place
From the moment a parent fills out an application to the day a cadet graduates, STARS tracks every step — giving staff real-time visibility and families peace of mind.
How It Works
Simple for everyone
Whether you are a parent applying for your child or a staff member managing hundreds of cadets, STARS adapts to your workflow.
Submit an application
Fill out the online form from any device. Upload documents, sign consents, and get a confirmation — no paper required.
Track every stage
See exactly where your application stands. Get notified when status changes happen — from review to interview to acceptance.
Stay connected
Once enrolled, the Parent Portal keeps you updated on your cadet's progress, milestones, and program communications.
Receive applications automatically
Every application — whether from the parent portal, a recruiter, or a public link — flows into the same unified queue.
Review, interview, decide
Built-in workflow stages move applicants through your process. Assign reviewers, schedule interviews, and record decisions.
Manage the full lifecycle
Track cadets through enrollment, platoon assignment, progress milestones, and graduation — all from one dashboard.
Platform Capabilities
Built for every role
STARS isn't a generic form builder. It's purpose-built for Youth Challenge — every feature designed around how your program actually operates.
Parent Portal
Parents submit applications, upload documents, e-sign consents, and track their child's progress through the program. Real-time status updates keep families engaged and informed.
- Online application submission
- Document upload & e-signatures
- Real-time status tracking
- Program communications
Unified Intake Engine
Whether applications come through the parent portal, from recruiters in the field, or via public links — every entry flows through the same configurable workflow engine.
- Multi-channel application intake
- Configurable review workflows
- Automated status progression
- Interview scheduling
Staff Operations
Recruiting pipeline management, case tracking, platoon assignment, and cadet progress monitoring — with role-based access so every staff member sees exactly what they need.
- Role-based access controls
- Recruiting pipeline management
- Cadet lifecycle tracking
- Reporting & analytics
Workflow automation
Configurable BPMN workflows that match your program's actual processes.
Smart notifications
Keep parents and staff informed at every stage with automated alerts.
Program analytics
Dashboards and reports that give leadership real-time visibility.
Multi-state support
Each state runs independently with its own branding, forms, and workflows.
Security & Compliance
Built for government-grade data protection
STARS handles sensitive information about minors and families. Security isn't an afterthought — it's foundational to every layer of the platform.
Encrypted at rest and in transit
All data is encrypted using industry-standard protocols. Sensitive documents are stored with additional encryption layers.
Role-based access controls
Granular permissions ensure staff only access data relevant to their role and assigned locations.
State-isolated tenancy
Your state's information is kept separate and protected, with strict access controls that prevent other states from seeing your data.
Programs Nationwide
Choose your state
Each state runs its own Youth Challenge program. Select yours to start an application or sign in.