The mission of Adelante Latina is to help Latina girls in Baltimore overcome the socio-cultural, economic and academic barriers they face in pursuing a college career. The program strives to improve high school performance through interaction with expert teachers and caring tutors, with an emphasis on reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing skills and SAT preparation. Students participate during their sophomore-senior years of high school.

During senior year, Adelante Latina provides guidance with the college decision process, and college and scholarship applications. In the 11 years it has been in operation, 100% of students have been accepted to college and 97% have attended. This program provided core operating support.