Los Puentes Charter School was founded in 2002. LPCS was the vision of Nancy Jo Archer, CEO of Hogares, Inc. She saw the need for a supportive mental/emotional/behavioral educational setting for youth experiencing difficulty with the traditional school setting, and were considered at-promise. A committee comprised of educators, mental health professionals, and community volunteers worked for a year to assure that Los Puentes would be a dynamic and effective charter school.