MISSION We seek to expand opportunities available to high-risk youth and young adults through individual and professional development; inciting purpose, drive, and attainment despite backgrounds, experience, and circumstances. WHO AND WHY WE SERVE Our organization seeks to serve an underserved demographic. Those youth and young adults labeled high-risk that many are hesitant to take a chance on. Our target market is the 15-25 year old with a documented history of delinquency, criminality, or socioeconomic disadvantage. Our holistic approach merges educational and professional tools, counseling, mentoring, and financial support to equipping our young clients with practical skills and guidance vital to redirection and success.

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At Kids Zone Academy & Youth Center Every Child Has the Promise of a Brighter Tomorrow. Kids Zone Academy & Youth Center is where kids can learn and grow in mind, spirit, and body! The variety of programs we offer mean that kids with all sorts of interests can explore and experience in a fun environment! Our Programs engage kids in creative activities that build artistic and academic skills, develop discipline, problem-solving and decision-making skills, and a sense of achievement and self-esteem. Our program Social Impact Center supports young people from ages 0-25 to help them reach their full potential through homelessness services, behavioral health services, foster care services, and young adult services. We offer FREE Out of School Time Programs (After School & Summer Services) This program helps children with homework & provides constructive activities designed to increase interest in education while allowing them to express their creativity. Summer program offers daily activities to include arts and crafts, in/outdoor fun activities, games and money management skills to promote financial literacy. We provide support for young people at dozens of locations, including housing sites, behavioral health clinics, shelters, foster homes, high schools, colleges, teen centers, outdoor expeditions, and more. We are dedicated to supporting youth and young adults who have been impacted by systemic issues such as poverty, foster care, homelessness, racism, and the justice system.