Organization: Kids at Their Best Inc
Mission: Kids At Their Best changes the dynamic of rural poverty and low expectations. Our mission is to inspire, educate and empower rural young people from low-income families to change their life trajectory and become successful, productive adults.
Activities: Kids at Their Best is dedicated to meeting the needs of kids of all ages, from Kindergarten through college and the workforce within the context of their families and community. The summer mobile enrichment programs serve children in rural areas of high childhood poverty, bringing food, fun and education for the younger kids, and employment and leadership training for youth. Year-round leadership programmings includes mentoring, educational enrichment experiences, college and career prep, apprenticeship/employment support, public speaking, and community service. KATB is a hub for meeting community need, especially food distribution. The total number of program participants for the year ended September 30, 2020 was 582.
NTEE category: Youth Development
Secondary category: Education