Kid Power – Serving Youth in Underserved Communities of DC

“I was drawn to Kid Power because I saw they really made an impact in the communities that they serve and that they sought input from those communities instead of just assuming what was needed. As soon as I stepped foot into the door at Kid Power, I knew this was the organization that I really wanted to work in, no matter what the capacity.”
Jessica Truitt, Former Staff

“My mentor taught me to be open to new opportunities. She has truly taught me the value of having good connections. But the most important lesson I've learned from her was to make sure I serve a purpose and that I'm confident in what I want to do. Knowing someone cares enough about me and my future encourages me.”
Bryana, Mentors, Inc. @ Kid power Protégé Alumna

“Organizations like Kid Power are extremely important. Not only to the youth they serve but to the community as well. The community values and education that I received while at Kid Power were definitely not taught in school.”
Tajah Franklin, Alumna

“I was excited because the kids were learning about financial literacy, and a lot of us didn't grow up having that. She seemed to be having a lot of fun."
Tanisha Roberts, Parent

“Serve DC’s success is reflected in Kid Power’s success. We want to make sure that everyone has a positive experience, from the young people served by Kid Power’s programs to the AmeriCorps Members that serve those young people.”
Serve DC AmeriCorps Program Director

A STRONGER MISSION

At Kid Power, youth ignite their confidence and build the skills to thrive academically, strengthen their social-emotional wellness, and advocate for themselves and their communities.

A BOLD VISION

Kid Power envisions an equitable future where all DC youth feel valued, capable, and have the agency to improve the world around them.

Our Programs

Youth leadership is central to our programs; we operate four core programs that address the interconnected academic, social, and health challenges facing our students.

We are committed to elevating youth voice, advancing equity in the District, equipping youth with the tools to be confident agents of positive change, and providing opportunities that encourage informed, healthy decision-making. Together with our partners, Kid Power youth work to build a strong, healthy, and resilient community each day.

After-School Program & Summer Leadership Academy

GRADES: 2nd – 8th

High Impact Tutoring Program

GRADES: 2nd – 5th

Mentor & Enrichment Program

GRADES: 6th – 12th

In-School Health & Wellness

GRADES: Pre-K – 5th

The program helped 92% of students maintain or improve their ELA standardized test scores and 7% move from below proficiency to approaching, meeting, or exceeding proficiency. Furthermore, according to DCPS school-day teachers, because of Kid Power programming, 63% of Kid Power showed improvements in regular classroom attendance, 43% showed an improvement in academic performance, and 51% showed an improvement in classroom participation.

The program helped students increase their civic knowledge, ability to design a service-learning project, and their confidence with debate and public speaking skills by 21%. Further, 73% of students reported increased understanding of the importance of helping others and 95% of parents said Kid Power helped their child understand the importance of community service.

Students showed a 17% increase in their nutritional, environmental science, and gardening knowledge. Highlights included a 32% increase in students’ ability to identify different parts of a plant and a 16% increase in healthy food knowledge. 95% of parents reported that because of Kid Power programming, their students both understand the importance of making healthy food choices and able to make healthier food choices. Additionally, 91% of parents reported that their children now help cook healthy meals at home. In terms of social-emotional growth, 95% of parents said that their children have better conflict resolution skills, while 68% of surveyed students said that they have better self-confidence. Additionally, 73% of youth demonstrated increased positive social behaviors, such as assertiveness, while 67% showed increased creativity

On average, positive social-emotional scores increase 3% over the summer. Our daily Summer Leadership Academy serves 125 students and runs 7 hours/day for 5 weeks. Students participate in morning academic classes (ELA, Math, and Civics) and afternoon enrichment sessions based on the VeggieTime and Citizenship Programs. The Academy provides workforce development skills such as public speaking, marketing, financial literacy, team-building, and goal-setting. In just 5 short weeks, Kid Power saw significant growth.

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Inspiring youth leadership by promoting academic advancement, physical & emotional wellness, civic engagement in underserved communities in DC.

A STRONGER MISSION

A BOLD VISION

Our Programs

After-School Program & Summer Leadership Academy

High Impact Tutoring Program

Mentor & Enrichment Program

In-School Health & Wellness

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