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Developing K.I.D.S. offers free, high quality after-school programming and development activities for Detroit youth

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Youth Development

We offer programs for youth centered on academic enrichment, college readiness, summer jobs, recreation, mental health, and building life skills.

Family Management

We hold Family Fun Nights throughout the year for youth and their families, provide parenting workshops, and engage in ongoing advocacy.

Community Support

Developing K.I.D.S. offers special workshops and ongoing events on grief, loss, and trauma and mental health support. We help our families find the resources they need to grow and thrive.

Our Story

Developing Kingdoms in Different Stages (K.I.D.S.) began in 2007 with a mission of building strong communities by reaching out to youth and their families through prevention / youth development, family management, and community support services.

Since then, the youth we have served have had a 99-100% high school graduation rate. In 2019 alone, we worked with over 618 youth through more than 1,600 hours of programming.

All programs are offered at no cost to participants.

Latest News:

Our CEO In the Media

Our CEO and Executive Director of Atlantic Impact, Anise Hayes, had the vision to create the Black Executive Director Alliance of Detroit (BEDAD). We introduce you to the other 7 founding members. As Black founders of 9 Detroit community nonprofits, we are making this connection by leading youth development…

2021 Summer Program

This summer, we will implement a hybrid program at 2 locations from Monday, July 5th-Thursday, August 12th. Our St. Suzanne location (19321 W. Chicago St.-Detroit) will be for youth entering grades K-3rd the next school year. Participants will be in session Monday through Thursdays in-person from 9-5p.

On WXYZ Channel 7 News

Thank you to WXYZ Channel 7 News for coverage of our Teen & Young Adult Summit on March 20, 2021. It was a great event and a wonderful turnout. This event was possible by our funding from McGregor Fund and Community Foundation for Southeastern Michigan. #dkrocks #since2006…

Fundraiser: Virtual Bling & Designer Bag Bingo

Call your friends and family to join with you virtually in their own homes for a fun night with us. We have some FABULOUS PRIZES that range in value from $25-$350! You don’t want to miss it! Click the link to take you to the registration page on Eventbrite.

Youth & Young Adult Summit

By attending this event, youth will have a better understanding of how to prepare for a successful future. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with professionals in position to guide them on their path to college and careers.  Engage in activities that will also lift your voices on the issues…

The DK Y.A.C.

Meet Our 2020-2021 Youth Advisory Council Better known as the DK Y.A.C., the newly selected members are off to a great start.  Their first meeting has been held and they are setting goals for the academic year.  To be a member of the DK Y.A.C., you must have participated…