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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.

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DK Apparel & Items

You can show your Developing K.I.D.S. pride today by purchasing items that will bring more awareness to the organization. We thank you in advance for your purchase and support! See items available below. Masks have 2 ear holes for adjustable fit. Masks are 95% cotton and 5% spandex. Washable/Reusable.

Afterschool Program Registration 2020-2021

We are looking forward to engaging with your child(ren) in a format that they will ENJOY! We kept over 200 youth and young adults engaged throughout our summer programs for 5-6 weeks. For this school year, you can choose from a variety of programs, varying by age…

Thriving Through Change

We thank the Youth Development Resource Center for their Impact story on our work! You can view the story here and learn more about our virtual programming here.

Virtual Youth Development Programming

Engage with our Youth Service Coordinators for virtual programming for youth of all ages.

JPMorgan Chase investing $675,000 to help 20 nonprofits led by or serving people of color

Developing K.I.D.S. (Developing Kingdoms In Different Stages-our full name) is elated to be apart of this opportunity to build the capacity of our leaders and the organization’s net assets.

Kim Johnson visits with Impact 100 Metro Detroit

Our Founder, President & CEO was invited to visit with Impact 100 Metro Detroit. Interviewed by Linda Kleist, Kim shares the journey of Developing K.I.D.S. from it’s creation to present day. She shares how her own family tragedy, shortly after incorporating, played a part in the vision for the work…