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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:

2022 Summer Program

This summer, we will implement an in-person program at 180 Church (13660 Stansbury-Detroit) from Tuesday, July 5th-Thursday, August 11th from 9-5 pm. Our camp is for youth entering grades K-8th the next school year. REGISTER BELOW. This opportunity is limited and registration will close when we reach capacity.

Developing K.I.D.S. in Las Vegas

Our CEO and Deputy Director will lead a discussion at the National Afterschool Alliance conference in Las Vegas Nevada in March. Their session is titled, “Planning for a Colorful Reflection of Your Programs and Operations”. The session will focus on equity and inclusion. We are excited to celebrate their leadership on this national platform! Stay…

Developing K.I.D.S. Nurturing Young Entrepreneurs

We were shocked to find out how many teens and young adults in our programs started their own businesses in the midst of the pandemic. Not only had they started these businesses, but they were thriving! WXYZ’s News Anchor, Glenda Lewis, came out to visit us. It aired in August…

Developing KIDS 2021-2022 Afterschool Programming Registration

We are looking forward to engaging with your child(ren) in a way they’ll ENJOY! Afterschool programming starts on October 4th 2021! Programming takes place Mon-Thurs, days of the week varies by age group and program selection. Our Parent Orientation will be held on September 27th from 6-7:30 pm…

Bling & Designer Bag BINGO Fundraiser!

It’s back again!!! 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…

We Won the BIG GIVE!

Words cannot express our gratitude! The ladies of Impact 100 Metro Detroit voted for us to win one of their grand $100,000 grant awards this year! We are excited to build relationships with them as we use this grant to expand literacy intervention to serve 3-4 year old children…