About Developing K.I.D.S.
Our mission is to strengthen urban communities through
inter-generational leadership, academic enrichment, and civic engagement.
Our Impact
We are thrilled to share our, Case For Support with you! You can also review our most recent updates to our Strategic Plan Scorecard. It shows our ongoing progress to achieve the goals in our plan.
Also, check out our program assessments: 32N OST 2025 Impact Results - 2026 External Evaluation Scores - Pre- and Post-Assessment Results from Summer Discovery 2025.
Our Vision
Through the work of Developing K.I.D.S., we will create stronger communities throughout metropolitan Detroit with an emphasis on building vibrant communities where individuals and families are heard, valued, and thrive.
Core Values
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We accept all youth, parents, and community members, meeting them where they are.
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Relationships, Retention, Respect: We support youth throughout their journey to live a meaningful and productive life. We serve youth participants from 5-24, college care, alumni, and career opportunities for enrichment.
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Evolving – Evolution of a A Kingdom: “We do that” mentality – We consistently adopt, adapt, and customize our organizational strategy to meet the needs of the community.
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Accountability – We, the staff, board and participants, are accountable for our actions. We follow through and own our mistakes when needed.
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Motivated: We are inspired to shape the future leaders of tomorrow.
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