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Do More 24 & Giving Tuesday Now Day of Giving
BEST Kids is excited to announce that we are participating in the combined giving efforts of Do More 24 and Giving Tuesday Now! We are committed to empowering our youth to prevail, remain strong, and achieve success during COVID-19 and beyond. Your giving will help keep mentees connected to their mentors, continue to build positive relationships with their peers virtually, and equip our mentors to continue to support our youth in care.
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Virtual Superhero 5K & Fun Run 

Join our first every Virtual Superhero 5K & Fun Run!
In place of our physical race this year, we will be hosting a virtual race from May 1 - May 31, 2020. Commit to run, walk, or jog to celebrate the everyday heroes that make an impact in the lives of youth in foster care!
The bottom line is that mentoring works. BEST Kids Mentoring Program is guided by the belief that all children are talented. Through one-on-one volunteer mentoring, extensive training, staff support, and experiential learning-based Peer Groups, we encourage our youth to discover and develop their unique skills and abilities. Beginning with children as young as six and continuing, as needed, until adulthood, BEST Kids works to enable youth to develop a positive sense of self, to acquire teamwork and group social skills, and to become productive members of society.

Superhero 5K & Fun Run

Join us this May for our FIRST EVER Virtual Superhero 5K & Fun Run!

​Between May 1st and 31st we are asking our supporters to get out and run, walk, or jog in solidarity with the BEST Kids team and the clients we serve. This family-friendly fundraising event celebrates the everyday superheroes that make a positive impact in the lives of DC's youth in foster care.

National Foster Care Month

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Our Impact

Every aspect of our programming is designed to reach positive outcomes for the children and youth we serve including academic achievement, social and emotional well-being, the avoidance of risky behaviors, and the development of independent living skills. Here are a few statistics from our program surveys completed by youth, mentors, and caregivers:

Social & Emotional Wellness

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Academic Achievement

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Avoidance of Risky Behavior

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Our Stories

Brett & T

Brett and T were able to build a strong bond by discovering mutual interests with one another. They used these common interests as an outlet for fun and as the foundation of a strong, long-lasting relationship that has seen T through many transitions and difficulties.

Lyle & Michael

Michael is the very first mentee to be matched at BEST Kids. Although he has seen many ups and downs over the years, he's always had his mentor Lyle at his side. After spending his entire life in foster care, Michael has now aged-out; however, he still can depend on Lyle to navigate early adulthood and self-sufficiency. 

Whitney & David

Whitney was a former foster youth herself who made a point to give back to her community through mentoring. She's been matched as David's mentor since 2014. Together, they've experienced tons of fun and a tremendous amount of growth.