Annual · iCare Futures
iCareKC Youth Shark Tank
Young entrepreneurs pitch real business ideas to Kansas City business leaders for startup grants.
iCareKC Youth & Family Success Network · Kansas City
Caring for Youth. Strengthening Families. Building Futures.
One connected network that walks with Kansas City kids ages 6–18 from elementary school through graduation, and supports their parents and caregivers along the way.
3:00–6:30 p.m.After school, K–8
9 a.m.–2 p.m.Saturdays, ages 6–18
6–8 weeksCamp iCareKC every summer
12+ monthsEvery mentoring match
Launching first
Five flagship programs open in our first year
We are starting focused, so every program is done well, measured carefully and built to grow.
K–8 · Flagship
iCare After 3
Homework help, tutoring, hands-on labs, recreation, mentoring and a healthy meal.
Weekdays, 3:00–6:30 p.m.
Ages 6–18
iCare Saturdays
Academic support, STEM, arts, life skills and sports, plus a monthly Super Saturday.
Saturdays, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Ages 6–14
Camp iCareKC
Full-day summer camp that keeps reading and math strong, with Field Trip Fridays.
Summer, Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Ages 8–18
iCare Mentors
A consistent, trained and screened adult in the corner of every young person who wants one.
Year-round, 12-month matches
Parents & caregivers
iCare Family Hub
Parent workshops, Family Dinner Nights and help connecting to community resources.
Year-roundComing next: iCare Futures, iCare Works, STEM Lab, Wellness, Sports & Recreation, Creative Arts and iCare Home Base for youth experiencing homelessness. See all 20 programs
The iCareKC Youth Journey
A child can grow up with iCareKC
Explore in elementary school. Discover in middle school. Prepare in high school. Launch after graduation. Then come back as a mentor, volunteer, employee or donor.
For parents & caregivers
When families are strong, kids thrive
Parent workshops, monthly Family Dinner Nights, help with food, housing and transportation, and career support for parents.
Signature experiences
Moments our young people work toward
Kansas City business and community leaders take part in each of these.
Milestone incentive · iCare Money
The $1,000 Graduate Challenge
Students earn financial incentives for milestones in attendance, grades, financial education, community service and career preparation.
iCare Career Fridays
Teens visit employers in healthcare, tech, trades, banking, law, media, government and pro sports.
iCareKC Innovation Fair
Youth demonstrate their coding, robotics and engineering projects for families and partners.
Super Saturdays
College Day, Career Day, Health Fair, STEM Festival and Family Fun Day.
Impact
The outcome goals we hold ourselves to
92%of students improve or maintain academic performance
96%of students stay on track to graduate
85%take part in a career or college experience
90%report having a trusted adult in their lives
Get involved
Kansas City raises its kids together
Enroll your child, mentor a young person, share your career with teens, or invest in what comes next.
