How KIDS INC. Got Started
The below letter in red is from a 4th Grade Teacher who taught at Fulton Elementary School in Aurora Colorado. What preceded days prior in his classroom of 25+ students was the catalyst for starting KIDS INC. Our founder was an active live performer and a public speaker educator, working in radio and part-time for a local nonprofit that provided education on sexual assault prevention for children through college. As teams, they toured K-12 schools teaching kids and teens how to respond to unwanted sexual advances and empower them with knowledge to stay safe. The topics focused on "good-touch" -vs- "bad-touch" for younger students, date-rape and incest for teens. Very Tough topics!
During a session speaking to this 4th grade class, we were discussing "good-touch" / "bad-touch" when all of a sudden, a little boy Jimmy, raised his hand and exclaimed in front of the entire class... "That happened to me! That happened to me!". Then all of a sudden another hand shot up, then another, and another and....Wow! Over half the class had stories to share about unwanted touch. I (the founder) was not prepared for such a large number of disclosures in one classroom.
After interviewing students along with the teacher, we identified the most serious matters. In the letter the teacher mentions Jimmy (the first to disclose). His father sexually abused him and was already in the system. There was also the mention of Erica. She was raped by her mother's boyfriend. >These are eight-year olds!<
Leaving the school emotions welled up, then anger. By the time I reached home all tears dried and the decision to figure out a way to reach more youth to empower them was life's only mission. As a performer, writer, director and producer I created the character "Mr. Safety" and auditioned talent to cast a culturally diverse group of kids (some were super talented, some just kindhearted ). Together they became role-models and side-kicks to Mr. Safety. The group was called "Mr. Safety and the Safety Bratz(tm)". - This was pre-social media. The internet was just starting and the first PC's were just coming out. The group toured regularly and were always on local and cable TV, in newspapers and magazines. The "Safety Bratz" became very popular and were icons for safety. After writing and producing the show, KIDS INC. was incorporated as a 501c(3) nonprofit educational entertainment company to be the home for "Safety Bratz", and later home to Hollywood Kids Talent Academy, Hollywood Kids Talent Showcase, Hollywood Kids Talent Management, and to millions of Families seeking safer alternatives and exceptional experiences for their young ones. Today we are keeping youth safe online and promoting talent with our new family friendly platform kidsinc.ONE.
TESTIMONIALS
As a 501c(3) nonprofit charitable organization, our emphasis remains on children's safety. KIDS INC. has established The Children's Online Safety Foundation because now more than ever, safer social alternatives and online safety education is greatly needed. Our first step is the launch of KIDSINC.ONE platform and apps then reboot a modernized show of Safety Bratz LIVE!(tm)" Featuring an all new stage show, with new songs, skits and content presented by an amazingly talented all youth cast who together will take safety education to a whole new level to empower millions of youth on how to Stay Safe! - Stay tuned!
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OUR MISSION: Create, Educate, Entertain, Inspire and Empower.
Why KIDS INC. started
DONATEOur mission is to Create, Educate, Entertain, Inspire and Empower.
KIDS INC. was started in 1990 as a nonprofit educational entertainment company to produce the founders vision and creation of a multi-cultural youth performing arts group of everyday local youth to be role models to other kids throughout the community, and as side-kicks the main adult character portrayed by the founder. Together they became the very popular group, Mr. Safety & the Safety Bratz(tm). Pre internet touring schools, fun centers, theme parks, shopping malls, showcasing at events and becoming featured entertainment for major city festivals and parades, consistently on television, in local newspapers and being called "Local Heroes" in a featured article in the National Parents Magazine. Over 100 youth performed in the Safety Bratz(tm) group over a ten year span. The point of the program was to empower children and teens with safety tips and most importantly to prevent sexual abuse.
During the casting for Safety Bratz(tm) we saw over 1000 local talent audition and the lack of opportunities for parents to learn and be guided through the maze of the entertainment industry so we created the division Hollywood Kids Talent.
Hollywood Kids Talent Management - took families to pilot season in LA
Hollywood Kids Talent Studios - trained and showcased youth
Hollywood Kids Talent Search (HKTalent Search) - showcased new talent online
The Hollywood Kids division is on hiatus indefinitely.
KIDS INC. created and produced Colorado's largest and longest running Family Expo booking top celebrity youth from TV & Movies to attend and give out autographs. It was then our founder met the moms and was eventually asked to be the Publicist for a child star on the #1 ABC/Disney TV show, Home Improvement. Watching children grow up on TV is interesting but being there behind the scenes is priceless.
What KIDS INC. is doing now
DonateWe've evolved into technology and see the need for children to learn internet safety and have safe apps and platforms.
Our focus is now on launching and funding a new family friendly safe social platform and apps, kidsinc.ONE, designed for privacy without data collection, tracking or pornography. Youth artists, athletes, creators and entertainers, now have a safe place to call home and offer parents peace of mind when they're ready to start using social apps. Together we are a community of the worlds most talented youth, their parents, fans and those who support them.
Children's Online Safety Foundation
KIDS INC. has registered The Children's Online Safety Foundation to fund-raise to cover expenses required to power, manage and run the kidsinc.ONE platform.
Are Donations Tax Deductible
DonateNew tax law lets you deduct up to $1,000 ($2,000 for couples) for donations to Kids Inc., even if you take the standard deduction!
Monetary donations to KIDS INC. qualify as charitable contributions and are tax deductable.
We encourage you to check with your own accountant as countries and jurisdictions may differ.
Receipts for donations are provided automatically when donating on platforms.
Direct donations are provided receipts on request for contributions over $250 USD.
Bank transfers receive a letter within 10 business days.
For Charitable Status Verification, visit https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/
In the search box, enter EIN number , click search and you'll see Kids Inc.
KIDS INC. EIN # 84-1139356
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Partnerships - Parents & Talent
Contact usKIDS INC. would like to invite parents and talent to KIDSINC.ONE. We welcome you to our new community. You'll help shape the tone and energy of ONE. Your advice and feedback will be listened to attentively. Your content will usher in a new generation of young social media users creating a new fanbase that will look up to you and follow you for years to come.
Partnerships - Influencers & Creators
Contact usInfluence for Good! That's our motto. How about you? Are you ready to really make a difference in the world? Got kids? Neices, nephews, grandchildren, little brothers and sisters, young cousins?
Let's create a campaign to engage your audiences and move them into action!
Be a Hero! Voice your support for CHILDREN'S SAFETY!
Together we can make a difference!
Let's fund ONE.
Get in touch. admin@kidsinc.cc
Partnerships - Educators & Organizations
Contact usEducators and entertainers are the backbones of society. Bring your skills and passons to KIDSINC.ONE and let's design a collaboration that targets the goals of educating youth with positive information and provide positive feedback. The tools available will allow you to run virtual workshops, charge for locked content, create and promote pages, go live, conference with others, and even sell merch!
Get in touch: admin@kidsinc.cc
Partnerships - Corporations & Philanthropists
Contact usSponsoring family entertainment is always a win/win. Sponsoring educational entertainment and youth safety is knocking it out of ballpark!
There are several very special sponsorship opportunities available.
KIDS INC. is very select.
Let's chat: admin@kidsinc.cc
Our logos over the years.
