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Kids Above All

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Kids Above All builds better lives for children & families impacted by poverty, violence & injustice through early childhood education, safe, supportive housing & trauma-informed counseling programs. Visit kidsaboveall.org to learn more about our impact.

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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Congratulations to all of our amazing team members with Work Anniversaries this month, including our President & CEO, Dan Kotowski! We are extremely grateful for our team, and we look forward to working with everyone for years to come! #workanniversaries #workanniversary
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Kids Above All is proud to announce our 2026 Client of the Year: Aldjia Midoun! Join us at our 2026 #CelebrationDinner at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14 at the #FourSeasons Chicago as we share Aldjia’s story. Sponsorship opportunities and tickets: kidsaboveall.org/dinner.
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Our team works tirelessly to ensure our families have the guidance and resources they need to grow in safe, nurturing environments. If you or a loved one needs someone to speak to, visit kidsaboveall.org/counseling-solutions for more info. #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth #counseling #therapy
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Our 2026 #CampSheilah weekend recently wrapped up, and we couldn't be more proud of our children, youth, and team for the strong community they built together! To our families, we hope this weekend was a positive experience and a space of healing, reflection, and growth.
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Kids Above All is proud to announce our final 2026 Lucy Rider Meyer Humanitarian Award Recipient: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois! Event sponsorships and tickets can be purchased at kidsaboveall.org/dinner. #bluecrossblueshield #bluecrossblueshieldil
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Kids Above All's Camp Sheilah team and families wrapped up the summer by spending time together at the Chicago Botanic Garden's Shimmering Summer event! We hope everyone had a great time and made some wonderful memories! #chicagobotanicgardens #campsheilah #shimmeringsummer
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Kids Above All is honored to announce our second 2026 Lucy Rider Meyer Humanitarian Award Recipient: Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C.! Event sponsorship opportunities and tickets are still available at kidsaboveall.org/dinner. #salvilaw #salvischostokandpritchard
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Happy Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month! ¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana y Latinx! #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinxCommunity #FamilyStrength #ChildWelfare #Chicagoland #CommunityCare
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
There's only one month left until our Annual Celebration Dinner! Learn more about event sponsorship opportunities, or reserve your seat now, by visiting kidsaboveall.org/dinner. #nonprofit #chicagononprofit #fundraiser #earlychildhood #fostercare #counseling #gala
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Kids Above All's 2026 Annual Celebration Dinner
Kids Above All's annual gala is the agency's major fundraising event in support of our kids & families as they strive to build better lives.
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Join us at our 2026 Celebration Dinner at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14 at the Four Seasons Chicago as we recognize Senator Murphy along with our other Lucy Rider Meyer Humanitarian Award recipients. Tickets can be purchased at kidsaboveall.org/dinner.
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Thank you to Sasser, Inc. for always helping us create a wonderful Fun Fair for our kids. We hope everyone had a great time! Learn more about this year's event on YouTube at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0oJf2PhTOM #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhood #sasser #familyfunfair #fair #elgin
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Kids Above All and Sasser's Fun Fair
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Kids Above All's 2026 Annual Celebration Dinner is less than two months away, on Wednesday, October 14, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago! Learn more about event sponsorship opportunities, or reserve your seat now, by visiting kidsaboveall.org/dinner. #fundraiser #nonprofit
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Kids Above All's 2026 Annual Celebration Dinner
Kids Above All's annual gala is the agency's major fundraising event in support of our kids & families as they strive to build better lives.
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
KAA’s #CampSheilah program provides trauma-informed mental health support and community to children who have lose a loved one to homicide. In 2025, the Youth of the Year Award was given to Camarion "Mari" Cooper, a CS client. Watch his story at www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rbzEf3pF5I.
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Trauma-informed Counseling: Mari & Camp Sheilah
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
We truly appreciate everyone who participated in our 2026 Back-to-School Backpack Drive. Your support ensured young people in need have the tools, resources, and opportunities to achieve their goals in school and in life! #nonprofit #backtoschoolseason #bts #backtoschool
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Communities That Care, a nonprofit organization in Lake Zurich, kindly stepped up for the children in our Back to School Backpack Drive! Thank you so much to Communities That Care! #backtoschoolseason #bts #backtoschool #backtoschooldrive #communitiesthatcare #ctc4kids
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Kids Above All's longtime mission partner The Langham, Chicago has once again stepped up for our children and youth! Our friends kindly donated school essentials like backpacks for our kids to use in the upcoming school year. Thank you so much to The Langham! #bts #backtoschool
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
To learn more about our Camp Sheilah program, or to sign up as a camper or volunteer, visit www.kidsaboveall.org/camp-sheilah. #nonprofit #campsheilah #BereavementCare #counseling #therapy #youththerapy #nationalgriefawarenessmonth
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Kids Above All is grateful for the members of Throwback Dating for visiting the BLDC to volunteer in our Back to School Backpack Drive! TY to our volunteers for helping us make our mission of building better lives possible, and to all of those who donated school supplies too!
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
We're always happy to have the Illinois Retired Teachers Association stop by the BLDC to volunteer in support of our families! Our friends worked together to pack baby bundles with items like diapers, wipes, eating utensils, and more. TY! #nonprofit #irta #illinoisretiredteachers
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Thank you to Capital One for donating 300 stuffed animals for our little ones to hug and play with! We know our children will absolutely love the gifts. We can't wait to work together again with the Capital One team to positively impact even more lives across Chicago!
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Our partner Life Fitness / Hammer Strength stopped by to volunteer and pack backpacks full of #schoolsupplies for 72 children in our Early Childhood program! Thank you so much to LFHS for always going above and beyond in supporting our mission of building better lives. #backtoschool #bts #donate
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Kids Above All is grateful that our friends from the IRTA stopped by to put together 50 #backpacks with donated school supplies to make sure our kids are prepared for this upcoming #schoolyear. Thank you so much to the IRTA for their consistent support!
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Kids Above All is grateful to have had our new partner, Medix, stop by to put together 45 bikes for our #fosteryouth to enjoy this summer. Thank you to #Medix for their volunteer work, and to Foster Love for connecting this amazing team with Kids Above All!
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
The Illinois Tollway stopped by our Better Life Distribution Center in Des Plaines, IL to pack 75 backpacks for our #BacktoSchool Backpack Drive! Thank you to our partner for always stepping up for our families! To participate in our #BTS Drive, visit kidsaboveall.org/bts.
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
We're grateful to have an awesome mission partner like #RedeemerLutheranChurch in #ParkRidge! For one of their Faith in Action days, a youth group at the church put together 110 goodie bags for our kids. TY to everyone who participated in the making of these kits!
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Congratulations to all of our team members with work anniversaries this month! Thank you for being part of the KAA Team and for truly believing in our mission of building better lives for all children and families. #workanniversary #employeeappreciation #employeespotlight
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Celebrate with us as we congratulate our Chicago South PEP #Graduates! 🎉 We're excited to watch our little ones take their first steps towards becoming confident, compassionate leaders with the ability to reach every goal they have in mind. Congratulations to our PEP #grads!
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Join us in helping children and youth across the Chicagoland area reach their full potential today! 🎒✏️ - Donate new #backpacks/#schoolsupplies - Donate through our Amazon Wishlist - Give gift cards so we can fill specific needs Visit kidsaboveall.org/bts for more info!
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Congratulations to our adorable Kane County PEP Graduates! We're so proud of all the wonderful achievements, impactful moments, and important milestones each child and parent had throughout their time with Kids Above All's Parent Empowerment Program. #nonprofit #earlychildhood
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Join us in welcoming our newest hire: Youth Care Aide, Sharita Faniel! Sharita will join our Group Homes team to ensure that the youth in our housing program are safe, have the resources they need to succeed, and have the guidance they need to build a better life. #grouphome #fostercare
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
We are so proud of all of our little ones in our Chicago West Parent Empowerment Program! Congratulations to all of our graduates for your amazing work! And thank you to our Early Childhood team for ensuring they had the resources they needed to reach their full potential.
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
TY to everyone who supported this year's #ComedyNight, and TY to our talented comedians! We raised an incredible $64,229 — the most in the event’s history. We hope everyone had a great time at the event, and we can't wait to see you all again next year!
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Huge thank you to all of our Stand Up for Kids Comedy Night Sponsors! If you'd like to attend our comedy show tomorrow night, there is still time to get your ticket! Visit kidsaboveall.org/stand-up to get your tickets today. #comedyshow #standup #fundraiser
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
We are two weeks away from Kids Above All's funniest night of the year! Join us for an evening of laughs, fun, and impact at Kids Above All's annual #StandUp For Kids #ComedyNight, on Thursday, June 11. Get your tickets and sponsorships today at kidsaboveall.org/stand-up!
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Stand Up For Kids Comedy Night Info
You’re Invited! Join us on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Kids Above All’s 9th annual Stand Up For Kids Comedy Night! We’re excited to again be at The Den Theatre in Chicago. As in years past, cocktail ho...
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Visit www.kidsaboveall.org/counseling-solutions to learn more about how we provide clinical care to children and families across the Chicagoland area. #nonprofit #counseling #arttherapy #art #therapy #counselingsolutions #traumainformedcounseling
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Congratulations to all of our Kids Above All team members with an April Work Anniversary! #nonprofit #kidsaboveall #teamkaa #employeeappreciation #teambuilding
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Counseling services are available now. Visit kidsaboveall.org/counseling-solutions to learn more and get started with therapy today! #nonprofit #counseling #therapy #therapyservices #grouptherapy
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
We have one month left in our #HealthyBabiesDrive to step up for infants, toddlers, and their guardians so that they can obtain the childcare supplies they need to be safe and healthy! Visit kidsaboveall.org/babies for more info about how to get involved! #babyshower #childcare
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Healthy Babies Drive
Each year, Kids Above All works with partners to collect diapers of all sizes and wipes for the kids and parents in our care.
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Led by licensed clinicians trained in evidence-based, culturally responsive care, Kids Above All offers #familytherapy across Cook, DuPage, Kane, and Lake County. Counseling services are available now. Visit kidsaboveall.org/counseling-solutions to learn more today! #counseling #therapy
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Mark your calendars and get ready for a night of joy, laughter, and standing up for kids! Stay tuned for sponsorship details and ticket information! #nonprofit #standup #standupforkids #comedynight #standupcomedyshow #comedy #fundraiser
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Kids Above All wishes everyone a happy Easter! We hope this day of celebration brings children and families hope, joy, and community. #nonprofit #easter #easterweekend #eastersunday #easter2026
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Kids Above All wishes all of those who celebrate a happy Passover! We hope this time brings joyful celebrations with your loved ones. #nonprofit #passover #passover2026 #ChagPesachSameach
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
For #WomensHistoryMonth, our Chicago South office held a celebration for our team! This event celebrated our staff through games, shout outs, food and more. Thank you to all of the amazing women on our team for everything they do to uplift our kids and families!
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Mark your calendars! Kids Above All's 2026 Annual Celebration Dinner is back and will be hosted on Wednesday, October 14 at the Four Seasons Hotel! Reserve your seat now and learn more about the event's sponsorship opportunities at kidsaboveall.org/dinner. #fundraiser #gala
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
#Therapy with Kids Above All meets you where you are. Our #counseling services offer a private, consistent setting to explore what you’re facing and work toward meaningful results at your own pace. Visit kidsaboveall.org/counseling-solutions to learn more!
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Join us in celebrating Kids Above All's Board Members this month for their Board Anniversaries! Thank you for being a part of Team Kids Above All and for your dedication to building better lives! #nonprofit #boardanniversaries #boardmembers
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Shoutout to Kids Above All's Employee of the Month, Abby Teisinger, and Culture Champ of the Month, Dave Dew, for their incredible work! Thank you Dave and Abby for everything you do! #nonprofit #employeeofthemonth #culturechamp #EmployeeSpotlight
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
This #Eid, we celebrate the strength of families and the importance of every child feeling safe, loved, and supported. We’re grateful for the communities, caregivers, and partners who help create safe, nurturing spaces for children every day. #EidMubarak!
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
WOW! Check out this amazing donation from our long-time supporter Janice! This donation is full of fun activities such as toys, Play-Doh, games, and more, as well as childcare items like baby clothes. Thank you Janice! #nonprofit #donation #earlychildhood #childcare
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Kids Above All @kidsaboveall.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Our Counseling team was able to participate in The Mental Health and Wellness Symposium hosted by IPEF! This event highlighted the need for fostering communication about #mentalhealth and provided resources to attendees. We're grateful to have participated!
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