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Our Story
For 30 years, KidWorks is bringing hope into Orange County’s most under-resourced neighborhoods.
Our Mission
Inspiring youth, fueling their growth, and catalyzing their impact in the community and in the world.
Our Locations
KidWorks currently operates from one main center and three spoke centers.
Our Team
Get to know the friendly faces who serve our students and their families.
Our Donors
We are grateful for those who walk alongside our students.
Our Partners
Partners support KidWorks in a variety of impactful ways.
Financials
Achieving results requires excellence and accountability.
Careers
Join our talented staff in making a difference in the lives of our students.

Contact Us

Want to get in touch? We’re here to answer any question you might have.

Program Success Strategies
Personal development & spiritual growth, college & career readiness, leadership training and academics are key to whole person development.
Preschool
Dedicated to building skills that are promoted through intentional teaching.
After School
Our after-school programs focus on whole-person development.
Youth
Placing youth on a direct path towards college, and hope for their future.
College & Career
We make an 18-year commitment to each student, from Pre-K through B.A.
Families
Teaching parents how to help their children effectively through education.

Program Registration

It's not too late to register for KidWorks programs and summer camps. Click here to sign-up and learn more!

Pickleball for a Purpose
April 2027
Festival of Chefs
July 23, 2026 @ 5:00pm - 10:00 pm
Rosé on the Bay
September 16, 2026 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Cars & Cocktails
November 12, 2026 @ 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Meet the Preschool Alum: Jesse Cadena

July 13, 2026

Jesse Cadena is used to doing life on his own. He’s a go-getter with a tendency to stay one-step ahead of the crowd, but asking for help wasn’t always part… Continue Reading

Give to KidWorks General Fund
Invest in tomorrow's leaders!
Give In-Kind
Throughout the year, KidWorks needs donations of school supplies, program materials, toys, and more.
Legacy Giving
Gift plans and bequests can create opportunities for you as well as for the children and youth of KidWorks.
Give Crypto
Donating cryptocurrency directly to KidWorks is more tax efficient and can save you money.

Your support matters.

We’ve outlined multiple ways to give—please choose the one that works best for you!

Ways to Give

KidWorks Blog

Stories, Insights and More.

Our KidWorks blog is filled with inspiring stories, events, news and insights written by our talented team of volunteers and staff.

KidWorks celebrates 30 years!

June 7, 2024

Over six hundred people joined together on June 1 in Santa Ana to celebrate KidWorks’ 30th anniversary—remembering what began as a small summer Bible study class in 1994 and grew into the KidWorks of today.

‘Trunk or Treat’ returns on Oct. 27
October 17, 2023
Take a tour of KidWorks
October 5, 2023
KidWorks Year in Review
January 9, 2023
4 Ways to Get Involved at KidWorks This Summer
June 3, 2022
Partnering with KidWorks is a Win/Win
February 11, 2022
Ways to Get Involved With KidWorks in 2022
January 12, 2022

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Program Registration

Signature Events

Pickleball for a Purpose

Festival of Chefs

Rosé on the Bay

Cars & Cocktails

Latest Articles

Meet the Preschool Alum: Jesse Cadena

Meet the Preschool Alum: Michelle Martinez

Meet the Preschool Alum: Kimberly Santana

Meet the Preschool Alum: Yosely Ocampo

Your support matters.

KidWorks celebrates 30 years!

‘Trunk or Treat’ returns on Oct. 27

Take a tour of KidWorks

KidWorks Year in Review

4 Ways to Get Involved at KidWorks This Summer

Partnering with KidWorks is a Win/Win

Ways to Get Involved With KidWorks in 2022

KidWorks Blog

Stories, Insights and More.

KidWorks celebrates 30 years!

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