Kids At Their Best
Youth Powered. Community Driven.
Where Youth Learn to Lead and Build What Comes Next
We don’t do charity - we invest in our future.
At Kids At Their Best, young people aren’t just participants, they are designers. We don’t just support youth, we equip them to build their own path. Through real opportunities, meaningful responsibility, and a strong sense of belonging, youth across Eastern Colorado gain confidence, take ownership, and build futures that reflect who they are, leading in their schools, families, and communities while changing the trajectory of their lives and the future of our region.
Our Youth Support and Opportunities Services
We offer a comprehensive range of programs designed to bridge the gap for rural families. From ensuring nutritional stability to providing professional career pathways, our mission is to foster confidence and capability in every student we serve.
We ensure no child goes hungry by providing reliable access to healthy meals through our Summer Food Service Program and year-round community food distribution efforts across the region.
Our program prepares teens for the future through paid employment opportunities, job readiness training, and life skills coaching, creating a direct pipeline from education to a meaningful career.
We host dedicated AmeriCorps members who provide vital support to our community, helping us expand our reach and deliver high-quality enrichment to the youth who need it most.
Our licensed afterschool and summer programs offer safe, engaging environments where kids can explore STEM, participate in fitness activities, and continue learning outside of the traditional classroom setting.
We provide a safety net for vulnerable youth through our homelessness initiative, offering basic needs support and resource navigation to ensure every young person has a stable foundation.
Why choose us
Founded in 2006, KATB is a national model for community engagement. We serve over 600 children across Colorado’s Eastern Plains, speaking 26 languages and focusing on long-term economic mobility for rural families. We are committed to dismantling the barriers that limit rural potential, such as poverty and lack of transportation, through our mobile and neighborhood-based service model.
Culturally Responsive: We honor the diverse backgrounds of the 26 language groups we serve.
Proven Impact: A reputable organization recognized as a national model for engagement.
Comprehensive Support: We address everything from immediate hunger to long-term career goals.
Our Impact
"As a parent in a rural community, it’s rare to find programs this high-quality and accessible. KATB fills a huge gap."
- Julia
"This program is really good and does so much for the community. KATB summer programs are the best and they will turn young teens of Morgan County into strong leaders."
- Javier
"I love Kids At Their Best! They have provided resources for myself and my family in Fort Morgan from food to getting experience for future jobs."
- Sarah