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Creating a safe and affirming community where youth in foster care thrive and form lasting connections

Peace4Kids is a grassroots, non-profit organization serving youth in foster care. For decades, our "Community as Family" has provided consistency, stability, and trust to people of all ages.

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Our Programs

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Saturday Core Program

Our Saturday Program is the main entry point into the P4K's community. Youth and teens in foster care, ages 4-19: Develop new friendships Connect with siblings they're separated from Engage in group...
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THRIVE Program

Transformational Healing. Responsible Independence. Visionary Exploration. Through THRIVE, youth and young adults (ages 16–26) have the choice to attend group gatherings, build leadership skills, or receive 1:1 coaching support around requested topics....
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Leadership + Advocacy

For over a decade, current and former youth in foster care in our Leadership Program have led self-advocacy efforts, implemented large-scale projects, and inspired others to advocate for themselves, inform others, and...
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Through the Years: 1998-2025

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Our 4 Core Concepts

Also known as the "PERCs" of Peace4Kids, our 4 Core Concepts have guided us since 2000 and continue to inspire self-confidence, self-reflection and awareness.  Personal Responsibility: We shape our destinies in a purposeful...
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Heart-Centered Connectors

In 2022 we launched our Heart-Centered Connectors Program. Over 30 community members have been certified through a partnership with Dr. Niki Elliot. Together, we designed a program focused on self-regulation techniques and training...
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Healthy Meals in South LA

In a turbulent childhood, the kitchen represents the heart of the home. We opened The Mobile Village Kitchen [dubbed "The MVK"] in 2015, an original concept developed over five years by Peace4Kids' youth....
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Practicing mindfulness and breathing strategies to achieve mental and physical balance.

Latest Podcast Episodes

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S. 3 | Episode 2: Black and Brown Realities

March 18, 2025

In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the complex racial experiences of Black and Brown communities, exploring history, systemic barriers, and the narratives that have both united and divided these groups. Host, Leila Garcia, shares personal reflections on growing up Mexican-American and navigating...

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S. 3 | Episode 1: Welcome to Season 3

February 13, 2025

In this exciting premiere episode of Season 3, we introduce our new host, diving into their personal journey, inspirations, and the unique perspective they bring to the show. We explore their hopes for this season—what they aim to uncover, the conversations they’re eager to...

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S. 2 | Episode 7: The Power of Self-Care

February 29, 2024

As Black History Month comes to a close and Women's History Month begins, Mir Cortez-Cáceres celebrates this moment with a conversation with two dynamic leaders in the Peace4Kids community. Jhamasa Lewis-Adams and Jasmine Lamitte discuss how, as Black women, they have developed holistic practices...

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Our Work

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2024 | A Year of Growth, Progress & Possibility

At Peace4Kids, every milestone is a testament to the strength and brilliance of the youth we support and the unwavering dedication of our community. Our 2024 Impact Report reflects a year of...
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Our Programs

Peace4Kids embraces and uplifts every young person's potential. Our programs are designed with a commitment to providing tailored support, leadership, and transformative experiences. Our mission stretches beyond conventional approaches. We strive to...
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ROCMove | Research

ROCMove = Revolution of Care Movement Transforming foster care by changing the media landscape. ROCMove was initiated by alumni of Peace4Kids: where generations of people who have navigated foster care and life...
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