Koenig Kares, Inc. (KKI) was incorporated on January 31, 2006 to give hope and empower-ment to teens and young adults who were formerly members of the state foster care system. Through participation in programs such as the KKI-Transitional Living Program, young adults are offered shelter, guidance, educational direction, motivational direction, assistance in emotional and spiritual growth, and instruction on effective parenting skills – all designed to aid these young adults into transitioning smoothly and successfully into adult life; skills not obtaining while bouncing through the Foster Care Program.
KKI is a non-profit corporation with a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status. Our vision is to enable young adults to transition into adulthood and learn how to feel confident about the decisions they make for themselves and their children. The structure, guidance and education offered to these young adults during their participation in the program offers them a huge advantage over young adults who may be in similar situations and who have not had the benefit of participating in a transitional living program.
Our faith-based nonprofit organization will work with the Texas Foster Care system and the juvenile probation department – both of whom are responsible for moving these “kids” into the adult world. Most of our participating young adults have “aged out” of the state program and as previously discussed, have a great deal of difficulty transitioning on to the next level of their lives.
Goals and Objectives
KKI has established the following goals and objectives for the purposes of helping program participants to successful transition into society as adults and achieve their potential. Successful achievement of stated goals will empower program participants to make informed life choices, enabling them to live a successful and positive lifestyle.
Goal One: To teach young adults how to make informed decisions which will help them and their families.
Objective One: KKI is dedicated to assisting young adults who are former members of the state foster care system to make informed life decisions which help them and their families. These decisions may relate to education, housing, employment, childcare or any other number of societal concerns. Through mandatory participation in life skills training and counseling programs, we anticipate approximately 75 program individuals annually will obtain the knowledge and understanding necessary which will enable the them to make intelligent life choices.
Goal Two: To empower young adults to transition into society as adults and achieve their full potential.
Objective Two: KKI is dedicated to helping those who age out of the state foster care system to transition successfully into society, as well as helping these same young adults realize their dreams. Whether these dreams relate to educational, employment or family goals, KKI can help these young adults define a path to their dreams and execute a plan of action which will help these young adults have the confidence to accomplish anything they desire in life. Through mandatory participation in education programs, we anticipate approximately 75 program individuals annually will obtain the academic skills necessary which will enable participants to succeed in the workforce successfully.