KidLinks

A nonprofit organization

$18,725 raised by 49 donors

62% complete

$30,000 Goal

ABOUT KIDLINKS

KidLinks is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides healing, hope, and happiness for children and families through music therapy programs, therapeutic music entertainment, and online music media. For over four decades, KidLinks has provided healing experiences for children with special challenges, funded therapeutic music initiatives, implemented university-level music therapy training, and offered free/low-cost treatment programs for children in need. KidLinks has positively impacted the lives of over 433,000 children and caregivers with direct services and many thousands more each year via our online resources..

The messages found in KidLinks' music give all kids a healthy, safe, and positive way to connect with their emotions. Donations like yours:

  • Helped Hayden recover hand coordination after a stroke
  • Eased the fear of abandonment for Emily, a 2-year-old foster child
  • Distracted a 5-year-old from the pain of cancer treatments
  • Gave Carter, who was nonverbal, his voice

For more information on our life-changing programs, please visit www.KidLinks.org or follow us on:

INSTAGRAM @kid_links      FACEBOOK @TheKidLinks   SPOTIFY @KidLinks    YOUTUBE @KidLinks

Giving Activity

Mission

Linking Kids to Healing, Hope, and Happiness through Music and Media.

Needs

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO SUPPORT OUR MUSIC THERAPY PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES TO BETTER SERVE DFW COMMUNITIES.

Through the generosity of our donors, KidLinks financially supports therapeutic music initiatives and free/low-cost treatment programs for children with special challenges that may include developmental, behavioral, and learning disabilities as well as mental health needs.

**Funds raised go directly toward the development of the following:

1. THERAPEUTIC MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT: Our musicians provide live therapeutic music at schools, hospitals, special care centers, learning centers and community events.

2. MUSIC THERAPY: Our Board-Certified Music Therapists assess the needs of each child and create individualized treatment plans. We offer up to 16 weeks of free 1:1 sessions, and subsidized sessions thereafter. Telehealth and direct therapy services are available to eligible youth ages 2-18 years old.

3. KIDLINKS PLAYGROUND: Our digital library of music consists of over 200 songs, videos, and animations that are accessible free of charge to the community.

4. SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS RESOURCE SITE: Our curated digital application of music, animations, and downloadable guidebooks aid in the instruction of social-emotional skills development for organizations serving families and children with special challenges.

Equity Statement

Commitment to Serving All Families and Children with Special Challenges

At KidLinks, we are committed to building an organization which is representative of the diverse communities we serve. We firmly believe in the powerful benefits of therapeutic music for all children with special challenges and commit to providing our services to all with dignity and respect.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

KidLinks

Tax id (EIN)

75-1786051

Guidestar

Causes

Youth & Children

Operating Budget

$500,000 - $999,999

Counties Served

Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hood, Johnson, Tarrant

BIPOC Serving

Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx

BIPOC Leadership

Executive Director/CEO

Address

2904 Floyd Street
Dallas, TX 75204

Phone

817-268-0020

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