The Kevin S. Roberts Foundation for Children is a non-profit public foundation funded by direct, tax-deductible donations from individuals, groups and corporations, as well as indirect donations made through the United Way Donor Designation Program.

The Foundation was established to provide grant funding and emergency assistance to children with special needs and children at risk of child abuse.

Our Mission:

To assist children with special needs and children at risk of child abuse in meeting important needs that may be unmet by traditional funding sources.

Our Vision:

To serve as a unique resource for helping families in need by providing small grants in the following areas:

To assist families of children with disabilities who have unmet special needs that hinder their children’s efforts to reach their maximum potential;

To assist families with children at risk of child abuse in need of educational and supportive resources that promote effective parenting, strengthen the family unit, encourage positive interactions among family members and foster the development of healthy family relationships.

Testimonials

“The Urgent Needs Fund has been instrumental in providing essential items for some of the most high-needs families with whom I work. The Fund is unique in terms of the variety of assistance it offers, the simplicity of the application process and its responsiveness to the urgency of children’s critical needs. As grateful as I am for this resource, the families with whom I work are even more grateful.”
-Mimi J. , Parent Partner

“Grant funding for urgently-needed items for children with special needs is so rare and so limited. In my caseload alone, your Foundation has provided safety, protection, healing and a lightening of the heavy load for so many families in need! What beautiful and life-changing work you do! You guys are heroes!”
-Bethany P., Nurse Home Visitor

“When I delivered the grant-funded item to the family today, the child’s mother was in tears and so extremely grateful! We all so appreciate your support of this family, and the many others you serve!”
-Hannah F., Public Health Nurse

“The Foundation has been an incredible partner to our families and community! Their support has made such a meaningful difference for so many, and I can’t say enough about the kindness and care they show in everything they do. This remarkable organization truly embodies what it means to support children and families with heart! They are changing lives every single day, and I feel so grateful to work alongside them!”
-Perla R., Family Advocate

“Thank you so much for your generous and compassionate support of so many of the truly needy children who have attended our school over the years. Yours is such a rare and unique source of help and hope for our most vulnerable students. We are so grateful for your partnership!”
-Lwanga D., Teacher/Tutor

“There are no words to describe the joy on my student’s face when she first opened the box containing her assistive device that your grant provided! Having this device for both school and home use not only provides consistency for her, but also reinforces her learning and makes homework fun! Truly life-changing for her!”
-Michael A., Elementary School Teacher

“What a blessing your Foundation has been to so many children for so many years! The impact of your important work will be felt for generations. What an amazing legacy for your Foundation's namesake!”
-Caleb W., Occupational Therapist