Connecting for Kids's mission is to provide education and support for families with a concern about their child. We connect families to local experts and to each other at no cost.

Your tax-deductible donation helps us to fulfill our mission of supporting parents who are seeking resources or support for their child. Even small amounts can be put to use immediately, helping families when they need it most. For example:

$5,000	Pays for 250 families to meet one-on-one with a CFK staff member to get help finding resources through our Ask Us program.
$2,500	Pays for 250 families to participate in a Share & Support Group where families meet to discuss struggles and find encouragement.
$1,000	Pays for 30 families to learn how to use music to improve language skills in our Music Therapy & More sessions.
$500	Pays for 25 families to learn from local pediatric professionals in our Speaker Series.
$250	For a donation of $250 or more you will become a CFK Connection Leader to connect local families with resources and support. Connection Leaders are recognized each year in our annual fundraiser program.

Connecting for Kids is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our Tax Identification Number (TIN) is 45-1689767. Donations are tax deductible to the full extent permitted by law.

CFK at a Glance

Fiscal responsibility. Connecting for Kids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with clean audits since inception (2011).

The 2023 Candid Gold Seal of Transparency

recognizes CFK in the top five percent of nonprofits for fiscal responsibility.

Resources. In spring of 2023, more than 1,000 participants attended three Northeast Ohio Resource Fairs

Support. Staff connected more than 2,000 families with resources, information and support during the 2022-23 program year.

Community. More than 2,500 participants connected in one of our programs during the 2022-23 program year.