Testimonials Testimonials
It’s fun! Kids and teens love coming to the Cops ‘n Kids Youth Center because they get to see their friends and mentors, try new things and enjoy diverse, fun activities.
"The reasons I like coming here are it’s very fun, I get to play fun games. I’m treated like I matter and it is a very fun place with nice kids and staff members.”
ElementaryParticipant for 3 years
“Because we go on field trips and we eat. We have the nice staff in the world. We go to the gym. The last thing is I like Cops and Kids.”
ElementaryParticipant for 3 weeks
”I like coming here because my friends are here. We get respect from the staff. At cops and kids I went to Disney for the first time.”
Middle School Participant for 1 year, 7th Grade
"I come to Cops and Kids because lots of reasons. There are many good staff and plenty of stuff to do. When I come here it feels like home.”
Middle SchoolParticipant for 3 years
“I like coming to cops and kids because they help me make better choices and they help me learn more. I get to hang out with my friends and other things.”
Middle School participant for 8 years
“Coming here helps me make better choices. It helps me to not be lazy and inspires me to like school work. I t got me to love reading.”
Middle SchoolParticipant for 2 years, 7th Grade
“There are many reasons I come to cops and kids. One reason is it keeps me out of trouble and is better for our community. Another reason is because the staff helps us with our homework. They take us on field trips and show us a fun time. I can come after football practice and I can eat. Last but not least they have different activities here.”
High SchoolParticipant for 3 years, 16 years old
“I come to cops and kids because I’m bored at home. I like that we come and have fun and go to fun places. We learn self control and how to respect others and treat them how to get along with others.”
High School Participant for 4 years
“There are many reasons I go to cops and kids and have been for 3 years. One of the main reasons is because I get my homework finished and don’t worry about it at home. Also the cops and kids center has good games. The staff here helps me with my home work and be nice.”
ElementaryParticipant for 3 years
“Cops and Kids is fun because we do a lot of fun activities. We also learn alot. We play games and go on fun trips. The staff is friendly too. It helps me as a person to be better.”
High School Participant for 4 years
” I come here because my parent tells me to. I come because they have fun. And sometimes cops and kids teach me things I don’t know. And all the staff hopes me completing my work and help me behave.”
Middle SchoolParticipant for 2 years
What Parents Love
Safe Environment:
We’re a state-regulated, licensed childcare center. We have highly credentialed staff and a full-time police officer onsite every day.
Homework Completion:
Our certified teachers and college-educated staff work closely with every child and teen to ensure homework is done at the center.
New Experiences:
We provide opportunities for kids to experience new things, from sports to the arts to science and everything in between.
Longtime Staff:
Our staff is like family. Many have been with us for several years, and this consistency creates a positive experience for the kids who come here every day.