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Kids in a New Groove is a 501c3 non-profit that provides private music instruction to kids in the foster care system.  Our vision is to enrich and enhance the lives of foster children by nurturing their hearts and minds through music.

Our life changing program seeks to change the grim statistics on youth in foster care. More than 20% of foster youth end up homeless and on the streets, and many more will be incarcerated within the first 2 years of leaving the system. Only 2% of former foster youth will go on to graduate from college.  At Kids in a New Groove, we have found that music mentorship can change these odds.  Many of our graduating seniors go on to college, while other students in our program have made life-changing improvements in spite of being transferred between many different foster placements and group homes.

“I heard about your organization from one of your board members and told his CASA worker this would be something that might be beneficial to him - Well, he is in the music mentorship program and is working toward a music scholarship at ACC - he has performed at a CASA annual fund raiser and was a huge success - your program has helped this young man to gain confidence in himself and has shown a sense of humor that we had not seen before - in closing, a big thank you to your organization - music for some kids really does make a difference!” - Administrative Assistant to the Blanco County Attorney


“This program provides more than free music lessons and instruments to children in foster care in Texas. Children are given the opportunity to not only learn an art, but confidence and self esteem. These kids begin to smile and feel good about themselves when they learn they can accomplish anything they set their mind to. The private lesson is a form of therapy for some of these children, and an opportunity to learn how to express themselves through music when words may be too difficult to find. I highly recommend this opportunity to be given to as many children as possible, but this can only occur through continued support in the community. Thank you to everyone involved to this program and the children of Texas!!" - Department of Family and Protective Services Employee


"The KING program is unique. I've worked as a foster parent and have yet to see an opportunity provided to youth like this one. The coordinators know they aren't just teaching a skill or building a talent - they are teaching positive coping skills, and re-introducing these youth to the skill of building relationships...[O]ther students look at me as one more thing to do this week. My KING student has told me that I make her week..." - KING Teacher


“I am a music teacher for Kids in a New Groove, and it is one of the most unique and exceptional programs with which I have ever been involved. I see first hand the impact that music lessons can have on children in foster care or shelters, and I am constantly re-convinced of the life-changing power of music. These students work harder than most any I have had in my 10 year career of teaching music, and they are truly grateful for the time we spend with them. Not only the students themselves but the guardians of these children always have fantastic things to say about the students' progress, dedication, and hard work." - KING Teacher

 
 
© Kids In A New Groove 2012