Kids at Risk Action (KARA) is a non-profit action tank that supports the people, policies, and programs that improve the lives of at-risk children. We are passionate and unapologetic advocates for the welfare of abused and neglected kids in Minnesota, the United States, and around the world.

Current Initiatives

Change comes when we speak for voiceless children

$120k Google Ad Grants to CASA Organizations

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Raising Awareness

KARA is raising awareness about the plight of abused and neglected children in Minnesota and in communities across the country

Invisible Children: Necessary Conversations

Start the ending child abuse conversation on your campus!

Financial Literacy and Grant Commission

The KARA financial literacy program offers guidance & support to help teens & young adults start their financial journey on the right path through learning, discussion, and questions

How we help

KARA is a resource for information about Child Protection, and Abused & Neglected Children

Create Impact

Every day, children are abused, neglected, and unheard. KARA exists to highlight what’s happening and lifting up the people, policies, and programs that actually protect kids.

Since 2001, KARA has been powered by volunteers who turn concern into action and data into stories that move hearts and drive reform.

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Listen to our podcast

KARA’s Critical Conversation Podcasts explores how the landscape of how Child Protection Services impacts the lives of abused and neglected children and the communities they live in. Join us every Saturday for our next conversation.

Featured Articles

Thank you Highland Bank for supporting KARA over these many years!