KAF’s Rise and Reach: (R&R)
KAF’s Rise and Reach: (R&R) Extracurricular Sponsorship Providing Access to Healing-Centered Experiences for Youth Impacted by Sexual Abuse
Program Overview
The Kids Again Foundation (KAF) Extracurricular Sponsorship Program provides financial assistance for children and teens who have experienced sexual abuse or trauma. The program is designed to offer opportunities for emotional healing, growth, and self-expression through participation in extracurricular activities such as sports, creative arts, educational programs, and more.
About KAF
Founded in 2021 by Body Safety author and advocate Krystaelynne Sanders Diggs, the Kids Again Foundation (KAF) is a Sonoma County–based nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the gap in trauma-informed services for youth affected by sexual abuse and trafficking.
KAF provides child-centered support that empowers survivors to reclaim their lives through joyful, affirming, and community-driven experiences. We focus on youth ages 0–18, with a commitment to equity and access for underserved populations.
What We Fund
KAF provides sponsorships for activities such as:
- Sports teams or athletic programs
- Dance, music, or theater classes
- Art workshops or creative classes
- STEM/STEAM or academic enrichment programs
- Camps (day or overnight)
- Recreational clubs
- Educational field trips
- Transportation assistance related to participation
Who Can Apply
Applications may be submitted by:
- Parents or legal guardians
- Foster parents or kin caregivers
- Teachers or school counselors
- Social workers
- Therapists or mental health professionals
- CASA volunteers
- Victim advocates
- Other trusted adults involved in the child’s care
Eligibility
- The child must be 0–18 years old.
- The child must have been directly or indirectly impacted by sexual abuse or sex trafficking.
- The requested program must support the child’s emotional, social, or physical development.
Key Dates
- Sponsorship Notifications Within six (12) weeks of Referral Form submission and selection
- Program Funds Disbursed: Within 8 weeks of selection and confirmation from applicant
- Program Update/Testimony Due: Within 30 days of completing the sponsored program
- Please fill out our Referral Form
Applicants will be notified via email within six (12) weeks of form completion. You may submit a referral for the same youth every 6 Months.
Post-Selection Requirement
If selected, recipients will be asked to complete a brief Program Update Form that includes a reflection or testimony demonstrating how the sponsorship impacted the child.
We understand that applying for this sponsorship may require you to share sensitive or difficult information related to a child's experience. Please know that your courage and care in doing so is deeply respected.
All information submitted through this application is treated with the highest level of confidentiality. The details you provide are reviewed only by our trauma-informed selection committee and are used solely to assess program eligibility and impact.
We will never publicly share your story, your child’s identity, or any identifying information without your written consent. Our goal is to ensure that every child is met with dignity, privacy, and support.
If you are unsure how much detail to include, you are welcome to keep descriptions general. We trust that the professionals and caregivers applying on a child’s behalf are doing so with care and integrity.
KAF’s Book Donation Program
Through the generosity of our fiscal sponsor, Diggs Publishing—founded by KAF’s own founder and Body Safety children’s author, Krystaelynne Sanders Diggs—we are able to provide free Body Safety children’s books to families, schools, and community organizations in need.
This program is designed to equip children with age-appropriate tools to understand personal boundaries, body safety, and empowerment. Books may be requested through our Referral Form by specifying:
-The need for Body Safety children’s books
-The quantity requested
-The delivery location
Requests follow the same process as our R&R Extracurricular Sponsorship Program, ensuring equitable access and timely support. By placing these books directly into the hands of trusted adults and caregivers, we aim to strengthen prevention efforts, spark healing conversations, and help protect children everywhere.