CADEkids is confident that we have a program that is efficient and effective, and we hope you find it worthy of your generous support.

Two major studies now show why a program like CADEkids is a wise way for you to invest in making a difference in the community.

First, CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning), at the University of Illinois, found that students who participate in school-based programs focused on social and emotional learning “significantly improved,” compared to nonparticipants, in:

These findings are consistent with findings of earlier CADEkids-specific studies, and represent a high standard of excellence nation-wide.

Second, the Prevention Research Center (PRC) at Penn State finds that classroom-based life-skills instruction is much more cost effective than any other youth prevention programming in Pennsylvania. PRC states that “Unusual low program cost and wide reach, combined with high effectiveness, results in a return on investment of over $25 per dollar invested.” By contrast, a well-known mentoring program yields only $1.01 for every $1.00 invested. In the case of life-skills instruction, benefits include staying in school, avoiding the adverse health effects associated with violence and banned substances, and reducing government costs for a whole range of corrective expenses, including prisons, social services, mental health services, law enforcement, and the courts.

CADEkids—a wise investment in making a difference in the community.

Donate Now takes you to our online contribution site, where several contribution options are available to choose from. Support Special Events features information on sponsoring and attending our annual spring celebration. In Volunteer, you can select a way for you and your company to work directly with students and schools, including an annual day of service.
Our Supporters provides an overview of the public and private entities and individuals that make our program possible each year.