Revive Kids

Our 2025–2026 season launches this September, and our Revive Kids ministry is growing to meet the needs of the children we serve. Every Thursday night, Step By Step (SBS) provides transportation, dinner, and life-giving programming for young single moms ages 12–24—and while moms grow in leadership and life skills, their children are also being deeply invested in through Revive Kids.

This isn’t just child care—it’s a vital part of our mission. And we believe God is calling us to do even more.

Why Revive Kids Matters More Than Ever

Many of the children in our program are with us for three years or more, giving us a rare, extended opportunity to pour into their lives with safety, consistency, and the love of Christ. As SBS continues to invest deeply in moms, many of whom are stepping into leadership themselves, we want to provide that same level of mentorship and investment to their kids.

And the need is urgent:

• Kentucky currently ranks 4th in the nation for child abuse, with rates nearly double the national average.
• Children in single-parent homes experience abuse at a 45% higher rate than those in two-parent households (19.6 vs. 13.5 per 1,000 children).

These young families deserve a fighting change to be healthy and thriving-and we have the opportunity to support them along the way.

A Vision for Growth and Long-Term Impact

Based on feedback from educators, volunteers, and SBS families, our 2025–2026 vision for Revive Kids includes:

• Staffing for Long-Term Support
  We’re seeking to hire a dedicated part-time staff person who can not only run Thursday night programming, but also build deeper relationships with kids throughout the week—offering support at home, in schools, and in the community.
• Laying the Foundation for Literacy & School Support
  As we grow, we want the capacity to provide more individualized care. Our long-term vision includes developing a literacy program and offering school-based support, mirroring the wraparound services we offer to moms.
• Leadership & Life Skills Through Play
  We’re expanding our Thursday programming to include sports, leadership development, and reading support—all rooted in Bible-based lessons. In fact, our leaders report that many kids look forward to the Bible lesson because they get to practice reading in a safe, encouraging space.
• Keeping Our Team Strong & Safe
  We’ll continue building our team of Children’s Coordinators and CPR/First Aid-certified classroom leaders to ensure every child experiences consistency, connection, and security week after week.

An Audacious Goal—Because the Need Is Worth It

To make this vision a reality, we’re setting an audacious goal of raising $35,000—above and beyond our regular programming budget—to fully fund and staff Revive Kids for the 2025–2026 season.

This includes:

• A part-time Revive Kids staff leader
• Continued pay for weekly Revive Kids Leaders
• Training, supplies, and volunteer support
• A foundation for future literacy and school-based programs

We believe this is essential—and we’re asking our community to come alongside us.

Be One of the 200

We’re inviting 200 people to make a one-time gift of $75 towards our $35,000 goal and continue providing a Christ-centered, high-impact experience for every child in our care.

“Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.” —Matthew 18:5

This is your chance to help us shape the future for kids who need hope, safety, and love.

Be one of the 200. Sponsor a child today.