When a child is diagnosed with a life-threatening condition, childhood doesn’t stop, but it can get harder to find. A Kid Again helps families find it again.

A Kid Again creates free, year-round experiences called Adventures, giving families raising a child with a life-threatening condition something fun to look forward to beyond appointments, treatments, and the everyday worries that come with their child’s condition. From theme parks and sporting events to museums and other kid-desired destinations, Adventures give the whole family a chance to get out, have fun, and make memories together.

And it’s more than one special day. Families join A Kid Again to attend Adventures throughout the year and become part of a community that understands their journey. Kids meet other kids, siblings are included, and parents and caregivers connect with families who get it. That sense of belonging, along with a future Adventure on the calendar, reminds families they aren’t alone.

A Kid Again At-A-Glance

• 31 years of providing cost-free, carefree family outings
• More than 13,500 families served across the U.S.
• 60+ Adventures annually – zoos, amusement parks, entertainment centers, museums, sporting events, and parks
• 5 staffed chapters and 10 additional markets

Learn more: www.akidagain.org

The impact

In 2025, Nationwide Children’s Hospital surveyed more than 3,661 enrolled individuals (caregivers and kids) to assess the impact of A Kid Again. Here is what they found:

91% of families report improved emotional well being

86% of families say they are closer and stronger

85% of kids had enhanced feelings of hope

87% of families reported less depression