Keisha Monroe
Founder & Executive Director
Keisha became a mom at 17 and spent years navigating systems that weren't built for her. She founded For Kids With Kids in 2016 to build the community she wished she'd had.
Founded 2016 · Chicago, IL
Built by young moms, for young moms — because we know what it takes
For Kids With Kids started with a simple belief: young moms deserve a community that shows up for them — not a system that judges them. Since 2016, we've been building that community in Chicago, one event, one connection, and one mom at a time.
2016Year we were founded
500+Young moms supported
100%Free to every mom
6+Events every month
Our Story
Where it started — and why it still matters
Our founder Keisha became a mom at 17. She navigated pregnancy, new motherhood, and the systems around them largely alone — not because people didn't care, but because the support that existed wasn't built for someone like her.
In 2016, she started hosting small gatherings for young moms in her neighborhood. No agenda, no curriculum — just a space to breathe, connect, and be seen. Word spread. More moms came. The community grew.
Today, For Kids With Kids runs monthly events, a community fund, and a resource network that connects young moms with everything from diapers to housing support. The heart of it is still the same: showing up for each other.
What We Believe
Young moms are not a problem to be solved. They are a community to be supported.
That belief shapes everything we do — from how we run events to how we talk about the moms in our community. We don't use deficit language. We don't treat young moms as charity cases. We treat them as the capable, resilient people they are.
What guides every decision we make
Three principles that run through every event, every resource, every conversation.
No judgment, ever
Young moms face enough judgment from the world. Our community is a place where you can be exactly where you are — no shame, no conditions, no expectations beyond showing up.
Community over charity
We are not a service provider handing things down to people in need. We are a community of people who show up for each other. The moms we serve are also the moms who lead.
Real support, not just referrals
We don't just hand you a list of phone numbers. We walk alongside you, help you navigate systems, and stay connected long after the first event.
The people behind the work
Danielle Wright
Community Programs Director
Danielle brings 10 years of nonprofit experience and a deep commitment to meeting young moms where they are — not where systems expect them to be.
Rosa Leal
Resource Coordinator
Rosa connects young moms with the services they need, cutting through bureaucracy and making sure no one falls through the cracks.
Tamara Johnson
Events & Outreach
Tamara plans every event with one goal: that every mom who walks in feels like she belongs. She's been with FKWK since year one.
Ready to be part of the community?
Come to an event, support the fund, or just reach out. We're here.