Building Unbreakable Kids.
creating stronger futures, one child at a timeEvery child deserves to feel safe, supported, and believed in. Through mentorship, community support, and meaningful programs, Unbreakable Kids helps children rise above adversity and build brighter futures.
More than a nonprofit.
A movement of hope.
Unbreakable Kids exists to support children who have experienced foster care, trauma, instability, or difficult life circumstances. We believe every child deserves encouragement, opportunity, and a community that refuses to give up on them.
Our mission is simple: help children grow stronger, dream bigger, and build brighter futures through mentorship, support, and meaningful relationships.
This is where hope begins. This is where confidence grows. This is where children rise.Learn More About Us
Some walls are meant to be broken.
Children in foster care face walls most of us never see. Every act of kindness breaks one down, and something better takes its place.
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Every wall can fall. That's the whole point. Now help us do it for real.
How we help children rise
From mentoring and educational programs to essential resources and community partnerships, we're committed to helping every child feel valued, empowered, and equipped for a brighter future.
Early Childhood Support
Essential resources and early development opportunities for infants and young children, birth to age 5.
Explore →School Success
Building confidence through education, enrichment activities, and positive experiences for ages 5–12.
Explore →Teen Leadership & Mentorship
Helping teens 13–17 prepare for adulthood through mentorship, leadership development, and life skills.
Explore →Family & Caregiver Support
Supporting foster families, kinship caregivers, and guardians with resources and community connections.
Explore →Holiday & Special Moments
Birthday gifts, holiday toy drives, and celebrations that give every child moments worth remembering.
Explore →Community Outreach
Seasonal events, school supply drives, volunteer projects, and outreach that bring families together.
Explore →We're not here to duplicate. We're here to multiply.
South Florida already has heroic foster care agencies, group homes, and family programs. Unbreakable Kids exists to make every one of them stronger by bringing volunteers, essential resources, mentorship, corporate partners, and community awareness to the people already doing the work.
"We're here to help you serve more children."See How We Partner
James Rice-Peña
Unbreakable Kids was founded by James Rice-Peña, whose own childhood in foster care inspired a lifelong commitment to helping children facing trauma, instability, and uncertainty. James turned those experiences into a mission to create opportunities, hope, and lasting encouragement for children who need it most.
"My past gave me a story. My purpose gave me a mission. Unbreakable Kids exists so every child knows they are stronger than their circumstances."James Rice-Peña, Founder & Board ChairRead My Story
The people behind our mission
United by compassion and purpose, our volunteer board works every day to provide hope, encouragement, and opportunities for children and families.
Lazaro De La NovalChair of Legal Affairs & Corporate Governance
Jeanette JolisChair of Finance & Operations
Henessys GaitanChair of Development & Youth Advocacy
Rafael A. Cerna Jr.Chair of Community Outreach & Strategic Partnerships
Shining from Miami. Reaching further every year.
Unbreakable Kids serves children and families across three counties, working alongside the agencies, schools, churches, businesses, and neighbors who make each community strong.
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Everyone has something to give. Answer two quick questions and we'll point you to the perfect way to help kids rise.
Together, we can help every child rise.
Whether you donate, volunteer, mentor, or partner with us, your support creates opportunities that can change a child's future.