YES to Kids

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Children and Youth Advocacy
Improving the Lives of Disadvantaged Children in our Community. We are a non-profit serving Blair and surrounding counties.

Our Mission is to Improve the Lives of Disadvantaged Children in our Community. Established by Holly Keller in 2009, COVE ADOPTIVE FAMILIES began as a support group for children and families in the community who were touched by adoption. We sought to support, educate, and advocate for children who had been and who were still waiting to be joined with their forever family. As the years have passed the focus of the group has changed. Cove Adoptive Families is now an advocacy group on a Mission to improve the lives of underprivileged children in our community. We are dedicated to transforming the lives of financially disadvantaged children in our community. As an inclusive organization serving youth throughout Blair County, we are committed to ensuring that all children, regardless of their financial circumstances, have access to the same opportunities and quality of life as their more affluent peers. We believe that every child deserves a level playing field, and we strive to create a future where no child is left behind due to economic hardship. Our Mission is “To improve the lives of disadvantaged children in our community.”

Private organizations who wish to seek our financial assistance may contact us directly. We have also established a post-secondary scholarship with the Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation of Blair County. The Cove Adoptive Families Scholarship Fund through the CPCF is to assist one adopted child per calendar year with the cost of their post-secondary education to be awarded beginning the school year of 2023. Each calendar school year, at least one graduating student enrolled in a Blair or Bedford County School will be awarded a scholarship not to exceed $1,000, to be used for costs associated with their post-secondary education. Applications can be found through your school guidance counselor.

09/09/2026

Here’s a quick update from YES to Kids!

07/28/2026

Join our amazing friends at Yes To Kids for their 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 🎬Movie Night at the Garver Memorial YMCA!!

Concession goodies will be available for cash purchase, along with fun Glow-In-The-Dark novelties!!

Minecraft 💚🖤
Saturday, August 1st @ 6:00PM
Garver Memorial YMCA

06/30/2026

06/26/2026

🚁 DRONE CAMP 2026 🚁

At YES to Kids, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to explore, learn, and discover new passions—regardless of their family's financial situation.

This week, that belief took flight!

Thanks to an incredible partnership with NPC, Inc. and the Claysburg-Kimmel School District Foundation, 28 local children were able to attend an exciting Drone Camp completely free of charge.

Here's how this community came together:
💙 NPC, Inc. sponsored the children of their employees.
💙 The Claysburg-Kimmel School District Foundation sponsored students from the district.
💙 YES to Kids coordinated the camp and made it all happen.
💙 A special thank you to Mr. Paul Keller, who served as the camp facilitator and shared his exceptional patience and teaching skills with the students throughout the week.

Watching the kids learn to safely fly drones, build confidence, solve problems, and explore STEM technology was incredible. Experiences like this can spark lifelong interests and open doors to future careers.

We finished off the week handing out camp T-shirts and a pizza party from non-other than Claysburg Pizza!

This is exactly what YES to Kids is all about—connecting children with opportunities they might not otherwise have and removing financial barriers, so every child has a chance to succeed.

A heartfelt thank you to NPC, Inc., the Claysburg-Kimmel School District Foundation, all of the CKSD Teachers, and everyone who helped make this camp possible. Together, we're investing in the next generation.

❤️ Because every child deserves the chance to soar.

06/25/2026

More drone pictures!! The students are having a great week!

06/23/2026

Drone Camp 2026 is underway and had an awesome day with a visit from the PSP!

06/04/2026

The revitalized wellness center at Garver Memorial YMCA started strong Tuesday, as community members celebrated the unveiling of new machines and cosmetic upgrades.
🔗http://tiny.cc/nhi4101

05/12/2026

04/23/2026

🚁 Summer STEAM Drone Camp 2026
June 22–26 | 9 AM–12 PM
Grades 5–12 | FREE ($150 value!)
Learn drone flying, coding, and videography with hands-on activities and live flight missions. ✅ Free lunch included!
⚠️ Only 20 spots available—register soon using the QR code on the flyer!

Address

338 Deer Run
Roaring Spring, PA
16673

Telephone

+18145024435

Website

http://www.yes2kids.org/

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