About Us

Our Mission

Kids On Track is a community organization with a passion to offer hope, direction and support to children, youth and parents. We are purposeful in focusing on those families whose socioeconomic situations have made it difficult for them to access opportunities needed for optimal development of their young people. By using the vehicle of recreational and educational activities, children cultivate enriching relationships with positive role models and are encouraged in their character development. We strive to support young people in developing the interpersonal skills needed to succeed socially with their peers, families, and authority figures. It is our hope that youth will be empowered to make healthy lifestyle choices and become positive, responsible, contributing citizens.

History

Kids On Track started in September of 1992. On October 31, 1995 Kids On Track was officially registered as a non-profit society in the province of Alberta. In August of 1996 we recieved our charitable status with the Government of Canada. This longevity has created credibility with families and other service providers such as schools, police and social workers. Our long-term commitment to at-risk families builds trust and provides stability for children and youth.

Our Staff

	Linda is the founder and director of Kids On Track, an organization with a seventeen year track record of outstanding ministry to urban kids in Edmonton. She was a community health nurse for over 25 years and has a one year specialization in multicultural health services. Linda has extensive experience in connecting with parents of at risk children and a passion for helping children and youth become all they can be.
	Kristy is the Program Coordinator of Kids On Track. She has an education background is in psychology and sociology (BA), and has worked in the past with at risk youth, under aged prostitutes and drug addicts in Edmonton. She volunteered with Kids On Track for over 14 years before coming on board with them full time (She was a kid in the KOT program herself!) She also is a Character Connex presenter, visiting local schools to present character and values education and has extensive experience in hosting outreach events for large groups. She has a vision to see kids make positive life choices and be empowered to change their world.
	Karin is our Administrative Assistant- anything you need, she'll know the answer! She is a recent grad of King's University College and is amazing at keeping us organized! We are so excited to welcome her to the Kids On Track team full time. She is usually found in the office, but also helps with a couple of clubs during the week, keeping her hand on the pulse of what's going on.
	Mike is our Youth and LITE Coordinator. He has experience in theater and really pushes our youth to excellence! He is a student at Vanguard College and has a passion to see youth reach their potential. Mike recently popped the big question to his lovely lady and we will be celebrating with them this summer! If he would stop being busy for one second, we may be able to snatch a picture in the near future!
	Craig volunteers with our Youth program and is our resident Bus Driver and Tranportation Coordinator. If you see him behind the wheel, give him a smile!
	Our Many Club Leaders, Rainbows Leaders and Support Staff include: Donna G- Sherwood Elemenatary School, Annunciation Elementary School, Glendale Elementary School & Callingwood Elementary School Tony H- Brightview Elementary School Mike P, Ashley A, Phill M- Youngstown Elementary School Gisela M- Rainbows Coordinator