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“Justice, dignity, equality – these are words which are often used loosely, with little appreciation of their meaning. I think that their meaning can be distilled into one goal: that every child in this country live as we would want our own children to live.”

Robert F. Kennedy

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  • Allow Us to Reintroduce Ourselves!

    The wait is over!

    Starting now, we are the same organization, people, and programs you have known – just with a different name and look.

    Our new name carries forward the work and life of Robert F. Kennedy, a legacy defined by his commitment to serving people who are vulnerable. It also highlights that everything we do is in alliance with people and community. Our new logo modernizes Perkins’ blossom flower logo. Together, the new branding represents the rich histories of these two organizations, as well as an exciting future growing together. Learn more.

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  • Our History

    The late Senator Robert F. Kennedy left a legacy of social justice that focused on poor, disadvantaged children: caring for them, caring about them, believing in them, inspiring them.

    Kennedy believed that society bears a responsibility to all of its members, and that lasting contributions to society are made by improving the lives of children and their families.

    Since 1969, Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps has responded to the late Senator’s call to action by working to improve the lives of children and families through care, treatment, education and advocacy.

  • Our Commitment to Social Justice

    As an organization founded to carry forward the legacy of Robert F. Kennedy to achieve social justice, we condemn racism and oppression and embrace all social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Systemic racism — and the violence it perpetuates — is unacceptable. It cannot be ignored or sanctioned. Bobby Kennedy would not have remained silent and neither will we. Black Lives Matter. Read our Staff Statement on Racism.

  • Working To Make a Difference

    Helping children and adolescents overcome circumstances and experiences that threaten to derail their futures has never been more important. While the work is sometimes hard and frustrating, it is also incredibly rewarding. Interested in learning more? To hear from some of our program alums, click here. For more information on current job openings, click here.

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Who We Are
    • Our Legacy
    • Mission & Values
    • Agency Leadership
      • Executive Staff
      • Board of Directors
      • Advisory Council
      • Partnerships
        • Models for Change Resource Center Partnership
        • National Association for Children of Addiction (NACoA)
        • National Youth Project Using Minibikes (NYPUM)
        • The National Crittenton Foundation
  • Our Work
    • Community-Based Services
      • Children Of Alcoholism And Substance Abuse (COASA)
      • Detention Diversion Advocacy Program (DDAP)
      • Legacy Mentoring
    • Education
      • Don Watson Academy
      • RFK Academy
      • Experiential Education
    • Adoption
      • Adoption Community of New England
      • Bright Futures Adoption Center
    • Residential Treatment
      • Lancaster Residential Treatment Campus
      • Robert F. Kennedy School (Middleton)
      • South Hadley Girls Treatment Program
    • RFK National Resource Center
  • Ways to Give
    • You Can Change a Life
    • Make a Donation
    • Wish List
  • Events
    • Embracing the Legacy
    • Fairway for Kids
    • National Resource Center Symposium & Training Institutes
    • Ride for Kids
    • Winter Wish
  • Newsroom
    • Announcements and Resources
    • RFK in the News
    • Newsletters
    • Publications
  • Careers
  • Donate Now
  • Contact us
    • Helpful Resources