a mESSAGE FROM OUR FOUNDER…
I’ve worked as a firefighter for the better part of 17 years, here on the Plateau. In 2011, I was hired as a career firefighter with Enumclaw Fire Department. Over the last 13 years, I have had the amazing opportunity to build our public education program and I quickly found my passion is working and connecting with kids…
“Be who you needed when you were younger.” Is a quote that is often reiterated amongst ourselves as we continue to build Plateau Kids Network.
With the overwhelming local statistics on teen drug and alcohol use and the rising rates of anxiety, depression and suicide, our vision is simple….Bridge the gap between home and help.
Plateau Kids Network was built on a need. We saw a need in our community’s youth to be supported and inspired to help them build a life where they can THRIVE…
We are achieving that by introducing programs, activities and events that make connections to role models in the community, promote community service, offer leadership opportunities, teach drug & alcohol prevention, and show the benefits of leading a life of health and wellness.
We believe that every child has endless value and potential and given the opportunity, inspiration and support they, too, can THRIVE.
PKN Mission & Vision & Values
Mission: Plateau Kids Network provides opportunities for kids to THRIVE by offering programs, events and activities in our community.
Vision: Bridge the gap between home and help.
hEALTH & wELLNESS
It’s not “mental health” and “physical health”. Health is health. When our minds are healthy, our bodies can be healthy. When our bodies are healthy, our minds can be healthy. You can’t work on just one and expect the other.
Working towards health and wellness is multifaceted yet quite simple. Our bodies need 5 things to thrive. Adequate sleep, hydration, healthy food, exercise and stress management. Simple right? Now insert life: School. Jobs. Friends. Family. Screens. Stress. Stress. Stress. When we unbalance the 5 simple things our bodies need to be healthy, we get illness and disease.
Plateau Kids is dedicated to helping youth rebalance and build tools to THRIVE.