Year-Round Adventures Impact the Entire Family
Families tell us A Kid Again is a lifeline. We wanted to measure that impact.
So we talked to 3,661 enrolled families.
In partnership with the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, a study was conducted in 2025 using input from thousands of primary caregivers, secondary caregivers, enrolled children, and siblings nationwide.
Participants shared their experiences through surveys and interviews. The research assessed how participation in A Kid Again Adventures influences emotional well-being, connection, and resilience.
Here’s what the researchers found.
The Impact on Emotional Well-Being is Significant
Because of their attendance at A Kid Again Adventures, families reported:
Why This Matters
While medical teams focus on treatment, A Kid Again strengthens the emotional and relational health of the entire family.
And the data revealed something equally important:
Families who attended more Adventures reported greater impact.
Consistency matters. Access matters. Community matters.
“A Kid Again has been a huge positive in our lives. These events remind us that we are not alone. He can literally be just that — a kid again.”
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