About Us

Dream Of Kalamazoo Foundation

The Dream of Kalamazoo Foundation is an organization that offers various professional services, including hair and barbering services, along with numerous benefits in the beauty, health, and wellness industry. Our mission is to provide quality professional services to youth in the foster and adoptive system throughout Michigan. We recognize that many parents are fostering youth from diverse ethnicities, cultures, and backgrounds, and they require professional assistance in effective styling and hair care.

Youth often find themselves in circumstances beyond their control. At the Dream of Kalamazoo Foundation, we are committed to addressing the real-time challenges faced by those in the foster and adoption system. Our goal is to positively influence the foster care and adoptive home experience in six key areas: cultural diversity, guardian and youth education, health and wellness, self-reliance, family engagement, and early childhood and youth development.

The Dream of Kalamazoo Foundation is driven by a passion for serving and providing youth with quality services that enhance their knowledge and awareness of beauty.

OUR MISSION

The Dream of Kalamazoo Foundation is dedicated to empowering youth in the foster and adoptive system throughout Michigan by providing high-quality professional services in hair care, barbering, and wellness—completely free of charge. We strive to support diverse families by offering tailored assistance in effective styling and beauty education. Committed to addressing the unique challenges faced by these young individuals, we aim to enhance their experiences by promoting cultural diversity, fostering education for guardians and youth, encouraging health and wellness, building self-reliance, enhancing family engagement, and supporting early childhood and youth development. Our passion lies in serving these youth and enriching their lives through beauty awareness and skill development.

Our VISION

The Dream of Kalamazoo Foundation envisions a world where every youth in the foster and adoptive system has access to the resources and support they need to thrive. We aspire to create inclusive communities that celebrate diversity, foster resilience, and empower young individuals to embrace their unique identities. Through our commitment to free professional services in beauty and wellness, we aim to inspire confidence, promote self-expression, and cultivate a sense of belonging, ultimately transforming the foster care experience into one of hope, opportunity, and growth.