What is NKM?

Natural Kids Movement (NKM) is an organization that was created to improve the overall self-image of black and biracial children and youth in foster and promote the importance of cultural sensitivity. We distribute care packages to black and biracial boys and girls from school aged children to adolescents. All the products in our care packages are carefully selected to help black and biracial children build their confidence about their natural selves. Natural hair products are included to help foster parents to manage their child's unique hair texture. Shea butter is also included which is very important for the maintenance of black skin as it is highly prone to dryness, especially during the winter months.

Each child will also receive an Afrocentric book appropriate for their age, development and maturity level. Each book was selected to focus on building their confidence regarding their hair, skin and self-image upon receiving their first care package from NKM. In addition, hair styling tools for boys and girls (such as wide tooth comb, soft bristle brush, Afro pik and hair sponge). In addition, we have recently added a black doll with Afro textured hair to our girl care package between the ages of 0-4 years.