Kidpower California
serving Californians of all ages & abilities since 1989!
Kidpower California
serving Californians of all ages & abilities since 1989!
Every year, over 20,000 Californians learn physical and emotional safety skills in our programs for businesses, agencies, clubs, and schools preK-university!
Kidpower California is the founding location of Kidpower International and remains the location of the organization’s Central Office, which provides curriculum development, training of instructors, quality assurance, and center development support for our services worldwide.
Kidpower California offers a wide range of live, online programs and training for people of all ages and abilities from all walks of life. In-person services are limited to those in areas where an instructor is available and costs are addressed.
Learn more about:
Who We Serve
Areas of Expertise
Kidpower en Español
Browse our Flyer Gallery for examples of the types of services schools, agencies, and community organizations arrange throughout California – and beyond!
Hear what Californians have to say in our Highlights section – and contact us with any questions!
These are just some of the many California groups that have organized our services!
Workshops
Most workshops happen online, making our services more accessible, adaptable, and easier to schedule at times that work best for your group! In-person services are limited to those in areas where a qualified instructor is available to teach and costs are addressed.
You have options! You can:
Join
a Community Workshop
open for public enrollment
(3% of our workshops are Community Workshops)
Organize
your own workshop for your
group, agency, school, etc
(97% of our workshops are Privately Organized Workshops)
Join
a Community Workshop
open for public enrollment
(3% of our workshops are Community Workshops)
Organize
your own workshop for your
group, agency, school, etc
(97% of our workshops are Privately Organized Workshops)
California Highlights
Here’s what Californians have to say about Kidpower programs and resources!
Tenderloin Safe Passage, Staff Leaders
John Luna-Sparks, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Carla Truttman, Director, School-based Mental Health & Wellness Program, Siskiyou County Office of Education
Karen Sulahian, Los Angeles Unified School District Principal
Safetypowers Ambassadors
Generous grants from local California supporters have led to the creation of resources designed to benefit specific California regions and/or populations whose wellbeing is a priority to those funders. And, these generous funders are pleased that the resources created thanks to their generous support are available FREE for everyone, everywhere to use! Take a look….
Pridepower Safety Skills Online Course by and for the LGBTQIA+ community
Available for FREE in English thanks to generous support from Robert Holgate to benefit people who face greater risks of discrimination because of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Our California Team
Program Director Erika Leonard joined the Kidpower team in 1995. Erika works together with a committed team of organizers and instructors to increase access to Kidpower services, skills, and resources throughout California’s diverse communities. Erika is also a Senior Program Leader serving as a member of the Kidpower International Training Team.
Kidpower Program Coordinator Amy Dahlen works directly with parents, educators, and other professionals to arrange Kidpower services tailored to the needs of their families or groups, ensuring that as many Californians as possible of all ages, abilities, and life situations get access to Kidpower skills and training.
Our ever-growing teaching team includes senior program leaders John Luna-Sparks, Antonie Del Bonta, Ryan Holmes, and as well as instructors Liam Bauer, Denlin Doty ,Kevin Grossman, Amy Lim, Kiona Medina,Sandhya Mysoor, Stefany Reed, Steve Sassone, Brian Thom, Matt Wittington, Becca Zemach-Lawler – and more working toward certification! Learn about training with Kidpower.
Kidpower California Central Office Staff
2019 Conference
Kidpower California Regional Offices
Kidpower International Headquarters & Central Office
Contact: Irene van der Zande
Position: Executive Director and Founder
Phone: 1-831-227-4723
Email: irene@kidpower.org
Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower International
P.O. Box 1212
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone: 1-800-467-6997
www.kidpower.org
Email: safety@kidpower.org
Kidpower California Office Contact Information
For information about our California Workshops please call 1-800-467-6997 ext 1# or email us at safety@kidpower.org
Contact: Erika Leonard
Position: California Program Director
Phone: (510) 334-2242
Email: erika@kidpower.org
South Bay Office
Kidpower South Bay Office
51 E. Campbell Ave #129-1152
Campbell, CA 95008
East Bay Office
Kidpower East Bay Office
P.O. Box 2163
Castro Valley, CA 94546
North Bay Office
Kidpower North Bay Office
P.O. Box 4306
Santa Rosa, CA 95042
Sonoma Office
Kidpower Sonoma Office
P.O. Box 40
Sonoma, CA 95476
Los Angeles Office
Kidpower Los Angeles Office
3100 West Clark Ave
Burbank, CA 91505
San Diego Office
Kidpower San Diego Office
8030 La Mesa Blvd
Unit #3096
La Mesa CA 91942
We’re here to answer your questions, suggest resources, and give you more information about how to take or plan a workshop. Contact us today using the form below.