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Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)
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Legal representation for unaccompanied children
Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)
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Legal representation for unaccompanied children
Overview
KIND is an international nonprofit that protects unaccompanied and separated migrant children, providing legal representation and support to safeguard their rights and well-being. It works through a global network across the US, Mexico, and Europe, combining legal services, case management, and psychosocial support with pro bono partners and NGOs. It differentiates itself by focusing specifically on unaccompanied children, offering wraparound services and a rights-based, child-centered approach, with early credibility from Microsoft and Angelina Jolie. Its goal is to ensure every unaccompanied child has access to legal representation and protections during migration.
About Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)
Industries
Social Impact
Legal
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$9M
Headquarters
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded
2008
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What believers are saying
- KIND reported 2025 revenue of $257.6 million, up 4%, with positive adjusted EBITDA.
- June 2026 campaigns against DHS returns kept KIND visible with lawmakers, courts, and donors.
- Amazon’s pro bono partnership and 850-plus legal partners keep volunteer supply deep.
What critics are saying
- On June 30, 2026, KIND quit its Acacia subcontract after $20 million unpaid.
- ORR withheld funding in 2026, threatening KIND’s cash flow and long-term viability.
- If federal child-legal-services contracts lapse July 31, 2026, KIND loses its core referral engine.
What makes Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) unique
- Founded in 2008 by Microsoft and Angelina Jolie; 850+ partners supply free child counsel.
- KIND combines legal representation with social services, reaching 7,500 children annually across jurisdictions.
- Its cross-border network spans the U.S. and UK, unlike single-country immigration nonprofits.
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↓ -3%Amazon partners with Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) to provide legal representation for children fleeing violence and persecution.
BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - EagleBank (NASDAQ: EGBN), one of the largest community banks in the Washington, D.C. area, today announced that it provided a $9,000,000 revolving line of credit to Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) to support their working capital for a new contract with Vera Institute of Justice, Inc. (VERA). KIND is a U.S.-based nongovernmental organization devoted to the protection of unaccompanied and separated children. Founded in 2008 by the Microsoft Corporation and co-founder and patron Angelina Jolie, KIND addresses the gap in legal services for unaccompanied minors by providing legal assistance and social services to these children. Through legal partnerships with organizations like VERA, KIND provides pro bono legal representation for refugee and migrant children across our nation. Since its inception, KIND has received referrals for more than 30,000 cases, and now serves over 5,000 children annually in partnership with over 755 law firm,
BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EagleBank EGBN, one of the largest community banks in the Washington, D.C. area, today announced that it provided a $9,000,000 revolving line of credit to Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) to support their working capital for a new contract with Vera Institute of Justice, Inc. (VERA). KIND is a U.S.-based nongovernmental organization devoted to the protection of unaccompanied and separated children. Founded in 2008 by the Microsoft Corporation and co-founder and patron Angelina Jolie, KIND addresses the gap in legal services for unaccompanied minors by providing legal assistance and social services to these children
Can you provide background about ECAP and how the partnership with KIND came about?
KIND received $115,000 in funding from the left-wing megadonor George Soros' Open Society Foundations between 2018 and 2020, according to the grantmaking group's website.
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About Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)
Industries
Social Impact
Legal
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$9M
Headquarters
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded
2008
Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is Hiring for 1 Jobs on Simplify!
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