About Us

About Our Founder, Tess McKenzie, M. Ed.

Ms. McKenzie is a life-long resident of Chicago’s West and South Sides. She has been on the front lines supporting youth through education, training, and development in underserved communities. As a trusted business leader and nonprofit President, she created this organization to fulfill skills gaps by supporting youth and their caregivers through violence prevention, networking and community-based partnerships, and through economic empowerment.

All About Kids has over 15 years of experience providing youth development services to communities at risk, with a specific focus on the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood in Chicago.

All About Kids Family & Community Services, Inc. (All About Kids) is a community-based 501(C)(3), tax exempt nonprofit located in Chicago’s Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood, serving over 130 youth annually.

Youth Development Coordinator
Social Media Engagement Manager
Social Media Team
Professional Development Host- Life Skills
Professional Development Host- Learning Stock Market: Crypto
Professional Development Host- Fitness and Nutrition
Professional Development Host: Nutrition- Preparing cold meals
Professional Development Host- Arts and Crafts
Professional Development Host: Stem- Cooking hot meals from scratch
Professional Development Host- Dance
Professional Development Host- Entrepreneur Skills
Professional Development Host: Sports- Pickleball, Track & Field, Tennis
Professional Development Host- Creative Writing
Professional Development Host: Finacial Literacy