KIDS IMPACTED BY ADDICTION
Supporting kids impacted by addiction. Equipping the adults who care.
CARING FOR K.I.A.
OUR MISSION
Caring for K.I.A. (Kids Impacted by Addiction) empowers youth, young adults, and those who support them by offering healing-centered experiences that build resilience, break generational cycles, and inspire the next generation of trailblazers. Through motivational speaking, interactive professional development, and age-appropriate group sessions, we create safe spaces for growth, understanding, and transformation—breaking the silence around addiction and helping individuals step boldly into their purpose.
Testimonials
"We’ve been honored to hear Kia Delaney speak on multiple occasions and for multiple venues. We’ve heard her address high school auditoriums, church congregations, workplace teams, and on each occasion it’s had the same effect. People experience freedom. Through her message and her presence, she challenges and invites people into a new and transformational way of living and believing. There’s no trick to it. It comes from her depth and authenticity. Her story and her message speak. We have gained so much from hearing her and we hope for many more opportunities."
Scott & Aubree Hofman
“If you're looking for a speaker who not only engages but deeply transforms every audience she stands before, look no further. Kia Delaney brings a powerful blend of lived experience, heartfelt authenticity, and professional insight that resonates with youth, families, educators, and community leaders alike. Speaking from the lens of someone who grew up as a child of addicts, she doesn’t just tell a story—she offers a lifeline. Her words carry both the weight of her journey and the hope of what’s possible.
What sets Kia apart is her mission-driven approach. She empowers individuals and communities to heal, build resilience, and break generational cycles of addiction. Whether she's in a high school auditorium, a college campus, or a conference center full of professionals, she brings the same passion, presence, and unwavering encouragement. Audiences leave not just inspired, but equipped. She’s not just a speaker—she’s a catalyst for change.”
Bishop-Elect James "JR" and Evette Pittman
"Kia is an extraordinary speaker and mentor whose words not only inspire but truly transform. She is a natural connector, passionate about growing and developing others with intention and heart. Kia has a remarkable ability to recognize and draw out the strengths and gifts in those around her, often before they even see them in themselves. Her compassion, empathy, and wisdom create a space where people feel seen, valued, and empowered. Personally, I have been deeply blessed by Kia’s influence—my leadership has not only developed under her mentorship, but it has truly thrived. She speaks life, growth, and possibility into every room she enters."
Alma Obande
"I’ve had the privilege of hearing countless speakers and Kia ranks as one of the more powerful and engaging one. She has a rare ability to captivate a room, using her personal story with honesty and vulnerability to connect deeply with her audience. Through her lived experience and wisdom, she doesn’t just speak—she moves people. Kia masterfully guides the emotional tone of a space, drawing listeners in and inspiring them toward healing, growth, and real personal change. Her message stays with you long after the event is over."
Attah Obande
THE TEAM
Kia Delaney
Kate Hamlet
