Lauren's Kids, Inc.

Lauren's Kids is the namesake of Founder and CEO Lauren Book, who was a victim of childhood sexual abuse for six years at the hands of a trusted caretaker. Armed with the knowledge that 95% of sexual abuse is preventable through education and awareness, Lauren's Kids works to prevent childhood sexual abuse and help other survivors heal.

An official 501(c)(3) since 2007, Lauren's Kids educates adults and children about sexual abuse prevention through in-school curriculum, resources for families, EMMY and ADDY Award-winning awareness campaigns and speaking engagements around the country and the world. 

The Foundation's Safer, Smarter Schools K-12 curriculum program is currently used in classrooms in 41 states to teach children about personal safety. Visit SaferSmarterKids.org to learn more!

For nearly a decade, the organization led an annual statewide "Walk in My Shoes" awareness walk across the state of Florida - 1,500 miles from Key West to Tallahassee -- and in April 2024, it's back again! 

Lauren's Kids provides more than 10 million education and awareness materials statewide through direct mail each year, and has helped advocate for the passage of nearly two dozen laws to support survivors and protect children from predators. 

The ultimate goal is to prevent child sexual abuse through education and awareness, and to help survivors heal with guidance and support.