OUR TEAM
Alexis Root
Brittany Kerr
Brittany Kerr
My name is Alexis Root, founder of Recovery Kidz, created in 2013 to support children whose parents are in recovery. With a background in addictions work and long-term sobriety myself, my mission is to help children feel seen, valued, and supported during challenging times. Addiction is a family disease and children are often casualties i
My name is Alexis Root, founder of Recovery Kidz, created in 2013 to support children whose parents are in recovery. With a background in addictions work and long-term sobriety myself, my mission is to help children feel seen, valued, and supported during challenging times. Addiction is a family disease and children are often casualties in the destruction that addiction causes within the family unit. By helping parents stay engaged in treatment and involved in their children’s lives, especially through meaningful moments like the holiday season, we build stronger family bonds and boost children’s self-esteem. When children and families are supported together, long-term recovery and healing become possible. I am proud that Recovery Kidz Society is 100% Volunteer led and that 100% of donations go directly to the children who need us. Thank you for all of the community support, we could not do it without you.
Brittany Kerr
Brittany Kerr
Brittany Kerr
My name is Brittany Kerr, and I’ve been proudly involved with Recovery Kidz since 2019. I was first introduced to the organization by Alexis, whom I met years earlier when a family member of mine was attending a local recovery house. What started as a small connection quickly became something deeply meaningful to both me and my children.
My name is Brittany Kerr, and I’ve been proudly involved with Recovery Kidz since 2019. I was first introduced to the organization by Alexis, whom I met years earlier when a family member of mine was attending a local recovery house. What started as a small connection quickly became something deeply meaningful to both me and my children. Each year, we look forward to coming together during the holiday season to help create moments of hope, love, and support for families in recovery. Being part of Recovery Kidz has opened my eyes to the power of community and giving back. It’s become more than just a tradition, it’s a reminder that kindness and compassion can change lives. Watching my kids grow up surrounded by this mission has been one of the greatest blessings. We are truly honored to continue being a part of something that brings so much light to others.
Ava Heyes
Brittany Kerr
Ava Heyes
My name is Ava and I’m on the Recovery Kidz Board because this work is really close to my heart. I grew up with a mom who struggled with addiction and spent time in treatment getting better, and there were Christmases where I didn’t get presents, not because she didn’t love me, but because she was focused on getting healthy. As a kid, it
My name is Ava and I’m on the Recovery Kidz Board because this work is really close to my heart. I grew up with a mom who struggled with addiction and spent time in treatment getting better, and there were Christmases where I didn’t get presents, not because she didn’t love me, but because she was focused on getting healthy. As a kid, it was hard not to feel forgotten in those moments.
Now, as an adult, I am in my 4th year of a social work degree, I work as a Recovery Advocate with Lookout Society, and I’ve seen both the challenges of addiction and the hope that comes with recovery. Being part of Recovery Kidz is my way of making sure other kids going through similar experiences feel seen, supported, and celebrated.
I want every child to know that their situation doesn’t define their worth and that they deserve joy, especially at Christmas.