Can't Keep Me Down
Life may knock me down, but it Can't Keep Me Down.
I know what it feels like to be knocked down and what it takes to rise again. That's why I created the CKMD Army: to unite courageous champions across all 50 states and give people the tools they need to stand up for youth in foster care.
Together, we can make sure every youth in foster care have the support and opportunities they need to rise.
Be part of a nationwide movement for youth in foster care.
Baron's Story
Who We Are
Our Mission
❝To connect, empower, and equip the foster care community by creating a nationwide resource guide that makes it simple for people to find ways to help locally. We believe every youth in foster care deserves hope, support, and opportunity — and that starts by uniting those who are already doing the work.❞
Welcome To CKMD Army
You've Seen How Tough the World Can Be.
But for youth in foster care, it can feel even tougher — isolating, uncertain, and full of obstacles.
Maybe you've thought:
“I want to support youth in foster care, but I don't know where to start.”
“I care… I just don't know who to trust or how to get involved.”
“I see the challenges, but can one person really make a difference?”
The Resource Guide Changes That.
The truth? It's not that you don't care — it's that no one's shown you where to start. The CKMD Army 50-State Foster Care Resource Guide connects you directly with vetted nonprofits, mentors, and organizations across the country so you can find trusted ways to help locally, right now.
In Progress
What We're Actively Doing Now
Serving as a board advisor for Route 21 (rte21.org) after a year mentoring its founder and two years on the board of directors.
Collaborating with Washington Initiative for Boys & Men (wibm.us) to support the creation of a state commission focused on boys and men in Washington.
Developing a 50-state Foster Resource Guide so people can easily find foster care organizations to donate to, volunteer with, support, and career options.
Operating Four Tiers Contracting, a company that hires and trains aged-out youth that were in foster care with a goal of mentoring them into business ownership.
What We Offer
Our Services
- Program design for nonprofits/schools serving foster youth.
- Culture and accountability systems for small teams.
- Awareness Campaigns – Sharing the real challenges youth in foster care face — and the stories of resilience and success — to inspire others to take action.
- Speaking Engagements – Keynotes, workshops, and events designed to inspire communities, schools, and businesses to support foster care initiatives.
connect, support, and inspire foster youth
Available for Keynote Speaking
Meet Baron Li
