Connect With Kids

Over the past few decades, CWK has amassed a prolific, wholly-owned, film archive of historical and
contemporary content containing thousands of original stories and over 8000 hours of raw video spanning from 1998 to the present day.

We seamlessly weave together the past and the present, offering viewers a rare glimpse into family life in rural communities, small towns, and metropolitan cities from coast-to-coast.

Our archive serves as a unique time capsule, capturing the diverse range of human experiences across religious, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds. These stories vividly portray the human experience amidst the rapid cultural and social shifts of our time, inviting audiences to reflect on the progress and challenges facing today’s youth while celebrating the resilience and determination that have defined generations past.

In 2010 we began producing documentary films inside of
New York City Public Schools. To this day, CWK continues to share the original stories of communities, organizations, and individuals dedicated to enhancing the overall development and well-being of students and families.

This marked a significant expansion and commitment to amplify the voices of adults and kids at the forefront of positive change in educational communities and to tell the success stories of underserved students and families.

On big screens and small, CWK specializes in cross platform storytelling, harmonizing award-winning documentary films, TV series, and evidence-based resources to nurture lifelong learning and elevate engagement.

We are very excited to be producing and editing the My Brother’s Keeper feature documentary out of New York!

In 2014, former President Barack Obama established the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Alliance at the federal level. An interagency effort focused on closing and eliminating the opportunity gaps faced by boys and young men of color so that all young people have the chance to reach their full potential.

With the adoption of the 2016-2017 New York State Budget, New York became the first state to accept the President’s challenge and enacted into law the My Brother’s Keeper initiative. The budget included a $20 million investment in support of the initiative to improve outcomes for boys and young men of color.

CWK Network, formally known as Connect With Kids, was founded by Sam and Stacey DeWitt. It is a family-operated business with a quarter-century commitment to creating positive social change. Stacey, a broadcast journalist, and attorney joined forces with her husband Sam, a gourmet food entrepreneur with a keen interest in current events and civics education.

On big screens and small, CWK specializes in cross-platform storytelling, harmonizing award-winning documentary films, TV series, and evidence-based resources to nurture lifelong learning and elevate engagement through original storytelling and our specialty content marketplace, CWK TV.

Meet Stacey and Sam DeWitt, the founders of CWK Network. With a shared vision to support educators, students, and families, they launched CWK Network with a mission to provide meaningful resources that inspire positive change.

From these early beginnings, Stacey and Sam built a legacy dedicated to connecting communities and enriching lives. Their commitment continues to drive our work every day. Here’s to the foundations they laid and the impact their vision has made.

Stay tuned for more updates on our *NEW CBS New York page and the full half-hour series coming in the fall of 2023! https://definingus.org/defining-us-on-cbs/ ✅ it out today!