Kids 'n Kinship
Kids 'n Kinship is a preventative mentoring program in Dakota County for children ages 5-16 in need of a positive role model.
The children may have had inconsistent relationships with adults, experienced the death of a parent, or for other reasons are needing an additional appropriate role model. The goal is that the children will form a long-term friendship with a responsible, consistent adult mentor. Through their Kinship relationship children receive positive attention, experience a variety of activities, and are helped to develop the sense of self-worth that is essential to successfully functioning in school, in healthy relationships, and eventually on the job.
The volunteer mentors model responsible citizenship; being involved in our community, sharing skills, taking pride in providing for yourself and your family. Throughout a mentor relationship, the volunteer plans and carries out activities with the child, one on one in the community. Volunteers are individuals, couples and families. Some examples of typical activities are: picnicking, attending sporting events, hobbies, baking cookies, and going to a museum.
Kids 'n Kinship's mission is to provide friendships to children ages 5-16 who are in need of a positive adult role model.