What it's all about:

Kids 'n Kinship is a private non-profit organization that matches children who have a need for an additional supportive relationship with carefully screened adult volunteers. Once a match has been made, volunteers spend 1-4 hours per week with the child. Typical activities might include picnicking, attending sporting events, hobbies, baking cookies or going to the movies. Volunteers make a one-year commitment to the program. These relationships often grow into life-long friendships. We serve children in the communities of Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Lakeville and Rosemount.

Kids 'n Kinship is:

is an affiliate of National Kinship.
a friendship program matching adult volunteers with children in need of a supportive relationship.
for children ages 5-16 who are primarily from single parent families.
individuals, couples or families who what to volunteer.
volunteers sharing time and activities on a weekly basis.
serving the communities of Apple Valley, Burnsville, Lakeville, Rosemount, Eagan, and Farmington

Through their Kinship relationship the child will:

form a long-term friendship with a caring adult.
receive positive attention and experience with a variety of activities.
develop the sense of self-worth that is essential to successfully functioning in school, in healthy relationships and eventually a job.

Kinship volunteers will model: